We’re looking forward to introducing you to Chan Maurice Evans . Check out our conversation below.
Chan Maurice , a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I play bass guitar for an STL band called Intracentral. We recently played the Free4All festival, at the .ZACK Theater in Grand Center. We’ll also be playing at the Artica Festival on Sun, Oct 5 and a Halloween night and New Year’s Eve show at CBGB on S Grand.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am director and a producer for 32-20 Films, a documentary film company that is currently producing a film called The Gradient Scale. The film is based on the documentary series, ‘They Called Me A Sellout: Being Black in the “White” Rock & Roll Industry.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I realized that I wanted to live my life surrounded by music and the people I loved to make music with.
One of my first bands won a talent contest and I realized I was completely in my element. It was a rush of emotion that I had never felt before. So, I decided to pursue music as an art form and career.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell him that he will make mistakes, but mistakes are like vitamins: you can’t grow without them.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I believe I will always tell the stories of Black musicians and those that have been influenced by them, that my company relays. It is important that we share the true roots of American culture and the role that Black people play in the past, present and future of our society.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: How do you know when you’re out of your depth?
I’m reminded of something I heard David Bowie once say: “An artist must go out far enough into the water to where they can just barely touch the bottom. That’s when you’re onto something interesting.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.patreon.com/3220Films?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3220films?igsh=ZjlwOGJ2dzEwendq&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCfpyWwwn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@youpeopl_music3220?si=veeIU5GG48ACvgpO
- Soundcloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/youpeopl
- Other: https://intracentral.bandcamp.com/album/intracentral
