James Akers's guest appearances

James Akers

Podcasting for Small and Local Business

GMI - Guitar And Music Institute Guitar Podcasts

Taming Lightning

Mondo Neon

CLOUT by Colette

The Arts and Everything In Between

The Jeff Ward Show

Eve Hoyt

Danielle James

Sarah Blood

Ben Orozco

Michael Flechtner

Karen Chan

Korbett Miller

Kate Hart

Corey Miller

John Barnes

Jay Gordon

Michael Barry

Dan White

Amanda Riley

David Wilson

OwlTail

James Akers has been part of GMI for over four years and in that time he has created some incredibly popular books that have sold the world over. It's great to hear that James has been back in the studio recording. In this podcast, you'll learn all about his new project, the other high end work that he's been undertaking and why castles rank so high in his consciousness!  Jamie Akers recording session London, England.Podcast Ep 53 – Table Of Contents1.33 The name of the new album...2.55 Song extract 1.4.59 Discussing the song.7.25 Thoughts about soundscapes.10.02 Song extract 2.13.40 Jamie's background.16.13 The new book!20.35 Song extract 3.22.33 Album artwork, castles and keeps.26.33 Listening to the new album - streaming websites.27.50 Playing in Opera.35.35 Song extract 4.The Artwork For Jamie's New BookHere is a sneak peak at the artwork for Jamie's new book which will feature many of the songs played by Jamie on his new album. We'll update this page with links to the new book once GMI publishes it which should be around the end of September 2022.Listen To The Album "I Once Loved a Lass".https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKp3sZFiw-RPQct-EUmphGoyO89QsR_nM https://open.spotify.com/album/0eKn4Q0a96mLtsJw3qiHJ5?si=1Z4DjHwDQnapdCf57aPfJgON APPLEhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-once-loved-a-lass/1638474296ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZONhttps://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0B835KYW9?ref=dm_sh_am4a_5RlyIRPga8VgaWpIQBt2lJ0cs

James Akers has been part of GMI for over four years and in that time he has created some incredibly popular books that have sold the world over. It's great to hear that James has been back in the studio recording. In this podcast, you'll learn all about his new project, the other high end work that he's been undertaking and why castles rank so high in his consciousness! Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 53 – Table Of Contents 1.33 The name of the new album... 2.55 Song extract 1. 4.59 Discussing the song. 7.25 Thoughts about soundscapes. 10.02 Song extract 2. 13.40 Jamie's background. 16.13 The new book! 20.35 Song extract 3. 22.33 Album artwork, castles and keeps. 26.33 Listening to the new album - streaming websites. 27.50 Playing in Opera. 35.35 Song extract 4. The Artwork For Jamie's New Book Here is a sneak peak at the artwork for Jamie's new book which will feature many of the songs played by Jamie on his new album. We'll update this page with links to the new book once GMI publishes it which should be around the end of September 2022. Listen To The Album "I Once Loved a Lass". <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKp3sZFiw-RPQct-EUmphGoyO89QsR_nM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKp3sZFiw-RPQct-EUmphGoyO89QsR_nM</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0eKn4Q0a96mLtsJw3qiHJ5?si=1Z4DjHwDQnapdCf57aPfJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/0eKn4Q0a96mLtsJw3qiHJ5?si=1Z4DjHwDQnapdCf57aPfJg</a> ON APPLE <a href="https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-once-loved-a-lass/1638474296" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-once-loved-a-lass/1638474296</a> ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZON <a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0B835KYW9?ref=dm_sh_am4a_5RlyIRPga8VgaWpIQBt2lJ0cs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0B835KYW9?ref=dm_sh_am4a_5RlyIRPga8VgaWpIQBt2lJ0cs</a>

Episode 53 – New Album Release From James Akers

James Akers is a neon fabricator, glassblower, and overall sculptor living and working in NYC. For this episode, we discuss the small world of neon sign fabrication, community in sculpture, and the ethics of using LED signage over neon. CLOUT is a project focused on giving young artists the clout they deserve, one podcast at a time.    James' IG: @jamesakers2

James Akers is a neon fabricator, glassblower, and overall sculptor living and working in NYC. For this episode, we discuss the small world of neon sign fabrication, community in sculpture, and the ethics of using LED signage over neon. CLOUT is a project focused on giving young artists the clout they deserve, one podcast at a time.  James' IG: @jamesakers2

