“Dirty Step Upstage” Nominated In 10 Categories By MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS

“DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE” has been nominated by the MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS in the following categories: Best Picture ─ Producers – Bill Casale, Edward Wheeler, Amber Moelter; Best Director ─ Amber Moelter;
Best Screenplay ─ Amber Moelter; Best Actor ─ Tom Wontner; Best Supporting Actor ─ Brad Madison; Best Actress ─ Nova Reid; Best Supporting Actress ─ Amber Moelter; Best Editing ─ Amber Moelter;
Best Soundtrack ─ Music Supervisor – Bill Casale; Best Sound Design/Editing ─ Rich Cutler, Yvette Wojciechowski.

The Maverick Movie Awards was founded by moviemakers who have been through the glorious highs and crushing lows of the international film festival circuit. From their shared experiences came the calling to create a real alternative to the nepotism, politics, and commercialism that defines far too many festivals. Their goal is to help talented moviemakers achieve the recognition they deserve by awarding independent/underground movies that have a sense of style, a foundation in craft, and the power to communicate.

As noted here before, Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen contributed the songs, “We’re On” and “Last Exit,” to the film, and The Reds are included on the “Dirty Step Upstage” soundtrack CD.

Tarock Music and The Reds enthusiastically congratulate all the nominees.

NOTE: The above photo is the first Girl In The Red Dress poster by artist, Fetish-Ginkgo, and it will be available at the ALM TALKIES STORE this month.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

Bruce Cohen’s BIG FUN 3 Signs Record Deal

The Reds keyboard player, Bruce Cohen, has a brand new side project in a totally different genre. Bruce, along with Rik Myers (guitar), and Brandon Cruz (drums), have put together a heavy, psychedelic, Hammond organ jazz trio, called BIG FUN 3.

The blueprints for the band are The Tony Williams Lifetime, and late ’60s to early ’70s Miles Davis, with a little King Crimson thrown in. Big Fun 3’s mission is to explore and expand the possibilities of the organ/guitar/drum trio, then taking it as far out as possible.

The Miami based jazz trio recently signed with ROPEADOPE RECORDS, and their first album is scheduled for release in 2010.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

Rick Shaffer SOLO ALBUM On The Horizon

NECESSARY ILLUSION, the first solo album by Rick Shaffer, is a neo-sixties garage blues excursion, with a Joe Meek and Excello Records production style.

Currently near the end of mixing, and cover art design, the ten song album is scheduled for release at the end of March.

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License Songs By THE REDS Via KUSSU MUSIC

Tarock Music is pleased to announce we have signed an agreement with United Entertainment & Media Ltd., London, UK, to license our songs via Kussu Music Licensing Network, Oberhausen, Germany.

Kussu Music Licensing’s extensive catalog offers cutting edge and creative music for film/TV, advertising, video games, corporate video, and they are continually at the forefront of the newest and unique placement opportunities. Their expertise and close attention to a client’s artistic needs, budget and time schedule is outstanding, and they can provide immediate pre-cleared licensing material in every genre, to suit any project.

Songs written by Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen, a/k/a The Reds, are now available from United Entertainment & Medial Ltd., via Kussu Music Licensing’s catalog, and Tarock Music looks forward to a successful relationship with these two very innovative companies.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

“SALLY” Now In Editing Mode

Sky Jam director, David Smith, has started editing the film short, “Sally,” which he plans to complete by mid-February. The Reds song, “Sidebuster,” from their album Early Nothing is featured in the film.

And, look for actress, Caryn May, who plays Sally, in upcoming Super Bowl XLIII commercials.

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SPOT ON SONGS at SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Tarock Music is happy to announce that we are now working with Stacey Richards, who will be instrumental in licensing songs by Tarock Music composers, most notably, Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen, a/k/a THE REDS.

Ms. Richards’ background includes thirteen years as a music supervisor, in addition to extensive experience in music licensing and business affairs. She currently has her own unique company, SPOT ON SONGS, which licenses songs for film, TV, games, and other digital media projects.

Look for Stacey at the 2010 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, January 21 – 31, in Park City, Utah, where she’ll be representing Tarock Music, and networking with film industry clients old and new.

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And the winner of the iPOD Nano is . . . .

. . . . Courtney Rae Allen, from New York City. Ms. Allen is Associate Editor, at Dance Teacher Magazine, published by Macfadden Performing Arts Media.

When notified by ALM Talkies producer, Bill Casale, that she was the winner, Ms. Allen replied by e-mail saying, “Oh my goodness, you just absolutely made my day!!!!! I could not be more excited—Merry (early) Christmas to me!”

THE REDS, Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen, were happy to sponsor the Girl In The Red Dress Giveaway, and congratulate Ms. Allen on being the lucky winner.

