Tony Sokol Feb 18, 2020
The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will open with Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. Willie Nelson and Nile Rodgers will hit the Beacon.
The 19th Tribeca Film Festival will open with the premiere of the rockumentary-style presidential portrait Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President on April 15. The documentary catalogues how popular music helped replant a Georgia peanut farmer in the White House.
Sure, we remember Barack Obama breaking into an Al Green jam during his presidential press conferences, but there was a time the only kinds of music you associated with the White House were The Marine Marching Band, John Philip Sousa and Guy Lombardo. Abraham Lincoln went to the opera thirty times while he was president. President Nixon's barrelhouse piano intermittently backed up Pearl Bailey. But when Canadian rock band The Guess Who played the White House on July 17, 1970, they had to drop "American Woman," their newest and biggest single from the set list.
The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will open with Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. Willie Nelson and Nile Rodgers will hit the Beacon.
The 19th Tribeca Film Festival will open with the premiere of the rockumentary-style presidential portrait Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President on April 15. The documentary catalogues how popular music helped replant a Georgia peanut farmer in the White House.
Sure, we remember Barack Obama breaking into an Al Green jam during his presidential press conferences, but there was a time the only kinds of music you associated with the White House were The Marine Marching Band, John Philip Sousa and Guy Lombardo. Abraham Lincoln went to the opera thirty times while he was president. President Nixon's barrelhouse piano intermittently backed up Pearl Bailey. But when Canadian rock band The Guess Who played the White House on July 17, 1970, they had to drop "American Woman," their newest and biggest single from the set list.
- 2/18/2020
- Den of Geek
Make Music Day, an annual worldwide celebration of music with free events and concerts around the globe, has detailed some of the notable events occurring across America on June 21st.
“Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability,” organizers said of Make Music Day, which began in France in 1982 and has continued to spread since then.
“Reimagining their cities and towns as stages, every kind of musician – young and old, amateur and professional, of...
“Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability,” organizers said of Make Music Day, which began in France in 1982 and has continued to spread since then.
“Reimagining their cities and towns as stages, every kind of musician – young and old, amateur and professional, of...
- 3/29/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Alan Alda, the beloved comic actor best known for his portrayal of Hawkeye on the gritty TV series M*A*S*H, said he has Parkinson’s disease during an interview on CBS This Morning.
The 82-year-old actor received his diagnosis three-and-a-half years ago, but said he is “not angry” about the potentially life-altering symptoms. He called the disease “a challenge,” and said that he decided to speak publicly about his diagnosis in order to encourage others and to quell some of his own anxieties.
“While I’m trying to say something else,...
The 82-year-old actor received his diagnosis three-and-a-half years ago, but said he is “not angry” about the potentially life-altering symptoms. He called the disease “a challenge,” and said that he decided to speak publicly about his diagnosis in order to encourage others and to quell some of his own anxieties.
“While I’m trying to say something else,...
- 7/31/2018
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
And so we’ve arrived at an ultra-rare Tuesday national holiday in the States. For some, that means an extra-long holiday weekend. Others might be taking advantage of the day off by watching the Coney Island hot dog-eating contest and then departing from the living room for the remainder of the day.
But for those who will remain glued to the couch on this July 4th, the world of TV has once again provided a treasure trove of non-stop programming. By our count, 36 networks are devoting significant amounts of their Independence Day airtime to a single series. In the spirit of comprehensiveness and giving everyone an equal chance to join in on the fun, here’s a list of this year’s TV marathons, arranged by how well they’ll add to the quality of your holiday.
36. Discovery Life – “Body Bizarre”
Starting at 3 p.m.
There is an episode called...
But for those who will remain glued to the couch on this July 4th, the world of TV has once again provided a treasure trove of non-stop programming. By our count, 36 networks are devoting significant amounts of their Independence Day airtime to a single series. In the spirit of comprehensiveness and giving everyone an equal chance to join in on the fun, here’s a list of this year’s TV marathons, arranged by how well they’ll add to the quality of your holiday.
