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I stopped by HK’s spot for coffee the other day, mostly to shoot the shit, partially to check on the progress of both the Bruce Piephoff and Jim Avett DMP music videos (to be finished this week and next, respectively) and Harvey introduced me to this video of Thayer Sarrano performing their tune, Jump In The Water, live in Harvey’s kitchen.
Can you say haunting?
God bless the Monkeywhale.
While 2009 has been a trying year for me personally, it has also brought a chock full of reasons to be thankful on this day of uber gratis.
On a DMP note, I’d like to thank all of the participants at shows this past year — the musicians, photographers, filmmakers, our amazing audiences and The Green Burro (RIP) staff. Without your interest and passion, we would never have been able to make it through another year.
Similarly, we’ve been lucky enough to hook up with a host of talented folks who’ve helped us on a number of levels — Mr. Rozzi for becoming our defacto show MC; Josh Neas, Ryan Sweeney, Lisa Dames and Chris Roulhac for spreading the word over the radio; Prez and Cesar at Studio 4 for adding their flavor to our live album production process; Katie Southard for hosting our photo exhibit at The Green Bean; Don Ravon & Dan Bayer for being both tireless, dedicated sound engineers & partners in crime.
A huge thanks to all of you.
On a personal note, I’d like to thank my mother, father and brother for their unconditional love and being in my corner at the toughest of times. You provide a safe haven for weathering the toughest of storms. Without your steely moral support, I’d undoubtedly be on the street eating dirt. If I can provide one tenth the support in return, I’d feel satisfied.
I’m also thankful for my friends — both near and far, new and old — who bring perspective, joy and inspiration to my life. Thank you for making me who I am.
And lastly, to Lisa Flores, my therapist and good friend, who has provided me guidance from my darkest of days to a place of self-awareness, stability and a desire for a healthy mind, body and spirit. I can’t thank you enough.
Time for turkey and an afternoon nap.
Looking great, fellas.
Directed by Dave Liberstein.
If you know Snuzz, there’s no need for me to go any further. If you don’t, let’s just say he’s one of the nicest, most genuine people on the planet and he needs help beating cancer.
So if you enjoy great music, have empathy for the uninsured and are free tomorrow night, why don’t you swing on by the Blind Tiger on Walker in Greensboro.
Doors open at 7pm sharp.
As each year passes, fewer people remember, let alone know about what took place in Greensboro, NC on November 3rd, 1979.
A lot of folks in this area would rather have it that way. They call it a blight on our fair city. An isolated incident that had no relevance to the nature of Greensboro — regarding race relations, mill worker’s rights or the ability of our police to protect and serve.
My brother, Andy Coon, strongly disagreed with that sweep under the rug mentality.
As a fresh graduate from UNCG, without any financial assistance or years of documentary production know how, Andy took on the facts of the days surrounding that horrific tragedy and made the incident personal and relevant to the present day by telling the story of Kwame Cannon.
This is Greensboro’s Child.
We document music here at DMP, but we can only do so by collaborating with the finest local filmmakers who graciously donate their time and intellectual property to the cause of exposing local musicians to a greater audience.
If you don’t get to know my brother on any level outside of this post, just know how much of his heart and soul went into making this film years before the Truth and Reconciliation Committee came out with their findings that matched what he discovered as a first time documentarian.
And know that he can produce a killer music video too.
Rhiannon Giddens put on an amazing show last fall, and we were lucky enough to capture this a cappella number with her sister, Lalenja Giddens Harrington. The use of the mirror to include the captured audience was a pretty neat idea.
MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Editor: Bret Jones
Camera: Bret Jones
Camera: Jennifer Graves
Camera: Jason Marc Pierce
Sound: Danny Bayer
Sound: Don Ravon
We’re still trying to catch up with new momma and busy musician Rhiannon to get the album out. All in due time.