Episode 28 – Ashley Graham // Art Director at The Fillmore

“In San Francisco, first there was a guy named Bill Graham – ever heard of him? Famed concert promoter, legend of the city, basically responsible for so much of San Francisco’s iconic musical past. But fast-forward a few decades, and you know who holds one of the keys to the city’s scene now? Another Graham, the new homie, Ashley Graham, Art Director at The Fillmore Auditorium. Although there’s no familial relation to Bill, it’s kind of remarkable that they share a last name – and that both, in their own respective ways, have done their damn thing to shape the musical scene here in San Francisco.

In my opinion, Ashley’s role is vital. She’s shepherding the visuals that tie into the concerts at The Fillmore. You know those free posters you get after a show? Ashley’s the one in charge of finding the poster artists and working with them to make those prints a reality. So next time you see her on the street, definitely say thank you. If you’re unfamiliar with how legendary The Fillmore posters are, I definitely recommend giving this episode a listen. Creating a poster for The Fillmore is a dream job for any visual artist – and I’m lucky to have done a few myself. I’m stoked to share today’s episode with you, where we dive into that process and into Ashley’s world.

So much of the BEDROOM™ Podcast stems from my love of the arts, the Bay Area, and San Francisco – and Ashley hits all the marks when it comes to the kind of guests I’m looking to talk to. She’s kind, well-spoken, talented, and contributes a lot to the cultural scene of the city. Ashley fucking rips, and I’m glad to know her. Hell yeah Ashley!

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Ashley shares how she landed the job as Art Director of The Fillmore. We rewind back in time to talk about her Washington roots and what it’s been like working for Live Nation – and, at one point, working for the legendary Sasquatch Music Festival. We dive into poster talk, heavy – Ashley shares all the fun insider info about what it’s like being the official curator of all the Fillmore show posters. She talks about how she goes about choosing artists for a show, and how she balances the visual history of the storied Fillmore’s past while ushering in the Fillmore visuals of the future. She shares some fun behind-the-scenes info on the poster-making process and shouts out some of her favorite posters she’s worked on. From there, we get into some listener-submitted questions – one from fellow poster artist Fez Moreno and one from comic artist / illustrator and BEDROOM™ alum Emma Munger. Then we talk about her side hustle, Rewind Presents, which she runs with her friend Chloe. They screen films at the Roxie Theater often paired with drag shows, and Ashley shares more about that ongoing event series.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions – and Ashley gives the fans what they want. Big shoutout to Ashley Graham for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Ashley Graham's Socials & Websites
Ashley's Instagram: @aaashleygraham
Rewind Presents' Instagram: @rewindpresentssf

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Episode 27 - The Breathing Room // San Francisco-based Band

“Sometimes I think about how lucky I am to be living in San Francisco and how with that fortune comes the added bonus of my creative friend group. For a city that’s supposedly got a “dying” art and music scene ( as defined by people who don’t actually live here ), I’m completely surrounded by a plethora of artists, all of which are just so kind, moral, wildly skilled, and beautifully unique people. My friends in The Breathing Room definitely hit all those marks – and then some. Each member of the band – Tori, Garrett, Sean, and Caleb – are such powerhouse musicians and just an overall solid humans. It’s been so fun watching their band grow, and I’m honored to have helped create some single art for them too. Having them on the pod has been a long time coming, and I’m stoked they finally came through to hang.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, The Breathing Room shares their band origin story, including the moment Tori Leonhardt – one of my favorite musical friends in the city – joined as their drummer. We talk about their shared love of basketball and their take on the current health of San Francisco’s music scene. We get into the nitty-gritty, and I get a little pushy grilling them on why mixing and mastering takes so long. We also dig into the role genre plays in the age of the algorithm. Later, BEDROOM™ alum Nico Peña ( of the band PEÑA ) drops in with a listener-submitted question. The band breaks down their new song “Blue” and how it came to be, shares some of their favorite shows they’ve played, and gives us a glimpse into what’s coming next for The Breathing Room.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and The Breathing Room gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to The Breathing Room for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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The Breathing Room's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @thebreathingroomca
Website: thebreathingroom.bandcamp.com

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Episode 26 - Cheyne Ellett // Artist.

“Cheyne Ellett, Ellett Cheyne – backwards or forwards, no matter how you say it, the man exudes talent and brings a straight up unique and original vision to his art. Cheyne has been holding it down in Pomona for years and is one of a handful of my Southern California visual artist homies. He’s got a great vibe and so does the art he makes. It’s colorful, energetic, fun, and bursting with life. I’m hella hyped on this dude – hyped on his art, hyped on his love of Blink-182 and he just embodies the kind of artist I admire: someone who works across different mediums and carries their voice clearly throughout each one. In a world full of copycats, Cheyne is truly one of one. Anyone who knows him or his work loves him for exactly that. Go Cheyne, go!

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Cheyne shares why he started making art in the first place and how he approaches his multi-faceted creative process – transitioning from mediums like painting and illustration to sculpture, murals, and installations. He talks about how he got into public art and mural making, and how that field has opened many doors to help fund his creative lifestyle and fuel his love of community. We talk about how physically draining the act of painting murals can be. We discuss burnout, and a recent installation he did called Overtime at Third Street Gallery. Cheyne reflects on how his colorful work is a direct response to the meek world we’ve inherited. He shares his dream skate company collab, and we wrap up by talking about his upcoming group show that he curated at The Language Mobilization Factory in Sierra Madre. It’s called All Together Now – a reminder that during dark times, we’ve got to celebrate the good things, like community and art gatherings. The show opens on June 14th and runs until July 5th.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Cheyne gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Cheyne Ellett for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG
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Cheyne Ellett's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @ellettcheyne
Website: www.ellettcheyne.com

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