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RE:GENERATION MUSIC PROJECT

EPK RE:GENERATION

Song By Song

The RE:GENERATION MUSIC PROJECT, produced in association with The GRAMMYs® and presented by Hyundai Veloster, examines the history of different music through the eyes of of the most influential electronic producer/DJ’s in music today. For the project, , DJ Premier, The Crystal Method, Pretty Lights and each take a specific musical style and explore it by writing and recording a brand new track with a grouping of influential collaborators in that genre.

SKRILLEX hit a studio with Members of in order to re-envision rock 'n' roll on "Breakn' a Sweat.” Meanwhile, THE CRYSTAL METHOD touched down in to work with Martha Reeves of The Vandellas and The Brothers on an R&B number entitled "I'm Not Leaving.” Then there's MARK RONSON's southern brew of , "A La Modeliste," boasting a veritable all-star cast: Erykah Badu, , , Zigaboo Modeliste and Members of The Dap Kings. DJ PREMIER tapped and 's very own Berklee Symphony Orchestra for "Regeneration.” Everything culminates on the dusty, intergalactic twang in Nashville of PRETTY LIGHTS' "Wayfaring Stranger" with LeAnn Rimes and Dr. Ralph Stanley. We've arrived at the ultimate 21st century musical crossroads where vinyl is still a part of the music mainstay, but sounds are taking a whole new direction.

The entire experience comes to life in the RE:GENERATION feature documentary directed by award-winning documentarian Amir Bar-Lev (“MY KID COULD PAINT THAT,” “THE TILLMAN STORY”) due in theaters nationwide this February. In revolutionary fashion, this documentary film examines music's past, present and future, while yielding five groundbreaking collaborations in the process.

This is a new beginning. This is RE:GENERATION.

SKRILLEX — "Breakn' a Sweat" [featuring members of The Doors] "Breakin' a Sweat" formally introduces the Facebook generation to psychedelic rock with a little help from three of the genre's pioneers—Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and of The Doors, celebrating a musical coming together since 1978’s An American Prayer was recorded at the mecca of alternative culture, Venice Beach, CA. Manzarek's shimmering keyboards recall "Light My Fire,” while blazing a decidedly new trail. A tribal beat ushers in a decidedly danceable break from SKRILLEX as Krieger's guitar cycles in and out of the synth swells. The DJ and producer declares, "I'm breakin' a sweat" while calculated handclaps propel rock 'n' roll to a new plateau. SKRILLEX's bass wobbles and breaks as the keyboard washes over the electronic soundscape. One final drum buildup from Densmore snaps into a heavy, hypnotic and heartfelt explosion. The song's immortal Southern groove would certainly make "The Lizard King" proud.

THE CRYSTAL METHOD — "I'm Not Leaving" [Featuring Martha Reeves of The Vandellas and ] Breakbeat maestros, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, ventured to the heart of Detroit city for this swaggering and sexy combination of R&B, funk, and electro. A guitar riff energizes the verse as Martha Reeves of The Vandellas channels soul ghosts with the prowess of an entire gospel choir. It’s here the native finds her lyrical inspiration reflecting on her home as it perseveres in economic turmoil. Together they visit the Ford Theater, the first place Martha ever sang as it was being demolished and Heidelberg Street, which for the past 25 years artist Tyree Guyton transformed his childhood home into a block-long art instillation. “Multicolored giant dots festoon a white house, another house is covered with stuffed animals, clocks hang on trees and repainted advertising posters line old fencing,” described Andrew Bender of the Los Angeles Times (11/13/11). Legendary Detroit players The Funk Brothers add their classic touch, and THE CRYSTAL METHOD bring all of these elements together into one raucous R&B jam that'll get crowds moving for years to come. It's hard not to start shaking your hips once this jam kicks in. MARK RONSON — "A La Modeliste" [Featuring Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Members of The Dap Kings] You can practically smell the gumbo, jambalaya, and booze on Bourbon Street as the piano boogie of "A La Modeliste" starts to simmer. MARK RONSON takes old fashioned jazz down a new road with a little help from Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste, and members of The Dap Kings. Badu touts a smoky register reminiscent of the genre's heyday, while Mos Def injects a slight dose of New York grit into this unabashedly Southern romp. RONSON doesn't skimp on the bells and whistles either, as the track dives deep into traditional jazz instrumentation emanating from legendary drummer Modeliste and sassy brass courtesy of Trombone Shorty. It'll make any evening a scorcher.

