Founders Jon Block and Adam Rosen met at an Offspring concert when they were fourteen. Their love for grunge-era music - plus the fact neither had anyone else to play with - sparked a musical collaboration that lasted the next twelve years. It was towards the end of this period, however, that they began deriving more fun from attending their San Diego friends' concerts, exhibits, club nights, screenings, and stand-up performances.

They founded the ongoing monthly series SIGHT & SOUND in March 2008, which hosts performances from and creates a sneak preview of upcoming arts events such as San Diego Indie Music Fest, Ray at Night, and Healing Arts Festival. They also produced ART AROUND ADAMS (June 2008), the 1.5 mile arts & music walk in Normal Heights/Kensington, featuring Gregory Page, Anna Troy, two trolleys, and 75 artists participating in Adams Avenue businesses. They were also one of the producers of NORTH BY NORTH PARK, the San Diego transplant of Austin's annual South by Southwest music festival, which made its successful debut in August 2008.    

While their events provide an exhilarating kick in the ass to conventional socializing, Walk the Walk's real aim is to bridge the gap between artists and the public, shifting energies towards supporting local talent, and honoring those who stay the creative course no matter the obstacles.

Check out some of WTW's radio interviews. The first is from Art Rocks! radio (May 7, 2008), the second from 91X Loudspeaker (July 27, 2008). Thanks for making us sound so good, Philly & Ally and Rowley & Preston.