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Sarah Rose Reynolds is an actor, comedian, and musician from Los Angeles. Her bubbly face has appeared in numerous TV commericals. She's performed stand-up at the world-famous Comedy Store and the famed Hollywood Improv, sung and played music for intimate crowds at the Hotel Cafe, and entertained audiences with her award-winning one-woman show “SQUIRREL!!!” She is currently producing an album of her favorite 80's/90's pop songs, creating completely new musical arrangements for them. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrchTyLDXAbfsCKs5EtveTA IG: @SarahRoseReynolds FB: @Sarah Reynolds

Mike Zigon is a musician based in long island New York. Over the last decade Mike has played countless gigs. But by far his favorites are the ones he plays with his sister and brother in there band aptly named The Zigons. Also mike has recently released a full length album with his new Project Saucy Valentine titles Lawst In It. Which you can find on all streaming platforms. @thezigons @saucyvalentine @mzigon

Alexandria Lee is a multi-disciplinary artist, producer and actor. In every medium she hopes to relate and explore the concepts of Freedom, Nation, Information and Identity in modern day America through humanism and symbolism. Alexandria is a professional award winning painter, exhibiting her paintings in many galleries and was voted best in show by L.A.'s top art critic Shana Nys Dambrot. She performed the role of the first character ever added to the Blue Man Group Show, “Showbot”. Recently she starred opposite some of China's most famous actors, as the lead antagonist in the hit television show Seven Days Alive (2019). She began producing at the age of 18 when she ran away to Paris to create her first film. Currently she has an award-winning short, In Time, available to watch now on Amazon Prime. She also performs as a dancer and has placed in national swing dance competitions. Alexandria received her B.A. in Fine Arts with a concentration in painting from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2009. She has studied acting under notable studios for the past 15 years. She is inspired by all forms of expression and story-telling. https://www.worksbyalexandria.net/

Cory Phillips definitely has something to prove. The now Lawrence, Kansas-based singer/songwriter and his group, the Band of Light, are currently delivering his second studio album, SEXTHIRSTYLOVEHUNGER, released end of May 2021. The entire collection is brimming with summer party gold. It's been over 10 fast years since he released anything larger than a single, and this long-awaited follow up to Phillips' self-titled 2009 debut is meant to make up for lost time. Phillips and his bands have played coast to coast for a decade, amassing fans drawn to his erotic singing and bedroom funk. Yet only the time that Covid-sequestering afforded him allowed for the definitive recording of his decade's better work. The new album is an effort in innovation. In the midst of the health crisis, new freedoms and limitations developed for the musician with a secret life pursuing his PhD in climatology at the University of Kansas. Gigs cancelled, tours off, Phillips converted part of his house into a recording studio and brought in his Lawrence/Kansas City-based ‘Band of Light' along with wizard engineer Robert Rebeck (Tech N9ne) to complete the 14-song hitlist of retro-tinged solid gold.

At 14 year sold, Kaatii —born Anna Katherine— calls the shots. While most young teens spend their free time at the mall, playing video games or watching movies, Kaatii is busy making music that's featured on the CW33, KXT91.7FM, Wish107.5 LA and a variety of music industry taste maker publications such as Pop Matters, VENTS, Dallas Observer, and Music Connection Magazine. She's consistently in the studio, writing with artists twice her age, and working on her craft. As collaborator, award-nominated singer-songwriter, Kara Connolly,puts it, “She's playing the guitar, providing a playlist of reference tracks, selecting sounds, sending mix notes and confirming revisions... Kaatii is the real deal. She's driving the ship. ”When you think of a 14-year-old singer, what typically comes to mind is the Disney Channel —Hannah Montana— not the introspective, fearless, alt-rock, indie-pop artist that she is.

Michelle Grey is a multifaceted model, actress, songwriter and mezzo-soprano. She's been published in numerous National and International magazines, online campaigns, graced runways, fashion weeks and has a growing list of clients as a beauty and wellness brand influencer. She's a member of SAG/AFTRA and has had a passion for music, acting, fashion and the arts since childhood. She began performing at age 5 and see's herself as an eternal student. With a strong education in acting from the USC School of Theatre, classical vocal training, performance in musical theatre and independent films such as &"A Love in Progress”; she's found her home in entertainment. May of 2017 she was awarded the prestigious &"Kiss the Monkeys Evolutionist Award” for her dedication to create outstanding experiences bringing like- minded entertainment professionals together. Voted Trendy Lime &"Super Model of the Year” 2014 by her peers, she was a former &"Miss Sonoma County” prelim to Miss America, and a favorite honored title; &"Cloverdale Citrus Fair Queen”. She's a sought after mistress of ceremonies, red carpet host, and spokesmodel - launching beauty lines by Kaplan MD and Air Stockings. She has a bright entrepreneurial spirit, and when not shooting, you can often find her event coordinating or producing and art directing fashion photoshoots. As an active philanthropist leading with kindness and venerability she has a burning desire to promote social change. Through volunteering she's helped raise funds and created awareness for these wonderful causes and others. SmileTrain.org Leukemia Lymphoma Society - Greater Bay Area WomenEnough.com House for Humanity Food for the Hungry - Child Sponsorship San Francisco Aids Foundation IG: MIchelle Grey (@michellegrey.model) • Instagram photos and videos FB: facebook.com/michellegreymodel Ch: clubhouse.com/@michellegrey_sf

KENNY LEE LEWIS is an accomplished studio guitarist and bassist for over 30 years, a few of Kenny's other credits include Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Money, Dave Mason, Billy Preston, Peter Frampton, Boz Scaggs, Brian Wilson, and Steve Stills. Kenny's wide range of vocal stylings range from romantic ballads, blues, hard rock, reggae, and Latin. When not touring or recording, Kenny enjoys taking mature musical excursions when doing album projects, Movie and Television composing, or performing with his friends. Kenny Lee has just released his new comtemporary jazz instrumental guitar CD "New Vintage" on the New Folk/Allegro record label. Taking a break from playing such mega-hits like "Fly Like an Eagle" and "The Joker" for thousands on tour each summer, Kenny Lee has brought together some of the finest celebrity musicians in the business to offer this celebration of classic groove-jazz. Returning back to his early influences while playing in college jazz bands, Kenny Lee borrows sounds and techniques from Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Howard Roberts. Featuring such notable players as Ricky Peterson, keyboardist and musical director for David Sanborn and currently with Bonnie Raitt. Billy Peterson, former bassist and arranger for the Steve Miller Band, and co-owner of The Artist Quarter jazz club in St. Paul, MN. Paul Peterson, bassist for Kenny Loggins, George Benson, and Oleta Adams. Danny Pelfrey, saxophonist/composer who's credits include Diana Ross and Carole King. Gordy Knutson, drummer for The Steve Miller Band and professor of percussion at the McNally-Smith College of Music in Minneapolis, MN. Jason DeLaire, saxophonist formerly with Michael Bolton. Dianne Steinberg, recording artist and actress who portrayed "Lucy" in the Robert Stigwood production of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and many other talented session players. "New Vintage" has recently had rave reviews in Guitar Player Magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and Wine and Jazz Magazine. www.kennyleelewis.com

