Music - Songs - Life

frntlnrcrds:

Have you checked out Frontline Record’s Facebook page?  It’s a great way to stay updated on news about our artists, contests, giveaways, and new releases. 

RECENT NEWS:

MAY 9, 2012 - Legacy Makers Show/Contest/Workshops featuring BLOODGOOD

WHERE??? - The GLASSHOUSE, Pomona, Ca. 6 to 9 pm

If you are from Southern California (or if you are up for a road trip) - Bloodgood will be headlining our Legacy Makers Show on May 9th.  There will also be workshops (by Music Industry Professionals) from 6-7pm to start off the evening. 

The top three artists from our Emerging Artist Contest (going on NOW) will be playing live as they compete for the $2,000 grand prize.  The winner will be announced that night. 

 All of this for only a $5 donation.  Come hang out and network. 

For a list of workshops and times go to our website http://frntlnrcrds.com/

Online voting ends tonite in our Legacy Makers Emerging Artist Contest.  Go to our page and click on the ”VOTE!” box on the right hand side to vote for your favorite. 

cracktastic:

No, I haven’t seen it yet. But I know this movie is special, and there are a lot of reasons why. (USA Today apparently agrees, so check out the video linked above.)

1) It’s based off the bestselling book by Donald Miller, “Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious thoughts on Christian Spirituality.” If you haven’t read it yet, I also recommend you check that out. It is a quirky, heartbreaking book about honesty and it has connected to people of all religions and spiritual affiliations.

 Here is a synopsis:

Don, a pious nineteen-year-old sophomore at a Texas junior college, impulsively decides to escape his evangelical upbringing for life in the Pacific Northwest at one of the most progressive campuses in America, Reed College in Portland. Upon arrival, Reed’s surroundings and eccentric student body proves to be far different than he could possibly imagine from the environment from which he came, forcing him to embark on a journey of self-discovery to understand who he is and what he truly believes.

2) The movie is being rejected by many major Christian filmmaking organizations for refusing to stay within the structured, family-friendly “Christian” film genre, and instead daring to be truthful - even when the truth isn’t pretty. I don’t know about you, but that makes me want to see what the movie’s all about.

3) Because of the recession, production companies refused to fund the film, so it received a large amount of its funding through grassroots fundraising campaigns and kickstarter. It was funded by fans through online social networking. That’s how much people wanted this movie to get made.

4) It was directed by Steve Taylor, it premiered at SXSW, and it stars Marshall Allman (from True Blood) and Tania Raymonde (from Lost). 

(Also, selfishly I must admit, I have a friend who worked on the film and I worked as an extra in a couple scenes while they were filming in Portland.)

This is a film that deserves to be seen, so please:

Support independent filmmakers who dare to make films outside of the box.

Watch the Trailer

Find where “Blue Like Jazz” is playing near your town. Or call your local theater and tell them you want to see the film. 

“Everyone belongs somewhere.”

frntlnrcrds:

$2,000 Grand Prize and Finalists open for Bloodgood at Fox Theater, Pomona, Calif.

Frontline Records has announced a “Legacy Makers Emerging Artist Contest” for unsigned artists. Contestants will vie for a $2,000 Grand Prize from sponsor Meis Music Group, visibility on the label’s website, as well as promotion and distribution support of a single or album.

The top three finalists will open May 9 for legendary metal band, Bloodgood with Oz Fox of Stryper, as part of the final competition at the famous Fox Theater in Pomona, Calif.  Frontline Records artists and music industry representatives will judge finalist performances, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

There is no fee for this open call to unsigned artists. Individuals and groups must submit entry forms and a YouTube linked performance of an original song to the Frontline Records website http://frntlnrcrds.com.

One-hour evening workshops at the Fox, hosted by industry insiders and artists who want to give back to the music community are slated for 6 p.m. and include Jon Gibson, Dawn Wisner-Johnson (Director, Take 2 Productions), Jim Wisner and Stephen Crumbacher (founding members of Crumbacher), Mark Ambrose (guitarist, Idle Cure), author Jerry Wilson (First and Forgotten) and Syntax Distribution marketing staff.

Workshop topics include: The road to success as an artist; Finding balance between artistic dreams and industry reality; Five key areas of a social marketing strategy. Admission at the door for both workshops and concert is a $5 donation benefiting human trafficking awareness, presented by MOSAIC Pomona.

Meis Music Group President Adel Meisenheimer created the Legacy Makers competition. “Frontline Records was founded in 1986 and is home to over 100 recording artists, of which many are considered legends. The contest provides an opportunity for legends-in-the-making. We hope many will be encouraged with the competition and workshop offering.  Instructors have been part of the music industry for a quarter century and have valuable insights to share.”

Event information is available at http://www.facebook.com/FrntlnRcrds. Entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. (PST), April 20.  View Details, Entry Form and Contest Rules on Frontline Records’ website: http://frntlnrcrds.com.

Sponsored by Meis Music Group, Central South Distribution, Take 2 Productions, Mosaic Pomona, Fox Theater Pomona and Roxx Productions.

twloha:

Jason Russell is my friend. i reached out to him a few years ago, as TWLOHA was starting to take off. i was a fan of Invisible Children and it seemed we could learn a lot from them, and i could learn a lot from him. Like IC, TWLOHA was born from a story and the surprising response to that…

Steve Taylor has always been one of my favorite people.  I can’t even remember when I first met him - because it has always felt like he has been a friend. That is a true measure of his character. 

My band, Crumbacher, played with Steve Taylor several times.  Within a couple of shows, Steve even knew my parents names.  I can honestly say that he is one of the nicest people I have ever known. The “nice” is genuine.  Not the “nice” that smiles at you with a quick, “hello, how are you?”   But the kind of nice that permeates into your heart and lets you know this person really does care about the answer to that question.

When I heard that Steve Taylor was partnering with Donald Miller for the film project, Blue Like Jazz, I was amazed and excited for the outcome. 

Donald Miller is another favorite person of mine.  And even though I have never met him, he has impacted my life in ways I could never even explain.  Through my pastor a few years ago, Tommy Green (from the band Sleeping Giant), I was directed to Donald’s books and his work.  I have not been the same since.  Blue Like Jazz affected my life.  The book changed my perspective on many things at a time when I really needed a change. 

There could not be a better pairing of people to produce/direct a film, in my opinion.  Read this blog post from Donald Miller.  He says more about Steve Taylor and his brilliance.  But mostly, it’s about WHO Steve is and you should meet him too. 

Dawn Wisner-Johnson