News: ChalkBus is a local phenomenon creating real connections

News: ChalkBus is a local phenomenon creating real connections

Jonathan Sherman arguably has one of the coolest cars in Utah. Although being a 1969 Volkswagen bus is enough to turn heads, Jonathan’s affectionately named “ChalkBus” is unique for its interactive nature….

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Lehi students get picked up in exotic rides.

Lehi students get picked up in exotic rides.

Belmont Elementary School students are getting some exciting rides home.

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What does a chalked-up hippie bus and therapy have to do with one another?

What does a chalked-up hippie bus and therapy have to do with one another?

Artist Sage Sagers’ 6th #ChalkBus ChalkMural made the news on TV! Watch the TV spot here…

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Accidental art project: American Fork man's Chalk Bus bringing people together

Accidental art project: American Fork man's Chalk Bus bringing people together

Art brings people together. Cool cars bring people together. Combine the two and you get the Chalk Bus and new connections wherever you go. You're fortunate to see it, even more so if you can draw on it.

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AP: ONCE AGAIN! Another ChalkBus Story Picked Up by the Associated Press, Goes National in 250 Outlets!

AP: ONCE AGAIN! Another ChalkBus Story Picked Up by the Associated Press, Goes National in 250 Outlets!

The original Daily Herald article “Peace, love and happiness: American Fork man spreads good vibes with the #ChalkBus” by Carley Porter was picked up by the AP (Associated Press) and has gone national in ABC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post and 250 large and small news outlets (online and/or in print)! Woo hoo! It is now titled: “‘ChalkBus’ inspires drawings and connectivity.”

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Peace, love and happiness: American Fork man spreads good vibes with the #ChalkBus

Peace, love and happiness: American Fork man spreads good vibes with the #ChalkBus

This weekend was the third #ChalkBus Session, featuring a band of middle school teachers called “Mid-Life Crisis.” Sherman simply drives the band around wherever they want to go, occasionally stopping to open the doors and perform if there are people gathered somewhere. Sherman also livestreams the videos on his Facebook page for all to enjoy, but for the most part it’s just a fun experience for the band members.

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#ChalkBus Session 02.1 — MB&T Turned the Improvised ChalkBus Song Into a Real Song: Will I Ever Stop

#ChalkBus Session 02.1 — MB&T Turned the Improvised ChalkBus Song Into a Real Song: Will I Ever Stop

Michael Barrow and The Tourists developed this new song, Will I Ever Stop, from the improvised song they made at my request for the 2nd ChalkBus Session. I'm so thrilled! It's almost like I made it happen-minus the talent, music writing and songwriting that is, of course. ;-) Ha Ha!

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Daily Herald: Eagle Mountain Artist Chalks VW Bus at Chalk the Block

Daily Herald: Eagle Mountain Artist Chalks VW Bus at Chalk the Block

Hooray!! Sage Sagers and her amazing mural on the #ChalkBus made the news! Thank you Karissa Neely for doing such a lovely piece in The Daily Herald that so nicely captured the spirit of what she did.

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#ChalkBus Session 02 — Teaser Michael Barrow & The Tourists

#ChalkBus Session 02 — Teaser Michael Barrow & The Tourists

Stay tuned for the full ChalkBus Session featuring Michael Barrow & The Tourists as well as their individual music videos for each of their four original songs they played in the back of my 1969 VW Bus (aka The #ChalkBus).

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#ChalkBus Session 01 — Attention Associates! (Raw and Uncut)

#ChalkBus Session 01 — Attention Associates! (Raw and Uncut)

The #ChalkBus Sessions is "the coolest, smallest, and most mobile venue to get a gig in." I hope to do this once a month with local little known bands. Why? Because it's cool and I can :-) I did the driving, sponsoring, graphics, editing, and music appreciating. Join Attention Associates!

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#ChalkBus Session 00 — The Royal Engineers from the Netherlands used the ChalkBus in their Music Video!

#ChalkBus Session 00 — The Royal Engineers from the Netherlands used the ChalkBus in their Music Video!

The Royal Engineers, an up and coming rock band from the Netherlands, and Salty Block Pictures invited the #ChalkBus to be a part of their new music video. My daughter Molly, our dog Pepper, and I got to join them for the day. Simply the nicest and most down-to-earth, friendly, and welcoming group of people (the band and production crew) I've ever been pleased to meet. 

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CBS: The ChalkBus is on the Radio!

CBS: The ChalkBus is on the Radio!

After the local newspaper article on the #ChalkBus was picked up nationally, I got a call from a CBS radio station in Dallas, Texas. They wanted to do a story about the #ChalkBus to air on the radio. Here it is…

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AP: ChalkBus Story Picked Up by the Associated Press, Goes National

AP: ChalkBus Story Picked Up by the Associated Press, Goes National

The day after this story first appeared locally on KSL, the Associated Press contacted me to ask if they could run it nationally. Uhm... yeah! :-) Whee! Fun ride for the little #ChalkBus. See all the papers (print and online) that picked up the #ChalkBus story. Click on each logo to see the article there. 

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KSL: Revived Volkswagen Bus inspires impromptu art, positive messages.

KSL: Revived Volkswagen Bus inspires impromptu art, positive messages.

Read all about the #ChalkBus in this wonderful write-up that was done by journalist Krista Neubert for KSL.com:  "Revived Volkswagen Bus inspires impromptu art, positive messages".

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