DJ PREMIER — "Regeneration" [Featuring Nas and Berklee Symphony Orchestra] DJ PREMIER tackled classical music with a little help from Boston's famed Berklee Symphony Orchestra and New York hip hop legend Nas. His expansive production began with some classical crate digging from which he separated eleven pieces of music and then pulled them together to be rescored and recorded by the Berklee Symphony Orchestra, especially for his song. Enhancing the enchanting flourishes of violin as Nas sums everything up with one word—"Regeneration.”The MC's fiery flow ignites another turning point for music, dropping airtight rhymes in between orchestral pockets. Everything subsides into a calming bridge mid- song that bears the mystical elegance of your favorite film score as one last triumphant movement begins. It's a monumental masterwork that'd be equally perfect on playlists featuring either Tchaikovsky or Jay-Z.

PRETTY LIGHTS — "Wayfaring Stranger" [Featuring LeAnn Rimes and Dr. Ralph Stanley] Denver's PRETTY LIGHTS moseyed on down to Nashville in order to craft a remake of Burl Ives’ "Wayfaring Stranger," a haunting, hypnotic reinterpretation of country music. It's as if he brought the genre to outer space on a trip hop rocket. An airy guitar strum rises like smoke signals alongside Dr. Ralph Stanley's soulful croon. LeAnn Rimes turns into a 21st century sonic seductress as her vocals resound through a haze of whistling, guitar, and synth beats. This "Stranger" won't be leaving your mind anytime soon. RE:GENERATION

About the artists

DJ PREMIER

No more than three producers (Dr. Dre, RZA, and Paul) can test DJ Premier's status as the most important trackmaster of the '90s, and no style is more distinctive. Aggressive and raw, a Premier track is an instantly recognizable soundclash of battling loops and heavy scratching — all of them perfectly timed — that evoked the sound of Brooklyn better than anyone. Besides helming tracks for his main concern Gang Starr since their 1989 debut, Premier's productions appeared on many of the East Coast's most important records: Nas' , the Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die, Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, Jeru the Damaja's The Sun Rises in the East , and Mos Def's Black on Both Sides. www.djpremier.org

@realdjpremier

MARK RONSON

New York internet radio station East Village Radio’s Friday night host Mark Ronson lays claim to one of the most unprecedented careers as a producer, songwriter and DJ. The -born self-proclaimed hip-hop head is known for his releases--2003’s Here Comes The Fuzz, 2007’s covers album Version, and 2010's Record Collection. In addition, his production credits include such benchmark as ’s 19, ’s Go and the late ’s , the latter of which garnered him with three prestigious Grammy Awards (Producer of the Year – Non-Classical, Record of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album). Most recently he produced Duran Duran’s All You Need Is Now and Black Lips’ Arabia Mountain. www.djmarkronson.co.uk