Sabina Chantouria is one of the new rising stars in Swedish music. Her sound is as eclectic as her Georgian-Swedish roots. With her velvet voice and rhythmic guitar, she'll take you on a journey that evokes emotion and leaves you breathless. In 2011, Sabina was selected for the World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood and was a 2017 Georgian National finalist for Eurovision. Her music has been put in rotation on international radio and she has performed at numerous internatinal festivals and concerts. Sabina has also performed live on television and radio, working with music producers worldwide. She was also the winner in the category "Debut of The Year" on Caucasus Music Awards 2019. Fire and Flame is her most recent single (2019), shot at the film studio "Studio 60" in L.A (where artists like Lana del Rey and The Weekend have shot their videos). Spiderweb (2014) and Cry For Me (2016). Fun fact: The actor Ryan Francis (young Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's film Hook from 1991) acted together with Sabina in music videos for Spiderweb and Cry For Me. Facebook-page: @sabinachantouria Twitter: @SChantouria Instagram: @sabinachantouria

San Francisco-born and Los Angeles based songstress, Anna Dellaria, uses her flaws to start a fire. Translating lyrical catharsis through bold and powerful vocal delivery, she doesn’t back down from darkness; rather, she turns it into light… That approach has unassumingly drawn the spotlight to her after a lifetime dedicated to the craft. Her recent single, “Cut You Loose” debuted on Spotify’s acclaimed New Music Friday US, Denmark and Fresh Finds. The infectious release also premiered on Dr. Dre's Beats of the Week on Apple Music - with National Radio Support from Sirius XM and Pat Monahan from Train. Dellaria’s recent singles have premiered on EARMILK to critical acclaim. Her music has racked up over 1.5 million digital streams, and been featured across 9 editorial Playlists including several New Music Fridays and top 10 on Amazon Music's "Girl Power" Playlist. Her recording success is coupled with her captivating and dynamic stage prowess. Dellaria's live performances have most recently gained recognition as a selected artist for BMGpm's 2020 SXSW Showcase, and tour support for Clark Beckham's Summer Tour 2021. Expect new music from this buzzing artist next year, with a series of singles to welcome her debut EP. The new music is driven by a desire to create a fresh & authentic sound rooted in turning imperfection into power: darkness into light."

BOB MALONE has amassed a loyal international fan-base through twenty-five years of relentless touring and nine critically acclaimed album releases. He has also played keyboards for John Fogerty since joining his band in 2011. He’s been a session player for Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne, and his recording of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was the theme in the 2018 Illumination/Universal movie trailers for The Grinch. Bob’s 2016 Mojo Deluxe album went to #1 on the IBBA UK radio chart and was one of the top 100 most played CDs on the Roots Music Report radio charts. His latest, Good People, was released in May 2021 and singles from it are already being played on WFUV NYC, KCSN L.A., and SiriusXM The Loft. His songs and his playing have been heard on NCSI New Orleans, Entertainment Tonight, Lucifer, and The Hallmark Channel.

Jason Rodgers is a tap dancer, choreographer, actor, and musician. His credits include The Academy Awards, the North American tour of the Broadway musical “Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk", Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Disney’s The Coppertop Flop Show, and the YouTube dance series DS2DIO from Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians). Most recently, Jason choreographed and performed for ABC’s Station 19, Verizon, Dodge,Rose.Rabbit.Lie at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, and the Closing Ceremony of the 1st European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. He’s also performed with Tim Robbins, Jerry Lewis, Debbie Allen, Donald O'Connor, Fayard Nicholas, Eddie Brown, & George C. Wolfe. Jason Rodgers Entertainment is his Los Angeles based company that creates live interactive shows involving song, dance, and music. His work throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America, & Africa has included Madison Square Garden, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, The Montpellier SwingJammerz Festival, and the world renowned Stockholm Tap Festival in Sweden. Jason is currently the Director of Dance for Oasis Center International—a non-profit organization that provides art programs for children in Orange County and Los Angeles schools. IG: @jasonjrodgers jasonjrodgers.com

Doug Silton, professional dancer, choreographer, performer, and instructor, has been dancing since 1988 and has been teaching, competing, and performing internationally since 1998. He travels the globe sharing his love of social dancing, technique, as well as judging on the WSDC and NASDE circuits and competing in the Showcase and Sophisticated dance divisions. Originally from Los Angeles suburbia, Doug traveled to Maine for his undergraduate degree in Art History from Bowdoin College (class of 2000), lived abroad in Florence (1998-1999) where he started teaching swing dancing, and after graduation moved back to Los Angeles to dance and teach full time. In January of 2015, he moved to Gresham, Oregon where he now and forever resides. Doug is the founder of a Domestic Non-Profit Foundation, The Silton Foundation, which gives dance scholarships annually to dancers in financial need. Doug is also the founder of several dance teams: Oregon Reigns, The NorthWesties, the Just In Time Jitterbugs, and Diesel Doug and the Long Haul Swingers. Doug is a top competitor (Showcase Division) and judge on the NASDE West Coast Swing tour, a 3-time American Lindy Hop and Blues Champion, and a 2-Time World Swing Dance Champion. Doug is the only competitor to ever be a finalist in Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Carolina Shag in the same year at the US Open Swing Dance Championships. Doug has partnered with the following brilliant dancers: Nicki Silton (d. 2017), Ben Morris, Tess Minnick, Angel Griffin, Brittany Espinoza, Amber Ripley, Sarah Hettervik, Kristin Sorci, Mary Ann Nuñez, Karla Catana, and Carolina Cerisola. In the street Latin world, Doug is a World Swing Dance Championships Salsa Champion and Reno Dance Sensation Salsa Champion (with Liz Rojas – Salsamania) . In May of 2008, he made it to the final round at the Mayan Pro Salsa Competition (with Espie Hernandez), the second largest street Salsa competition in the world, placing 8th. In the commercial dance industry, Doug is represented by GTA (Go 2 Talent Agency). His credits include being featured in movies, on TV shows, and in commercials and music videos. Doug has choreographed for Bette Midler and Toni Basil and performed numerous times at Carnival: The Choreographer’s Ball in Hollywood, CA (partner dancing with Angel Jenkins, Melina Ramirez, Kristin Sorci, Nick Williams, and solo with a Contact Juggling performance); this is the venue for top choreographers from all over the world. You can see him in the movie Poseidon, Jason Derulo’s music video “Hit The Lights” and at his favorite dance and live music venue of all time: The Floor Improv Night in Los Angeles, CA. Doug works regularly with featured dancers and choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, and Live To Dance. A highlight of Doug’s dance career was being inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame (2015). www.dougsilton.com

