He blows his Battlehorn weekly at various local clubs and events as Musical Director and Trumpeter for the funky jazz band MajicBulletTheory and the Dave Williams Group.  Producer/Trumpeter/Bandleader Dave Williams is first up for our exclusive SolShock Q&A: Photo by Victoria Posthuma SolShock:  What inspired your latest project? Dave Williams:   Form wise, MajicBulletTheory is  inspired by Miles Davis (his musical directions and […]

March is here so what better time to spring up a new feature on SolShock.com? We have just three questions for some of the most blazing hot artists, business owners and more.  Stay tuned for a short and sunny Q & A. March/April: Francisco Araya and Cecille Simons-Araya ( parents of The Potential Lunatics) Dave Williams (Majic Bullet Theory) Floyd Hampton Livingston (562 City Life) Kristin The […]

On Saturday, April 2, where will five collaborative communities, over 40 partner organizations, eight fiscally sponsored groups and dozens of their friends, family, neighbors, and networks be? — at The Expo for the first-ever Assembly of the Catalyst Network of Communities.  You’re invited too! 

We’re proud to support the first ever Creative ReUse Day Sunday, February 27 hosted by The Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse.  This block party event, sponsored by Pepsi Refresh, celebrates community and the creative use of recycled and used materials.  Lisa Hernandez, store owner and visionary in the East Village Arts District, hopes to inspire everyone […]

Three years ago,  Paul and Melanie Darlington stepped off a Princess cruise ship as employees and right into owning and operating the top rated Photography business in Barrie, Ontario Canada:  DarlingtonStudios .  Darlington Studios specializes in portrait, commercial and wedding photography and videography for Barrie, Muskoka, and surrounding areas.  Couples, families and small-businesses alike give  glowing testimonials about their amazing photos, personal touch, and breathtaking […]

Catalyst Network of Communities is an inspiring non-profit organization whose mission is “to provide tools for individuals and organizations that empower them to connect around shared interests and affect the broader community”.   United by common community values, this diverse, broad network consists of several collaborative partners, community groups, projects and events that promote strong relationships, understanding and contributions within […]