A.J. Love - $5

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, October 20, 2007

Having overcome drug addiction, homelessness, and a major car accident, guitarist and songwriter A.J. Love found his truth and life's purpose in traditional American gut-bucket Honky Tonk blues.

The spirit and songs of country artists Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard flow through Love's concerts, often performed solo. Love claims Roy Nichols (the longtime lead guitarist with Haggard) as a primary influence.

Out past the down and out side of the tracks, emerging scarred but very much alive after observing and experiencing the pain, misery and hopelessness that life can bring, Love reaches for salvation in the plaintive screams and moans of a Telecaster set to the beat of true roots American music.

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