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The Sweet Remains
The Sweet Remains is an American folk-rock band founded by singer/songwriters Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand. Their independently released 2008 debut ''Laurel & Sunset'' (produced in collaboration with Andy Zulla) nonetheless reached a global audience when Putumayo World Music featured their single “Dance With Me” on Putumayo's popular ''Acoustic Cafe'' compilation. The band's follow up release, ''North & Prospect'', garnered a USA TODAY “pick of the week” feature for the song “Better Ways to Spend The Day," further broadening the reach of their music and reputation for creating "lush 3-part harmonies” over strong lyrical and melodic writing. Also in 2019, the band began releasing singles via social media, including "Music Fills the Spaces" (released Feb 1, 2019) and "Howling Wolf" (March 1, 2019) with announced plan to release one per month through 2019 before compiling them on a full-length release. In February 2018 the band starred in the film '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chartrand In Germany 2018
Chartrand () is a surname that originates from France. It is a variation of the word "Chartrain", meaning someone from the city of Chartres. Notable people with the name include: *Alaine Chartrand (born 1996), Canadian figure skater *Aurèle Chartrand (1903–1975), Canadian barrister *Brad Chartrand (born 1974), Canadian athlete in ice hockey * Céline Chartrand (born 1962), Canadian javelin thrower at the 1988 Olympics *David Chartrand (born 1960), Canadian politician and activist * Ervin Chartrand, Canadian Ojibway/Métis film director, writer and producer *Gary Chartrand (born 1936), US mathematics professor *Gilbert Chartrand (born 1954), Canadian politician *Isabelle Chartrand (born 1978), Canadian athlete in ice hockey *Joseph Chartrand (1870–1933), US religious figure *Judy Chartrand (born 1959), Canadian artist and political activist *Lina Chartrand (1948-1994), Canadian writer *Martine Chartrand (born 1962), Haitian-Canadian filmmaker, visual artist and teacher *Michel Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Zulla
Andy Zulla (born 1966) is an American record mixer, record producer, composer and songwriter. Over the last 20 years, Zulla has been part of a diverse collection of projects including mixing major label and independent albums and singles, producing and composing songs and music for television and film, as well as audio for video sound and post production. He received the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, a New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Sports Announcements in 2000, and RIAA gold and platinum albums. He has charted No. 1 on many ''Billboard'' charts as a mixer and producer, including Hot 100 singles, Top 200 Albums, Top Soundtrack albums, Top Jazz Albums He has mixed for many artists including Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Simpson, Backstreet Boys, Clay Aiken, Kenny G, Diana Ross, Michael Bolton, Teddy Geiger and Heather Headley. As a composer he has written music for FOX, WB, MTV, Sony Pictures, Macy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putumayo World Music
Putumayo World Music is a New Orleans-based record label that specializes in compilations of world music, jazz and blues. History Dan Storper founded Putumayo in 1975 as a retail store in New York City featuring handicrafts from around the world. Storper took the name of his company, Putumayo, from Colombia's Putumayo River Valley where he travelled in 1974. ''Putumayo'' is said to mean a heron and "the place where the river begins" in the local indigenous language. He eventually opened 7 world handicraft and clothing boutiques across the northeastern United States. In 1991, on his way home from Bali, Storper stopped in San Francisco, California. In Golden Gate Park, he heard the Nigerian band Kotoja. He was impressed by the music and started compiling international music to play in his stores. The response from the public was so positive that, in 1993, he launched Putumayo World Music and began offering compilations for sale. Artwork Every release features the art of Nicola H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Independents (film)
''The Independents'' is a 2018 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Greg Naughton, who stars alongside Rich Price and Brian Chartrand. The film is loosely based on the formation of the trio's real-life band, The Sweet Remains. It premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2018, and was released three years later on February 26, 2021. Premise Three down-on-their luck musicians form a group and begin touring for a one last shot at fame. Cast * Rich Price as Rich * Greg Naughton as Greg * Brian Chartrand as Brian * Boyd Gaines as Professor Green * Kelli O'Hara as Kelly * James Naughton as Officer Sanders * Richard Kind as Granny Release The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 6, 2018. It also screened at the DeadCENTER Film Festival on June 7, 2018, and the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 5, 2018. It was released digitally on February 26, 2021, by Giant Pictures. Reception Review aggr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is an eleven-day film festival held in Santa Barbara, California since 1986. The festival boasts screenings of over 200 feature films and shorts from different countries and regions. SBIFF also includes celebrity tributes, industry panels and education programs. History Over the years, SBIFF has invited numerous potential award-winning celebrities, including Cate Blanchett, Guillermo Del Toro, Laura Dern, Leonardo DiCaprio, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence, Heath Ledger, Eddie Redmayne, Martin Scorsese, and Kate Winslet. In 2006, a third of the festival's slots were dedicated to films by Hispanic filmmakers. Programming categories at that time included Nature films, "surf flicks" and adventure-sports films. In addition to its annual festival in February, the SBIFF "Cinema Society" hosts programming year round at the Riviera Theater in Santa Barbara. Awards * Maltin Modern Master Award * Montecito Award * Outstan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrek 2