@iammarkronson www.facebook.com/markronson

SKRILLEX

“I’ve been deep into my entire life. The first records I ever owned were Fat of Land by and Come To Daddy by ,” Sonny Moore, better known as emerging electronic visionary Skrillex. “Marilyn Manson and were also early influences. I’ve been dabbling in making electronic tracks on programs like Fruity Loops since I was 14 years old.” Skrillex is part of a new generation of artists that refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations. Describing his current sound as “a mix of , electro and glitch all thrown together,” SKRILLEX’s official releases on /Atlantic Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites and More Monsters and Sprites reflect all of the above and beyond. On Scary Monsters… the uplifting post-trance synth melodies of' “All I Ask of You” stands in stark contrast to the guttural low-end of the massive electro-dubstep hybrid “Rock N’ Roll (Will Take You To the Mountain).” Following its release on Beatport, the 9-song EP dominated the charts on the site, with the title track claiming the site's #1 slot (the first time a dubstep track has ever done so), eight songs breaking into the top 10, and multiple tracks claiming the #1 slots on several of the site’s subgenre charts, including dubstep, and progressive house. Skrillex achieved similar successes with 2011's More Monsters and Sprites, a collection of remixes and originals that bore the tremendous "Equinox (First Of The Year)", a bracing effort that, coupled with a compelling video concept, achieved over 20 million plays on Youtube. Skrillex has also made a name for himself as a highly sought-after remixer producing officially commissioned remixes for such A-list artists as the Black Eyed Peas, , and . What's more, his fledgling startup, OWSLA, has demonstrated a forward-thinking initiative by releasing some of the most exciting EDM in recent memory from , KOAN Sound, , , , and more in the span of just a few months. By touring incessantly, embracing social networking to propel the music of his friends, and producing around the clock, Skrillex stands not only at the vanguard of , but the perpetually evolving new music industry as a whole. His achievements were recognized by the Recording Academy in December 2011 when Skrillex was both included on the prestigious BBC Sound of 2012 list and nominated for five Grammys, including “Best New Artist,” an unprecedented first for an electronic musician. www.skrillex.com

@skrillex www.facebook.com/skrillex

THE CRYSTAL METHOD

Heralded by the Village Voice as “one of the best live dance acts on Earth,” THE CRYSTAL METHOD—who is Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland—have been known for over a decade for their enduring dance floor anthems (“Now Is The Time,” “”), airwave smashes (“Trip Like I Do”) and a willingness to collaborate with an array of talent–including rock’s elite like , Matisyahu, New Order’s , of Metric and Filter’s Richard Patrick. The duo has dominated the remix, film soundtrack, television, gaming and advertising worlds, most recently helping Victoria’s Secret drop jaws with music for a TV commercial campaign and collaborating with soundtrack heavyweight Danny Elfman for several contributions to Hollywood blockbuster Real Steel. Their platinum-status debut album Vegas (released in 1997) is one of the biggest-selling electronic albums of all time, landing them in the top five of best-selling electronic acts in America. They scored the film London as well as the themes for TV shows “Bones” and “Third Watch” and were the first act to work with Nike for their running soundtrack series. Their most recent album, the Grammy- nominated , was released in 2009. Look for more exciting things to come from the pair soon. www.thecrystalmethod.com

@crystalmethod www.facebook.com/thecrystalmethod

PRETTY LIGHTS

Pretty Lights is the musical vision of the ultra-versatile Colorado based producer Derek Vincent Smith. At a time when music lovers from almost all subcultures and genres are finding common ground in the basic form of bangin' beats, Pretty Lights is giving the people what they want; electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats that fill venues with energy and emotion and send dance floors into frenzies. And the people are responding. Pretty Lights' six albums have been downloaded over 1.4 million times from PrettyLightsMusic.com. www.prettylightsmusic.com

@prettylights www.facebook.com/prettylights

NAS

Who better to stir up debate than the man most consider one of the top five emcees in the history of ? From his brilliant 1994 debut Illmatic, to his mainstream success with It Was Written and most recent release Hip-hop Is Dead, to anthems like “Hate Me Now” and “One Mic” and his venomous lyricism on “Ether,” Nas’ ability to tell stories, educate, make you dance—and make you look—is the stuff of rap legend. And while Nas might enjoy the finer things in life like all of us, he’s not afraid to tackle subjects like self-empowerment, love, the importance of education and being aware of world issues. Musically, he’ll get down and dirty with DJ Premier, ride an R&B beat with or bridge the gap jazz-style with his pops Olu Dara. It is this artistic diversity that Nas hopes will influence the next generation of emcees. www.nasirjones.com

