|
Press Releases
"Everything Blues" film announcement San Francisco, Calif. - ApplauseCast and Q2Media Group today announced the Bay Area filming of a documentary about the Blues. "Everything Blues" is a film by Steven Marra and Karrie Lace that details the Blues from Africa to the American Delta to today's Blues -- and perhaps more importantly, what the Blues might look and sound like in the future. The vehicle for this journey is the early blues musicians to today's contemporary musicians as well as a new generation of musicians "Everything Blues" are expected to be released late 2006. The film is narrated by Ben Fong-Torres. Ben joined Rolling Stone magazine in 1969 as an editor and writer. His interview subjects, at Rolling Stone and elsewhere, have included Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, the Jackson 5, Linda Ronstadt, Al Green, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Ike & Tina Turner. The Ray Charles interview won the Deems Taylor Award for Magazine Writing. "Within minutes of meeting and listening to the many musicians in this film, it was clear there was a compelling story of how the Blues moves forward from generation to generation," said Steven Marra, who wrote the script for the film. "We're also very pleased that Ben is participating in the film. His knowledge of contemporary music is a great addition." "Through our music business, we've worked with many musicians and have heard stories of musical dedication before," said Karrie Lace, "but there was something very special about the relationship between the Blues and Blues musicians." Lace is co-owner of Lace Music, a musical equipment manufacturer whose products are used by artists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy. "Knowing how tough the music industry is and what is required to be successful, this was clearly an opportunity to tell a very human story about the Blues." "Everything Blues" is an honest portrayal of musicians creating and carrying on the tradition of music that originated in Africa, evolved in the USA in places like Mississippi and Alabama and became the foundation for much of today's contemporary music. The list of historical figures who have participated in this evolution is legendary; from Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, to the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton to a new generation of musicians. The film includes interviews and performances by musicians and groups such as 24-year old Blues guitar prodigy Laura Chavez, Blues singer Lara Price, the Blues- influenced hip-hop band, Raw Deluxe, and eleven-time Grammy nominated Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay. "We're very excited to be involved in this project as it is an incredible story and part of history," said Andy Whatley, owner of Q2Media Group. "This is a magnificent opportunity for sponsors to be a part of this historic film and to be part of the fabric of The Blues."
About ApplauseCast
About Q2Media Group
About Lace Music ApplauseCast and Sienna Digital partner to bring more great music interviews to listeners. ApplauseCast and Sienna Digital are pleased to partner to bring listeners a wide variety of music podcasts and vidcasts. Sienne Digital, located in Menlo Park, California, brings a new and exciting outreach to professional musicians through their well established presence in the music industry.
ApplauseCast and LatinPulse Music working together to bring you Caribbean, Central, and South American (Latin) musical content.
ApplauseCast and LatinPulse Music are now working together to bring you some great Director’s Cut interviews. Latin Pulse Music Inc. is an internet-based publishing and technology company that specializes in the electronic/digital retail distribution and promotion of Caribbean, Central, and South American (Latin) musical content. Stay tuned for a series of upcoming podcasts.
Book Group Expo and ApplauseCast Partner to Bring Podcast to Book Lovers Event San Jose, CA - May 15, 2006 - Book Group Expo and ApplauseCast today announced they are joining forces to offer avid readers access to a series of author panel discussions, interviews and unique salon formats via podcasts from presentations at the upcoming Book Group Expo on June 17 and 18, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Book Group Expo is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together people who love books - avid readers, acclaimed authors, book club participants, reading group members, up-and-coming writers, booksellers, and book group experts- all in one place. During the course of two days, participants can do all the things that make life so rich: talk, eat, drink, make new friends, create a community, celebrate the arts, and devote themselves to their passion for books. Beyond the usual "book fair" event, Book Group Expo offers the opportunity to meet over 50 authors including Amy Tan and Khaled Hosseini, in a more intimate setting as well as participate in discussions about books and book groups. ApplauseCast is a premium provider of high quality content delivered on platforms such as podcasts, video podcasts, and film. ApplauseCast focuses on World Music, World Literature and World Fashion. "We can't think of a more natural partnership than this one with ApplauseCast," said Ann Kent of Book Group Expo. "We have such a host of talented authors scheduled for the June event and we want to be certain to allow others access to "hear" the conversations as well. These podcasts will be the next best thing to being there - or a reminder of the great conversations that happened when the participant was in the audience. Book Group Expo creates a place and setting that helps book groups and readers connect and have conversations and providing access after the event was a perfect marriage. " "We are thrilled to be working with Book Group Expo and podcasting from their upcoming event," said Steve Marra of ApplauseCast. "Book Group Expo is a wonderful opportunity to provide listeners access to notable authors and Book Group Expo is the ideal partner to kick this off."
About Book Group:
About ApplauseCast:
|
| HOME | MUSIC | LITERATURE | BUSINESS | LIFESTYLES | PHOTOS | PRESS RELEASES | ABOUT US |
| HOME | MUSIC | LITERATURE | BUSINESS | LIFESTYLES | PHOTOS | PRESS RELEASES | ABOUT US |