''Shrek 2'' is a 2004 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book ''Shrek!'' by William Steig, produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by DreamWorks Pictures. The sequel to ''Shrek'' (2001) and the second installment in the ''Shrek'' franchise, the film was directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon (in his feature directorial debut), from a screenplay written by Adamson, Joe Stillman, and the writing team of J. David Stem and David N. Weiss. It stars the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, and Jennifer Saunders. In the film, Shrek (Myers) and Donkey (Murphy) team up with the swashbuckling cat Puss in Boots (Banderas) to foil plans by Fiona's (Diaz) Fairy Godmother (Saunders) to destroy Shrek and Fiona's marriage. Development began in 2001, and following disagreements with producers, the first film's screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Naughton
James Naughton (born December 6, 1945) is an American actor and director. He is best known as Michael Bower on '' Who's the Boss?'' (1984-1992) and was also notable for his earlier role as the astronaut Pete Burke in the 1974 single-season television adaptation of Planet of the Apes. Early life Naughton was born in Middletown, Connecticut, the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers. He is the elder brother of actor David Naughton. He graduated from Conard High School. Jim began singing during his years at Conard High School "with the high school band and at parties." Career Naughton graduated from Brown University and Yale School of Drama. His acting career began when he appeared in a series of Broadway dramas and musicals. He has since become an accomplished actor in both starring and supporting film and television roles. His largest fame and first love has been the legitimate theater. He won the Theatre World Award for his performance in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelli O’Hara
Kelli Christine O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway and opera stages. A seven-time Tony Award nominee, O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of ''The King and I''. She also received Tony nominations for her performances in '' The Light in the Piazza'' (2005), ''The Pajama Game'' (2006), '' South Pacific'' (2008), '' Nice Work If You Can Get It'' (2012), '' The Bridges of Madison County'' (2014), and ''Kiss Me, Kate'' (2019). O'Hara also received a 2019 Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the West End revival of ''The King and I''. O'Hara made her debut at The Metropolitan Opera in a 2014 production of Franz Lehár's ''The Merry Widow''. In 2018, she played the role of Despina in the Met Opera's production of Mozart's ''Cosi fan tutte''. In 2022, she returned to the Met Opera, star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Naughton
David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the horror film '' An American Werewolf in London'' (1981) and the Disney comedy '' Midnight Madness'' (1980), as well as for a long-running "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for beverage maker Dr Pepper. He also starred in the short-lived sitcom '' Makin' It'' and sang its hit theme song " Makin' It", giving him a Top 5 hit on the ''Billboard'' charts. Early life Naughton was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers. He is the younger of two boys; his older brother is theater and film actor James Naughton. His family is Irish American. Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Naughton was an Assistant Stage Manager and Understudy for the Broadway production of Hugh Leonard's ''Da''. Career Naughton first became widely known as a res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Light Theater Company
The Blue Light Theater Company was an off-Broadway theater company located in New York City primarily active in the late 1990s through 2001 and notable for the many celebrated actors associated with the company, including Joanne Woodward, Paul Newman, Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup, Marisa Tomei, and Marsha Mason, as well as many who have since gone on to have notable careers including Josh Radnor, T.R. Knight, Chris Messina, and Matthew Saldivar. Actor/ Artistic-Director Greg Naughton (also a singer-songwriter with The Sweet Remains), and Darice O'Mara, Assistant to Paul Newman, founded Blue Light in 1995 with the stated mission of producing challenging, primarily larger-cast plays that would bring up-and-coming actors together with veteran artists in a spirit of apprenticeship. They began as an itinerant theater troupe, renting theaters from such venues as Primary Stages, HERE Arts Center, the Classic Stage Company, and Atlantic Theatre Company, before settling in for two season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |