Keith Rowland w/ Nathan Xander

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Saturday, March 25, 2006

Born from boredom in Missouri comes Keith Rowland. He was raised on hamburger helper and Frank Sinatra. He plays nothing like he seems to be. Born in a suburb without a city he moved to Chicago in fall of 2003 and found one failing thing after another. Taking off on his own he creates an environment that is more than just singing and playing guitar. From mono to duo phonics he creats song with substance. "Lie on the floor and dream your life away because here comes the world".

Nathan Xander is an American singer, guitar, and harmonica player; born in North Western Pennsylvania. Currently calling Chicago home, he feels that he should be an informal documentarian and reluctant. Pulling from the conventions of music that he has listened to, making music that makes himself feel he is doing more that just seeing and breathing.

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