Full STEAM Ahead
Full STEAM Ahead is a new podcast series dedicated to uplifting and celebrating musicians, artists, and the venues that bring their work to life. Hosted by former radio personality and long-time friend Michelle Semerano joined by STEAM Fund co-founders Gary and Judy Siegel, the series aims to highlight powerful personal stories, promote upcoming performances, and shine a light on the creative heartbeat of our community.
Episodes
12 episodes
Mark Garro: Art, Imagination, Music & the Inner Universe
Visionary art, illustration, jazz improvisation, spirituality, and creative imagination take center stage in this fascinating episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel welcome acclaimed artist, illustrator, musician, and painter Mark Ga...
Bringing Scrap Metal to Life Through Art and Innovation
Metal sculpture, stop-motion animation, and creative ingenuity take center stage in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel talk with Zac Shavrick—aka Zacmax—a New York-based artist who transforms scrap steel into an...
Todd & Adrian Perlmutter: Creativity, Community & the Revival of Parksville
Catskills arts, community revitalization, live entertainment, and immersive events take center stage in this exciting episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with Todd and Adrian Perlmutter to explore how creativity and the a...
Building Community Through Contemporary Art
Contemporary art, community engagement, and Catskill Art Space take center stage in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with Sally Wright to explore how art strengthens and connects communities.Located in Liv...
STEAM Fund Spotlight: Expanding Arts, Education & Community Impact
Music education, arts programs, and community impact are at the heart of this Season 2 premiere of Full STEAM Ahead. Guest host Paul Ciliberto interviews Gary Siegel and Judy Siegel to introduce viewers and listeners t...
The Price of Happiness: Miranda Hardy on Legacy, Friendship, & Finding Your Voice
Perfect for listeners interested in songwriting, musicians, creative community, folk music, and artistic legacy, this deeply personal episode of Full STEAM Ahead features singer-songwriter, producer, and community builder Miranda Hardy. For co-...
Slam Allen – Music More Than Sound: It’s Soul, Spirit, and Connection
In this blues- and soul-driven episode of Full STEAM Ahead, Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with internationally acclaimed blues artist Slam Allen to explore how music becomes soul, spirit, and connection. From his roots in the family legacy of T...
The Levins: Music, Community, and Harmony Across Generations
Perfect for fans of folk musicians, music philanthropy, songwriting, and community music programs, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead welcomes husband-and-wife duo The Levins. Ira and Julia share their journey from open-mic nights in California t...
Keeping the Spirit Alive: Barbara O’Brien on Levon Helm, The Midnight Rambles, and Musical Legacy
Perfect for fans of musicians, live music, music legacy, Woodstock NY, and music philanthropy, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead features a heartfelt conversation with Barbara O’Brien, Levon Helm’s longtime manager and the driving force behind t...
Dreaming in Slambovian: Joziah Longo on Songwriting, Storytelling, and the Magic of Music
Perfect for listeners who love songwriting, musicians, creative music, folk rock, and storytelling, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead features a heartfelt conversation between co-hosts Gary and Judy Siegel and Joziah Longo, visionary frontman of...
A Life in Rhythm: Thurman Barker on Innovation, Legacy, and Creative Music
Dive into jazz, creative music, musicians, music education, and music philanthropy with legendary drummer, composer, and educator Thurman Barker in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Thurman shares his extraordinary journey from Chicago’s R&...
The Story of the STEAM Fund – Past, Present & Future
In this premiere episode of *Full STEAM Ahead*, host Michelle Semerano sits down with Gary and Judy Siegel, co-founders of the STEAM Fund, to share the inspiring story of music philanthropy and the Fund’s mission to support artists and creative...