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Winter Wallace has an incredible voice and an even more incredible band. Combine this with a potent, innovative approach to crafting rock music.... she certainly has my attention.Winter Wallace has an incredible voice and an even more incredible band. Combine this... 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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Bob Lefsetz is the author of "The Lefsetz Letter." Famous for being beholden to no one and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself.
His intense brilliance captivates readers from Steven Tyler to Rick Nielsen to Bryan Adams to Quincy Jones to EVERYBODY who’s in the music business.
Never boring, always entertaining, Bob’s insights are fueled by his stint as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music’s American division and consultancies to major labels.
"The Lefsetz Letter" has been publishing for the past 20 years. First as hard copy, most recently as an email newsletter and now, for the first time, in blog form.Bob Lefsetz is the author of "The Lefsetz Letter." Famous for being beholden to no one... more
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Rock and roll by a gifted band let by one of the most talented singer/songwriters that this old pop culture junkie has heard in a long time. I first heard one of her songs two months ago and still catch myself humming "loose like a marionette." Check them out, it' will take a small amount of time and you might find your next favorite band.Rock and roll by a gifted band let by one of the most talented singer/songwriters that... more
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With SugarHill sessions voted best radio show by Houston Press..I thought I would share this profile on SugarHill Studio's impressive history.
Last year, SugarHill partnered with the Pacifica Radio Network and launched The SugarHill Sessions radio show, offering a place for local music to shine. Current owner/studio manager Workman said, “With the advent of modern low-cost recording equipment, our new focus is to be the region's production company — the place you go to connect with the people who know how to make your music sound the very best it can. The music can only get better as we are liberated from being ‘the keepers of the holy machines.’ Now, we can concentrate on every aspect of our clients' musical performances.”
With SugarHill sessions voted best radio show by Houston Press..I thought I would... more
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Since the ‘60s (at least), the Houston and Austin music scenes have had a thorny relationship too complicated to go into here, but in basic terms, Houston has traditionally provided the raw material and Austin the refinement. But Wednesday at the Austin Music Awards, the capital city’s annual pat on the back to the winners of the reader-voted Austin Chronicle music poll, Houston stole the show.Since the ‘60s (at least), the Houston and Austin music scenes have had a thorny... more
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The original home of South Park Mexican, Baby Bash and Houston Rap
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Music World Entertainment (MWE) is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the world. MWE worldwide business includes record labels, artist and producer management, staff producers, artist development, Master catalog series, investment and property holdings, including offices in Houston, Los Angeles, New York and London. MWE is the brainchild of President and CEO Mathew Knowles, the powerhouse management behind the success of Grammy Award-winners Beyonce and global phenomenon Destiny's Child, the most successful "girl group" in the history of pop music.
Music World is one of the most successful labels in the world with over 100 million records sold to date including releases by Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Solange Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sunshine Anderson, the "Dreamgirls" Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Roll Bounce" Soundtrack and the highly anticipated upcoming Music World Master Series releases which includes Chaka Kahn and The O'Jays.Music World Entertainment (MWE) is one of the world's leading entertainment and music... more
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The Judy's were a Pearland, Texas-based Punk and new wave band from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song for which they are most likely best-remembered, "Guyana Punch", recounted the infamous Jonestown massacre.The Judy's were a Pearland, Texas-based Punk and new wave band from the late 1970s and... more
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Slideshow of a trip to historic SugarHill Recording Studios.
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Of course Culturcide got into deep water for their antics but hey, any record that finishes with the lyric ‘colour my world with PIGS…fucking me’ has got to be a winner… Of course Culturcide got into deep water for their antics but hey, any record that... 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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