Two avid literature and children's books lovers, Julie Danielson and Eisha Prather, write a blog called "Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast". Its one to bookmark since they are really active and post tons of great stuff. So I was really flattered that they asked if they could do a little piece about "Four Feet, Two Sandals" and anything else I wanted to show. The article is here. Its part of a weekly feature feature called "7-Imp Kicks" where they feature an illustrator and talk about their latest projects. Those guys are also part of a group of bloggers that have a list called the "Cybil's" where they vote for their favorite young adult and picture books of the year, and "Four Feet" made the cut. Thanks to Julie and Eisha for sharing my work with their readers!
Also, my twin brother Jim Chayka was back home for Christmas and we got together to do this little recording at our friend Tom Carlyle's. If you didn't know, you'll hear that Jim plays a mean banjo. He's in a couple bands out in San Franscisco, one of 'em is called 49 Special. This tune is called "Gold Rush", an old bluegrass tune, and that's me on guitar filling up the space for him.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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hey Doug, awesome interview on 7 Imp Things Before Breakfast! i've been checking into their blog for several months now, so it was so fun to see their post all about YOU. i especially love Four Feet, Two Sandals, too. Your paintings are really beautiful, and the spirit of the girls and the refugees comes out.I'm excited to see your new pieces in Cricket! now i gotta go listen to you and Jim gettin' down...
Wow! Music on the computer! Sounds great!
Thanks for sharing the music Doug! Pretty awesome stuff. I downloaded it onto my iPod
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I really enjoyed the interview as well!
Thanks guys! Hey, does anyone know how to have a song play IN blogger rather than downloading. Maybe I need to convert the song to a movie file or something? If you have any tips let me know.
Thanks for the div share info, Billy.
hey Doug, if you figure that out, will you share? i've always wondered that...(the sound files/podcast thing). hope all is well!
that's awesome! wow, bluegrass makes me all smiley and giddy. i loved it. hope you are loving your fiddle?
Nothin' sets my heart a beatin' like good art and some banjo.
I live across from you in the same Brooklyn Apartment building (B21) and I think I might've heard your friend's banjo coming from your apartment a few months ago. It was wonderful! I even went out into the hall for a little while to put my ear in your direction. (I didn't linger long for fear of an awkward nosy-neighbor moment). I've been wanting to thank you for that concert for some time.
geile bruder-mucke!!! respekt. last month i was visiting my parents in reutlingen and had to watch a vhs-tape with music of my sister (violine) and myself (piano). i was probably 12 and she 9. 1980ths!
that was funny.
its sad, that we did not continue making music together like you guys.
greetings from berlin
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