Days Between Stations, a prog-rock band founded in 2003 by guitarist Sepand Samzadeh and keyboardist Oscar Fuentes. The duo named themselves after the cult novel by Steve Erickson and have devoted themselves to, as they say, Art Rock and Post Prog – music that reflects their varied influences, as well as shared disregard for stylistic boundaries. Days Between Stations (DBS) released their 3rd album titled “GIANTS” which features guest appearances by legendary XTC member Colin Moulding, Billy Sherwood of YES and backing vocalist for Pink Floyd Durga McBroom on September 2020. daysbetweenstations.com

Move over Nashville and make room for California’s own Rosy Nolan. Nolan is part of the current California Gold rush of female Singer-Songwriters that bring old-time music to new audiences with fresh tales. Her music follows the touchstones of Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and Dolly Parton. Rosy delivers hymns, ballads, and folk melodies with a mesmerizing rawness that sweeps up her audiences. Landing a performance at the renowned Stagecoach Festival in 2020 solidifies her legitimate place in Country Folk music but it did not happen overnight. For years Nolan has dug deep into honing her craft by frequenting many old-time music jams, banjo twangs, and partnering in a traditional bluegrass duo called Old Time Machine. In addition, Nolan is a veteran of touring nationally and internationally grabbing new fans from quite different landscapes like London, New York, and Northern California. Her 2019 release, Footprints and Broken Branches is her best work yet. It delivers a signature sound that is all things Rosy Nolan. rosynolan.com Instagram: @row_sea

Born in a small Minnesota town straight out of a David Lynch film, Chad Ferrin spent his formative years on a farm. The brutal winters, social isolation and exposure to violent animal slaughters influenced the predatory and survivalist themes he would later explore cinematically. In 1988, Ferrin sold his home in Minnesota to finance his first film, UNSPEAKABLE. Lloyd Kaufman, president of notorious genre production house Troma Entertainment, took a personal interest and distributed the film. After a multi-year relationship producing, writing and directing for Troma, Ferrin sold his 1968 1/2 Ford Mustang to finance his independent hit, THE GHOULS. Called “Haskell Wexler’s MEDIUM COOL revisited”, hailed by Variety and a winner of numerous international festival awards, THE GHOULS was an underground commercial and critical success. Ferrin immediately followed up with EASTER BUNNY, KILL! KILL!, a film teeming with dark humor and social commentary in the vein of Russ Meyer and Dario Argento. In 2009, SOMEONE’S KNOCKING AT THE DOOR took the festival circuit by storm with tried-and-true psychedelic grind-house style. In 2015 Ferrin was hired to bring the acclaimed graphic novel THE CHAIR to the screen. The success of that collaboration with producer Robert Rhine was followed up on the Fantasia Festival hit PARASITES and the gonzo, horror comedy EXORCISM AT 60,000 FEET. His latest feature "The Deep Ones" will be opening on April 23rd at the Laemmle NOHO 7. Watch the trailer here: vimeo.com/519644453

D'Lemor is a music artist, poet and a creative visionary. As a child she played the violin and was vocally trained by her father who plays the piano and the accordion. During this time singing became more than an act of music, it became her first love. In 2019 D’Lemor made the decision to pursue music full time. Her need to inspire the world with LOVE was a passion she could no longer deny. She released “Shine” on 9.18.2020 as the first single off her upcoming debut album “Your Lens of Love” in collaboration with seven time Grammy Award Winner / Producer / Mixer Brian Vibberts and Glen Gabriel a Swedish composer of films and commercials who has been nominated for three Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Her songs are based on her poetry which beautifully translates through her hypnotic, angelic and otherworldly voice. Her goal for this album is to inspire the world to see all through a lens of love. D’Lemor’s creations run a wide array of genres, exposing listeners to their own emotions and touching them at the depth of their core. Her second single "A KISS" was released on 2.14.2021. dlemor.com

Nicholas Woods is the writer/director of Echoes of Violence, a crime/drama/thriller film about an immigrant traveling from Sedona,AZ to Los Angeles looking for revenge upon the immigration lawyer who ruined her life. The film is premiering at Cinequest Film Festival, tickets available now. The film can be seen at Cinequest Film Festival: creatics.org/cinejoy/moviepage/140436#!#pills-all Instagram: nicholaswoods.co@gmail.com

Allie Taylor Rios is the third generation  in a musical family. The grand daughter of professional musicians, Allie followed in their footsteps and chose to pursue a career in music. Allie’s music journey started in elementary school when she did percussion in her schools orchestra in 2nd grade. That lead to a further interest in trumpet and choir in 5th grade. Allie gives credit to her Elementary school music teacher, and later on colleague, Lisa Pimentel for giving her the confidence early on to follow her dreams in music. Allie is now the Co-founder of the music school AMPED (Academy of Music Performance and Education) in Lancaster CA, and is their head vocal teacher. She is a songwriter and multi instrumentalist, and teaches songwriting, vocal performance, guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, trumpet, and drums. One of her favorite and “most rewarding” things she has done in her life is being able to write songs with her students. It gives her students an honest platform to express their true feeling that they might not have the option to in their day to day lives. When Allie is not doing music, you will find her behind the camera running her photography business, Cherished Moments Photography.

Originally from Virginia, Eddie Pence now resides in Los Angeles. Don't worry Eddie will make no jokes about how he hates writing about himself in the 3rd person in his Bio, just understand that he does, I mean I do. The Hollywood Reporter named Eddie Pence one of the Top New Faces of the Montreal Comedy Festival in 2004, he was also invited back to perform there again in 2006. In 2007 Eddie performed at the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival as well as HBO's The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. In 2010 Eddie was a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. A favorite of the World Famous Improv, Eddie can be seen at clubs and colleges across the country. His credits include Comedy Centrals "Live at Gotham" and "Crossballs", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfield on Fox News, History of the Joke and Surviving The Holidays w/ Lewis Black on The History Channel. HE's recently appeared on "Gotham LIVE" on AXS TV and "comics Unleashed with byron allen". Eddie was recently cast in "How to be a grown up" on TRU TV... Eddie is done writing about himself. youtu.be/FF7KCyiwDPg eddiepence.com

