Rachel Garlin w/ Joni Laurence

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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Friday, May 6, 2005

Berkeley's Rachel Garlin was last year's winner of the Newport Folk Festival Talent Search. She brings insightful story songs from her latest release, Big Blue Sky, recorded live at the Freight and Salvage.

Joni Laurence, based in Champaign, IL, recently leaped out of her day job at the University of Illinois into the world of a touring musician. Laurence---s slender form and shy persona belie the tough artist inside who---s willing to take on issues in song with a demanding delicacy.

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