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COMBO’s Movie for January ‘Whiplash’ Nominated for 5 Academy Awards

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COMBO’s Movie for January ‘Whiplash’ Nominated for 5 Academy Awards

January 28, 2015| Movies and Books|

This bears repeating: “Whiplash’ was recommended by local musician Amy McGuiness. The movie is up for 5... Read More → COMBO’s Movie for January ‘Whiplash’ Nominated for 5 Academy Awards

Movie for the Month of January: Whiplash

January 15, 2015| Movies and Books|

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are... Read More → Movie for the Month of January: Whiplash

December’s Book: The Universal Tone by Carlos Santana

December 3, 2014| Movies and Books|

The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light. In 1967 in San Francisco, just a few weeks after the Summer... Read More → December’s Book: The Universal Tone by Carlos Santana

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown and “Jack Bruce Composing Himself

November 5, 2014| Movies and Books|

MOVIE FOR NOVEMBER 2014: “Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown” This compelling HBO documentary... Read More → Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown and “Jack Bruce Composing Himself

Movie & Book of the Month: ‘Beware of Mr. Baker’, and Chris Stein’s ‘Negative’

October 1, 2014| Movies and Books|

MOVIE FOR OCTOBER 2014: “Beware of Mr. Baker” – Director/Writer: Jay Bulger Ginger Baker looks back... Read More → Movie & Book of the Month: ‘Beware of Mr. Baker’, and Chris Stein’s ‘Negative’

“Empire Records” and “Frustrated Songwriters Handbook”

September 3, 2014| Movies and Books|

Movie for September 2014: How “Empire Records” Became The Unlikely Film Of A Generation... Read More → “Empire Records” and “Frustrated Songwriters Handbook”

James Brown bio pic / There Goes Gravity (book)

July 30, 2014| Movies and Books|

NEW YORK (Reuters) – At first Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer thought she was seeing early... Read More → James Brown bio pic / There Goes Gravity (book)

Movie: Sunset Strip, and Book: The Frustrated Songwriter’s Handbook

July 2, 2014| Movies and Books|

MOVIE FOR JULY 2014: “SUNSET STRIP – THE MOVIE” With its unconventional mix of storytelling,... Read More → Movie: Sunset Strip, and Book: The Frustrated Songwriter’s Handbook

Movie & Book for June

June 4, 2014| Movies and Books|

Our suggested movies and books involve the business of music. Learn something from them! MOVIE FOR JUNE:... Read More → Movie & Book for June

Movie & Book for May

May 1, 2014| Movies and Books|

MOVIE FOR MAY 2014: “I’ll Be Me”, the new documentary from filmmaker James Keach, chronicles... Read More → Movie & Book for May

Music Business related Movies, Books, and Musical Term for April

April 2, 2014| Movies and Books|

Our suggested movies and books involve the business of music. Learn something from them! Go to the website,... Read More → Music Business related Movies, Books, and Musical Term for April

MARCH MOVIE & BOOK

March 6, 2014| Movies and Books|

Our suggested movies and books involve the business of music. Learn something from them! Go to the website,... Read More → MARCH MOVIE & BOOK

MOVIE FOR FEBRUARY 2014: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”

January 30, 2014| Movies and Books|

Anyone who loves campy B-rated movies with music themes and rather cheesy story lines might want to check out... Read More → MOVIE FOR FEBRUARY 2014: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”

BOOK FOR JANUARY 2014: “Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment”

January 2, 2014| Movies and Books|

by Anita Elberse. Available through Amazon.com for $18-$30. Why the future of popular culture will revolve... Read More → BOOK FOR JANUARY 2014: “Blockbusters: Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment”

MOVIE FOR JANUARY 2014: “Fame High”

January 2, 2014| Movies and Books|

(a documentary) Produced and directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy Starring (as themselves) Brittany Hayes,... Read More → MOVIE FOR JANUARY 2014: “Fame High”

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