Daniel Weidlein is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and composer based in Los Angeles and originally hailing from Boulder, Colorado. His distinct compositional and production style stems from a background in jazz and world music blended with a love for popular song form. Daniel has appeared as a performer on NBC’s The Sing Off, Fox’s Glee, and in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash. As a songwriter an producer, Daniel has worked with Blake McGrath (including the album Innervention which reached #2 on the iTunes CCM charts and #20 on the Billboard CCM charts), Jin, Stan Taylor, Kenton Chen, Ryan Amador, M-Pact, and many more. Daniel has released two original jazz albums, Fire In The Sky and A Winter's Lullaby. danielweidlein.com Instagram: @danielweidlein

Nikhil introduces "Night at the Village" https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nikhil+korula+band+one+night+at+the+village

Nikhil introduces the last 3 songs from the new Nikhil Korula Band album: Revolutions. nkband.com Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/67p4x7iw2lzjzYmeRBtgBl

Nikhil introduces more songs from the new Nikhil Korula Band album: Revolutions. nkband.com Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/67p4x7iw2lzjzYmeRBtgBl

Classically trained in voice from the age of 5, Nikhil Korula first lent his dulcet tones to sing with the likes of opera giants such as Placido Domingo, pop stars, Barry Manilow and the late Luther Vandross. As a boy soprano, Korula performed at Carnegie Hall by the age of 10 and also sang for one of Danny Elfman’s first film scores. In 1990, Nikhil Korula performed at the 32nd Annual Grammy® Awards with Mike and the Mechanics, sharing the stage on that fateful night with legends, Ray Charles, Miles Davis & Don Henley. However, after graduating from the USC Thornton School of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Operatic Vocal Performance, his creative talents drew him to the intense world of songwriting, jazz and improvisation which led to his playing many acoustic sets throughout Los Angeles. This experience, in turn, helped him to collaborate with some of the city’s finest jazz musicians to form the Nikhil Korula Band (NK Band). Due to its ever-increasing fan following, this vibrant musical act has traveled all over the globe playing festivals such as BONNAROO (2008 & 2009), PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (2011), THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (2013-2019) & SUMMERFEST (2007-2019), gathering worldwide attention one fan at a time. Blending the sounds of calypso, rock, reggae, African and Latin grooves, this unique sextet infuses extraordinary musicianship with irresistible dance jams, a combination that has led the NIKHL KORULA BAND to open for such esteemed artists as Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne, Gavin Degraw, Gary Clark Jr, Thievery Corporation, Sublime with Rome, The Fray and countless others while also headlining venues like the House of Blues and performing at the Apollo Theater. In 2013, Nikhil Korula had the pleasure of recording 5 new songs for a new EP called SOLO SESSIONS with musical heroes of his, Butch Taylor and Jeff Coffin, from the Dave Matthews Band. One of the songs from the EP, "Fade Away," charted, debuting at #106 and moving all the way to #10 on the Hot AC charts. Singer-songwriter, Nikhil Korula also wrote the opening track, "Start It Up," for Ziggy Marley's new self titled album which recently won the Grammy for BEST REGGAE ALBUM, giving Korula his first Grammy® certificate as a songwriter. In 2017, Korula and his band would open for Ziggy Marley at Summerfest 2017 and also perform at Arroyo Seco, a new music festival put on by the creators of Coachella at the Rose Bowl alongside Tom Petty, Mumford & Sons, Weezer and The Meters, to name a few. Korula and his eclectic band opened for Robert Randolph at Summerfest 2019 in front of thousands last summer so look for the NK Band to make their return to Summerfest 2021 next summer. Currently, Nikhil Korula and the band are in the studio recording and mixing their 8th album, REVOLUTIONS, which will be released on January 29, 2021! With dedicated fans, exceptional live shows, and consistently strong songwriting, the Nikhil Korula Band continues to have a remarkable effect and amazing impact on audiences globally. Please visit nkband.com for more information! nkband.com facebook.com/nikhilkorulaband instagram.com/thenikhilkorulaband/

Damion Poitier has a unique and expansive career: he's a writer, producer, actor, stuntman, prosthetic/creature suit performer, motion capture actor, voice over artist, Loop Group performer--well you get it. As a consumer and participant in film-making and other forms of media, Damion Poitier has experience in many aspects of the processes: From walking neighborhood haunts and watching fan films on his phone to full VR immersion experiences and experiencing them in 4D IMAX theaters, from co-designing and co-directing a live Haunt that is in it's 13th yearly run to bringing the most infamous villian in the worlds most successful film series to life. His point of view with all it encompasses provides both a film enthusiast and a film professional's point of view. With a fanboy's enthusiasm, a professionals insight, he is a great facet to have in any film and entertainment medium. Social Media Links: @DamionPoitier

For guitarist and singer-songwriter Jackson Stokes, great musicians make great neighbors. Even as a youth weaned on classic rock- his first concert was Lynyrd Skynyrd- Stokes was unaware that living across the street from his St. Louis home was guitarist and singer-songwriter Devon Allman. Allman’s family tree is impressive as the son of Gregg Allman and nephew of Duane Allman of Allman Brothers Band fame. Yet, Stokes knew little of the legendary group. Encouraged by his father, and holding his guitar, the 11-year-old Stokes knocked on Allman’s door. Allman, two decades his elder, heard something special in the young Stokes and encouraged him to continue learning and growing as a musician. Stokes dutifully attended Allman’s Honeytribe rehearsals, sitting quietly in the corner while the group worked up its repertoire. At 14, Stokes had developed into a prodigious firebrand with a passion for the blues, teaming with another area wunderkind, Marquise Knox, and performing his first professional gigs. By 18, his experience playing in high school garage bands, and with an All-State school jazz band, expanded his rock-and-roll palette. He attended Drury University in Springfield, earning a degree in music therapy, while maintaining a friendship with Allman, who encouraged Stokes to further sharpen his songwriting skill. In Memphis in 2012, Allman produced a five-song EP, Witness, from the Stokes-led band, Delta Sol Revival. DSR toured regionally until 2016 when Stokes and Allman began discussing recording his solo debut. The pair returned to Memphis for the initial sessions, as Allman invited Stokes to join the Devon Allman Band for 2017, and subsequently the Devon Allman Project for a world tour in 2018. On days-off from the road, Stokes continued work on his album, organically building the full-length. In May of 2019, Stokes put the finishing touches on a striking inaugural effort. Produced by Allman, it is a lean and focused set of rock-and-soul, including an ambitious Talking Heads cover, and a depth of original material ranging in style and subjects. From the Memphis stroll of the opening “Can’t Getcha Out,” through the reflective acoustic closer, “Take Me Home,” the debut encompasses Stokes’ wide swath of influences and tastes. There’s the ‘60s R&B update that morphs into modern rock on “Slave,” the staggering punches of overdriven guitar on “Time is Now,” and the midnight seduction of “Contents Under Pressure.” A flourish of pleading guitars finishes the slowly climbing blues-rock centerpiece, “You and Your Partner,” while David Byrne meets Southern funky on “Life in Wartime.” As well, Stokes welcomes the sunny-days slide guitar of The Allman Betts Band’s Johnny Stachela to brighten the Southern sway of “Sins Are Forgiven,” complementing that with the chunky Saturday night blues of “Whiskey.” Naturally, the nine-song record offers plenty of the fiery guitar that has been the calling card of Stokes’ career for this first decade, showcasing the stellar reputation he’s earned sharing the stage with such icons as Robert Cray, The Wailers, and Robert Randolph, as well as Warren Haynes, Lukas Nelson, and Marcus King. Yet, it’s a conspicuous emphasis on Stokes’ escalating songcraft that also shines as brightly on this initial release. Website: jacksonstokes.com Facebook: facebook.com/tylerjacksonstokes Instagram: instagram.com/jacksonstokesmusic

Braden Call was born and raised in Utah. Braden started playing music at the age of 13, the drums in the middle school band. Founding member of Limelight our high school band with Dave Jenson and Matthew Bellows. Part time free lance photographer and full time software Product manager, Braden loves spending time outdoors camping in his Jeep Gladiator and photographing his adventures. He was recently married and loves spending time with his wife and 4 kids doing random s**t :) Instagram: @bradencallphotography and @bisongladiator Photography Portfolio: 500px.com/bradencall

Nicole Samra - Actress, Musician and newest endeavor: writing. Nicole was raised in Riverside, California where she began her love of the stage through singing, bass guitar, and acting in local theater productions. In 2015, she decided to pursue her passion, and moved to Hollywood. She has appeared in Music videos such as Awolnation’s “Woman Woman'' (2016), and starred as Agent Gina Anderson in Hawaiian Sovereignty (2017) on Amazon Prime. When Nicole is not performing, she owns and operates her own marketing company that specializes in assisting content creators (Artists, Coaches & Professionals) share their knowledge with the global market. One of her most notable projects thus far has been the revealing documentation of her first year of sobriety, featured in her self published blog GirlVersusWorld.com. Nicole’s recent writing endeavor is a compelling tell-all biography which is slated to be released in 2021, and involves diving into her past as a trauma survivor who tried to find solutions in drugs, alcohol, sexuality, polyamory, bdsm, and codependent relationships - only to find out that she had to almost lose her life in order to save it. nicolesamra.com girlversusworld.com "Pacific Breeze" Teaser trailer: youtu.be/mGMRfZksMtw

Chris Ward is an architectural designer with 14 years experience in historic preservation and high-end residential architecture, currently working for Landry Design Group in west Los Angeles. For the past 30 years he has also performed as a classical singer, including 4 years in the Los Angeles Children's Chorus and 17 years with the Angeles Chorale. In his architectural career he has worked on historically significant homes such as the Gamble House by Greene and Greene, the Japanese House at the Huntington Gardens, Frank Gehry's house, and Case Study houses, as well as many projects for celebrities and successful business people in the Los Angeles area. As a singer Chris has performed in some of the biggest venues in LA, including the Hollywood Bowl, Kodak/Dolby Theater, Microsoft Theater, and the Shrine Auditorium, as well as several performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Chris spends his free time writing, painting, running, and hoping for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In his stage appearances John DiCrosta is “electric” as one Las Vegas reviewer has said. Dozens of voices, off beat impressions, topical humor, sight gags, a few props, and sometimes even ventriloquism are among the tricks this comedian has up his sleeve. His sharp wit and knack for playfully causing trouble with practical jokes, has helped to spread his name across the US, Canada, & the World. John DiCrosta has lived in Los Angeles the last 20 years and has been one of the more popular “Audience Warm-up” comics in Hollywood! He has kept the crowds in hysterics and great spirits on such shows as Politically Incorrect & Real Time with Bill Maher, Late Late Show, America’s Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, & Dancing with the Stars, & America’s Got Talent just to name a few. In the last 10 years he has also been one of Carnival Cruise Lines top comedians performing 500+ cruises to date! That’s over 2500 shows! DiCrosta has also become one of the most sought after voice over actors in LA, providing his vocal talents for dozens of video games and various animated series on Nickelodeon, and most notably as a Decepticon in Transformers Revenge of the Fallen for Paramount Pictures. This is one act not to be missed. He has been called on many occasions, one of the funniest “Audio-Visual” comedians working today. Instagram: @johnnyd163 Twitter: @johndicrosta johndicrosta.com

Born in Michigan, but raised on the east coast until his mother moved the family to the west coast, Derrick Smith found himself jammed in the middle of the late 90's during the east vs. west beef. Because of his sister, he started playing guitar while recovering from a jaw injury. “She had been gifted one and I thought it looked cool so I asked her if I could play the Am chord and fell in love. "I write most of my songs in G major key which naturally has an Am conveniently one whole step away.” Derrick started to listen to bands for the first time once he became a guitarist in training which opened up a whole new world for him since he listened to only hip hop and R&B throughout high school and college. Deep down, though, he wanted to learn how popular guitar players play the instrument. He soon fell in love with the music of Dev Hynes, especially his live recorded performances, and decided soon after that he wanted to be a musician and started gigging out in his early-mid 20's. Inspired by his love of music, LOVE, the creator GOD and nature, Derrick Smith aka Studded Leather, an artist name he branded himself with, is still on the path of writing his life out in musical stories that show all the sides of his life experience so keep your eyes and ears open for his songs and music that will paint your life with goodness. soundcloud.com/damn-de IG @studdedleathermusic

Galit McCord; LA based singer songwriter A wise man once said, “There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why”. I was born in Israel, served in the Army, and graduated college there with a degree in psychology. Never dreaming then, that in a few short years, I would be living in Berlin producing Hollywood films including one with Tom Cruise, starring Colin Farrell and Selma Hayek, called “Ask The Dust”. I thought I had found the “Why” of my birth. But, as another wise man once said, “Men make plans, and God laughs.” I got married – pregnant – and had children. FOUR! My children became the greatest production of my life, but it wasn't long before I realized that rearing children was a kind of production that didn’t leave time for any other. My early years of motherhood left little time for traveling the world making films. However, to keep my creativity going I continued to indulge myself in my life-long habit of writing poetry. Little could I have guessed that my passion was actually my avocation, on the way to becoming my vocation. In the beginning, I started to convert my poems to a radio songs format, and write many new songs as well as perform them. As a result my songs have become an extension of my creation. As it was when I gave birth to a child, so it came to be when I gave birth to a song. And that is how I discovered the authentic “Why” of my birth – write, perform, and share my creations with the world. Songs that tell stories – and reflect upon the human condition -- in the best of times, and the worst of times -- always offering a light at the end of the tunnel, through self-empowerment. My dream is to break the stereotype of a woman and a mother, that at above a certain age can never make it in the music industry. “If you’re over 30 you’re dead”. The role of your womb may be over for this lifetime but your ability to create is there for the rest of your life. So yes I’m dying to say, “ I did it and so can you”.

