Nigel Sade was born on a bright and sunny day nearly to some, and exactly to others, 30 years after D-day. Some consider this meaningful whilst the rest laugh at those people, but I digress. He was raised in hell … or rather Ohio but I don’t want to split hairs. In a smallish county called Portage. As a child he could be found drawing on any surface he could make a mark on, and with all the moving security deposits were more like donations. In School this A.D.H.D. Toth wannabe (but with hands) was considered a bit strange by his peers, … a malady that never left him as it turned out. As a teenager he was a rebellious youth, A Technicolored street Freak, delving into every aspect of art, from Drawing to painting to Music to Religion to Science to Philosophy in general. Then there were the dark times … the marriage! When his soul was crushed by evil and doubt. He Dreamt of being an artist but that was not a real job … how could you feed a family with that pipe dream? However, In just 6 and a half long agonizing years it was over. On the Up side His torment was not without reward; He now has 2 lovely Spawn with which to explore life. Shortly after his divorce Nigel graduated college with a degree in Philosophy. So Armed with his freedom, his offspring, and an amazing ability to argue points that even he may not believe, he set out on the high seas of art! This was a joyous thing! There was much weirdness, art, travel, debauchery and Success. Stories were made and told.
So as always Nigel travels the amber waves of grain questioning whatever reality he is presented with, chewing that up and spitting it out in the form of art. Then Nigel shows that art to the hapless masses in hopes that it moves them as much at it moved him to create it.
His art in form is Symbolism represented in either a realism fashion or Symbolic Abstracts, and in function it questions basic ideas we hold dear as a people. It is mostly driven by philosophical motifs and just plain old strangeness. Nigel’s belief is that art should spur conversation, not just match ones curtains. Now you may ask, "What does all this have to do with piracy?" Well, he was always a grungy, bandana wearin freak. His family was and is highly Piratical What with their last name Rogers all the family businesses are Jolly Roger this and Jolly Roger that … Not to mention their propensity for Rum. So with his families' nautical background and the new Pirate craze, the public proclaimed him a pirate, and a pirate he was. Yet, having always loved pirates, one can say Nigel got peanut butter in his chocolate!
Who I'd like to meet: I know ... me, and fucked up as that sounds I want to meet me as another person. Not in a Narcissistic sort of way but in a curious I wanna see what everyone else sees sort of way. This Existentialism brought to you by my degree in philosophy! Now back to your regularly scheduled program.
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Nigel, happy birthday to you...cha...cha...cha... Hope you have a wonderful birthday, we miss you!
We appreciate that you're doing your own thing and glad that you're our friend!
I wanted to share an insight that I had recently. Blood Root Mother really believe in the power of music. Genuine music transcends all limitations and boundaries, and happens when musicians and listeners are communicating with one another on the deepest level possible. In a society overcome by an obsession with flashy images and stale radio hits, we seek to do something that shakes the foundation of the status quo. Since the dawn of human civilization, music has been about sharing humanity and truly connecting with others. So stay connected with us, and join us on our journey.
Peace, Elliot
The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality. -Bruce Lee
Thanks for listening and digging our tunes! Please stay in touch with us - it's always great to make a new friend :)
Peace, Elliot
The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality. -Bruce Lee
I spread word about you around. If you happen to get random requests for tattoos. That was me. If it starts getting annoying you know who to blame. Best wishes.
hey there, we met at anime boston, i (i was the kid with the green shirt and glasses) haha, im really loving the pieces i bought from you, and i plan on purchasing more in the future, also!, i was inspired to to do a piece of my own,(still in the making=p haha,i think your stuff is great!, CHEERS!
Such a D'light to be friends...
Have a WONDERFUL holiday!!
Now, Don't forget, ya'll be SURE to stop by for some Coffins, Tea and a lil'We time soon!
Eternally yours, The Coffin Lady
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