36. Discovery Life – “Body Bizarre”
Starting at 3 p.m.
There is an episode called...
- 7/3/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
The Lambsis America's First Professional Theatrical Club, established in New York in 1874.As a social club,The Lambs is a social gathering place for entertainment industry and art professionals. Performers, directors, writers, artists and technicians of the entertainment industry gather to celebrate their commonality, in a place where they come to enjoy each others' company, and to display and hone their crafts in an atmosphere of creativity and support, and to nurture creative endeavors, boasting members such asFred Astaire, Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, W.C. Fields and John Philip Sousa.The Lambs is alsoa historical society preserving and promoting aremarkable 140 year history.
- 3/29/2016
- by Marissa Sblendorio
- BroadwayWorld.com
John Philip Sousa (1854–1932) was dubbed the March King. In the days when every town had its brass band and parades were major social occasions, marches were much more a part of American culture, and Sousa's music was wildly popular. He penned many instantly recognizable marches: "The Stars and Stripes Forever," "The Liberty Bell," "The Thunderer," "Semper Fidelis," "The Washington Post," "El Capitan," and "U.S. Field Artillery" are just a few of the 136 he composed. Far from being merely utilitarian or primitive, his marches are often small masterpieces, with indelible tunes, adept harmonies, and nicely contrasted trios. There is never any superfluous musical material in them -- Sousa wrote in his autobiography that a march "must be as free from padding as a marble statue."
Sousa's father was a trombonist in the U.S. Marine Band, and enlisted his son as an apprentice at age 13. Discharged at 21 in 1875, young Jps...
Sousa's father was a trombonist in the U.S. Marine Band, and enlisted his son as an apprentice at age 13. Discharged at 21 in 1875, young Jps...
- 11/6/2014
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
On the night of Sept. 14, some Americans expressed their patriotism by cheering as the Chicago Bears mauled the San Francisco 49ers. More refined types took in the first episode of Ken Burns’ The Roosevelts: An Intimate History on PBS. The classiest nationalists of all forewent TV entirely, choosing instead to read the Constitution by candlelight while listening to the collected works of John Philip Sousa and supping on a freshly roasted bald eagle.
But those of us who really know what these United States are all about spent the evening watching the unique ridiculosity that is the Miss America pageant on ABC.
But those of us who really know what these United States are all about spent the evening watching the unique ridiculosity that is the Miss America pageant on ABC.
- 9/15/2014
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
All week long, "Weird Al" Yankovic junkies have been getting their fix every 24 hours or so, with the parody master dropping a new video spoofing current top 40 stars on a daily basis. Yankovic previously took on Pharrell Williams with "Tacky," Iggy Azalea with "Handy," Lorde with "Foil" and Robin Thicke with "Word Crimes." Today's tune -- and accompanying video -- takes a different tack, parodying a whole style of music as opposed to a specific song. His target is John Philip Sousa and the sort of rousing, rah-rah fight songs bellowed by drunk, face-painted fans on game day. Instead of catchy, simplistic slogans, however, Yankovic's "Sports Song" employs wordy and articulate insults scientifically breaking down his team's superiority, before he dumbs it down to the succinct chorus, "We're great and you suck/you see there's us and then there's you." Then comes the kicker, "Ok, full disclosure: we're not that great,...
- 7/18/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
var brightcovevideoid = '3592015967001'; Washington, D.C., has a rich musical heritage. From John Philip Sousa to Duke Ellington, the nation's capital has much to offer the discerning music fan. And now, the Smithsonian National Zoo is getting involved. The Zoo has been providing animals with toys and instruments as part of its Animal Enrichment program - if you're interested in becoming a patron to an aspiring animal musician, you can can donate to the program here. This cage of Asian small-clawed otters was given a keyboard to play with, and the results are … interesting. With as high-strung an animal as otters,...
- 5/30/2014
- by Alex Heigl
- PEOPLE.com
The Wonderful 101 has been a year coming – it’s been part of Nintendo’s many show reels for the Wii U system since its release, and it was one of the most popular demos at last year’s New York Comic Con. And it has been worth every minute.
Conquering alien horde Geathjerk has set its sights on Earth, and the secret army of the Centinels, code named “The Wonderful 100″ is out last hope against with you leading them, the “101st”. The team saves citizens, and then quickly deputizes them into duty, using them like building blocks to form weapons and tools to fight the rampaging monsters.
Another work from Hideki Kamiya, produced by Atsushi Inaba, it’s got a lot in common with their Viewtiful Joe series for the Game Cube. If Viewtiful Joe was a love letter to the Kamen Rider series, Wonderful 101 is a love letter to the Super Sentai series,...
Conquering alien horde Geathjerk has set its sights on Earth, and the secret army of the Centinels, code named “The Wonderful 100″ is out last hope against with you leading them, the “101st”. The team saves citizens, and then quickly deputizes them into duty, using them like building blocks to form weapons and tools to fight the rampaging monsters.
Another work from Hideki Kamiya, produced by Atsushi Inaba, it’s got a lot in common with their Viewtiful Joe series for the Game Cube. If Viewtiful Joe was a love letter to the Kamen Rider series, Wonderful 101 is a love letter to the Super Sentai series,...
- 9/18/2013
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Ylvis’ “The Fox” is hitting all the viral-video milestones. First, it’s racked up nearly 30 million views on YouTube. Now, it’s been covered — in epic, choreographed fashion — by a college marching band.
The Ohio University band performed a John Philip Sousa-approved version of the jokey Edm song during halftime on Saturday, even setting down their instruments and busting a move in the middle. Watch the foxy footage below:
Norwegian talk show hosts Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker are behind the viral hit, which stormed the Internet earlier this month. Meanwhile, the Ohio University band is earning a reputation...
The Ohio University band performed a John Philip Sousa-approved version of the jokey Edm song during halftime on Saturday, even setting down their instruments and busting a move in the middle. Watch the foxy footage below:
Norwegian talk show hosts Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker are behind the viral hit, which stormed the Internet earlier this month. Meanwhile, the Ohio University band is earning a reputation...
- 9/15/2013
- by Katie Atkinson
- EW.com - PopWatch
Thomas Edison introduced the first Kinetoscope in 1891, meaning America has been making movies for more than half of its existence as a country. It makes sense, then, that over that time there have been at least a few rousing cinematic celebrations of the U.S. of A., and the 4th of July is as good a time as any to look back on some of Hollywood’s great patriotic panegyrics. Regardless of your thoughts on American exceptionalism, Americans have always been exceptionally good at telling you just how exceptional we think we are.
For example, there’s Bill Murray’s “We’re mutts!
For example, there’s Bill Murray’s “We’re mutts!
- 7/4/2013
- by Keith Staskiewicz
- EW.com - PopWatch
When I was growing up, New York 's best (now long-defunct) classical radio station, Wncn, played only American composers' music each Fourth of July. With the classical world dominated by Europeans, this was a welcome and educational corrective. In the history of American music, independence wasn't achieved until the 20th century; 19th century composers such as John Knowles Paine and George Whitefield Chadwick studied in Europe and blatantly imitated European models. Listening to their music "blind," few would guess they were Americans. There was Revolutionary War-era vocal writer William Billings, but his originality was more a lack of proper technique. Continuing Wncn's tradition, here's a look at true American classical. music.
There is a bit of chauvinism in this article, as "American" here refers not to all the Americas (North, Central, and South) but rather the colloquial usage in the United States to mean that country's residents (hence, the Mexican Carlos Chavez,...
There is a bit of chauvinism in this article, as "American" here refers not to all the Americas (North, Central, and South) but rather the colloquial usage in the United States to mean that country's residents (hence, the Mexican Carlos Chavez,...
- 7/4/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Chicago – Both rock ‘n roll and the California culture would be completely different without the sound and influence of The Beach Boys. One of the founding members of the legendary band is Al Jardine, who in 1961 was a schoolboy friend of Brian Wilson when he joined the fledgling group. Jardine has released a new solo album called “A Postcard from California” and embarks on a 50th Anniversary Tour with The Beach Boys starting later this month.