Matt Fink (born February 2, 1958), better known as Dr. Fink from Prince and the Revolution, is a keyboardist, producer, and songwriter. He has worked with artists, songwriters and producers, including The Time, Lipps Inc., The Jets, Vanity 6, David Z. Bobby Z. P. Diddy, The Rembrandts, Phil Solem, PC Munoz, 7 Aurelius, Steve Nathan, Shock G, Kris Vanderheyden and Marc Mozart. Fink has won 3 Grammys and 2 American Music Awards for his work. Fink joined Prince’s band in 1978, which later became The Revolution. His work with The Revolution includes the 1984 album Purple Rain, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. His work with Prince includes co-writing credits on the songs "Dirty Mind", "Computer Blue", "17 Days", "America" and "It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night," as well as performing credits on the albums Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, Sign "O" the Times, Lovesexy, The Black Album, and Graffiti Bridge. In 1987 Fink opened his own studio facility in Minneapolis, now called “The Operating Room”, where he works on other projects such as his Sony Acid Loop Libraries titled Dr. Fink’s Funk Factory and Matt Fink’s StarView Session Keys which is also part of the quartet of the Artist Integrated Sample Libraries. After his tenure with Prince, he was hired as staff producer/engineer for Minneapolis based record label K-Tel/Dominion Entertainment, from 1991-1996. In 2001 he released the solo album Ultrasound. Other credits include video game soundtracks for Headgames/Activision, work with King Show Games on both voiceover and music for various casino game machines, and various PBS documentaries. Fink has also written and produced various advertising spots. In 2007, Fink signed an exclusive management deal with the German based management and production company, Mozart & Friends, where he worked on various projects for Universal Music Group, Warner Bros. and Sony Entertainment. Fink is currently[needs update] performing with The Revolution, who will have a song featured in the upcoming Netflix feature,[needs update] Wine Country starring Amy Pohler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, and Tina Fey. He is also the Director of Artist Relations for the music streaming service MyMyMusic, and has recently[when?] joined River Rock Studios as a staff Producer/Engineer.

Sean P. Jones is a Los Angeles based Mixing Engineer & Producer working for many of the industries top musicians & artists. He has mixed for Julia Michaels, St. Vincent, Miguel, Wyclef Jean, Nick Merico, Taio Cruz, Gary Clark Jr., Alx Veliz, Bridget Mindler, Eagles of Death Metal, Johnny Orlando, Zella Day and many more... seanpjones.net IG: @seanpjones

Anish Korula graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in Politics in 1997. After spending a year in the business field, he embarked on a political career, spending time on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. interning with Senator Bob Graham and Vice President Al Gore's Correspondence Office and a paid position with Senator Barbara Boxer. After a few years, he moved to New York and worked on political campaigns: two congressional races in Long Island before returning home, receiving a Masters Degree in Public Administration from USC, and one final U.S. Senate campaign in California in 2004, with Senator Barbara Boxer's successful re-election. Anish spent 8 years in public administration at Metro and now focuses on management consulting, freelance work and writing for his blog on current events, book, restaurant and film reviews. heroofthe7galaxies.blogspot.com

The Thrills Band is a Southern California-based top 40 cover band providing fun, high-energy, dance-heavy music. A dynamic 4-piece group led by powerhouse vocalist Ginny Smith and the solid power-trio rhythm section of Angel Leal, Dennis Nilsson, and Phil Fitzwater (all experienced musicians from the Cali cover band scene), The Thrills brings new life to your favorite songs, both new and old. thethrillsband.com While paying homage to select top hits from the 80’s and 90’s, a sample setlist always includes heavy representation of post-2000 chart toppers. This infusion of current hits, pulled straight from today's charts, not only sets the band apart from others on the scene, but has also become one of its key strengths and most beloved trademarks. Whatever the venue, whatever the crowd, The Thrills Band always serves up a refreshing, authentic, and entertaining musical experience.

Alexei Dmitriew is an Emmy Award-winning 706 Journeyman makeup artist, tattoo designer and the founder of HookUp Tattoos, Inc. HookUp Tattoos is a professional temporary tattoo designer and manufacturer whose designs can be seen on shows such as, Barry, Hawaii 5.0, L.A’s Finest and Good Girls. His current makeup and special effects work can be seen on Star Trek Picard as the Co-Key special effects makeup artist and The Mandalorian as Co-Department Head. Alexei started his work in 1999 as a runner at Captive Audience studios. There he had the privilege of working on such movies as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hannibal, Van Helsing, Passion of the Christ, and many other blockbuster movies. There he started to hone his skills as a professional artist. In 2006 while working on the nonunion show Black. White. it became union and he became a 706 member. In 2008 he won a prime time Emmy for his work on MadTv. He went onto department head many Comedy Central shows including seven seasons of the show Workaholics. Wanting to get back to movies and special effects makeup he joined the amazing team at Legacy Effects and had the pleasure of working on 2 X-Men movies, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame. In 2019 he was nominated for a Makeup Artist Guild award for his work as Key Special effects Makeup artist on Captain Marvel. Follow him on instagram @hookuptattoos. Hookuptattoos.com

Josh Feinberg began his musical training at 4 years old with western classical and jazz on piano and bass in New York City, studying with some of the most accomplished musicians on the scene including Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, Ben Monder, Paul Bley, Drew Gress, Bob Bowen, Dan Weiss, and Jacob Sacks among others. He was hailed as a prodigy performing in jazz venues and concert halls across the New York area including Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, and many others. In his teens, Josh fell in love with the music of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, and shifted his focus to sitar and Hindustani music while pursuing his Bachelors degree from New England Conservatory. Josh is a student of the Maihar Gharana (school of playing) and has earned the love and respect of connoisseurs of Hindustani music, as well art-music communities around the world. One of the first non-Indian musicians to be accepted as a leading performer, he has learned with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan as well as Ust. Aashish Khan, Sri Alam Khan, Pt. Tejendra Majumdar, Dr. Peter Row, Dr. George Ruckert, Sri James Pomerantz, Sri Warren Senders and Smt. Vijaya Sundaram. Josh has also learned tabla and attended workshops with Pt. Anindo Chatterjee. Josh maintains a private teaching schedule both in person and online to students around the world. He also serves as the executive director for Jalsaghar, a 501c3 non-profit he established in 2017 to promote South Asian classical music. When not touring, Josh is home in Portland, Oregon with his poet-wife Jessica Pierce and their two kids Sophia and Noah. Joshsitar.Com

