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Ain't But a Minute
SCENE SCRIBE By Michael Swanger scenescribe@McHsi.com 'Ain't But A Minute' is gratifying tale of Michael's life, career It's a long way to Nashville, but after listening to Robby Michael's debut album, "Ain't But A Minute," you get the feeling that anything's possible for this talented country music crooner from Carlisle. Released independently two weeks ago, after three painstaking years of work, "Ain't But A Minute" is a confluence of popular, traditional and outlaw country music styles that is sure to quench the musical thirst of a variety of country music fans. Add to that Michael's easy, baritone singing voice (think Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson and his hero, Johnny Cash), good musicianship and quality production (Capp Audio Productions in Norwalk), and an ability to write songs steeped in the country music canon - patriotism, family and raising hell - and you have the makings of one of the best locally-produced country music albums in recent memory. "Making the record has been a long, drawn out process. To be honest I could of waited to make it even better, but I wanted to get the ball rolling," said the 28-year-old stay-at-home-dad, husband and full-time musician. The ball started rolling at a young age for Michael. His father was an aspiring singer and weaned his son on singer-songwriters Jim Croce, Bob Seger and Jackson Browne and country music rebels Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. "I'm doing what he always wanted to do," Michael said. But like his father, family obligations took precedence over Michael's music career for a while. He and his wife have three young children and it wasn't until Michael made the decision to pursue music full-time that he was able to find balance in his life. "The kids love that I'm a singer. They know all the words to my songs," he said. Family plays a big role in Michael's life as well as "Ain't Nothing But A Minute." The title track was inspired by a conversation Michael had with his father about how fast his children were growing up. "He said, 'ain't nothing but a minute boy,' and that line stuck with me. I got home and wrote it in about 40 minutes. That was my favorite writing experience and dad's very proud of that one," Michael said. Michael's brother, an Iraq War veteran, was the inspiration for the patriotic ballad, "Brother in Arms," as were his wife and children on "Boy To A Man," the first song Michael wrote. "I'm extremely grateful for the people in my life," he said. Most of the songs on "Ain't But A Minute" were written a few years ago while Michael was rediscovering his country music roots. After playing in an alt-rock band, Michael shifted to country music four years ago - about the same time he started playing guitar - and has never looked back. "The rock lifestyle was a little heavy at times," he said. "I'm a laid-back guy who always liked country music, so it was an easy transition for me." Though Michael has found his musical home, he admits that making a living playing the music he loves is no picnic. For a state whose culture is steeped in country music, he said it is surprisingly difficult to secure gigs. "We have to play a little classic rock from time to time," Michael said. "You say 'country' to a bar owner, and he shivers. But we always have a good crowd. If it's good, it doesn't matter what genre it is." Michael is crossing his fingers that "Ain't But A Minute" will receive some commercial radio airplay. Last week, he mailed copies of his new album to several local country music DJs. "It's hard to get on the radio around here. Maybe they'll see this story and give it a listen," he said. Meanwhile, Michael is dedicated to developing a loyal following one fan at a time and hopes that they take something meaningful away from his music. "I want them to listen to it and maybe think about their family or the people who serve our country and how life flies by," he said. "Or just dance." CV Caption: Robby Michael performs Saturday, April 24 at 9 p.m. at Joker's in Ankeny, 1509 S. Ankeny Blvd. Admission is free.- Shop: odax
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Stephen King: Movies & TV Collection
Eight-disc set includes: The Dead Zone (1983)David Cronenberg directs this suspenser from Stephen King's novel about a schoolteacher (Christopher Walken) who awakens from a five-year coma to discover he has the ability to see a person's future simply by coming into physical contact with him or her. When he's recruited to help the police solve a murder, the horrific psychic visions he experiences make him wonder if his new abilities are a gift or a curse. Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, and Martin Sheen star. 103 min. C/Rtg: R Stephen King's Silver Bullet (1985)Based on the Stephen King novella "Cycle of the Werewolf," this intense chiller concerns a small town with a hairy problem. When the residents in the community become terrorized by a werewolf, a paralytic boy, his older sister, and his uncle are forced to try to stop the beast at all costs. Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows star. 95 min. C/Rtg: R Pet Sematary (1989)Spirits moan among the tombstones as Stephen King adapts his own best-seller about a mysterious Indian burial ground with resurrective powers. After the graveyard brings the Creeds' cat back from the dead, the family patriarch hopes it will do the same for his recently deceased son. But when the boy returns as a bloodthirsty murderer, it's up to dad to stop his reign of terror. Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist, and Fred Gwynne star. 103 min. C/Rtg: R Stephen King's Graveyard Shift (1990)From the chillingly prolific pen of Stephen King comes this terrifying tale about a small town where several employees at a recently reopened textile mill have mysteriously died... all during the overnight shift. And when a new hire is sent into the building's basement to deal with a rat infestation, he discovers an underground labyrinth that is home to a giant monster that just might be to blame for the mill's gruesome turnover rate. David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, Stephen Macht, and Brad Dourif star. 88 min. C/Rtg: R Golden Years (1991)Caught in an explosion at the research lab where he works, an elderly janitor receives the "gift" of slowly growing younger. Now he must run for his newly extended life from the government and corporation officials who want to learn his secret... at any cost. This special edition of Stephen King's suspenseful TV series includes the never-broadcast ending. Keith Szarabajka, Frances Sternhagen, Ed Lauter star. 4 hrs. On two discs. C/Rtg: NR The Stand (1994)The end of the world is just the beginning in the stunning miniseries based on Stephen King's apocalyptic bestseller. A biowarfare experiment goes awry, wiping out nearly all of the world's population, and the remaining survivors are drawn by unknown forces towards the ultimate showdown between the powers of good and evil. Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo, Rob Lowe star. 6 hrs. On two discs. C/Rtg: NR The Langoliers (1995)In this eerie adaptation of Stephen King's novella, 10 people on a red-eye transcontinental flight awaken to discover that the rest of the plane's passengers and crew have disappeared. Managing to land the jet at a deserted airport, the group tries to unravel where-and when-they are, while mysterious entities dubbed "the Langoliers" draw ever closer. David Morse, Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, and Bronson Pinchot star. 179 min. C/Rtg: PG-13- Shop: odax
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Stephen King's Triple Feature
Five-disc set includes: Stephen King's Golden Years (1991)Caught in an explosion at the research lab where he works, an elderly janitor receives the "gift" of slowly growing younger. Now he must run for his newly extended life from the government and corporation officials who want to learn his secret... at any cost. This special edition of Stephen King's suspenseful TV series includes the never-broadcast ending. Keith Szarabajka, Frances Sternhagen, Ed Lauter star. 4 hrs. On two discs. C/Rtg: NR Stephen King's The Stand (1994)The end of the world is just the beginning in the stunning miniseries based on Stephen King's apocalyptic bestseller. A biowarfare experiment goes awry, wiping out nearly all of the world's population, and the remaining survivors are drawn by unknown forces towards the ultimate showdown between the powers of good and evil. Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo, Rob Lowe star. 6 hrs. On two discs. C/Rtg: NR Stephen King's The Langoliers (1995)In this eerie adaptation of Stephen King's novella, 10 people on a red-eye transcontinental flight awaken to discover that the rest of the plane's passengers and crew have disappeared. Managing to land the jet at a deserted airport, the group tries to unravel where-and when-they are, while mysterious entities dubbed "the Langoliers" draw ever closer. David Morse, Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, and Bronson Pinchot star.- Shop: odax
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View from the Edge
David Leonhardt bio -Career Highlights Twenty year with saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman: arranging and playing on four CDs, international tours. 1988-2008 Four year as musical director for jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks: international tours, jazz festivals, radio and TV broadcasts. 1983-1987 President and founder of Big Bang Records with eighteen CDs as a leader. 1993 to present. Fifteen years leading The David Leonhardt Jazz Group a concert ensemble with hundreds of performances: theaters, Universities, Colleges, festivals, arts organizations US, Canada and Europe. 1993-2008 Twelve years freelance experience in New York City. Broadway to the Today Show, jazz clubs to dance halls, Bar Mitzvahs and weddings to cabaret clubs and Lincoln Center, jingles to jazz records. 1980-1992 Twenty years performing with legendary Tap Dancers. Musical director for Manhattan Tap and The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers including National and European tours, television and DVDs. 1987 to 2008 Decades of experiences as a jazz educator in universities, colleges, clinics and workshops. Ten years of presenting "Jazz For Kids" an interactive children's program. First jazz experience playing piano as a teenager with jazz educator Jamey Aebersold in concerts, clubs and school presentations in Louisville, KY. 1974-1980 First professional engagement at the age of 14 in a teenage rock band. First road experience with a southern rock band touring Dixie age 16. 1970-1976 David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and composer, is a highly skilled and versatile artist. His thirty seven years of professional experience has included recordings, T.V. and radio, concerts and festivals, night clubs and stage shows. He has appeared internationally throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle and Far East with some of the biggest names in jazz. He leads his own concert ensemble The David Leonhardt Jazz Group and is the founder and president of Big Bang Records with fifteen CDs as a leader. Recently Mr. Leonhardt arranged and recorded a jazz CD with saxophonist David 'Fathead' Newman, and released the CDs 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' and 'In The Moment'. Mr. Leonhardt is on the roster of The Pennsylvania Arts On Tour and gives educational clinics worldwide. Performing and studying as a teenager in Louisville, Kentucky with noted educator Jamey Aebersold, Mr. Leonhardt acquired his skills backing such diverse jazz talents as Buddy Defranco, Dave Liebman, and Buddy Tate. After moving to New York City in his twenties Mr. Leonhardt established himself as an international performing artist when he toured for four years as musical director for jazz legend Jon Hendricks, accompanying vocalists such as Diane Reeves and Bobby McFarren. Joining The David 'Fathead' Newman Quintet he furthered his reputation as a burning jazz pianist and made his name familiar on the New York jazz scene. He went on