#6 World of Neon + Sculptor James Akers

This week’s The Arts &amp; Everything In Between Podcast (episode 2), Nick &amp; Lucy chat to James Akers, Tech Champion at the Digital Culture Network, about all things digital. James will go through his checklist for implementing digital strategies to help you best formulate your organisation’s digital approach using data as your guide.  ----------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  What is the Digital Culture Network  Where are you capturing your data  Go offline to map your digital approach  Who has access to your data  What do you report on and how does this align to your organisational vision What is the point of your website How do you track web behaviour Are your systems integrated What marketing activity works Do you experiment  -------------------------------------- FURTHER READING &amp; RESOURCES:   Recommended further reading to keep up to date on the latest developments in the sector - sign up to these newsletters:  Digital Culture Network – Our monthly update of activity, recommendations and events -  https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/digital-culture-network/join-digital-culture-network Digital Things is a bimonthly newsletter covering a whole range of topics around digital technology and digital engagement within arts and culture. (Alec Ward, London Museum Development) - https://mailchi.mp/2f1dab5d4d9e/digitalthings Cultural Digital is a weekly rounding up all the digital/tech developments that Chris comes across in the world of the arts, museums, culture, heritage, and creativity. (Chris Unitt, One Further) - https://www.culturaldigital.com/ The Digital Snapshot is sent every two weeks with the latest, most important news from the social media and digital world - as relevant to the arts, culture and heritage sectors. (Katie Moffat, The Audience Agency) - https://www.theaudienceagency.org/newsletters  ---------------------------------------- THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST  It’s tough but rewarding working in the arts and often so busy you have little time to share with your peers and investigate new ideas. Every couple weeks join Nick Stevenson as he interviews arts industry experts getting their take on the biggest issues facing the arts world today. There will be ideas to try, practical tips, lots of learning and of course - lots of laughs. If you work in theatres, venues, festivals or the arts and cultural sector this podcast is what you need! ---------------------------------------- WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST If you have some great tips and tricks to share with the arts industry, we would love to have you on as a guest. To be a guest on the podcast, drop us an email on podcast@ticketsolve.com  ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW TICKETSOLVE   Facebook - www.facebook.com/Ticketsolving Twitter - twitter.com/ticketsolvers LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/ticketsolve  Instagram - www.instagram.com/ticketsolve/ 

This week’s The Arts &amp; Everything In Between Podcast (episode 2), Nick &amp; Lucy chat to James Akers, Tech Champion at the Digital Culture Network, about all things digital. James will go through his checklist for implementing digital strategies to help you best formulate your organisation’s digital approach using data as your guide.  ----------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: <ul> <li>What is the Digital Culture Network </li> <li>Where are you capturing your data </li> <li>Go offline to map your digital approach </li> <li>Who has access to your data </li> <li>What do you report on and how does this align to your organisational vision</li> <li>What is the point of your website</li> <li>How do you track web behaviour</li> <li>Are your systems integrated</li> <li>What marketing activity works</li> <li>Do you experiment</li> </ul> -------------------------------------- FURTHER READING &amp; RESOURCES:   Recommended further reading to keep up to date on the latest developments in the sector - sign up to these newsletters: <ul> <li>Digital Culture Network – Our monthly update of activity, recommendations and events - <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/digital-culture-network/join-digital-culture-network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/digital-culture-network/join-digital-culture-network</a></li> <li>Digital Things is a bimonthly newsletter covering a whole range of topics around digital technology and digital engagement within arts and culture. (Alec Ward, London Museum Development) - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/2f1dab5d4d9e/digitalthings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/2f1dab5d4d9e/digitalthings</a></li> <li>Cultural Digital is a weekly rounding up all the digital/tech developments that Chris comes across in the world of the arts, museums, culture, heritage, and creativity. (Chris Unitt, One Further) - <a href="https://www.culturaldigital.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.culturaldigital.com/</a></li> <li>The Digital Snapshot is sent every two weeks with the latest, most important news from the social media and digital world - as relevant to the arts, culture and heritage sectors. (Katie Moffat, The Audience Agency) - <a href="https://www.theaudienceagency.org/newsletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theaudienceagency.org/newsletters</a></li> </ul> ---------------------------------------- THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST  It’s tough but rewarding working in the arts and often so busy you have little time to share with your peers and investigate new ideas. Every couple weeks join Nick Stevenson as he interviews arts industry experts getting their take on the biggest issues facing the arts world today. There will be ideas to try, practical tips, lots of learning and of course - lots of laughs. If you work in theatres, venues, festivals or the arts and cultural sector this podcast is what you need! ---------------------------------------- WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST If you have some great tips and tricks to share with the arts industry, we would love to have you on as a guest. To be a guest on the podcast, drop us an email on <a href="mailto:podcast@ticketsolve.com">podcast@ticketsolve.com</a> ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW TICKETSOLVE  <ul> <li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ticketsolving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Ticketsolving</a></li> <li>Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/ticketsolvers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/ticketsolvers</a></li> <li>LinkedIn - <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/ticketsolve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/company/ticketsolve</a> </li> <li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ticketsolve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/ticketsolve/</a></li> </ul>

Episode 2 - Digital Strategy: 10 Things You Need to Ask Yourself with James Akers

Find James on Instagram @jamesakers2 and Twitter.Check out his neon class, Neon Animation: MAKE IT BLINKY, happening on December 17 - 21. Click here for more info.Consider supporting the show at Patreon.

Find James on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesakers2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jamesakers2</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesAkersArt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.Check out his neon class, Neon Animation: MAKE IT BLINKY, happening on December 17 - 21. <a href="https://urbanglass.org/classes/detail/neon-animation-make-it-blinky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more info.Consider supporting the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mondoneon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.