Buck Snow is a 7x Grammy award winning mixer. He got his start in one of the world’s top recording and mixing facilities where he worked on all types of audio production and mixing music for every genre including Pop, Rock, Metal, Hip Hop, Rap, Jazz, Swing, Folk, Orchestral and Film Music. He’s also done post production mixing for movies, TV and advertising, as well as live-to-air broadcast mixing. Some notable artists that he has had the pleasure to work with are Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Beck, The Fray, Metallica, Juliette Lewis, and Mark Isham. bucksnowmixing.com

McNally Waters is Larry John McNally and Harry Waters. Larry John McNally's songs have been recorded by some of the greatest artists of all time, including The Eagles, Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, Rod Stewart and more. His lyrics are literary yet conversational and his guitar playing has been described as "folk-Hendrix." Growing up in London, Harry Waters played the songs of Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band and has performed with Marianne Faithful, Ozric Tentacles, Tom Jones, Nick Cave and Dean Ween, as well as fronting and recording an album of jazz as The Harry Waters Band. His piano style is influenced by the New Orleans greats Dr John and Professor Longhair. He has toured in his father's band, Roger Waters, for the last 15 years, for The Wall and The Dark Side of the Moon tours, and most recently Desert Trip alongside The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Both McNally and Waters currently reside in Los Angeles. youtube.com/channel/UCPmIPp6gCvA72ImtTtw08AQ/videos facebook.com/McNallyWaters instagram.com/mcnallywatersband/

Mauricio Ignacio Ibáñez Guzmán is a musician, songwriter, guitar player, music producer and solo artist currently based in Santiago, Chile. A rock guitarist at heart, he explores different genres of rock, metal and much more. His favorite genres are progressive rock/metal, art rock, alternative/space rock, melancholic pop rock, ambient, new-age and certain sub-genres of electronic music. A Bachelor of Music and Sound at UNIACC (Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación) and alumni of LACM (Los Angeles College of Music), he first picked up the electric guitar at age 16 in 2000 and started writing and producing his own material in 2005. Heavily influenced by progressive metal in his early twenties by bands like Dream Theater and Opeth, he would later incorporate the essence of Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Anathema and others into his songwriting a few years later. In 2016 he started his main career as a musical artist with his first solo album. In 2019 he started a parallel career as Vocaloid producer Sir Vocalord. He works mostly with Rin and Len Kagamine. Mauricio owns a fully equipped recording studio with a control room and an instruments room called "The Music Lair Studios" where he has recorded and produced the entirety of his catalog.

Christine Olsen is a Canadian born, Los Angeles based singer, songwriter, session vocalist and actor. Specializing in rock, pop and adult contemporary genres, her voice has appeared in many national and international recordings. As a competitive contemporary singer, Christine was a finalist on Canadian Idol Season 5, placing #11 in the female category. Along with live performance, She is an active session vocalist/collaborator and actor. Her passion for her craft and her love for entertaining really shines through in her performance. Christine has studied Improv at The Second City in Hollywood, CA. Currently Christine is the lead Mezzo Soprano in an Andrews Sisters Tribute Trio called The Swing Tonettes. She is also busy writing comedy based songs for her character ESTELLE which we will be talking about in the interview. christineolsenmusic.com Sara Lynn is a Colombian-Lebanese actress from Hartford, CT. She has done regional commercials in Maine, Michigan, and Connecticut and has worked in short films and webseries. She performed with AspenDream Productions, New England's longest running Mob Murder Mystery and Comedy Wedding Shows, as The Bride in several live performances. When not acting, Sara choreographs routines for her Zumba Fitness classes and practices the exotic art of belly-dance. They are promoting their webcast talk show called “Fangin’ Out!” in which they will be playing as a part of MACABRE MANSION, broadcasting live from TIMES SQUARE on the largest screen The Godzilla on Monday, July 27, 2020 via ZOOM. Tickets are available to purchase on eventbrite.com/e/shockfest-macabre-mansion-tickets-107154586252

Joanna Duff is a singer-songwriter based out of Los Angeles. California born and Southern bred, she is known for her unique tone, relaxing vocals and emotion-filled lyrics that blend together with acoustic guitar, strings and keys. She started writing her own music and playing open mic nights while attending the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Her debut album "We Are the Lucky Ones," produced by Sean McPherson, was released in 2015 and has gained her fans from around the globe. The album is dedicated to her late father. Duff is passionate in using her musical talents to support philanthropy. She is an avid supporter of the Songs for Kids Foundation and animal rescue organizations. She has performed in the Songs for Kids “500 Songs for Kids” fundraiser since 2009 and is a regular volunteer at LA-based dog adoption center, Wags & Walks. For her latest single, "Other Than You," Duff teamed up with LA-based producer Kyle Burke to evolve her sound into a richer, dreamier, moodier feel while remaining true to her folk roots. Proceeds from the song’s release and video will benefit Wags & Walks. Joanna performed regularly at Atlanta’s Smith’s Olde Bar in Midtown with ‘The Lucky Ones’ band Ann Moceyunas (cello), Sanjay Kothari (lead guitar and background vocals) and Jennifer Tullar (background vocals).

THE 11TH GREEN A respected journalist uncovers the truth behind the mythology of President Eisenhower’s long-alleged involvement in extraterrestrial events. When his 85-year-old father drops dead of a heart attack, Jeremy Rudd (CAMPBELL SCOTT) is summoned to the exclusive California golf resort where he lived. Though estranged from his father for two decades (Jeremy’s muckraking Washington reporting flew in the face of his father’s career in classified aerospace programs), he is now forced to become acquainted first-hand with his secretive legacy. Guests: Actor Campbell Scott (Singles, Royal Pains), Leith M. Burke (plays The President in THE 11TH GREEN and is nominated for an Emmy for his role on Eastsiders), and director/writer Christopher Munch

