The Vault Sessions Ep. 2: Indy Blake
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Vault Sessions, the live music series from the Southcoast Artists Index, recorded at The Vault Center for the Performing Arts during Open Mic Night in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. In this episode, we sit down with local musician Indy Blake to talk about music, creativity, influences, songwriting, and what it means to be part of the South Coast's growing creative community. Following the conversation, Indy takes the stage to perform a selection of original songs live at The Vault. The Vault Sessions is about more than just the music. It's about creating a...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 239: Colin Williams
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Colin Williams, who was our guest on . Colin's memories of his time at and association with (Southeastern Massachusetts University) were enhanced by his delight in working in and around, as well as being surrounded by the University's architecture. Colin Williams was the co-chairman of the , and included finding art majors to design handbills, posters, tickets, and backstage passes for his directed concerts in the auditorium, the big parties in the campus center, and the . These events were an unforgettable 4-year experience. He believes there was an intersection of , ,...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 238: GRACE STATWICK
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Grace Statwick, a professional artist raised in . Grace grew up knowing she'd be an artist. She graduated from with a degree in film and experience in set construction working for the school’s drama department. She proceeded to work in prop and set construction for film, and then as a sculptor for , building waterfalls and trees and traveling across the country. In 2016, she moved to to teach English, where she began to exhibit, in earnest, with a group of expat and Korean artists called . After a few more years of artist residencies and natural-building projects in the States,...
info_outline
The Vault Sessions Ep. 1: Steve Goodman
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome to the very first episode of The Vault Sessions, a new live music series from the Southcoast Artists Index, recorded at The Vault Center for the Performing Arts during Open Mic Night in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a local musician, exploring their creative journey, musical influences, songwriting process, and connection to the South Coast's vibrant arts community. Following the interview, you'll experience live performances of original music recorded in the unique atmosphere of The Vault. Our inaugural guest is Steve Goodman,...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 237: Max Wickemeyer
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Max Wickemeyer, our volunteer Development Director and now an official podcast host for . Max was our guest on . Music is his creative force. He plays six- and four-string instruments. Max has been playing in a hobby rock group for 15 years and performing solo gigs at open-mic venues, including , where he has also been documenting performances and performers for The Artists Index as our man-in-the-field. Max is a Staff Ranger at the . His hobbies include yoga, forest walks, biking, and roaming the . He was also a volunteer land steward for the . The Artists Index co-founder, ,...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 236: TRINA BIGHAM
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Trina Bigham, a published author and an aspiring artist. She is a graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. According to Trina, she has "spent her life following the quiet tug of purpose wherever it led her. Trina Bigham was born in . She moved to the South Coast of Massachusetts before she was a year old. She's lived in , , and before settling in , where she has lived for the past 30 years. Her childhood was chaotic, but she found peace and grounding in nature—a refuge that would later shape her advocacy, creativity, and writing. Her book, is the inspiring true...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 235: DAVID POYANT
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, David Poyant, an embroidery artist who came to this work later in life, after decades spent as a cobbler and craftsman. Without formal training, Poyant developed his own approach—or, what he refers to as thread painting—using a needle and fine strands of thread to build images one stitch at a time. His process begins with AI-generated compositions that he refines and prints onto canvas, but the true work happens slowly by hand, where time, patience, and touch shape the final piece. David Poyant's work explores nature, memory, and the human experience, often focusing on quiet,...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 234: Tom Lopatosky
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, author and painter, Tom Lopatosky. Not only is Tom the author of two books: and , but he also hosts (630AM/99.7FM WPRO) Saturdays at 2 pm and writes monthly home improvement articles. Tom Lopatosky is the founder and owner of , a painting & repair company in since 1995. He also owns , an all-star cheer gym he started in 2016. Tom has two daughters, Tamara and Ivelisse. He is a and fan. Tom also enjoys traveling—his favorite cities are New Orleans, San Antonio, and Las Vegas. A parishioner of in , he helps in the community whenever possible. Tom Lopatosky graduated...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 233: Cedric "Vice1" Douglass
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Cedric Earle Douglas, also known as Vise1 - again! Our first conversation on was so good, we decided to make it a two-parter. Cedric, in case you didn't know, is a street artist among his many other credentials. Cedric was born in Boston. He received his BFA in Graphic Design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design . Cedric's first experience with was writing his name creatively on abandoned spaces. Cedric is also the founder and Creative Director of , a creative art lab that is designed to engage underserved Boston communities. Cedric Douglas is widely recognized for his...
info_outline
Podcast Episode 232: JUDITH KLEIN
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, artist, gallerist, and educator, Judith Klein. This is her second podcast with us. Judith was our guest on . Judith attended an art high school in and later attended the Art Teachers College. Upon graduation, she attended the advanced program at the in Tel Aviv. In the years following, she taught Fine Art in the system and began exhibiting her artwork at a leading Tel Aviv art gallery. Judith later moved to , where she continued her art education and career at the (Academia Brera de Belle Arte). She emigrated to the United States with her husband, Andrei. For the last...
info_outlineIn Episode Eight, Jazz Podcast Host Dave Reis speaks with guitarist Russ Campoli, about his talent, passion, and dedication. Russ is a prominent jazz educator and musician. He has been widely recognized for his long-tenured career as the Jazz Band Director at New Bedford High School in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he served in the music department for 34 years. He retired in 2011.
Under his direction, the NBHS Jazz Band became a highly competitive ensemble, frequently participating in prestigious events like the Berklee Jazz Festival and the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) festivals. His retirement was famously compared by students to the film Mr. Holland's Opus, highlighting his profound impact on generations of musicians, some of whom went on to professional music careers.
The Artist Index's jazz documentarian and Jazz Podcast Series host, Dave Reis, spent nearly 26 years as a Jazz radio show host, among his many other accomplishments. He was one of the original longtime DJs who worked at the former WUSM, which became radio station WUMD, 89.3 FM, on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus.
Dave Reis, AKA David Domingo Reis, began as our guest on In-Focus Podcast 154 and In-Focus Podcast 181. He returns once again as the host of our first-ever ten-part jazz podcast series underwritten by the Fiber Optic Center.
There is no better host for this series than Dave Reis, a walking, talking jazz encyclopedia and local legend himself. Dave grew up surrounded by and hanging around with many of the jazz greats he will be presenting his ten-part Jazz Podcast Series underwritten by the Fiber Optic Center.
Please consider donating whatever you can to help and assure us in our mission to continue documenting the legacies of South Coast Artists.
If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know!