@Nas www.facebook.com/nas

John Densmore

Drummer John Densmore was far more than merely the rhythmic engine of The Doors. Strongly influenced by jazz skinsmen like Elvin Jones and the supple grooves of the Brazilian wave, he brought a highly evolved sense of dynamics, structure and musicality to his beats. Inexorably drawn to music from childhood, Los Angeles-born Densmore honed his sense of dynamics playing with his high school marching band. In the mid-’60s he joined guitarist Robby Krieger in a band called Psychedelic Rangers; shortly thereafter they hooked up with keyboardist Ray Manzarek and , and an explosive chapter in the development of rock ‘n’ roll began. A raft of paradigm-shifting recordings and epochal live performances would follow. Morrison’s death in 1971 marked the end of an era, though the surviving trio recorded two more albums of songs and an instrumental backdrop for the late singer’s recorded poetry. The versatile musician explored reggae and jazz in subsequent projects, wrote books and articles and became active in L.A.’s adventurous theater community. He earned an L.A. Weekly Theatre Award for the music he created for the Tim Robbins- directed stage production Methusalem. He also co-produced the play Rounds, which was given the NAACP award for theatre in 1987. Densmore’s autobiography, Riders on the Storm: My Life With Jim Morrison and The Doors, was published in 1991 and was a New York Times bestseller. He's written articles and essays for , London Guardian, The Nation, and many nationally syndicated newspapers. www.johndensmore.com Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek was the architect of The Doors' intoxicating keyboard sound. Manzarek's evocative playing fused rock, jazz, blues, bossa nova and an array of other styles into something utterly, dazzlingly new. The group was born in 1965, when Jim Morrison and Chicago native Manzarek -- both UCLA film students -- met on Venice Beach. The singer's poetry was a perfect fit for the classically trained keyboardist's musical ideas, and eventually they decided to form a band. Though several bassists auditioned for the group, none could match the bass lines provided by Manzarek's left hand. Signed to Elektra Records, The Doors released six studio albums, a live album and a compilation before Morrison's untimely demise in 1971. Manzarek, Krieger and Densmore released two albums as a trio under the Doors moniker, with Manzarek and Krieger handling vocals. Manzarek next formed the group Nite City, which invited comparisons to Mott the Hoople and ; the quintet released its one album in 1977. The surviving Doors reunited to create a musical backdrop for Morrison's recorded poetry on the 1978 release An American Prayer. Manzarek produced and performed on five of the L.A. band X's albums, including Los Angeles, which remains one of the high-water marks of the punk movement. The keyboardist has since authored several books, and recorded numerous solo albums. He currently lives in Napa Valley, California. www.raymanzarek.com

ROBBY KRIEGER

With a flair for wicked bottleneck slide, exploratory solos and gutbucket grooves, guitarist Robby Krieger brought a stinging, sinuous intensity to the sound of The Doors. But he was also a key songwriter in the band and penned some of their biggest hits – notably their mesmerizing #1 hit, “Light My Fire.” Before picking up the guitar at age 17, the L.A. native studied trumpet and piano. The inspiration for switching to guitar came not from rock ‘n’ roll, but Spanish flamenco music. His first guitar hero, however, was jazz legend Wes Montgomery. After Morrison’s death in 1971, Krieger, Manzarek and Densmore carried on as a trio. They released two more albums as the Doors before calling it quits in 1973, though they did reconvene a few years later to create music for poetry Morrison had recorded shortly before his death, released as the 1978 album An American Prayer. Krieger went on to enjoy success as a jazz guitarist, recording a handful of records with the Robby Krieger Band in the 1970s and ’80s. Versions (1983) and No Habla (1986) amply demonstrate his versatility. “I think playing guitar is probably the one thing that gets better with age,” he says. Robby Krieger is listed among Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” www.robbykrieger.com

