THE ARTS RESPOND: Creative Endeavors after the 2017 Sonoma County Fires
Welcome to The Arts Respond to the Fires landing page. As you browse this page you’ll see the artwork and creative activities that our community is producing in response to the fires of 2017. Our goal is that this site becomes a repository not only for our collective memory, but also for the remarkable work that is helping to lift us all to a better, more hopeful place. And to serve as a reminder of how the arts inspire the best in all of us and our community.
These works – images, videos, and audio files - are drawn from all the postings to our website. If you have created new work and would like to be included on the page, you can create or edit an Individual Profile, Organization/Enterprise Profile, or add a Marketplace Listing, and tag CreativeResponders with your page or images. For questions or help with listing, please email CreativeSonoma@sonoma-county.org.
And if you would like to support the creatives that received a Creative Sonoma Recovery Fund Grant (for loss due to the fires), please click HERE for individuals, and HERE for organizations.
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Filming from SoCo Dance Theater's "Into The Heartwood" that took place at Bruce Johnson's sculpture garden exhibit, Root 101, at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. This filming took place in summer of 2017, a few months prior to the October wildfires that burned many of the sculptures seen in this film.
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The THICKER THAN SMOKE Project was born out of the ashes of the October 2017 Sonoma County Fires. There is a strong need to heal our youth and community as part of the rebuilding process. Our goal with this project is to create original documentary theatre pieces with youth most affected by these fires with the goal to connect, create, awaken, and heal our community through the power of theatre and story telling. The fires that raged through Santa Rosa beginning on Oct. 8th have taken an unprecedented toll on our community. Roughly 340 young people have lost their homes, while others have also lost their schools. As a nomadic theatre company that goes to where the stories need to be told, The THICKER THAN SMOKE Project will partner with schools in Santa Rosa to create original documentary theatre pieces that will be performed by children who were affected by the Sonoma County wildfires. The script will be created from interviews the young cast members conduct with their families and neighbors. The plays will be performed live for the Sonoma County community, and all the interviews will be archived and available for anyone in the world to hear on the Walking Elephant Podcast.
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Among artists who lost their homes and studios in the Northern California fires, a common refrain is feeling stymied, stuck, unable to create — hoping the spark will return once the shock and confusion passes. Not Brian Fies. Just one day after his house and everything in it burned to the ground, October 9, 2017, the cartoonist bought some cheap paper, Sharpies, and highlighters, and got to work reporting what he and his wife had seen the night of the fires. The resulting cartoon came quickly, with more raw edges than Fies' usual standards, but it was undeniably, unflinchingly honest. The response was massive. In the week after the fire, an online version of Fies' comic, 'A Fire Story,' was viewed by over half a million people. Now, KQED Arts bring his story to life. With moving animation, and with narration straight from Fies and his wife, Karen Fies, 'A Fire Story' now also includes an epilogue from the artist about the long process of recovery, and the stability of home. Narrators: Brian and Karen Fies Director, Producer, Sound Design: Kelly Whalen Co-Director, Animator, Editor: Farrin Abbott Executive Producer: David Markus A production of KQED Arts
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Fabulous night at Edgy Open Mic at the Whiskey Tip in Santa Rosa on Dec 27, 2018. Led by the ever so talented Star Blue. #coversong #jolene #dollyparton #accousticguitar #tikamoon #musician #guitar #guitarplayer #taylorguitar #performer #openmic #edgyopenmic #livemusic #singer #countrymusic #1973 #jolene #pleasedonttakemyman
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Itty-Bitty Broadway with Ms. Rachel Who: Students ages 2-6 (Because we are on zoom and not in an in person class, students of any age may sign up for this class. it is geared towards 2-6, but if you think your child will enjoy logging in and making music with Ms. Rachel, sign up!) What: Itty-Bitty Broadway: songs, movements, music and laughter
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Tika & the Moonshines - Sampler Demo #3 Cover Songs & Originals 1. Marry You by Bruno Mars 2. Bruce Wayne by Tika Moon 3. Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera 4. Rainbow by Kaycee Muscgraves 5. Hard Ain’t it Hard by Woody Guthrie 6. Material Girl by Madonna 7. In the Long Run by Tika Moon 8. Always Remember Us this Way by Lady Gaga 9. Grenade by Bruno Mars 10. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton Tika Moon on Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals Alan Roter on Lead Guitar Liz Fanora on keys and vocals Molly Larsen-Shines on vocals & percussion Tyler Crowley on Drums Nappi Madrid on Bass Original songs were written by Tika Moon wwww.tikaandthemoonshines.com tikaandthemoonshines@gmail.com
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Tika & the Moonshines - Sampler Demo #2 Cover songs & Originals 1. Sanctuary by Charles Esten 2. Bacon by Tika Moon 3. Me & Bobby McGgee by Kris Kistofferson 4. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison 5. Marry You by Bruno Mars 6. So Over You by Tika Moon 7. If I Didn't Know Better by Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio 8. Titanium by David Guetta & Sia 9. All My Loving by the Beatles 10. Sanctuary by Charles Esten The original songs were written by Tika Moon Tika Moon on Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals Alan Roter on Lead Guitar Liz Fanora on Keys and vocals Molly Larsen-Shines on vocals & percussion Tyler Crowley on Drums Nappi Madrid on Bass wwww.tikaandthemoonshines.com tikaandthemoonshines@gmail.com
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SO OVER YOU Original Song - Music & Lyrics by Tika Moon Filmed at Art & Soul Winter Art Showcase February 11, 2023 Tika Moon on Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals Alan Roter on Lead Guitar Liz Fanora on Keys and vocals Molly Larsen-Shines on vocals & percussion Tyler Crowley on Drums Nappi Madrid on Bass wwww.tikaandthemoonshines.com tikaandthemoonshines@gmail.com
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SANCTUARY Cover Song originally performed on the TV show NASHVILLE by Charles Esten, Lennon & Maisy Filmed at Art & Soul Winter Art Showcase February 11, 2023 Tika Moon on Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals Alan Roter on Lead Guitar Liz Fanora on Keys and vocals Molly Larsen-Shines on vocals & percussion Tyler Crowley on Drums Nappi Madrid on Bass wwww.tikaandthemoonshines.com tikaandthemoonshines@gmail.com SANCTUARY: LYRICS Turn the light off Go to bed Tell me all about the day you had Lay beside me It's time to rest You can close your eyes, you've done your best Let me be your sanctuary Let me be your safe place to fall I can take away your worries The refuge from it all All this time We have together Is our shelter from the rain I will share the weight you carry Let me be your sanctuary We have weathered Through the storms Taking comfort in each other's arms When the dark clouds come again I will lift you up and take you in Let me be your sanctuary Let me be your safe place to fall I can take away your worries The refuge from it all All this time That we have together Is our shelter from the rain I will share the weight you carry Let me be your sanctuary I will share this weight you carry Let me be your sanctuary Songwriters: Randy Lynn Scruggs, John W Thompson
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Tika & the Moonshines at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol I see the bad moon a-risin' I see trouble on the way I see earthquakes and lightnin' I see bad times today Don't go around tonight Well it's bound to take your life There's a bad moon on the rise I hear hurricanes a-blowin' I know the end is comin' soon I fear rivers over flowin' I hear the voice of rage and ruin Don't go around tonight Well it's bound to take your life There's a bad moon on the rise, alright Hope you got your things together Hope you are quite prepared to die Looks like we're in for nasty weather One eye is taken for an eye Well don't go around tonight Well it's bound to take your life There's a bad moon on the rise Don't come around tonight Well it's bound to take your life There's a bad moon on the rise By : Creedene Clearwater Songwriters: John C. Fogerty Tika Moon - lead vocals & rythyn guitar Liz Fanora - keys & vocals Alan Roter - lead guitar Nappi Madrid - Bass Tyler Crowley - drums
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Tika and the Moonshines filmed at City of Santa Rosa End of Summer Block Party September 2021, by Kendra Levitin Dead Flowers by The Rolling Stones Well, when you're sitting there in your silk upholstered chair Talkin' to some rich folk that you know Well, I hope you won't see me in my ragged company Well, you know I could never be alone Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the mail Send me dead flowers to my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave Well, when you're sitting back in your rose pink Cadillac Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day Ah, I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon And another girl to take my pain away Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the mail Send me dead flowers to my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the U.S. Mail Say it with dead flowers in my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave No, I won't forget to put roses on your grave Songwriters: Mick Jagger / Keith Richards
