BONUS CONTENT!
MORE THINGS INSPIRING HERE BE MONSTERS 2026 FESTIVAL ARTISTS
WHAT’S THAT DIGGING IN MY YARD?
Goliath Was Bigfoot’s Andrew DiRemiggio Stoltz - when asked about what’s making him feel artistically alive - had an immediate answer: the animals in his backyard.
Not pets, no. The wild ones! Especially a coyote couple with a new set of pups.
Check out these clips from his trail cam:
THE DIFFERENT PATHS WE FOLLOW
Mojgan Misaghi is one half of نوفه (nofeh) and also performing alongside Aida Shirazi at this year’s festival.
Persian poetry inspires much of her work, with texts often finding their way into her compositions and multimedia work.
A particular one from the 13th century has been inspiring her as of late.
[Poem incoming soon! Translation from Farsi into English in progress.]
ONE WORLD, ONE MUSIC
Scott McDonald and Josh Straub, behind Studio A Piano, each mentioned remarkable moments of inspiration from this recital series.
The last show of the season is coming up in just two weeks! Celebrate PRIDE on June 7th with a retrospective of LGBTQIA+ composers and themes.