Al Jardine’s ‘A Postcard from California’ Was Released April 3rd, 2012
Photo credit: AlJardine.com
“A Postcard from California” is Jardine’s first solo album, which showcases his personal style combined with the classic renderings of “The Beach Boys sound.” This is a love letter to his adopted state (Jardine was born in Ohio) from someone who contributed mightily to the California dream. Most of the songs were penned by Jardine, and many of his famous friends took part,...
Al Jardine’s ‘A Postcard from California’ Was Released April 3rd, 2012
Photo credit: AlJardine.com
“A Postcard from California” is Jardine’s first solo album, which showcases his personal style combined with the classic renderings of “The Beach Boys sound.” This is a love letter to his adopted state (Jardine was born in Ohio) from someone who contributed mightily to the California dream. Most of the songs were penned by Jardine, and many of his famous friends took part,...
- 4/12/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
You could make the argument that "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the most recognizable American tune, but if you take into account how few American citizens actually know all the words, you might have to reconsider. In which case, John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” might be the next best viable contender for that title. You might be thinking to yourself that you don’t recognize the name of that song, but the music itself is unmistakable as one of the most famous patriotic anthems in the history of the country. Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” has become one of the most oft-performed marches of all time and the story of how he arrived at the creation of that iconic piece is an entertaining one in the hands of director Henry Koster. Stars and Stripes Forever might not be as nostalgically popular as The Music Man, but it...
- 12/30/2011
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Release Date: Dec. 13, 2011
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $27.99
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Classic musical Stars and Stripes Forever, finally on high-definition Blu-ray, isn’t one of the biggest musical films, like Irving Berlin’s White Christmas or Holiday Inn, but it has cache. Released in 1952, Stars and Stripes Forever was nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy.
The movie is a biography of 19th century composer John Philip Sousa (played by Clifton Webb, The Man Who Never Was), who is the leader of the Marine Corps Band in the 1890s. There he meets Private Willie Little (Robert Wagner, TV’s Two and a Half Men), the inventor of an instrument called the Sousaphone, and Little’s girlfriend, showgirl Lily (Debra Paget, Cleopatra’s Daughter).
After Sousa leaves the Marines, the three form a band. Although Sousa would rather write ballads, his marches bring him fame and success.
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $27.99
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Classic musical Stars and Stripes Forever, finally on high-definition Blu-ray, isn’t one of the biggest musical films, like Irving Berlin’s White Christmas or Holiday Inn, but it has cache. Released in 1952, Stars and Stripes Forever was nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy.
The movie is a biography of 19th century composer John Philip Sousa (played by Clifton Webb, The Man Who Never Was), who is the leader of the Marine Corps Band in the 1890s. There he meets Private Willie Little (Robert Wagner, TV’s Two and a Half Men), the inventor of an instrument called the Sousaphone, and Little’s girlfriend, showgirl Lily (Debra Paget, Cleopatra’s Daughter).
After Sousa leaves the Marines, the three form a band. Although Sousa would rather write ballads, his marches bring him fame and success.
- 11/3/2011
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Just in time for the holiday, Stars and Stripes Forever makes its Blu-ray debut December 13th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Based on the life of talented 19th century composer John Phillip Sousa, Stars and Stripes Forever is a good-hearted musical filled with show-stopping numbers. The film was highly acclaimed, receiving three Grammy Award nominations in 1953 including Best Motion Picture . Musical/Comedy. Stars and Stripes Forever is a 1952 film biography of composer John Philip Sousa. Clifton Webb stars as Sgt. Major John Philip Sousa, who while the leader of the Marine Corps Band in 1890.s, meets Private Willie Little (Robert Wagner), inventor of an instrument he calls the Sousaphone...and Little's girlfriend, shapely showgirl Lily (Debra Paget). The...
- 11/3/2011
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
Last night’s episode of 30 Rock hit a little too close to home. I, like Liz, am a writer. And last night’s episode just confirmed that I’ll never be able to jet set around the world in economy plus.