to form his own band performing in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. In 1991 he founded Big Bang Records and released his first CD 'Departure' to great critical acclaim as well as his popular CD 'Reflections'. Mr. Leonhardt has produced, arranged, and performed on numerous recordings with jazz stars Stan Getz, Slide Hampton, Jon Hendricks, Eddie Henderson, Robin Eubanks, Ray Drummond, and Lewis Nash. His compositions have been recorded by such jazz greats as Stanley Turentine, David 'Fathead' Newman, Hank Crawford, and Claudio Roditi. He has written arrangements for The Art Blakey Big Band and been guest conductor and arranger for The Benny Carter Orchestra. At present Mr. Leonhardt is leading his own band with successful appearances at the International Arts Festival of Shenzen in China, the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, The French Maison de Dance in Lyon, as well festivals and concerts throughout the United States. His all star group has been heard at The Apollo Theater, The Blue Note, and Birdland. He is the musical director for The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers a popular all female dance group. Vol. 32 No. 3 March 2006 David Leonhardt Interview Taken and Transcribed by Ludwig Van Trikt CADENCE: What was your early beginning like? DAVID LEONHARDT: My first professional job was at the age of 14 in Louisville, KY. I was playing organ in a teen rock and roll band and that job was for a basement make-out party for teenagers when the parents were out of town. I knew from that moment I wanted to be a professional musician. What could be better than being the center of attention to all my peers? Having the girls think I was cool didn't hurt either. Also, I sensed from the start that when the music is playing and the best is happening, the moment has been lifted out of the ordinary. Even then that feeling of being part of something larger than myself was powerful and profound. That band went on to be popular in central Kentucky and we did a lot of high school dances or roller rink dances where the kids would roller skate for two hours then dance for two hours. We were so young that we could not even drive so our moms would load us into their station wagons with all our amps and PA equipment, they would take us all over Kentucky. We played every weekend for a few years. In those days we called it "playing". Later when I started playing with older musicians for more money, we called it "working". Somehow, that change in wording made us feel more grown up. My first girlfriend was a teenage groupie who would follow us around from gig to gig and my next girlfriend was the singer in the band. That pretty much set the pattern for the next twenty years of my life as far as relationships went. That band won a big local battle of the bands and we were awarded a big expensive PA system that was our downfall. Once we had assets we started to argue over them and eventually broke up. After that I joined a southern rock band that copied Allman Brothers songs. I was 16 and the other guys were in their 20's and we were playing Blues bars and nightclubs, playing till the wee hours of the morning. They nicknamed me "The Kid" and I had to lie about my age to play in the clubs. I was the only one in the band that could read music. I would say that sex, drugs, and Rock and Roll was their mantra so it gave me a real education. Back then my audience was bikers and drinkers and people looking to hook up and get high. A real discerning crowd. I loved every minute of it and moved out of my parents house when I was 17. By then I was playing a Wurlitzer electric piano and a Hammond organ. After a year of that I joined a roadhouse country and western band that played six nights a week for a couple years at a country dance hall. The bar owner was the worst. He hated the musicians and made our life hell. But that was where I learned to belly up to the bar and order a drink. We were playing for middle age country dancers who would crowd the dance floor all night long. The music was loud and fun. By this time I had a four keyboard setup adding a clavinet and a fender Rhodes. We lost that gig and went to a real country dive where we played for alcoholics, losers and prostitutes. The smoke was so thick that my eyes would water all night and I finally quit the gig over that. CAD: You must be very familiar with the chitlin circuit, having played for ten years with David "Fathead" Newman? D.L.: When I first started playing Jazz I was 17 years old and knew nothing but had heard two Miles Davis records. One was A Tribute to Jack Johnson, which is a fusion record of rock vamps that knocked me out, and a compilation that included "Seven Steps To Heaven" and "Four". I dug that as well but had no frame of reference to understand about the different styles in Jazz. Luckily for me Jamey Aebersold lived near me and I started hanging out with him at his house and he would show me things on the piano. Jamey is the number one Jazz education/clinic thing so it was great for me to be around that. There were no pianists in town then who would jam with him so he taught me- Shop: odax
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Luminous Motion
Luminous Motion (1998) is a dreamlike and erotically charged thriller from critically acclaimed director Bette Gordon (Variety). Deborah Kara Unger (The Game) stars as an unnamed hustler who seduces and robs gullible men while criss-crossing the country with her ten-year-old son Phillip (Eric Lloyd, The Santa Clause). Phillip grows accustomed to this outlaw life on the road, but his world is turned upside-down when his mother settles in the suburbs with a carpenter named Pedro (Terry Kinney). Desperate to reclaim his mom's attentions, Phillip plots Pedro's violent end, hoping for a return to the road. But this Oedipal dream turns into a nightmare as they are pursued by ghosts from their past, including Phillip's menacing father (Jamey Sheridan, Spotlight), who seems to be intent on reclaiming his place at the head of this deteriorating family.- Shop: odax
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