The shots in a film scene are usually not recorded in the exact order they will appear in the scene. Shots from one camera angle are recorded, then the camera is moved to another camera angle. Sometimes shots which appear back-to-back in the finished film are actually recorded on different days. Continuity from shot to shot is an important aspect of film making. Filmmakers must make sure that the actors’ makeup and wardrobe, as well as all of the scenery and props remain the same from shot to shot. One of my students sent me a link to this video [...]
I shot these videos back in 2009 at the Freedom Creek Festival in Old Memphis, Alabama. They feature Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm on the stage. They have been called the Juke Joint Duo and the Two Man Wrecking Crew. They sure do make some fine music. Stay Here in Your Arms Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm coax folks to the stage at the 2009 Freedom Creek Blues Festival in Old Memphis, Alabama. Cedric is the grandson of R. L. Burnside and played drums with him. Malcolm is originally from Missouri but has lived in the Mississippi Hill Country for [...]
Hill Country Revue performs at the 5th annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, MS. The event is hosted by Kenny Brown who played guitar with the late blues legend, R. L. Burnside. This song was written by Kenny Brown and was originally recorded by R. L. Burnside. It is about Mr. Burnside’s wife, Alice Mae. Hill Country Revue: www.hillcountryrevue.com More about the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic: www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com
Saturday, October 16th at 3:30 p.m. in Northport, Alabama Ben Prestage is a phenomenal entertainer. He travels all over the world leaving audiences stunned by his talent wherever he goes. The folks behind the annual Kentuck Festival in Northport, AL spotted him in my documentary, “Songs Inside The Box” and wanted to book him. I’m glad they did because I’ll get to see him again this Saturday and I recommend him to all my friends. Here’s a sample: For more info: www.benprestagemusic.com Kentuck Festival Songs Inside The Box website