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ENTER THE ALM TALKIES 16GB iPOD NANO GIVEAWAY – SPONSERED BY THE REDS

Win the new 16GB exclusive RED iPOD (it shoots VIDEO!) by simply visiting the ALM Talkies Newsletter and SUBSCRIBING NO LATER THAN DEC. 2 . . . THAT’S IT! You could be the winner. Already subscribed to the ALM Talkies newsletter? Don’t worry, you’ll automatically be entered.

The first week of Girl In The Red Dress Giveaway starts Nov. 26, and is sponsored by THE REDS. The first winner’s iPOD Nano will be loaded with three songs by The Reds, SIDEBUSTER, DIGGIN’ IT and BIG TOWN, PLUS a brand new film short by British director, Peter McAdam, of The Reds song SO LONG, and the first winner gets two Reds pins.

Also loaded on the iPOD, for every winner, will be Girl In The Red Dress: EP, single “Who’s That Girl,” and artwork, Dirty Step Upstage: Trailer, featurettes, unseen stills, and exclusive music video preview, a personalized video to the winner using the iPod nano video recorder, and Dirty Up Stage promotional pins, and DSU movie poster!

Hey, before you click over to the ALM Talkies web site, SUBSCRIBE to THE REDS BLOG, to get The Reds news and promotion info first.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

Tarock Music Releases Film Short of “SO LONG” by THE REDS

“So Long,” a garage rock noir film short by British director, Peter McAdam (mcdada.com), was released today by Tarock Music.

“So Long” is track 9 on THE REDS album, Early Nothing (Tarock Music © 2009).

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY OF “SO LONG” FROM YouTUBE

The album EARLY NOTHING can be purchased from CD BABY, DIGSTATION, AMAZON, iTUNES, and other popular download sites.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

Amber Moelter BEST ACTRESS at Chashama Film Festival

Amber Moelter was awarded the Best Actress prize at NYC’s 2009 Chashama Film Festival for her work in the ALM Talkies production “Dirty Step Upstage.”

Recipients of the festival’s Victor Awards were selected by a jury made up of five film industry professionals, and the winners were announced at an awards ceremony held in New York, NY, on October 25th 2009.
“It’s fantastic to have been recognized by the Chashama Film Festival,” said Moelter. “My journey here has involved many different people and some crazy events. Without those events, both good and bad, it would have been impossible for me to perform as Girl In The Red Dress in this film.”

The soundtrack to “Dirty Step Upstage” features two songs performed by Girl In The Red Dress, who also performed in person as part of the festival’s Opening Night event.

“Disguise,” an EP of three songs by Girl In The Red Dress, has just been released and is available through iTunes, Soundclick, and other suppliers.

Inspired by real events, “Dirty Step Upstage” is a reality thriller about the price an aspiring young singer is prepared to pay for fame. As well as appearing in the film, Moelter also wrote and directed it.

Festival director Rick Kariolic said he was proud to have shown “Dirty Step Upstage” at the festival. “Amber Moelter put on an exceptional display of all-around talent, as singer, song writer and film maker,” he said. “It drew me in.”

As mentioned here before, THE REDS contributed two songs to the film’s soundtrack and will also be included on the “Dirty Step Upstage” CD.

Tarock Music and The Reds congratulate Amber on her Best Actress award.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

“Dirty Step Upstage” SNEAK PEEK REVIEW

The following review of DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE is by SHANECE’S COMPASS:

The best part of this job is I get a sneak peek at some of the exciting entries to this year’s festivals, and my personal favorite fave is DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE.

Director, Amber Moelter, keeps the viewer guessing . . . is it a real documentary, or a fictional thriller? It reminded me of Jacob Aaron Estes’ gritty and brooding, “Mean Creek” (2004). Both films share secretive and oblivious, driven by obsession, fame, and revenge.

With all the proper thriller elements in place, a slow documented pace adds an underlying tension to the film. The visuals are supplemented by a soundtrack that’s both memorable and infectious.

As mentioned in earlier posts, THE REDS contributed two songs to the film’s soundtrack, so Tarock Music is especially pleased that the Shanece’s Compass review noted that Dirty Step Upstage has a “memorable and infectious” soundtrack.

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THE REDS on “DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE” Soundtrack CD

ALM Talkies producer/music coordinator, Bill Casale, has added “WE’RE ON,” one of the two songs by THE REDS licensed for DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE, to the film’s soundtrack CD.

A special screening of DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE is scheduled for opening night of the 2nd Annual CHASHAMA FILM FESTIVAL, 217 East 42nd Street, NYC, on Wednesday, October 21st, at 8:10 PM, in The Tank. Funded and curated by film director/producer, Rick Kariotic, the 2nd Annual Chashama Film Festival explores global expression through film making, while setting the stage for audiences and filmmakers to cultivate the unknown in various cultures.

Also, get to the screening early because Amber Moelter will be performing live as the “Girl In The Red Dress.”

DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE is the directorial debut of Amber Moelter, who also wrote and stars in the film. Moelter hails originally from South Dakota, and has performed as an actor, dancer, and singer on four continents. While living in London, she starred in several independent films including, “Cross-Eyed Waltz,” which launched her career as a producer. After returning to the USA she produced, co-wrote, and starred in the short fan film, “Catwoman: Resolution,” which inaugurated her production company, ALM Talkies.

Watch THE REDS BLOG for the release dates of the film and soundtrack album.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

“ONE BC” Now Available On CD BABY

“ONE BC” (Tarock) the first solo venture by Bruce Cohen, a/k/a The Reds crazed keyboard player, is now available for download on CD BABY.

To listen and download songs from “ONE BC” visit CD BABY or DIGSTATION.

~ Posted by Tarock Music

“Sidebuster” Most Listened On LAST.FM

“Sidebuster,” from The Reds album, “EARLY NOTHING,” is currently their most listened to track on LAST.FM.

CD’s of “Early Nothing” and their critically acclaimed 2007 album, “Fugitives From The Laughing House,” can be purchased at THE REDS STORE as a COMBO DEAL for $14.99.

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AudioSparx Adds “SIDEBUSTER” As Top Seller

AudioSparx has added “SIDEBUSTER” to their’”Top Selling Production Music” list.

“Sidebuster” is track #2 on THE REDS album, “EARLY NOTHING,” and is available on CD BABY,  iTunes, and Digstation, to name a few, look for it on your favorite download site.

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THE REDS “Featured Artist” On TuneCrypt

THE REDS are “FEATURED ARTIST,”  as well as added to the main page rotation, on TuneCrypt’s music forum web site.

TuneCrypt’s goal is to promote and share the music of unique artists to the masses around the globe.

Visit TuneCrypt to view The Reds FEATURE and listen to some tunes, you just might discover other interesting artists in the process.

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“Dirty Step Upstage” At Chashama Film Festival

ALM Talkies, who recently  licensed “We’re On” and “Last Exit,” written, produced and performed by THE REDS, for the feature film, DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE,”  has announced that final editing  is almost completed, and the film will be ready for  New York’s CHASHAMA FILM FESTIVAL in October.

Amber Moelter is the film’s screenwriter, director, and star.  Look for the “Dirty Step Upstage” trailer to appear soon on The Reds Official Web Site.

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UK Film “SO LONG” Now In Post-Production

British filmmaker/director, Peter McAdam, has completed shooting the song “SO LONG,” from THE REDS album, EARLY NOTHING.

After filming throughout the UK, McAdam is now in London to complete post-production.

The film short is expected to be released worldwide mid-November.

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THE REDS On STELLAR AWARD Nominee QUICKSTAR’s New Compilation CD

QUICKSTAR PRODUCTIONS, Unified by Grace: Soul Volume 4, has garnered two nominations for the 25th Anniversary Stellar Awards, for “Best Compilation” and “Best Benefit album.”  ”We’re really excited,” said Joe Bird, co-founder of Quickstar Productions, “ecstatic really.  We’ve always been proud of the compilations we produce, but to have one of them recognized on a national level is an amazing honor.”

Quickstar Productions, recently added, “BIG TOWN” from THE REDS’ “FUGITIVES FROM THE LAUGHING HOUSE” album, to a new compilation CD,“QUICKSTAR’S ALL STARS.” A portion of the money from sales will be donated by Quickstar to charities like the Go Green Initiative, as well as organizations like Brighter Planet, who help lower the carbon footprint of corporations and individuals.

THE REDS and Tarock Music are happy to contribute to this important issue, and we hope you will help support these organizations by your purchase of a “Quickstar’s All Stars” CD on Amazon, iTunes, Napster and eMusic.  And, we congratulate Quickstar on their Stellar Award nominations.

- Posted by Tarock Music

ROLLING STONE Reader’s Love THE REDS

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LISTENER/READER REVIEWS

Phnymiboy writes:

Wow!  What a great CD. Very electronic and organic at the same time.  The guitar and keyboards blend into one giant sound.  Has the spirit of the the great 60’s bands but still has a new modern edge to it.  The vocals will send a chill down your spine along with intense subject matters.  These guys have a history and it shows in their music but they look and play to the future. Driving drums and thick heavy bass along with loud razor blade guitars and sweeping swirling organ and synth are the order for the day.  If you are a fan of the Doors, early Stones and Iggy/Bowie era stuff than this CD is for you.

5 of 5 Stars

September 6, 2009 2:45 PM EST

EmmaS writes:

The opening track, Big Boy, hit me in the mouth like a fistful of quarters.  The song really rocks with edgy metallic guitars and psycho-sixties organ.  It’s LA Woman, only NOW!  These guys are f%#*ing great!

5 of 5 Stars

September 9, 2009 8:26 PM EST

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