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Update #8: The Season You Made Possible
Friends! I can't say it enough. You are all fantastic people.
Season 4 has been off-the-charts-amazing. I wanted to send an update to let you know what's happened this season, thanks to your support:
New Venue. In April, Dale Radio relocated a block over, and two levels down, so that now we're even closer to the Gowanus. Dale's having a ball at his new home, Film Biz Recycling. It's an exciting new partnership that's bringing awareness to both Dale and this unique, environmentally friendly operation- that recycles old film and television props. Anyone who's not been there, needs to check em out. It's crazytown. In a good way.
Shows in More Venues. We started the Season at Churner & Churner Gallery in Chelsea - which was a fantastic way to begin. We had a couple of good ones back at the Lyceum. Then we made a successful trip to Los Angeles to perform at the Hammer Museum. That show was incredible, and my thanks to the Hammer and to my guests. I mean, I was able to sing a duet with Mary Lou Metzger!! Outrageous! She was a delight. And she loved the new suit...purchased with Kickstarter funds.
More Musical Acts. While our dream of working exclusively with Karen and the Sorrows fell apart due to scheduling conflicts. We were able to bring in some new musical acts and give the show an even more eclectic presence. My thanks to Matthew Fass, Andrew Beccone, Rob Erickson, UCLA Jazz, and more for providing quality sit-down music.
Filming Has Begun. The last live show was shot on video and we're in the process of editing it down in order to start getting something online. People love the energy of the live shows and now thanks to Julie Miller of Delicate Plumbing and Bill Scurry - we're trying to capture that fun and let more people in on it. Stay tuned for some exciting developments in the future!
New shirts. We got some new shirts made for the Dale Radio enthusiast, hand screen printed in Ohio. Now I have a merch table and a thing I plug into my phone to take credit cards! The future is now!
Film Festivals and Moist Hands. Thanks to Hannah Bos, Tonya Glanz, and Amy Heidt for including me in their episodic genius, Timeless Seasons. The episode that Dale appeared in just screened at the Los Angeles Comedy Shorts Festival in downtown LA.
More Hits. Your enthusiasm and that of others, has made for a record-breaking few months as far as website visits and podcast downloads goes. We're hitting new levels and keeping em there. And we were able to secure a monthly listing over on Earwolf, Yourcast, a directory of independent podcasts.
More Press. We're still figuring this one out, but there's been some nice mentions in LA and NY as the shows progress. Dale was also happy to be included in the Super Fun Superfund Variety Show - cementing his status as a Gowanus-ebrity, and charming some great new fans. And now we have some added imagery to start using for promotions as we head into the final stretch of the season.
Great Guests. I'm proud of all the guests who have appeared on the show, I think we've made beautiful music together. I'm especially happy that after being on the program, almost everyone has gotten some nice new level of attention. I know it's not because of the show directly, but it does say that we're talking to the right people at the right time. And that I know how to track down good looking people who are fun at parties. I hope you take a moment and click through to their projects via the links on my site. I put em up there so you can check em out. There's some truly great things going on with these people!
This is a long way of saying thank you, but you deserve it. I hope you've enjoyed your rewards - (if you didn't request one or didn't fill out the right form, and feel owed - just let me know - I can still get something out to you) - and that you continue to listen in.
And by all means - come to the next live show - Thursday, May 24th, 8pm, at Film Biz - 540 President Street, between 3rd and 4th Aves. Dale's guests will be the tremendous talents, Peter Glantz and Lauren Sharpe. And it's FREE. (Or whatever your pledge divided by 24 episodes is!). Did I mention we have a beer sponsor? We do! Brooklyn Brewery! Oh. My. Goodness! Ladies and gents, I want to open mouth kiss all of you. But I won't. That's how much I care for you.
Love,
Dale & James
Update #7: Hella Tight.
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Update #6: Is it November Already? New Live Show & More From Dale!
Friends!
What a busy time it's been at Dale HQ. I've got your shirts, buttons, and goodies just waiting to go out. I just need to get the time to finish these drawings. You'll enjoy them, I'm sure. The t-shirts look really good under heavy shirts and sweaters.
In the meantime - a couple of Dale related news items for you:
1) We're finally back along the Gowanus for the next live show. And it's totally Gowanus-ed out. Here's the link for the info: http://www.daleradio.com/2011/10/31/next-live-show-monday-nov-7th-2011/ Arthur Jones is a great friend and a big talent. He's got an amazing book, The Post-it-Note Diaries out now, and it features some fantastic storytellers. You can watch his brilliant book trailer here: http://vimeo.com/30675364 And Eva Radke is turning old Film & TV stuff into gold, right on the Canal. We'll also be joined by fan favorite, Andrew Beccone, with his trusty Auto-Vary 64 providing beats you can podcast to. Please come out if you can! Monday, Nov. 7th, at 8:30pm. $5
2) I'm coming to LA to do a crazy live event at the one and only, Hammer Museum, Thursday, January 19th, 7pm. FREE! With very special guests, Marc Horowitz (ineedtostopsoon.com) and MARY LOU METZGER star of the Lawrence Welk Show!!!! I spoke to her on the phone and it was like talking to a rainbow! With the UCLA Jazz Ensemble under the direction of the legendary, Kenny Burrell!! And Daniel Lee mixing specialty cocktails onstage! This will also mark the premiere of a new suit! This will be one for the ages, and if you're in LA, do not miss this show!
I hope you can come on out to something, or at least tune in. I'm happy to report that numbers for the site and the cast have been on the steady uptick since we launched the season, and it's all thanks to you!
Wishing you the very best,
Dale
Update #5: Reward Progress
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Posted on October 7, 2011
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Update #4: Season 4 Has Begun!
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Posted on September 26, 2011
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If in NYC: Dale will come to your place and live tweet an episode of The Bachelor or the Bachelorette. He'll bring a bottle of something special for you both to enjoy. You both deserve it. If not in NYC: We can set up a Skype date and enjoy a virtual drink together. A bottle will be sent to your home in advance. In either case, you'll also have your name read aloud, listed on the website, receive a Friend of the Program t-shirt, and be sent a drawing documenting one of Dale's adventures.
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James Bewley is Senior Program Officer at the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Director of Public Programs & Education at the UCLA Hammer Museum in Los Angeles where he was responsible for organizing hundreds of lectures, screenings, and cultural events. Bewley is a practicing artist, performer, and writer, whose work has been presented at venues large and small, in New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles. He has performed with the sketch comedy group Killing My Lobster, the Tony Award-winning Theatre de la Jeune Lune, and acclaimed theater designer, Robert Wilson. He received an honorary BA in Theatre from Brown University and his BFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design. He co-created the webtoon, Strindberg & Helium, providing the voice of the darkly endearing, August Strindberg. Bewley is the creator of the performance and podcast project, Dale Radio.
