Pyragraph LIVE

John Fugelsang is in Albuquerque to perform “Unpresidented: The true story of a comedian trying to raise a toddler while his country was electing one” and we were lucky enough to get him into the Pyragraph LIVE studio (a.k.a. my office) to talk about comedy, politics, religion, and how he’s pulled all those elements and more into his unique creative career. 

We interrupt our regularly scheduled post today to announce a special live videocast with Pyragraph staff joined by artists and community members beginning at 10am this morning. Please join us.

We get the scoop from Nancy on upcoming exhibits, the history of Central Features Contemporary Art, how she transitioned from art school to gallery owner, what the business climate is like in downtown ABQ, and a whole lot more.

We chat with Jared Putnam about touring Kazakhstan and other far-flung spots around the globe with Le Chat Lunatique, making lo-tech videos with Sage, and playing in Lynn Anderson’s band.

Award-winning essayist Mike Smith also runs a podcast called City on the Edge; writes about music for various publications; and is an excellent dancer. We chat with Mike about the world of literary journalism, podcasting, and exploring forgotten places in New Mexico.

We chat with Jessamyn about turning identity theft into a photography book (Dear Erin Hart), going to school in Rochester, New York, and her husband Lee Montgomery’s drones.

The one and only Little Bobby Tucker joins us to talk about his band Shoulder Voices, his new Dear Little Bobby advice column, threesomes, and handling animals.

We chat with game developers Ryan Leonski and Shandiin Woodward about their newly released game Sky Pets, the Albuquerque Game Developers Guild, and more.

We chat with Mauro about the scene for women-led experimental music in ABQ and beyond, including stories from the Gatas Y Vatas and Titwrench festivals.

Len and Donna give the lowdown on their branding biz Ripe Inc., the Washington Middle School mural project, and meeting Len’s doppelganger Jeff Goldblum.

The Curious Townie himself Steven J Westman joins Peri and Clarke at the ABQ Press Club to chat about the 505 Faces project, beards, and the Balloon Fiesta.

We chat with Sam about living in NYC versus Seattle versus New Mexico; songwriting inspiration in the middle of the night; and hunting turkeys with his dad.

Our new videocast: Pyragraph LIVE from The Albuquerque Press Club! Peri Pakroo and Clark Conde stumble through technology challenges in our inaugural debut.