Playing together since they were 14 years old, this veteran New England rock band celebrated their 20th anniversary in a big way. With a big new music video and and a bigger new album "Volume I" the Roots are rocking their way into the homes, cars and iPods of fans around the world.
The Twisted Roots are enjoying the general upswing in rock music sales that has been building since the recession was announced last year. Apparently rock and roll is an inexpensive, and indispensable part of life for many.
The Hollow Earth Music Video and "Volume I" are available worldwide on Rat Pak Records. The video was co-produced and directed by Zenfilm.
Enjoy.Playing together since they were 14 years old, this veteran New England rock band... more
Twisted Roots are a four-piece, melodic, hard rock band that makes their home in Portland, ME. The band has been playing together since they were kids making hard rocking, popular records and developing a loyal following. Now their audience is growing exponentially beyond their native New England thanks to partnerships with a "next generation" record label and an independent film production company.
Following close on the heels of their successful new album "Volume I" comes their exciting new national music video project "Hollow Earth" which as just been released.
The video was created by Zenfilm's award winning music video team for TR's progressive label Rat Pak Records. The band traveled from Maine to Houston, TX to work on the video with Zenfilm director W. Ross Wells. The City of Houston generously assisted in the production and the result was a big win for all parties.
The video is available as a free download all over the web to promote the "Hollow Earth" single both on Twisted Roots' album "Volume I" and the Rat Pak Records summer compilation "09V1"Twisted Roots are a four-piece, melodic, hard rock band that makes their home in... more
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
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
HOUSTON – May 29, 2009 - The American Marketing Association
Crystal Award statue was arrested this morning by H-town Police Department
investigators and charged with the theft of more than five other awards. If
found guilty, Crystal could face a life sentence without the possibility of
parole. For the full story, visit http://www.LifeWithCrystal.com/.HOUSTON – May 29, 2009 - The American Marketing Association
Crystal Award statue... more
Sneak peek at the new solo album by Metal Church's Ronnie Munroe. Available April 20. Preview video discusses the song "Sea of Souls", track 7 on the album. This track features Ronny's soaring vocals and a very impressive guitar solo from Michael Wilton of Queensryche.Sneak peek at the new solo album by Metal Church's Ronnie Munroe. Available April 20.... more
Ronny Munroe has now released 5 of 12 teaser videos for his upcoming album "The Fire Within"... uploads continue nightly until the album's release on April 20. The Fire Within-side chats shed light on Ronny's inspirations for each of the songs on the record. There is also anecdotal information about Ronny and the other artists that "Guest Star" on the record, including Michael Wilton of Queensryche and many more.Ronny Munroe has now released 5 of 12 teaser videos for his upcoming album "The Fire... more
Ronny Munroe, lead singer of Metal Church, releases his hard rocking solo project "The Fire Within" on April 20th. In the days leading up to the release, Ronny shares his insights and insprirations for the songs on the album and gives you a little taste of things to come. In the first of 12 daily video installments, Ronny talks about the first track on the album "Far."Ronny Munroe, lead singer of Metal Church, releases his hard rocking solo project "The... more
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
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
Thursday, March 5th marks the 3rd broadcast of the popular new music webcast/podcast. the program is free via live stream and video podcast download...Thursday, March 5th marks the 3rd broadcast of the popular new music webcast/podcast.... more
Live From SugarHill Studios is a monthly live webcast and video podcast that features emerging and established artists from an eclectic variety of musical genres. Artists are filmed and recorded live in historic "Studio A" of the world-famous, 68 year old SugarHill Studios in Houston, TX.
This page is your destination for information about upcoming shows and free music and video downloads from past shows, behind the scenes photography and much more.
There is a terrific roster of shows planned for the coming months... become a fan and get regular free updates.Live From SugarHill Studios is a monthly live webcast and video podcast that features... more
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
First installment of the monthly webcast featuring up and coming recording artists recorded live at "The Abbey Road of the South" historic SugarHill Studios in Houston, TX.
This 67 year old facility has played home to sessions by Archie Bell and The Drells, The Big Bopper, Willie Nelson, The Rolling Stones, Todd Rundgren, Freddy Fender... the list goes on.
The inaugural broadcast features innovative new music from Robert Ellis, Benjamin Wesley and Grandfather Child with Sad Gorilla. Live music and interviews from Studio A at Sugarhill.
This broadcast was recorded December 4, 2008... monthly broadcast schedules will be available on the sugarhill and ecslive websites listed below.
Producer: Gina Miller
Studio Guru: Dan Workman
Web Guru: Troy Burwell
HD Video Guru: W. Ross Wells
Associate Producer: Jarrod Gullett
Engineers: James Garlington, Chris Longwood
Production Crew: Brandyn Cottingham, Chris Couri, JW Stokes.
Hosts: Rosa Guerro, Levi JohnsonFirst installment of the monthly webcast featuring up and coming recording artists... more
Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for fusing diverse elements of classical, Celtic, gothic and rock styles into a beautiful, moving genre all her own.
Pretty Girls, Jennifer Grassman's first music video, is a surreal, dark and beautiful homage to women through the centuries and the joys and dangers that their beauty has drawn into their lives. This music video (produced by TLM Productions and Zenfilm) explores the darkness and light in this hauntingly beautiful song.
Filmed in and around a 150 year old rural farmhouse outside of Richmond, Texas, Pretty Girls captures dramatic and dangerous moments in the lives of pretty girls past and present. The narrative is intercut with dynamic performance footage of Jennifer Grassman filmed in Studio A of 'The Abbey Road of the South', historic SugarHill Studios, in Houston.
Music and music videos can have many interpretations, what does "Pretty Girls" say to you?Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for... more
Zenfilm's W. Ross Wells takes home the TLM Artist of the Year award from this year's TLM Fall Festival....Zenfilm's W. Ross Wells takes home the TLM Artist of the Year award from this year's... more
Innovative Film and HD production company Zenfilm reviews the new HDTVs from a professional perspective. Great for anybody in the market for the best of new tech.Innovative Film and HD production company Zenfilm reviews the new HDTVs from a... more
The Judy's Come Back
Just in time for SXSW, the Pearland New Wavers brush off the mothballsThe Judy's Come Back
Just in time for SXSW, the Pearland New Wavers brush off the... more
I used to go see this fantastic band in Austin, TX back in the mid 80's... They have recently rereleased their catalog on CD and the individual members are still shaking things up. This site is a great launch pad to find out more about this innovative minimalist post-punk new wave trio... their current projects and more.
If you are not familiar with the Judy's, this is a great time to discover some highly entertaining new wave roots, planted firmly in the Texas soil.I used to go see this fantastic band in Austin, TX back in the mid 80's... They have... more
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