ERYKAH BADU

Universal Motown artist Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a Grammy- award winning singer and songwriter. Regarded as the Queen of Neo Soul, Badu’s sound -- a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz -- cannot be contained to a single genre. Self-described as a “mother first,” Badu is a touring artist, dj, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler, and conscious spirit. Baduizm, Badu's highly acclaimed debut album, was released in early 1997 went triple platinum and, along with "On & On," won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremony. During the spring of 2010, Badu released her fifth studio album, and second installment of a two-part New Amerykah series. New Amerykah, Part 1: Fourth World War, a concept album that was digitally produced and political in tone, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and Rolling Stone named it one of the year’s best albums. New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ahnk, which features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu’s emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships, made its debut at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. www.erykahbadu.com

MARTHA REEVES

It was 1962 that Motown's A&R Director William “Mickey” Stevenson first heard the voice that would become synonymous with "the sound of young America." A young jazz/blues singer with the unlikely name of Martha Lavaille was bringing audiences to their feet at Detroit's famed 20 Grand Nightclub singing songs made popular by singers the likes of Gloria Lynne and . He invited her to audition at the new Motown Records headquarters, Hitsville, USA. Though the audition never happened, within a year, Martha had taken the reigns of the company's A&R department and whenever opportunity presented itself, she sang. When couldn't make a session, Martha was called to the mic. With her group, the Del Phi's, she recorded "I'll Have to Let Him Go," and was born. Martha (along with Rosalind Ashford and ) backed on his first three releases and sang with him on stage. Soon, however, they emerged from the shadows with "Come and Get These Memories," followed by an enviable string of hits: "Heat Wave," "Quicksand," "," "Nowhere to Run," "My Baby Loves Me,", "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things," "I'm Ready For Love," "," and, of course, the Motown anthem, "." After leaving Motown in 1972, Martha continued to expand her musical horizons, establishing herself as a singer-songwriter in rock, jazz, country, gospel, blues and classical. Singing companions included everyone from the Godfather and the Boss Bruce Springsteen to opera diva Beverly Sills and gospel king Rance Allen. She headlined a national touring company of the musical "Ain't Misbehaving," and for three years toured the UK in the musical review "Dancing In The Street." Martha has been inducted into the Hall of Fame, the and the Music Hall of Fame. She ranks among Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 100 Immortal Artists and was named one of the top 30 group lead singers of all time. In 2011, she received the Merit Award from MOJO magazine. Martha Reeves continues to thrill audiences around the world. She has been nominated for a UK Festival Award as “Best Headliner” for the past two consecutive years. Her self-produced 2004 CD, Home to You was named one of the year's best by the Asbury Park Press. In 2005, In 2005, Motown released Martha's "Lost and Found" collection, which included the rare -penned "Spellbound," her studio recording of "For Once In My Life," and covers of hits by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Vikki Carr, and Sam & Dave. A "Gold" collection was released in March 2006 and "The Definitive Collection" in 2009. (Her 1968 Live at the Copa remains in the vaults, but we hope for a release in the not-too-distant future.) In 2009, Martha completed a four-year run as a member of the Detroit City Council. She is back on the road full time, making sure that no one ever forgets the Motor City.

www.missmarthareeves.com

@MARTHAREEVESvan LEANN RIMES

LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 . Rimes is the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award, and was also the first country recording artist to win in the “Best New Artist” category. Rimes has placed 42 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 13 of which are top-10 hits, and has scored numerous hit singles in her career, including “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” which went #1 in 11 countries, and “How Do I Live,” which is the second longest charting song ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Rimes is as an accomplished actress and author, including writing two children’s books Jag and Jag’s New Friend, as well as the novel, Holiday in Your Heart and the inspirational book What I Cannot Change. LeAnn has long-supported a variety of charity organizations including advocating for the National Psoriasis Foundation, The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and StandUp For Kids. LeAnn recently critically-acclaimed new album, Lady & Gentlemen, where she reinterprets classic country songs by men, including the Grammy nominated song “Swingin’” and the original new song, “Give.” LeAnn will next be seen in the original CMT movie, “Reel Love,” opposite Burt Reynolds airing on November 13. www.leann-rimes.com

