Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

Flood Mission

Flood Fine Art Center is a non-profit contemporary art institution dedicated to advancing the careers of emerging and mid career artists, as well as educating the public and furthering the understanding of contemporary art and its importance within the community and beyond. We aim to provide a stimulating environment for artists so that they will successively enlighten, challenge, inspire, and elevate awareness for the necessity of art in contemporary culture.

Flood Fine Art Center seeks to be a vital cultural resource for Asheville through providing funding and space for innovative local and national artists as well as curators who stretch boundaries in all media. Through our extensive exhibition schedule, residency program, educational activities, presentations and publications we aim to serve a diverse audience that will in turn enhance quality of life and provide opportunities and experiences that would otherwise be unavailable.

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WestSound & Ballerman Trio

Saturday, June 14th, 2008 @ 6:00pm


ASHEVILLE, NC-- Flood Gallery Fine Art Center ("Flood Gallery") is proud to host its first Biannual "Arty Party" and fundraiser in the Phil Mechanic Studios building on Saturday, June 14th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. "Arty Party," a community based event chaulk full of art, music, food, and fun, features live music by local favorites "WestSound" and "Ballerman Trio" as well as art projects for kids ages 4 - 12, Southern Lousiana style cooking by "Twin Cousins Kitchen," and an outdoor iron pour by SPH ArtFunctions. Admission is $20 at the door with complimentary beverages by Highland Brewing Company and Barefoot Wines. All proceeds benefit the Flood Gallery's Sonic Experience, Philosophy for Kids, and Exhibition Programs. For more information regarding this event, please contact Assistant Director, Renee M. Cagnina, at 828.254.2166.

WestSound

Westsound Band was formed many years ago by three brothers: Randy, Oscar, and Cecil Weston. They originally started with Gospel and continue singing gospel.   They have performed locally and abroad..   Randy, the band leader has many years of experience performing as a musician with bands and individually.   He's played on cruise ships and traveled on the road with bands playing the hotel circuit.   Randy moved back home some years ago and formed the group "United Souls." Keeping the family dream alive, Randy, Oscar, and Cecil, plus female singer, Regina Duke.   Duke adds great sound and energy to the band with her commanding presence.   Although not a natural family member, she is like a sister.   Oscar works the crowd as a true performer does, interacting with the crowd as he walked around with his guitar and cordless mic table to table signing Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke.   Cecil keeps the beat alive playing the drums, leading songs, and singing harmonies.   You really have to watch him because you don't know what he is going to do from one show to the next.   Westsound has performed in the Indiana Black Expo, Goombay, Harambee, Belechere, Eden Fest, Leaf Festival most local and some out of town venues.

The Ballerman Trio

The Ballerman Trio is a professional three piece Neo-Jazz group based in Asheville, North Carolina.   The Trio consists of Galen Bremer (guitar), Myk Baldridge (drums), and Jonah Freedman (bass), who play an Afro-Funk Jazz beat that lends itself well to dancing.   Each of these musicians play multiple gigs a week in a number of different groups, which has allowed them to perfect their Jazz playing skills.   They are passionate about their study and practice of Jazz, and it is quite evident through their playing styles.   During their performances most people find themselves inspired to dance to the Afro-Latin Jazz beat they craft, and dancing is not only allowed but also encouraged.

 

Past Sonic Experience

 

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