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  • P. David Ebersole & Patty Schemel HIT SO HARD: “The Life and Near-Death Story of Drummer Patty Schemel”

    P. David Ebersole & Patty Schemel HIT SO HARD: “The Life and Near-Death Story of Drummer Patty Schemel”

    April 14, 2012 / Directors, Documentary, Featured, Music, Musicians, Punk

    Tune in Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7PM (PST) as KXLU Los Angeles proudly presents Center Stage with Mark Gordon featuring special guests P. David Ebersole & Patty Schemel. They will be talking about the new film HIT SO HARD: “The Life and Near-Death Story of Drummer Patty Schemel.”  The film is a behind-the scenes portrait of what has been dubbed the unlucky 13th Generation, told through one woman’s amazing journey. In HIT SO HARD we follow the rise and [...]

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  • Andrea Nevins “The Other F Word”

    Andrea Nevins “The Other F Word”

    October 6, 2011 / Directors, Featured, Musicians

    Tune in Tuesday, November 1st at 7PM (PST), as KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM presents Center Stage with Mark Gordon featuring Andrea Nevins the director of “The Other F Word.” This revealing and touching film asks what happens when a generation’s ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society’s ultimate authorities — dads. With a large chorus of punk rock’s leading men – Blink-182′s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath – THE OTHER F WORD [...]

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  • Sting “Kate & Leopold”

    Sting “Kate & Leopold”

    February 18, 2011 / Composers, Musicians

    In 2002, Sting received and Oscar nomination for his song “Until” featured in the film “Kate & Leopold.” Sting came Center Stage to talk about creating the music for the film and offer insight into his career in music and film. During the segment, we will be listening to some of the music that has made Sting a worldwide sensation. ABOUT STING Gordon Sumner – nicknamed ‘Sting’ for the black and yellow striped sweater he would wear while performing – [...]

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  • Mark Isham “In the Valley of Elah”

    Mark Isham “In the Valley of Elah”

    February 18, 2011 / Composers, Music, Musicians

    Mark Isham came Center Stage to talk about his work on the film “In the Valley of Elah.” About Mark Isham From his days as one of the pioneering icons of electronic music to his current status as a world-renowned legendary film composer, Mark Isham continues to be one of the most prolific and provocative artists on the scene. His gift for creating unforgettable melodies and his love of fresh, innovative sonic palettes have earned Isham many awards including a [...]

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  • Nick Long “Dead Country”

    Nick Long “Dead Country”

    February 18, 2011 / Music, Musicians

    2010 was a banner year for the band “Dead Country.” Their song “Euro Thrash” got a lot of play on L.A. radio station KROQ. Listen to the interview with “Dead Country” frontman Nick Long.

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  • Bear McCreary “Battlestar Galactica”

    Bear McCreary “Battlestar Galactica”

    December 20, 2010 / Composers, Musicians

    Composer Bear McCreary came center stage with Mark Gordon to talk about composing the score for the hit television show “Battlestar Galactica.” At the age of 24, McCreary was launched into pop culture with his score to Sci Fi Channel’s hit, Battlestar Galactica, “the most innovative music on TV today” (Variety). Four seasons and seventy-five episodes later, Galactica is universally revered, having won the prestigious Peabody Award and special recognition from the United Nations. McCreary has established himself as a [...]

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  • Stephin Merritt “The Magnetic Fields”

    Stephin Merritt “The Magnetic Fields”

    November 2, 2010 / Documentary, Musicians

    Variance Films is proud to present the fascinating documentary STRANGE POWERS: STEPHIN MERRITT AND THE MAGNETIC FIELDS DIRECTED BY: KERTHY FIX AND GAIL O’HARA Songwriter Stephin Merritt always seems to have a Chihuahua on his lap. Performing with the Magnetic Fields since 1991, he has composed some of his generation’s most intellectually incisive, whimsical, witty and acerbic music (Merritt has been compared to Cole Porter for his sophisticated use of language). A dedicated, growing army of admirers flocks to the group’s [...]

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  • Art Alexakis “Everclear”

    Art Alexakis “Everclear”

    November 17, 2009 / Musicians

    Art Alexakis came Center Stage with Mark Gordon to talk about the band’s recent tour and new CD IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT. The word is out: EVERCLEAR is back, better than ever, and ready to re-connect with their audience. Frontman Art Alexakis has gone back to basics: recruiting a new band, releasing In A Different Light, a new album that reinterprets the Everclear songbook with some fresh surprises, and finally returning to the road, to the delight of fans nationwide. [...]

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