@leannrimes www.facebook.com/leannrimesmusic

MOS DEF

"Mos Def is a name that I built and cultivated over the years, it's a name that the streets taught me, a figure of speech that was given to me by the culture and by my environment, and I feel I've done quite a bit with that name. but it's time to expand and move on." www.facebook.com/mosdef

@mosdefofficial

DR. RALPH STANLEY

Although he needs no introduction, we'll go ahead and give him one anyway. Ralph was born in Dickenson County, Virginia, where he still resides when he's not on the road. After 55 years in the business, he's still the best banjo picker and tenor singer in bluegrass music. As a recording artist, he has performed on more than 170 albums, tapes, and CDs. He's also written many songs himself and with his brother, the late Carter Stanley. Ralph's played throughout the United States and in many foreign lands, too, including several tours of Japan. In addition to the many honors Ralph has received as a bluegrass musician, including membership on the Grand Ole Opry, he is also a Shriner, a member of the Primitive Baptist Universalist Church, and active in his local community, having served on the Dickenson County School Board. Ralph is married to Jimmi Stanley, and they have two daughters, Lisa and Tonya, and, of course, one son, Ralph II. http://drralphstanleymusic.com/

THE BERKLEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, based in Boston, MA, is a full symphonic ensemble committed to the art of orchestra playing that honors the past, present, and future. In addition to the great orchestral compositions of the past, this orchestra's repertoire includes original compositions of faculty and students, contemporary orchestral music from around the globe, and contemporary genres such as film scores and video game music. www.berklee.edu

ZIGABOO MODELISTE

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend. The most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of funk influence for three decades and inspired many hip-hop tracks. His innovative work as a member of the internationally acclaimed R&B group , as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John, has garnered him an unparalleled level of respect among musicians and fans. He is a master of creating funk grooves and new concepts for funk drumming. Having written over 200 songs individually and collectively with The Meters, his songwriting displays both his musical genius and original funk style. Especially renowned for his syncopated rhythms and his second line funk styles, his work has been sampled many times over from artists such as Musiq, , Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N’ Pepa, , EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, , and Tweet just to name a few. Zigaboo’s songs have been released on over 56 albums nationally and internationally. His tunes have also graced such movies as “Two Can Play That Game,” “Jackie Brown,” “Drum Line,” “8 Mile,” “Hancock,” a Nike Commercial for Footaction, and the TV show “Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. ” on Planet Green. Zigaboo’s latest release New Life released earlier this year is available now. “Modeliste is the most brilliant American Funk percussionist of the Contemporary Era!” The King of the Funky Drums, Percussion Maestro, and Godfather of Groove, Zigaboo Modeliste takes listeners to funk depths only he could possibly reach! www.zigaboo.com

@Ziggymodeliste www.facebook.com/ziggymodeliste

THE FUNK BROTHERS

In 1959, gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Bernadette," I Was Made to Love Her," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, , Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers. Forty-one years after they played their first note an a Motown record and three decades since they were all together, the Funk Brothers reunited back in Detroit to play their music and tell their unforgettable story in “Standing In the Shadows of Motown.” With the tumultuous sixties as a backdrop, Motown's unsung heroes take the viewer on a compelling journey in time as they trace the evolution of “The Motown Sound" from its origins in Detroit to its demise in Los Angeles during the seventies. Through the eyes of the riveting characters who ruled Hitsville's studio by day and the club scene of Detroit by night, we enter a world of unparalleled soul and emotion as the Funk Brothers revisit the sites of their musical roots, triumphs, and eventual heartbreak. http://www.history-of-rock.com/funk_brothers.htm

