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

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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’

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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”

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

BOOK FOR FEBRUARY 2014: “How Music Works…” by David Byrne

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This book was suggested by Thomas Chester Murray on Facebook on 12/27/13. How Music Works is David Byrne’s... Read More → BOOK FOR FEBRUARY 2014: “How Music Works…” by David Byrne

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

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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”

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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”

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

BOOK FOR DECEMBER 2013: “The Soundtrack of My Life”

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by Clive Davis (author) and Anthony DeCurtis (contributor) In The Soundtrack of My Life, music legend Clive... Read More → BOOK FOR DECEMBER 2013: “The Soundtrack of My Life”

MOVIE FOR DECEMBER 2013: “MUSCLE SHOALS”

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Local guitarist and songwriter Michael Hossler wrote on Facebook on 11/02/13: Just watched the movie Muscle... Read More → MOVIE FOR DECEMBER 2013: “MUSCLE SHOALS”

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