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June 29, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. Jeremiah kicks in with his handyman building skills during Bus Cleaning, while the next morning the band packs up at the Egg for the next tour.
More info on M4 @
http://www.marchfourthmarchingband.com
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DONATE @ KICKSTARTER:
kickstarter.com/projects/160390224/pdx-bridge-festivals-portland-eastbank-esplanade-p
The Portland Eastbank Esplanade Project (PEEP) will temporarily transform the 1.5-mile long Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade into an open-air exhibition space for public art, music, and performance, showcasing new and existing work by regional creatives. This is part of the PDX Bridge Festival's "Left Bank" Initiative to celebrate 10 years of this connective public space with site-specific installations utilizing new technologies, music, public interaction, spoken word, and live artistic demonstrations. The call for submissions to PEEP will be open to individual sculptural artists, projection mappers, lighting designers, improv groups, sound artists, dancers, poets, knitting collectives, or any artist(s) working in a similarly public medium. Our plan is to offer small stipends for accepted artists to help fund their creative endeavors. Want to know more about how your donations will be used to support PEEP and the Left Bank Project? Visit our website!
PDX Bridge Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to raise public awareness and foster appreciation of the Willamette River Bridges through educational, historical, cultural and artistic programming. In our first year (2010), we produced almost 60 events at 27 venues around the city, setting new standards for how a collaborative and wildly creative approach to civic events can result in a celebration of lasting significance. Our bridge art installations brought almost a million commuters into a close encounter with public art, and our Brunch on the Bridge event transformed the Hawthorne Bridge into a grassy park fit for a picnic of thousands, complete with trees, picnic tables, and a croquet field! This year, the festival will take place from July 29 - August 7. More information about PEEP and our various events and programs in 2011 can be found at our website: pdxbridgefestival.org
Directed by Tucker Teutsch 3.0
Camera and Editing: Kevin Balmer, Diggable Monkey
Zach Perkins: Compositing
Bridge Time Lapse & Art Stills: Aaron Rogosin
Mobile Groove Bomb Shots: Da Flew
Soundtrack: "Stay on the Bridge" by David Satori, Sweet Snacks
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June 7, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. The band opens fire on the venerable Exit/In, a 40-year old club in Nashville, Tennessee.
More info:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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June 6, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. During downtime at the overnight spot, Ryan takes charge of a formation rehearsal.
More info:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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June 4, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. The MarchFourth rhythm section and stilters are invited to play along on the finale of the last Quixotic Fusion show at Wakarusa 2011.
More info on Quixotic
http://quixoticfusion.com
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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May 31, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. Daniel and the band chat with our host, Monk and enjoy the beautiful landscape from Granny's House just outside of Carbondale, Colorado.
More Info:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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May 30, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. Somewhere near Winnemucca, Aaron takes us through a little M4 bling production with his adjustable hat design and the new trophy.
More info
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
Cover photo by GoGo Bambino
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May 27, 2011 -- Trail Mix: A Life With Razzle Dazzle video diary with MarchFourth from the road. The bus breaks down on Hwy 58 near McCredie Springs, OR and delays the group while they wait for parts to arrive from.... somewhere.
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
Cover Photo by Gogo Bambino
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Bellydance Uncorked is a top-shelf monthly variety review in Portland, OR. Brought to you by Narcissa Productions, (Elise Morris, Jen Samson, and Endymienne Clark,) come join us to enjoy live music, vino, and the very best of bellydance, circus and burlesque artists that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!
Music by Negara. Featuring: Negara, Tiffany, Endymienne, Emily Alrick, Ashley Lopez, Jewels, Elise Morris, Nylaresh, and Jen Samson.
Video and editing by Kevin Balmer
© Diggable Monkey Productions
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Scarlett talks about the Prinzenbar gig in Hamburg and what it's like to play to a smaller crowd in an intimate setting. Watch the full documentary here http://vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity
More info:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
© Diggable Monkey
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Sid discusses the stilt elements of the show and what makes MarchFourth a perfect act for the Europeans. Watch the full documentary http://vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity
More info:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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Cymbal player Dan Stauffer describes the international playing experience and why MarchFourth so effectively impresses the foreign audience. Watch the full documentary here http://www.vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity.
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
© 2011 Diggable Monkey Productions
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Hula hooper Amy Hatfield describes her experience with MarchFourth and what she enjoyed about the STAMP street performances in Hamburg. Watch the full documentary http://vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity.
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
© 2011 Diggable Monkey Productions
http://diggablemonkey.comHula hooper Amy Hatfield describes her experience with MarchFourth and what she... more
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MarchFourth leader, John Averill, gives us perspective on the idea of family and how important it's been to the success of the band. Part of a 6-episode interview series with MarchFourth highlighting moments from the 2010 Fall Tour of Germany.
