. . . Musicians In Action(.org ) who is collecting “frostbite prevention gear” for the homeless now through 12/15/13. New and used gloves, hats, scarves, wool socks and even coats are desired. M.I.A. volunteers will be distributing items downtown and bringing gear to Senior Support Services, Denver’s only day shelter for homeless seniors. The Fillmore Auditorium also has collection boxes for M.I.A., or send an email to Marc @ MusiciansInAction.org to arrange a pickup. Thanks for your support!
. . . Adrienne O! Supercool! AdrienneO’s song “Someone Like Me,” as well as Tad Wheeler’s DeltaCloud remix of it, got placed in full-length feature film “A Remarkable Life” from Gymnopedie Films and Panoramic Productions, to be released on Dec 17! As we understand it, it’s going to be released in 1000 theatres in Europe first.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2172402/?ref_=ttco_co_tt
(A Remarkable Life (2013) | imdb.com
Directed by Vohn Regensburger. With Chris Bruno, Marie Avgeropoulos, Daphne Zuniga, Mark Margolis. There are many things in life that could do a number on a man’s masculinity. Lenny Babbitt has his identity and manhood challenged when his wife Tracy leaves him for a female doctor named Iris who has been treating their autistic son Isaac. After losing his job, and wife to a woman no less — Lenny’s dad Jack offers him a job at his pawn shop where he must re-examine his identity, manhood and sense of self after meeting Chelsea, a young, free-spirited pistol that lives life on two wheels. In the end, Lenny realizes that there are no absolutes… only one’s faith, sense of self and family — no matter how it’s constituted or defined by society.
– Written by Anonymous)
. . . The Sing Off for giving a shout out to the writers of the songs that the a capella groups perform in this vocals-only contest! ‘Bout time the songwriters got some instant and nation-wide recognition!
. . . Megan Burtt for her benefit album for charity. The project, entitled “In Good Company, Megan Burtt and Friends, vol.1: The Colorado Sessions”, will raise much-needed funds for Love Hope Strength (see above article).
. . . Kelly Aspen on her new baby boy – Connor Michael, born 12/01/13, 7:57 a.m., 8 pounds 12 ounces, 20.5 inches, absolutely beautiful… Congratulations to Kelly and her husband and best wishes to all of them. Kelly now has a new subject to write songs about!
. . . Amanda Williams Gets a Shout Out from Garth Brooks on CBS.com! When asked “Who should we keep an ear out for? What up-and-comers are you following inside and outside of country music?”, Garth had this to say: “Kim Williams’ daughter, Amanda, is an unbelievable talent… I would put her as a blend between something very new and current that my youngest girls would listen to… and the Dixie Chicks kind of sound… very cutting edge… she’s fantastic!”
How cool is that? You can watch the entire Q&A with Garth Brooks here: http://www.cbs.com/connect/events/archive/35/
[Editor’s note: Amanda presented two very informative, interesting and entertaining workshops for COMBO at the Colorado Sound Studios on September 30th and October 1st. Just think – you had YOUR chance to meet her then before she gets “big”!]