Only in Fairfax

Episode 9 - Help for Small Businesses with Kaz Begley

Kaz Begley, owner of Hairfax Studio and president of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about how she started a thriving business in Fairfax and how small businesses and residents can come together to help our town get through the Covid-19 crisis. Merchants, please check out https://fairfaxchamberca.com/covid-19-resources for information and resources about help that's available during this time.

Do you have stories or information you want to share about how our community is faring during the Covid 19 crisis? Someone you want to shout out? Something fun you want to share with your neighbors? We'd be honored if you let us help! You can email us at fairfaxpod@gmail.com  or reach us @FairfaxPod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or, leave us a voice message at 415-484-9985 (PLEASE NOTE NEW NUMBER), and we might play your call on the air.

Photo of Kaz is by Stephanie Mohan (https://www.creativeportraiture.com/). Our theme music is by Barry Mullis of The Shots Stringband (https://www.theshotsmusic.com/) and our podcast art is by Holly Pierson (https://www.hollypierson.com/). Our biggest thanks to both of them!

 

 

Episode 8 - Coronavirus Cruise, Pt 1

We thought now might be a good time to revive our little local podcast. Our first episode back is Part 1 of an interview with Shannon's friends Mario and Gerry, who left on what was supposed to be a birthday cruise and ended up in quarantine at Travis Air Force Base. Now that they're both home with a clean bill of health, they're sharing their story with the Only in Fairfax podcast! 

Do you have stories or information you want to share about how our community is faring during the Covid 19 crisis? Someone you want to shout out? Something fun you want to share with your neighbors? We'd be honored if you let us help! You can email us at fairfaxpod@gmail.com  or reach us @FairfaxPod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Or, leave us a voice message at 415-852-7413, and we might play your call on the air.

Our theme music is by Barry Mullis of The Shots Stringband (https://www.theshotsmusic.com/) and our podcast art is by Holly Pierson (https://www.hollypierson.com/). Our biggest thanks to both of them!

Episode 7 - Fairfax Art Walk!

The Fairfax Art Walk is this Friday, you guys! We chat with two of the organizers, Stephanie Mohan of Creative Portraiture (https://www.creativeportraiture.com/) and Georgia Gibbs (https://www.georgiagibbs.com/) about what you can expect this Friday, the history of the art walk, and the importance of the arts in Fairfax.

The Art Walk is from 5-8pm, Sept. 27, and will include a scavenger hunt with prizes from local merchants. Come check it out!

Fairfax Art Walk: https://fairfaxartwalk.com/

Stephanie Mohan: https://www.creativeportraiture.com/

Georgia Gibbs: https://www.georgiagibbs.com/

Susan Pascal Beran: http://pascalberan.com/

 

Episode 6 - Michael and Amy

This episode has it all: Angelic harmonies! Meadow Club history! Restaurant gossip! Some light dissing of Novato! Local singers Michael Brown and Amy Gervais joined us in Rob's dining room to drink some rose, chat about music and Fairfax, and perform a GORGEOUS song. Check it out!

Michael and Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandamymusic/

MICHAEL AND AMY'S UPCOMING GIGS:

Coast Cafe in Bolinas: Thursday, August 22, 5 p.m.

19 Broadway: Saturday, September 7, 5 p.m.

Michael Angelo memorial show: September 15 (check https://19broadway.com for updates)

EPISODE CREDITS:

Theme music by Barry Mullis of The Shots Stringband (https://www.theshotsmusic.com/)

Artwork by Holly Pierson Illustration (https://www.hollypierson.com/)

Episode 5 - Fairfax Backyard Farmer

Rob and Shannon talk about Jim Normandi of Fairfax Backyard Farmer about beekeeping, coffee roasting, beer making, and all the other things you can do in your own backyard. 

Episode 4 - The Shots Stringband

In anticipation of The Fairfax Irish Music Festival, happening October 19-21, Shannon interviews Barry Mullis and Priscilla Boyle of The Shots Stringband. Barry and Priscilla, along with their son Otis, also treat us to a live performance! Also, we've got movie reviews, and we want your scary Halloween stories!

The songs performed, in order, are:

"You're His Lover Now," by Barry Mullis

"Some Say the Devil is Dead," Traditional Irish

"Achilles," by Barry Mullis 

Recreational Cannabis in Fairfax? An Interview with Lew Tremaine

We interview Lew Tremaine, former Fairfax Town Councilman and Mayor, who is leading the push to bring recreational cannabis to Fairfax. Lew discusses the issue, regales us with some town history, and in an Only in Fairfax first, brings us BREAKING NEWS ON THE POD! Check out the Legalization in Fairfax Facebook group for more information.

As always, thanks to Barry Mullis of The Shots for our theme song and other music!

Episode 2 - Duel!

Fairfax's Wikipedia page says that the last political duel in California took place on the estate of Lord Charles Snowden Fairfax. Did it really? Shannon tells Rob all about it. Also! We have an official theme song from Barry Mullis of The Shots (www.theshotsmusic.com) and official podcast artwork from Holly Pierson (www.hollypierson.com).

Episode 1 - Fairfax Festival

Our first-ever episode! We talk to Fairfax residents Steve Pierson, who makes one-of-a-kind guitars, and Holly Pierson, an illustrator and winner of this year's Fairfax Festival poster contest! Both will be at the Fairfax Festival this weekend. Crude Luthier: https://www.facebook.com/CrudeLuthier/ Holly's website: https://www.hollypierson.com/ Holly's RedBubble store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HollyPierson/shop?asc=u