Jim Schwall

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, January 27, 2007

Jim Schwall was playing jazz on the accordion and drums before he completed elementary school, and found the guitar while in high school, playing mostly folk, bluegrass and traditional country blues. In collage he met Corky Siegel, added an electric pickup to his acoustic guitar, and the Siegel-Schwall Band was born. Between 1964 and 1974, they recorded a dozen albums and traveled the continent playing Iive shows. Although Jim has done other things along the way, he hasn't stopped playing. ln 1968 the band reunited and they currently play a couple dozen times a year, issuing a live CD in 1989 and their first studio recording in 3O year in 2005. In addition, Jim tours solo playing original and contemporary songs, mostly in the style of country blues.

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