Ramsey Denison grew up in a small town in Florida where he spent most of his childhood playing with firecrackers, watching Saved by the Bell, and making terrible movies with his friends at the television station where he worked as a teenager. A member of the editor's guild, Ram has cut over 30 television programs and worked on hit shows like Naked and Afraid, Catfish, and Criss Angel Mindfreak. His debut documentary What Happened In Vegas went to #1 on iTunes documentary chart in June 2018 and drew positive reviews from Village Voice, Los Angeles Times, and The Hollywood Reporter. His second documentary, Money Machine, got a perfect 10 out of 10 review from Film Threat and is slated for theatrical release in July, 2020. MONEY MACHINE MOVIE Synopsis: Los Angeles CA- In his first acclaimed feature WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS, director Ramsey Denison exposed violence, murder and corruption within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Denison's first documentary became a surprise hit that went to #1 on the iTunes documentary chart in June 2018 and in his searing new film MONEY MACHINE, he shines a light on the cover-up and police corruption around the 1 October Vegas mass shooting that killed 58 people during the Route 91 country music festival near the Mandalay Bay Resort. Featuring an exclusive interview with killer Stephen Paddock’s brother Eric, this riveting new documentary feature exposes information MGM Resorts International and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department would prefer to keep secret about what drove mild mannered millionaire gambler Stephen Paddock to open fire on a crowd of over 20,000 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. MONEY MACHINE also features harrowing, never before seen footage of the deadliest mass shooting in US history and examines what really happened to the millions of dollars raised for victims through the #VegasStrong campaign. Called “heartbreakingly intense” by Film Threat in their perfect 10 review, MONEY MACHINE digs into layers of police corruption and collusion between the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and casino owners. On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of over 20,000 concertgoers from his hotel room at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a matter of minutes, Paddock killed 58 people and wounded more than 400. It was the largest mass shooting in the history of the United States. Yet, just a couple of years later, Vegas seems to have forgotten about it completely. Needless to say, mass shootings are not good for business, and it didn’t take long for the Vegas money machine to get to work making this one disappear. In the aftermath of remarketing Las Vegas as a safe destination for tourists, many questionable practices were put into place—one of the most shocking being filing a lawsuit against the victims of this devastating tragedy. On top of that, despite the popular #VegasStrong movement and nationwide fundraising, there’s still a huge question of where all that money went. An enthralling documentary about the dark side of the Las Vegas economy, MONEY MACHINE exposes Sin City’s darkest secrets… including its culpability in this country’s deadliest shooting. - Courtesy Cleveland International Film Festival MONEY MACHINE will be released July 3rd via the innovative “Theatrical-At-Home” platform and will screen at select cinema screens across North America in association with Ryan Bruce Levey Film Distribution and PR. Virtual ticket sales link Pre-order link: theatricalathome.com/products/money-machine MONEY MACHINE trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lN2In-qfp8&t=12s

Abby Posner has been a working musician in Los Angeles for the past 16 years. She is best known for her ability to play nearly any instrument that she can lay her hands on, twisting genres, and pushing the boundaries of folk and roots music. If you have seen Abby perform live, you know she can play a mean lead-blues guitar solo, or throw down a complex Earl Scruggs banjo riff. You also may have spotted her playing drums, mandolin, or bass while using her looping pedal. In addition to her versatility, she puts passion and soul into everything she plays. This CalArts music graduate has composed music for commercials/TV, films, and radio shows all over the globe (including Old Fashioned, The Fosters, This American Life, The Art of More, and Last Tango in Halifax just to name a few). She also has music placed in commercials and TV shows all over China, Sweden, The UK, and Australia. Posner appeared in two episodes of GLEE on season four playing banjo and guitar, and the Freeform show Famous In Love playing banjo. In 2015 Posner performed live on KCAL 9 news and Good Day LA playing original songs. Posner has scored three films (Across Land Across Sea, Through Their Eyes, and award winning short Animation Elizabeth Sees) while playing and touring with her indie folk band Abby and The Myth. In 2019 Posner will be a principal role in a Bank Of America commercial for the Ken Burn’s PBS Country Music Documentary. Posner formed her project ‘Abby and The Myth’ in 2015 and they have taken LA by storm with their catchy indie folk songs. The band released their EP Ghosts and Frames April - 2015 and have been touring nationally. They have had several residencies at the famous Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, and in 2017 released a new full length record titled When You Dig A Well. After signing with Gary Calamar’s licensing company, Laurel Canon, Abby and The Myth have gained recognition in the LA music scene. abbyposner.com

Texas born & California raised, in Alameda, Patrick Baker aka “The Dark Sea” lives in Los Angeles. Patrick grew up between two musical worlds: his parents record collection from the pop/rock of 60’s and rock/hiphop of the 90’s. Patrick used to bring his guitar with him to high school every day and spent 6 hours a day playing guitar. While studying jazz at SF State and songwriting at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, he played guitar in bands in the Bay Area before moving to LA to learn music production from Cre8 Academy in Hollywood. He’s spent the last few years songwriting and producing for local artists around town. “The Dark Sea” writes emotionally honest lyrics dealing with his struggles with depression, loneliness, interpersonal relationships, and social issues. The sound has been described as Pavement fronting the Foo Fighters. He borrows the dynamics and a lot of the clean/distorted heaviness from the early-mid 90’s era. “I never intended to be a singer. I was always frustrated with writing songs for others to sing so I decided to learn how to sing a few years back. One of other my goals is to inspire people to play guitar as well.” Patrick grew up listening to some of the best guitar riff music: Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica mostly because he wasn’t sure there’s anything sexier than a great riff. Currently influenced by Red hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles and Smashing Pumpkins, his next project will have a more urban flavor with lots of guitars because he is on a 90’s alt rock kick right now. Recently, he released his 1st release as the Dark Sea “My Brother’s Keeper” and a Leonard Cohen cover and under his producer handle Pbutter, you can take a listen to “You Want It Darker”. Look for his upcoming alt rock EP in the next few months. Website thedarkseamusic.com Instagram or Facebook @thedarkseamusic

Joe Laurean started playing guitar in 1988 one fall afternoon after discovering Guns 'N Roses. He was about 13 then and never looked back at life without having a guitar ever again. Since then, it's been his breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As a teen, Joe would skip most parties to try and make his fingers fret chords and practice, practice, practice. Fast forward to 2002, Joe was home one day in Pasadena in his living room, staring at his two guitars. Bam!! The idea came to him and his head said to swap out those two necks. At the time, he was a small guitar repair enthusiast and so decided to set up a business with a friend and so they worked out of an old mansion on Lake Ave. Back in 2002, Joe had been customizing old guitars, building them from parts to satisfy the guitars he wished he could have when he first started out playing. Joe is a strat guy so that's what he started out mostly customizing, but he built a few single cut LP styles and even a few basses. In 2018, Joe got to take things a little further and joined Guild USA in Oxnard, CA. Joe Laurean is part of building some of the most iconic acoustic guitars now. The Guild USA famed dreadnoughts, our parlor sized M20s, and of course our jumbo acoustics are off the charts. Although the pandemic has slowed them down a bit, Joe knows to always follow his heart and frequently reminds himself to feel blessed to have found so many of the most amazing fellow musicians along his musical journey.