Nathen Lueth
Nathan Lueth came into existence with a pencil in his hand, a feat which continues to confound obstetricians to this day. No one knows for sure when he started drawing or where his love of comics came from, but most experts agree that his professional career began after graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design as a caricaturist in the Mall of America.
Now a 20-year veteran freelance illustrator, storyboard artist, and graphic novelist, Nathan has pleased clients and publishers of all sizes. He’s worked with Target, General Mills, Inverse Press, Wannabe Press, Writers of the Round Table Press and drawn countless thousands of caricatures at fairs across the Midwest.
He is the co-creator of the steampunk graphic novel series, Impure Blood, the editor/publisher of the modern fantasy comic anthology, Concrete Arcanum, and to date has raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter. His latest comic series, The Canon of Vangel, is the heartwarming tale of a girl, her demon, and the end of the world.
When life and limitations demand that he not draw for a bit, he enjoys reading, over-analyzing movies, tabletop RPGs, martial arts, cross country skiing, and goofing off with his two amazing daughters.
Brooke R Calder
Brooke’s multifaceted experience in the music industry began with being cast as a dancer for Prince. That opportunity transformed into a studio apprenticeship with Morris Hayes, as well as musical collaborations with Doctor Fink, Jean-Marc Lederman, Jellybean Johnson, John Matthews, Monte Moir, Scarlet Fantastic, The Nature of Wires and more.
She also…
Studied Media Relations and Music Business, culminating in a two+ year internship with Twin/Tone Records.
Post Twin/Tone, worked as a personal assistant to Chris Strouth at the American Composer’s Forum, followed by several years with Monte Moir of Warner Brothers and Lagoon Records.
Spent three years as a music journalist for PULSE, interviewing David Bowie, Dave Navarro, Thomas Mapfumo and countless others.
Built and populated social media for The Time ahead of their 50th Annual Grammy Awards appearance with Rihanna.
Served a year as interim Director of Communications for Rock The Cause.
Co-fronted U.K. Synthpop act POP INC for half a decade (and did time in assorted Minneapolis acts before and after).
Co-founded electronic label Manual Control Records.
Segued into television soundtracks with Phil Solem.
Currently serves as an advisor for the Minneapolis Sound Museum.
Having helped numerous entertainment professionals navigate the digital age, Brooke now offers CALDER CREATIVE- an A.I. informed consulting firm focused on helping musicians and visual artists craft conversation-inciting content.
