Bricolage Art Collective isn’t just a gallery—it’s a living, breathing community of artists bound together by creativity, courage, and collaboration. Founded with the vision of giving makers a space to thrive, Bricolage has become a cornerstone for local art in Paducah. But behind the collective is the personal story of perseverance, challenges, and triumphs that brought it to life. In this episode of Behind the Sign, discover how passion, risk, and belief in the power of art came together to build a place where creativity is not just displayed—it’s shared.

• (00:00:00) - Behind the Sign: Season 1 Episode 6
• (00:00:33) - Bricollage Art Collective
• (00:04:51) - Employee Happy Hours
• (00:05:03) - A Great Dane Takes to the Shop
• (00:07:01) - Where everything clicks: Market House Square
• (00:08:27) - PeeCee's Art Shop
• (00:09:43) - What Did Your Younger Self Think They Would Do?
• (00:10:18) - Teaching Started as a Business in Paducah
• (00:13:19) - L. A. Miller and Associates: Small Business Growth
• (00:15:45) - Paducah artist on censorship of his art
• (00:19:35) - Murray State Art Students at Freight House
• (00:23:16) - Both so talented.
• (00:23:27) - Tommy Sign
• (00:25:23) - Paducah Creative City Shop Holiday Gift
• (00:29:02) - Baby Elephant Gets the Statue
• (00:29:13) - How to Find My Tattoo Shop in Paducah
• (00:30:28) - What's Your Just for Me Ritual?
• (00:32:51) - 11 Year Itch
• (00:34:37) - A Taste of Paducah: Christmas in the Shop

The story of Gold Rush Café is one of grit, grind, and unshakable belief in a dream. Turned down not once, not twice, but more than ten times, the road to ownership was anything but easy. But perseverance paid off. Today, Gold Rush Café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a testament to resilience, community, and the courage to never give up. In this episode of Behind the Sign, hear how determination turned rejection into one of Paducah’s most beloved restaurants.

• (00:00:00) - Behind the Sign
• (00:00:45) - Corey Vasquez
• (00:04:29) - How to Edit Your Cookbooks
• (00:07:34) - College Dropout: A Small Business Story
• (00:11:25) - Small Businesses in Colorado
• (00:13:01) - How I Learned To Cook Under the CIA's Eyes
• (00:15:51) - How To Get Out Of A Divorce
• (00:18:38) - Work at a Personal Care Home
• (00:21:54) - How a pest control worker helped through a divorce
• (00:25:58) - The Real Story of Gold Rush
• (00:28:58) - La Miller & Associates
• (00:29:59) - No Bank Says No During the Recession
• (00:33:13) - One Bank Neglected a Loan
• (00:35:21) - How I got my home repossessed
• (00:37:14) - How to Get a No

Corey Evitts is all heart—and all music. From his Pentecostal upbringing to becoming a rock musician, his journey has been anything but ordinary. He’s stayed true to his faith and family, poured his soul into every note, and inspired countless young musicians along the way. Now, with his newest project, M-Power Paducah, Corey is on a mission to connect and serve children and veterans through the gift of music. This episode is about grit, passion, and the belief that music is more than sound—it’s a movement. Get to know the man, the mission, and the instruments that built him.

• (00:00:00) - Corey Evans
• (00:01:07) - How My Dad Got Me Into Music
• (00:05:25) - Guitar Lessons Made Easy for Me After My Dad
• (00:10:24) - Startups Need LA Miller and Associates
• (00:14:18) - Ke$ha on Starting a Band
• (00:19:32) - When You Had to Choose Your Career
• (00:25:55) - "This Is A Personal Mission..."
• (00:27:52) - Paducah bandmates on Empower Paducah
• (00:31:14) - We Care We Share
• (00:34:57) - Corey Evans on His October
• (00:35:35) - Corey Evitz on His Podcast and More
• (00:37:47) - The Cards on the Deck
• (00:38:27) - JCPC
• (00:41:01) - Corey On The Show