Charlie Cheney w/ Hot Heels Records

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, December 1, 2006

Madison ex-pat Cheney Cheney has always been maddeningly prolific, notorious for his "30 songs in 30 days" with the Fabric Indicators and "7 songs in 7 days" at Steel Bridge SongFest this past June. His just released CD "Giant Chicken" includes 3 SteelBridge songs and pitch-ins from local music royalty Lou Berryman, Sean Michael Dargan, Michael Brenneis, Pat MacDonald, and Biff Blumfumgagne. One of his songs is also featured on the upcoming "Steel Bridge Songs Volume 1" CD on Broken Halo Records in February. Cheney's latest songs are biting and sharp-witted in the Warren Zevon or Randy Newman performing songwriter tradition.

Hot Heels Records (band name, not affiliated with any label), is Beatfolk. In the neighborhood of folk, more upbeat, high energy, and aggressive at times. One part poet, one part jazz hustle-bustle, one part punk rock soul.

"Passionate vocals complemented by excellent guitar and Dylanesque harmonica work. This is a terrific debut by an artist with a poetic sensibility" - New Classics

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