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Nosferatu Update

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Nosferatu ran for its limited run of April 19-22 for 8 performances, most of them sold out. The run was successful and the response has been very strong. At this point discussions are going on between the writer/director and a few different producers who are interested in taking the show to either Los Angeles or New York(or both). I'll post updates as they come.

Nosferatu Returns

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Rehearsals begin this week for the return production of "Nosferatu: the Vampyre". This will include my score for the original 2010 production, plus some additional music I've been working on in the last months. The show will be at Edison Valley Playhouse in Edison, NJ.

The performance schedule is:

Thurs. April 19 - 22
Thurs: 7:30
Fri: 7:30 & 10:00
Sat: 2, 7:30 & 10:00
Sun: 2, 7:30

For more info go to: http://nosferatuonstage.blogspot.com

1/13/12 Live Performance - By the Hand of Horace

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Alex Dawson's legendary and soon to be vanished book store The Raconteur will be presenting this multi-media event. Alex will read his lengthy short story, By the Hand of Horace, with illustrations by Janice Fried and a live accompaniment by yours truly. This is my first live public performance in years. I've composed an instrumental guitar score (with considerable improvisation) for Alex's dark and creepy story.

I previously collaborated with Alex on his play Nosferatu (music snippets can be found on the music page of this website). This is the first time we're performing live together. Should be interesting, especially with Janice's artwork projecting overhead.

'Soul Traveler' in movie 'I Heart Shakey'

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Jono Manson's recording of our song "Soul Traveler" will be prominently featured in the upcoming 3D children's movie "I Heart Shakey". No release date yet but hopefully we'll have that info son. Meanwhile you can go to their website to learn more about the film:

www.iheartshakey.com

Nosferatu Fall Update

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Unfortunately, it turns out Nosferatu won't be performed as a staged play this fall. However, it looks like there will be a live radio play performance some time in Oct or Nov, probably at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen, NJ. Another venue is being sought for the staged version. Ah, showbiz...

Regardless, an album of the music WILL be released this fall. Stay tuned.

Nosferatu Update

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

It indeed does appear that "Nosferatu" is going to be officially premiered in October. More details will follow - including info about a soundtrack CD, which I hope to produce in time for the opening. Stay tuned!

Nosferatu to Return???

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Discussions are going on to produce Alex Dawson's "Nosferatu" at a commercial venue in NJ. If it goes through, and right now it looks like it probably will, the play would run for the month of October (just in time for Halloween). The production in October was considered a workshop production so script is being revised.

As a result I am returning to the original score and writing MORE music for the play, as well as completing some pieces which I didn't have time to finish to my satisfaction (they worked fine in the performances but need some polishing). If we get the green-light to go I will most likely proceed with a producing CD of the score. Because of the cost of studio time (this stuff REALLY needs proper mixing and mastering) I may try going the crowd-funding route (Kickstarter, Ulule, etc). If so, I'll be posting updates soon.

The Nosferatu score may have been the best-received work I've ever done. I was honestly surprised by the response. Something totally out of left field for me and it gets raves. In the immortal words of Randy Newman, maybe I've been doing it wrong.

George Lopez Show

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

3/1/11 - John Popper & the Duskray Troubadours on "Lopez Tonight" performing "Something Sweet" by yours truly & Jono Manson - quite a thrill:

http://www.lopeztonight.com/episode_recaps_and_highlights/john_popper_and_the_duskray_troubadours.php

Something Sweet Released! New Single from John Popper & the Duskray Troubadours

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"Something Sweet", a song I co-wrote with Jono Manson, has been released as the single from the upcoming album "John Popper & the Duskray Troubadours". The single is now available for download from iTunes. Buy it here:

Something Sweet - Single - John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours

The album gets released March 1. Touring begins soon for the band and at least one TV appearance is coming up performing our song. Very exciting.

Something Sweet Teaser

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

As I noted before "Something Sweet" - written with brother Jono Manson - is the 1st single off the upcoming John Popper album (March 1 release date). 429 Records is using our song in the ad campaign - here's a taste:

http://www.429records.com/sites/429records/429details/d_johnpopper.asp

I'm told the single should be available from iTunes in February.

And of course, Happy Holidays - and let's ALL have a healthy, successful and peaceful 2011.

Love,
b.