Watch the full documentary here: http://vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity.
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
© 2011 Diggable Monkey Productions
http://diggablemonkey.comMarchFourth leader, John Averill, gives us perspective on the idea of family and how... more
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MarchFourth leader, John Averill, gives us perspective on the idea of family and how important it's been to the success of the band. Part of a 6-episode interview series with MarchFourth highlighting moments from the 2010 Fall Tour of Germany.
Watch the full documentary here: http://vimeo.com/21785067
Interviews from Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany
The Was Ist Das? MarchFourth in Germany documentary film highlights the inner workings of M4 and their recent excursion to Europe in 2010. In large part, what makes the film compelling is the fact that very little media has been produced to highlight the diverse and wonderful personalities of this increasingly popular musical entity. There are copious amounts of fan-provided live clips on YouTube and other online video streaming sites. However, despite their attempt to court media opportunities not much in the way of thought provoking or intelligent discussion with band members exists to date. The Diggable Monkey is here to fill the void...
The interview outtakes from the Was ist Das? film further explore the perspectives of (6) long time band members: John Averill, Amy Hatfield, Dan Stauffer, Nayana Jennings, Sid Simpatico and Scalett Torrance. Each presents a unique view of their role and their experience with what is commonly referred to among band members as simply, "the Project". Out of costume and into a comfy seat, these kids weave a dynamic tale to satisfy among the most die hard of their fans...
As with the 29-minute documentary film, these pieces were developed for online consumption. Their sub 2-minute play duration were designed and fully intended to be consumed in a single sitting. As the editor, selecting comments from the Was Ist Das? interviews was something of a challenge. Much of what was discussed in the retrospective process was potentially useful to enhance the arc of the movie's narrative. We are pleased to release these comments in a more random and revised "short" format, so that viewers can enjoy their presentation in a more anecdotal or personal way. In a sense, we strike more at highlighting the individual rather than the band as a whole.
The eight year journey this tribe has traveled is extremely fertile storytelling soil. From our perspective, this conversational exploration has been a missed opportunity for both the band members and their fans. Our hope is that the series will in some small way help alleviate the expanding bottleneck of interest in "the Project" and recognize the stories of this incredibly unique little slice of humanity.
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
© 2011 Diggable Monkey Productions
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There's a place in St. Louis so whimsical and awesome that even the renowned freaks in MarchFourth are beside themselves upon entering. On the band's first visit to City Museum last November, someone commented how it was just like Burning Man, only no dust! Talk about the most perfect place to see M4 play a gig...
Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of children's playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed artist Bob Cassilly, a classically trained sculptor and serial entrepreneur, the museum opened for visitors in 1997 to the riotous approval of young and old alike.
Cassilly and his longtime crew of 20 artisans have constructed the museum from the very stuff of the city; and, as a result, it has urban roots deeper than any other institutions'. Reaching no farther than municipal borders for its reclaimed building materials, CITY MUSEUM boasts features such as old chimneys, salvaged bridges, construction cranes, miles of tile, and even two abandoned planes!
"CITY MUSEUM makes you want to know," says Cassilly. "The point is not to learn every fact, but to say, 'Wow, that's wonderful.' And if it's wonderful, it's worth preserving."
http://citymuseum.org/home.asp
More info on MarchFourth:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
Narrated by Jen Forti and Dan Stauffer
Shot and Editing by Kevin Balmer
© Diggable Monkey Productions
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July 31, 2010 -- PDX Bridge Festival organizers discuss a mad plan to bring a party to the city - the likes of which have never before been seen outside of the Black Rock Desert... For the thousands of Portlander's on the bridge to celebrate the Hawthorne's 100th, few expected to be rocked so hard - literally! MarchFourth pied pipers a huge crowd to meet up with the Mobile Groove Bomb crew in a truly explosive night of bridge-shaking fun.
PDX Bridge Festival
http://pdxbridgefestival.org
Ambient track by Solovox
http://solovox.com
More info on MarchFourth Marching Band
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
Cover photo by Cameron DePalma
Bridge event photos by Aaron Rogosin
Cameras by Kevin Balmer and Daflew
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March 12, 2011 -- A Life With Razzle Dazzle - Video diary with MarchFourth from the road. A traditional pit stop at the In and Out Burger in Casa Grande, AZ leads to a bus meltdown. Watch the kids spring into action to make it to the gig in Tempe, 45 miles away...
Groovy tunes by Lucky Brown
Cover photo by Gogo Bambino
More info on M4:
http://marchfourthmarchingband.com
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