TROMBONE SHORTY

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews hails from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans' 6th Ward, getting his nickname at four years old when he was observed by his older brother James marching in a street parade wielding a trombone twice as long as the kid was high. Since the release of his band's Grammy®-nominated 2010 debut album, , Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have grown creatively while winning hordes of new fans performing nonstop on five continents. Their new album, (Verve Forecast), offers substantive proof of their explosive growth, further refining the signature sound Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews has dubbed "Supafunkrock." The album includes guests , , Ledisi, , and more. Trombone Shorty's performances at and during the New Orleans Jazz Fest are legendary. This past year alone, Troy sat in for a set of free jazz honoring a recently passed mentor before joining Kid Rock on the main stage. This was followed immediately by guesting with cousin Glenn David Andrews in the Gospel Tent before literally running back to the main stage to close the Festival as a special guest of . His respect across a broad spectrum and his musical versatility is further evidenced by his performance resumé, playing at events as diverse as Bonnaroo, the Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl, the Montreal, Montreux and Monterey jazz fests, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in , , Fuji Rock in Japan, Philadelphia Folk Fest, Jam Cruise, assorted Blues Festivals and even a Reggae Festival in Germany. Andrews has also done a ton of TV, appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, Tavis Smiley, NFL Kickoff (joining ) and a recurring role on the hit HBO series "Tremé," on which he played himself. Along with appearing on Jeff Beck's Les Paul tribute, he's been a featured guest musician on recent releases from , Lenny Kravitz, and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. Last December, Andrews drew accolades as musical director of "Red Hot + New Orleans" at BAM leading and backing an all star cast of his hometown heroes and friends. www.tromboneshorty.com www.facebook.com/tromboneshorty

MEMBERS OF THE DAP-KINGS

TOM BRENNOCK, VICTOR AKELROD, , NEAL, SUGARMAN, DAVID GUY, The Dap-Kings are already well known as one of the most exciting acts in the nation with their front woman vocalist for both their explosive live shows and their prolific output of gritty studio recordings from their breakout release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, which sold over 150,000 copies worldwide to their 2010 release , their fourth full-length on Brooklyn’s independent . The Dap-King’s have also recorded with , NAS, Amy Winehouse, , Mark Ronson, , and Bebel Gilberto just to name a few. www.daptonerecords.com www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com

About The Director

AMIR BAR-LEV Amir Bar-Lev's directorial debut, Fighter, was released theatrically by First Run Features in the Fall of 2001, aired on IFC, and was named one of the top documentaries of the year by Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and Village Voice among others. Fighter won six international festival awards and was called "brilliant," by , "enthralling" by , and "one of the best documentaries of this year or any other" by Rolling Stone. Bar-Lev's second film, My Kid Could Paint That, was released internationally by Classics in 2007, with broadcast on Starz, A&E and BBC. New York Newsday called it "a mysterious, gripping meta-documentary that reflects upon the thorny, unpredictable process of capturing a real-life story on film at the same time it's trying to figure out what the story is." According to At The Movies With Ebert and Roeper, it was "one of the best documentaries of this or any other year." Bar-Lev traveled to New Orleans nine days after and began filming a young married couple, both crack dealers, with a heroic story of survival during the storm and an uncertain future ahead. Bar-Lev served as co-producer on the resulting film, Trouble The Water, which was a 2009 Academy Award Nominee. Trouble the Water also took the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, the Grand Jury Award at Full Frame, a Special Jury Mention at Silverdocs, won the IFP Gotham Award for Best Documentary, and was nominated for the PGA Documentary award, and the NAACP Image Awards Best Documentary. Most recently, Bar-Lev directed The Tillman Story, a feature documentary about NFL safety Pat Tillman, who joined the Army Rangers in 2002 and was killed in a friendly fire incident two years later. The film was released nationwide by The Weinstein Company in August of 2010. The Tillman Story was named the top documentary of 2010 by The San Francisco Critics' Circle, The Florida Critics' Circle, and The St. Louis Critics' Circle, and was nominated for ten additional critics' circle prizes, the National Board of Review Documentary award, the PGA Documentary award, and the Cinema Eye Audience Choice award. Bar-Lev has produced and executive produced shows for CNN, the Sundance Channel, VH1, MTV, Spike!, and The Weather Channel, as well as directed numerous award-winning short films. He and his wife welcomed their first daughter into the world during the final weeks of editing The Tillman Story. Bar-Lev is currently slated to direct his first scripted feature, a bio-pic about Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

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