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When Art Nourishes Art
Sci-Fi Romance’s Vance Kotrla talks about art, creativity, and the influences on his career so far in Sci-Fi Romance.
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Sci-Fi Romance’s Vance Kotrla talks about art, creativity, and the influences on his career so far in Sci-Fi Romance.
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Photo Credit: Graham Fielder for Alternative Press Over the course of the last week, my life has been all about the Alternative Press Music Awards 2nd year celebration. It’s been filled with good friends, new friends, old heroes that have become friends, and a lot of tequila. But, before the reunions, the hugs, and even before the tequila, I got to go to the grand opening of the Alternative Press Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. It was the single most humbling experience of my APMAs week, and I couldn’t be more proud of the promises it… Read more »
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