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Chris Gray from Rocks Off reviews the great music and surreal happenings at SummerFest...
Big attendance, great bands and mysterious visitors. Enjoy.Chris Gray from Rocks Off reviews the great music and surreal happenings at... more
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It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker W. Ross Wells, a non-traditional journey from indie to mass media, fueled by YouTube, Vimeo and other web 2.0 distribution platforms.It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker... more
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Two music videos produced by Houston's Zenfilm have been named "Official Selections of the 12th annual Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles.Two music videos produced by Houston's Zenfilm have been named "Official Selections of... more
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Independently produced and released... The Southern Backtones' new single and video are getting heavy play. Featured on numerous sites, SBT is currently featured on the front page of Roxwel.com as the #3 rock video leading a number of major label acts.
Slumber party is the first single from the psychedelic trio's upcoming CD "La Vie En Noir".
The music video, filmed at historic SugarHill recording studios and at a remote location in West Texas features the misadventures of two French girls on holiday in the Wild West packing lingerie, champagne, and live ammo.
The Record was produced by Dan Workman
Recorded at SugarHill Recording Studios
The Video was directed by W. Ross Wells & Hank Schyma
Produced by Zenfilm
Cinematography by Wayne ForsterIndependently produced and released... The Southern Backtones' new single and video... more
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Inspired by spaghetti westerns...two French girls decide to look for adventure in the Wild West. Traveling light, they pack just the essentials, lingerie, champagne, large caliber weapons, you know the story.
In the first video from Southern Backtones new "La Vie En Noir" CD. The Southern Backtones provide the score to a little film we like to call "Slumber Party."
A beautifully dark, indie rock adventure that we hope you enjoy.Inspired by spaghetti westerns...two French girls decide to look for adventure in the... more
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Fox news package featuring Governor Rick Perry, Rick Ferguson of the Houston Film Commission and Director W. Ross Wells of Zenfilm discussing the positive economic impact of film production incentives currently being considered by the state legislature.
Fox's Chris Stipes provides a clear and cogent picture of the issue.Fox news package featuring Governor Rick Perry, Rick Ferguson of the Houston Film... more
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Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern Backtones. Since its release in 2007 the video has spread across the internet, aired on MTV and Canada's MuchMusic networks, and won many awards. The latest of which is the audience choice award for music video from the 11th Annual Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles.... which wasn't easy considering the caliber of films and filmmakers competing in the category.
Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern... more
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The "Forever" video by Southern Backtones has taken on a life of its own. It has won numerous awards and expanded the Indie Rocker's audience base in ways we never thought possible. We are pleased and grateful for the reception it has received and wanted to share it on current.The "Forever" video by Southern Backtones has taken on a life of its own. It has won... more
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Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album hints at the band's evolution into one of the leading psychedelic indie rock bands in the country. It is dark, anthemic, dirty, taboo, and a lot of fun.
Hank Schyma, Vocals and Guitar
John Griffin, Backing Vocals and Bass
Todd Sommer, Drums
Recorded at SugarHill Studios and produced by Dan Workman....
I can't wait to hear more from this band. Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album... more
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The Southern Backtones are anything but Southern Rock...the are a unique, driving, indie, psychedelic, brit, pop, guitar, Doors meet U2 at Abbey Road...but Portishead drops by..type of experience.
Their song "Never Come Between our Love" is doing well in the song competition on OurStage and these Houston rock heroes could use your vote. Give them a listen and, if you think they are as talented as I do...give them a vote. Thanks for your support of innovative new music.The Southern Backtones are anything but Southern Rock...the are a unique, driving,... more
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All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the scenes, on the road....you name it. Good, sometimes clean, fun.All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the... more
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We worked with Foodarama on a film shoot for a recent music video. Not only were they one of the nicest organizations we have ever worked with as a location, the store was incredibly photogenic, the staff terrific, and from what we saw, has a tremendously loyal customer base.
They helped us make our project, the music video for the Southern Backtones' song "Forever," a reality and we can't say enough good things about this place. Not only is it a real grocery store, like the ones we used to have when I was a kid, they have the best in-store music I have ever heard. One day while we were there I actually heard "My Beach by the Surf Punks.
Thanks Foodarama...We worked with Foodarama on a film shoot for a recent music video. Not only were they... more
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Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the indie music world. Featuring the Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Johnny Falstaff and a cast of thousands. Cheap, sexy, edgy and scary...what's not to like?Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the indie... more
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One critic called their music:"Art film lyrics with major motion picture sonic imagery." Southern Backtones are psychedelic pop rock's best kept secret. Listening to their brit psycho pop sound you would never know they hail from Texas...but knowing they call Houston home adds an interesting twist.
This lens is your guide to the latest Southern Backtones music, video, news and tour info on the web. You can find everything about the band here from where to download tracks to what Hank, John and Todd had for breakfast...if you really care that much.One critic called their music:"Art film lyrics with major motion picture sonic... more
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This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of raw brit-influenced rock with roots planted firmly in Texas. A southwestern feel reminiscent of Morrison and The Doors with an edge akin to early eighties brit-rock powerhouses a la The Cult and David Bowie.
After spending their musical childhood on the surf-punk playground, the Southern Backtones grew up quickly only to rebel against their roots rock heritage.
A mellowing of their roots-angst, and embracing Brit-pop and psychedelia influences, transitioned their music to a darker, more bohemian sound. Thus allowing them to become who they were from the beginning--psychedelic savants who are constantly at risk of diluting their genius by over thinking their music.
Hank Schyma- Vocals/Guitar
John Griffin- Backing Vocals/Bass
Todd Sommer- Drums
This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of... more
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For over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon. The Big Bopper recorded "Chantilly Lace" here, Freddy Fender recorded "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" here. A parade of artists that reads like a who's who of music history,The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Smashmouth, Ted Nugent, Johnny Winters, Janis Joplin and so many more have filled these studios with memorable sounds and memories. Today, artists like Solange Knowles, Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Kelly Rowlands, Winter Wallace..... just to name a few still make Sugar Hill a home base for recording.
It may be a tad surprising to discover that Sugar Hill has been quietly taking the music world by storm from it's home in Houston for all these years. Drop by their site and find out moreFor over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon.... more
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Dan Workman is a music producer, musician, force of nature and a force for positive change in the industry. He runs Sugarhill Recording Studios with his partners. A drop by his site is time well spent for musicians and non musicians alike.Dan Workman is a music producer, musician, force of nature and a force for positive... more
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The Southern Backtones home on MySpace. Updated almost daily with Backtones news, music, video. Anything a die hard psycho pop rock fan could want.The Southern Backtones home on MySpace. Updated almost daily with Backtones news,... more
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The official home on the web for news and information about psychedelic rockers Southern Backtones. The 'tones create driving, melodic, haunting music-noir and have received major critical acclaim for their ground breaking sound and lyrical genius.
Hank Schyma: Lead Vocals, Guitar
John Griffin: Backing Vocals Bass
Todd Sommer: Drums
You can find Southern Backtones cds and downloads on iTunes, Amazon and CDbaby, to name just a few.The official home on the web for news and information about psychedelic rockers... more
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