You see, while Tracy was still gone saving lives in Africa (Aka hiding out in New York), the network was putting Tgs on a forced hiatus. Because you can’t have Tgs with Tracy Jordan without Tracy Jordan. It’s an oxymoron, like liberal government, female scientists, and well-paid journalists.
The lovely Elizabeth Lemon was forced to tell everyone about the hiatus,...
You see, while Tracy was still gone saving lives in Africa (Aka hiding out in New York), the network was putting Tgs on a forced hiatus. Because you can’t have Tgs with Tracy Jordan without Tracy Jordan. It’s an oxymoron, like liberal government, female scientists, and well-paid journalists.
The lovely Elizabeth Lemon was forced to tell everyone about the hiatus,...
- 3/25/2011
- by Breia Brissey
- EW.com - PopWatch
"The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical organization, brings a Free performance filled with tradition and fanfare to Mesa Arts Center, Saturday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1798 by an act of Congress, the U.S. Marine Band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams, and is now performing at Mesa Arts Center. The performance is free but tickets are required and they are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.
Given the title "The President's Own" by Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band's primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire, including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging transcriptions of orchestral works, and of course, spirited patriotic marches and popular favorites.
Given the title "The President's Own" by Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band's primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire, including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging transcriptions of orchestral works, and of course, spirited patriotic marches and popular favorites.
- 10/31/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Britney Spears stood out in bright blue stopping by Soho House and the Box night club in Manhattan last night. Earlier, the singer was at John Philip Sousa Middle School in the Bronx to present a $10,000 donation to the school's music program given in her name from Elizabeth Arden, which makes and sells her perfumes. Brit thanked the company for their generosity and gushed about the kids who sang and played music for her. Every day the pop star seems like more and more of her old self, thanks in part to her father who apparently is still working to keep bad influences out of Britney's life. Splash News Online and Source...
- 10/2/2008
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Britney Spears presented a £10,000 cheque to John Philip Sousa Middle School yesterday. The popstar was a surprise guest at the Bronx educational establishment, where she handed over an endowment for the school's music programme. Spears was greeted by a performance from the school's eight-piece band Sousatones. She later joked that she would call them about appearing on her 2009 world tour. "You'll be the first people I call," she said. The donation was made by Elizabeth Arden, who worked with Spears on her fragrances (more)...
- 10/2/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Getting back on track following her public breakdown, Britney Spears has been keeping herself busy doing massive comeback effort, making donation to John Philip Sousa Middle School 142 in New York's Bronx on Wednesday, October 1. Dropping by the school as part of her trip to the Big Apple, she presented a $10,000 check to be used as an endowment for the school's year-old music program.
Wearing a navy blue v-neckline dress with brown high heels, Britney took time posing for photographs with the police and signing autographs for the kids. Students of the school weren't in class because it was Jewish holiday.
Upon her arrival, Britney was greeted by the school's eight-piece band, called the Sousatones. Its director Sal Mazzola told the singer, "When you're ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we're ready." To that she responded, "You'll be the first people I call." She was also...
Wearing a navy blue v-neckline dress with brown high heels, Britney took time posing for photographs with the police and signing autographs for the kids. Students of the school weren't in class because it was Jewish holiday.
Upon her arrival, Britney was greeted by the school's eight-piece band, called the Sousatones. Its director Sal Mazzola told the singer, "When you're ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we're ready." To that she responded, "You'll be the first people I call." She was also...
- 10/2/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A New York middle school got a surprise visitor: Britney Spears. The pop star dropped by John Philip Sousa M. S. 142 in The Bronx on Wednesday to present a $10,000 check to be used as an endowment for the school's year-old music program. As she entered the school (which was not in session due to the Jewish holiday), she was treated to a performance by the Sousatones, the school's eight-piece band, led by director Sal Mazzola. "When you're ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we're ready," he told Spears. Spears, who plans to tour in 2009, replied:...
- 10/1/2008
- by Joey Bartolomeo
- PEOPLE.com
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