Value of Pursuing Neon with James Akers 

In today’s podcast we’ll be talking with James Akers a Neon Sculptor and self-proclaimed Waver and Hacker Artist. ​ James is an artist, educator, and mad scientist who has a explosive approach to making. Graduating from Alfred University with a BFA in 2015, he is constantly thriving for change, and fascinated by waves of all kinds: sound, light, electricity, he is synthesizing a new mindset: The “Hacker Artist.” James Akers has shown his work internationally, been the recipient of public art commissions and has received numerous awards and grants for his practice. Up until his recent move to Arlington, Texas with his lady Ali Feeney who is pursuing her MFA at UTA, he was teaching neon at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and head processor at Riehl Deal Neon. Currently, pursuing new work and new possibilities in Neon and Plasma. Known for packaging ideas on art and life by creating a series of highly exhibitable electric sculptures.  We’ll look into his transition from ceramics, to glass, and by extension Neon, his unique approach to using neon tube bending with found objects and video installations, and defining what a waver and hacker artist is. Image: Emoticon Hieroglyphs by James Akers', who will be one of our future guest on the podcast.   Intro Music: Boost by Jakim Karud www.joakimkarud.com https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud   Outro Music: Re-Entry by Lapse https://soundcloud.com/lapse   Check www.taminglightning.net for the full post! Thank You for listening to the Taming Lightning Podcast. We have many more guest to come, with future guests returning to expand on questions, practices, and a variety of subjects. I’d like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as well as encouraging me to pursue this project, and The Plasma Art Alliance, whom many of my guests are connected through. Keep an eye out for next summer’s classes at Pittsburgh Glass Center as we work to provide a space for learning neon and plasma. Also, I’d like to thank James for taking the time to be a guest on the podcast, especially in the midst of his travels, and seltting in at Arlington, Texax. I wish him the best in his job search, and excited for what he makes next!  Feel free to send your questions to this email, share, and comment!  Thank you,  ​ Percy Echols II  Sorcerer Apprentice  ⚡

In today’s podcast we’ll be talking with James Akers a Neon Sculptor and self-proclaimed Waver and Hacker Artist. ​ James is an artist, educator, and mad scientist who has a explosive approach to making. Graduating from Alfred University with a BFA in 2015, he is constantly thriving for change, and fascinated by waves of all kinds: sound, light, electricity, he is synthesizing a new mindset: The “Hacker Artist.” James Akers has shown his work internationally, been the recipient of public art commissions and has received numerous awards and grants for his practice. Up until his recent move to Arlington, Texas with his lady Ali Feeney who is pursuing her MFA at UTA, he was teaching neon at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and head processor at Riehl Deal Neon. Currently, pursuing new work and new possibilities in Neon and Plasma. Known for packaging ideas on art and life by creating a series of highly exhibitable electric sculptures. We’ll look into his transition from ceramics, to glass, and by extension Neon, his unique approach to using neon tube bending with found objects and video installations, and defining what a waver and hacker artist is. Image: Emoticon Hieroglyphs by James Akers', who will be one of our future guest on the podcast. Intro Music: Boost by Jakim Karud <a href="http://www.joakimkarud.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.joakimkarud.com</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud</a> Outro Music: Re-Entry by Lapse <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lapse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/lapse</a> Check <a href="http://www.taminglightning.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.taminglightning.net</a> for the full post! Thank You for listening to the Taming Lightning Podcast. We have many more guest to come, with future guests returning to expand on questions, practices, and a variety of subjects. I’d like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as well as encouraging me to pursue this project, and The Plasma Art Alliance, whom many of my guests are connected through. Keep an eye out for next summer’s classes at Pittsburgh Glass Center as we work to provide a space for learning neon and plasma. Also, I’d like to thank James for taking the time to be a guest on the podcast, especially in the midst of his travels, and seltting in at Arlington, Texax. I wish him the best in his job search, and excited for what he makes next! Feel free to send your questions to this email, share, and comment! Thank you,  ​ Percy Echols II  Sorcerer Apprentice  ⚡

EP 3 - James Akers - Waver and Hacker Artist

James Akers has always been a local business enthusiast.  He started Main and Me with his wife, Mary Pat, as a way to help support local business.  Using the Pinterest model he built a website/app that is a real time local shopping experience.  Local businesses can finally use technology to bring in customers in a more immediate and technology driven way.  Main and Me can be used in every local area and it gives merchants a free online store front!  Finally, a way for local businesses to use online tools to drive off-line business.

James Akers has always been a local business enthusiast.  He started Main and Me with his wife, Mary Pat, as a way to help support local business.  Using the Pinterest model he built a website/app that is a real time local shopping experience.  Local businesses can finally use technology to bring in customers in a more immediate and technology driven way.  Main and Me can be used in every local area and it gives merchants a free online store front!  Finally, a way for local businesses to use online tools to drive off-line business.