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Tika and the Moonshines, recorded live at Spicy Vines, by Troy Thomas Evans. Tika Moon on guitar and vocals, Molly Larsen-Shine on vocals. www.tikaandthemoonshines.com "Titanium" (feat. Sia) You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you say I'm talking loud, not saying much I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet Shoot me down, but I get up I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose Fire away, fire away Ricochet, you take your aim Fire away, fire away You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium Cut me down, but it's you who'll have further to fall Ghost town and haunted love Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones I'm talking loud, not saying much I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose Fire away, fire away Ricochet, you take your aim Fire away, fire away You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium I am titanium I am titanium Stone hard, machine gun Firing at the ones who run Stone hard, as bulletproof glass You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium You shoot me down, but I won't fall I am titanium I am titanium Written by Sia, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort and Afrojack #sia #davidguetta #titanium #coversong #tikamoon #tikaandthemoonshines #spicyvines #winery #winetasting #powervocals #singers #acousticcover #taylorguitar #iamtitanium
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"You and I Unbound" The song was written and sung by patients at Department of State Hospitals - Napa, after being inspired by the making and manifestation of Unbound, the artwork featured and created by both patients and volunteers alike. Video by Reel23Films in collaboration with Haley Chimienti and Life On Earth Art
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The Crux has a new song out... and it appears on “After The Fire: Vol 1,” a compilation of regional artists that is being sold to raise funds for repairing damage from the North Bay fires. The whole project is produced by our friend, Scott Mickelson. Read about it here: AFTER THE FIRE STORY The Crux’s track is called SAME BED. It is about how we splinter but stay together. How sometimes you just want to crawl into warm pocket. About laying right beside someone while you each drift into completely different worlds.
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The phrase "second responders" has been used about artists, mental health professionals and others who have been helping our community cope with grief and loss since the North Bay fires. An exhibition currently on view at the Chroma Gallery in Santa Rosa features work by artists processing their own reactions to October's events, and using art to help heal their community. J. Mateo Baker paid the gallery a visit and has this report.
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Here's the album version of "Fire Map" from my upcoming album, 11:11 EP. This song is dedicated to the survivors of Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, CA.
SINGLE "HOmetown's on fire" from new Compilation CD "After the Fire - VOL. 1"
https://soundcloud.com/the-crux-music
The Crux has a new song out... and it appears on “After The Fire: Vol 1,” a compilation of regional artists that is being sold to raise funds for repairing damage from the North Bay fires. The whole project is produced by our friend, Scott Mickelson. Read about it here: AFTER THE FIRE STORY The Crux’s track is called SAME BED. It is about how we splinter but stay together. How sometimes you just want to crawl into warm pocket. About laying right beside someone while you each drift into completely different worlds.
“AFTER THE FIRE: VOL. 1” “After The Fire: Vol. 1” is a compilation produced Bay Area artist/producer Mickelson. It features 15 new recordings by many of the top singer/songwriters in the Bay Area. All sales go to those affected by the devastating Northern California fires.
“After The Fire: Vol. 1” is a compilation produced Bay Area artist/producer Mickelson. It features 15 new recordings by many of the top singer/songwriters in the Bay Area. All sales go to those affected by the devastating Northern California fires.
“After The Fire: Vol. 1” is a compilation produced Bay Area artist/producer Mickelson. It features 15 new recordings by many of the top singer/songwriters in the Bay Area. All sales go to those affected by the devastating Northern California fires.
“After The Fire: Vol. 1” is a compilation produced Bay Area artist/producer Mickelson. It features 15 new recordings by many of the top singer/songwriters in the Bay Area. All sales go to those affected by the devastating Northern California fires.
The phrase "second responders" has been used about artists, mental health professionals and others who have been helping our community cope with grief and loss since the North Bay fires. An exhibition currently on view at the Chroma Gallery in Santa Rosa features work by artists processing their own reactions to October's events, and using art to help heal their community. J. Mateo Baker paid the gallery a visit and has this report.
https://soundcloud.com/yukaswat
Yuka Yu mixes on Soundcloud
https://19stories.libsyn.com/19stories-pilot-encore-presentation
Encore Presentation of Pilot for 19Stories: from Fear to Hope
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Sonoma County’s arts and cultural community has developed a wide variety of fire response activities and events to bring the community together. Click on any posting to see what’s happening.