We catch up to Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters backstage at Ray Benson’s Birthday Party, an annual SXSW event that draws some of the finest musicians for some of the best jams of the festival. He talked about his 20 years with the Foo Fighters and jokingly gave some bad advice for children who’d like to follow in his footsteps.
This 68th Birthday (Happy Birthday Ray!) was presented by BMI and benefitted the Health Alliance For Austin Musicians (HAAM), a unique non-profit that holds a special place in the heart of Austin music lovers. The event was held on the GSD&M corporation’s back plaza, and featured Ray Benson’s Asleep At The Wheel, Dale Watson, Randy Houser, Ben Dickey, Katie Pruitt, Robert Ellis, Who Do, Jamie Lin Wilson, Waylon Payne, Collective Soul’s Ed Roland, Wade Bowen and a special surprise by Robert Earl Keen.
Ken and Alaina Block Talk SISTER HAZEL Father/Daughter Single “It All Goes By So Fast”
Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel is excited to debut their latest single, "All Goes By So Fast." This heartfelt song, co-written by lead singer Ken Block and his daughter Alaina Block, is sure to resonate deeply with fans. Recently premiered on Americana Highways, the single captures the essence of fleeting moments. Produced and mixed by Ben
Dr. Dharius Daniels on Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want
For the past twenty years, Dr. Dharius Daniels, has transformed thousands of lives by motivating and teaching others to “change their lives and then change the world.” As a spiritual leader and pastor who graduated in Theology Studies from Princeton, Daniels is a "Pastor-Preneur" - both a religious and entrepreneurial man who understands the power
WHITE BIRD (Starring Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson) TICKET GIVEAWAY
Synopsis From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter. In WHITE BIRD, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother
Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello Executive Produced DON’T TURN YOUR BACK ON FRIDAY NIGHT, Says Ike Reilly is THE Blue Collar American Poet
Interview by Paul Salfen DON'T TURN YOUR BACK ON FRIDAY NIGHT is on all TVOD platforms including iTunes, Amazon, and YouTube. In this interview, legendary Executive Producer Tom Morello compares Ike Reilly to It's a Wonderful Life's George Bailey, but also says he once told Ike "you are one part Leonard Cohen and one part
David Henrie Portrays Young Ronald REAGAN From 18-29 In Biopic: “This Man Dreamed Big”
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Director Shaun Peterson and Academics John Stauffer and Tom Balcerski Posit Abraham Lincoln was a LOVER OF MEN
Interview by Paul Salfen In this interview, Director Shaun Peterson and two of the scholars from the film; John Stauffer (Harvard Professor of English and African and African-American Studies) and Tom Balcerski (Occidental College, Presidential & Political Historian examine the intimate life of one of America's Lover Of Men examines the intimate life of America’s
Composer Z Berg and Director JT Mollner On Buzzy New Horror STRANGE DARLING (Fantastic Fest 2023)
In this interview at STRANGE DARLING's Fantastic Fest premiere in 20234, Composer Z Berg and Director JT Mollner talk struggles of the filmmaking journey, gratitude, and advocating for Kodak film as a medium to continue to tell stories. In fact, Mollner stated "The interesting thing is there's a lot of people who are... over 70
Aaron Pierre and AnnaSophia Robb’s Thoughts On Upcoming Netflix Show REBEL RIDGE: Corrupt Cops and Civil Asset Forfeiture
Interview by Paul Salfen Aaron Pierre and Sophia Robb are asked about the premise of REBEL RIDGE, and Sophia gives an astute response. The film hinges upon this really seemingly mundane topic of civil asset forfeiture which is broadly controversial and he notches it up and takes something that is a real issue that
Sophie Rankin On Role in Horror Film OUIJA CASTLE
Interview by Paul Salfen Sophie Rankin is a British actress who's been in 24 feature films and TV shows worldwide. Her very unique acting career has taken her all over the world including the Philippines where she lived for 5 years and landed main roles in comedy feature films including Boy Tokwa and Mrs &
Don Johnson On Acting, Kindness, and Fight Scene In Netflix’s Upcoming REBEL RIDGE (Sept 6th)
Interview by Paul Salfen Don Johnson is asked what he keeps in mind that keeps him on the right path while acting. He says: I'm an old pro, and people treat me with such kindness and respect, and I return that too. These are precious moments that we have, and happiness is a choice. You
