The Underground Experience Presents “Uncle Earl Goes To The Movies!”

Monday  9/10/12 – 9am – 10am (PST) & 9pm – 10pm (PST) at www.KLEDLive.com

 

On August 28, I had the honor of being invited to a private pre-screening of Henry Jaglom’s Film “Just 45 Minutes From Broadway!” presented at Laemelle’s Music Hall in Beverly Hills by Hilary Helstein & The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival and the Jewish Journal.

 

LOS ANGELES PREMIERE!  This was an EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE SCREENING.

 

Film was followed by a Q&A with director Henry Jaglom, actor Judd Nelson and actress Tanna Frederick, moderated by Naomi Pfefferman-Magid, Arts & Entertainment Editor of the Jewish Journal.

 

The film opens in Los Angeles October 3rd & in New York October 17th at Laemelle’s Movie Theatres.

 

Please check your local publications for times and schedules……….

 

Musical Artists Include: Al Jolson, Nicole Taylor, John Doe, KG & The Storytellers, Glenn Shayne & Lenny Holmes, Colie Williams, Imogen Tonder, Alyshen & Dale Saunders ft. Dan Clare!

 

Henry Jaglom’s “Just 45 Minutes from Broadway” intercuts events from two onscreen realms: an everyday world and sequences where the central characters act out passages from their daily lives onstage. The premise concerns the Isaacs, a prestigious family of stage actors descended from the giants of classic Yiddish theater.

 

On hand are patriarch George “Grisha” Isaacs (Jack Heller), matriarch Vivien Cooper Isaacs (Diane Salinger), Vivien’s thespian brother Larrry Cooper (David Proval) and houseguest Sally Brooks (Harriet Schock).

 

The story begins when the Isaacs’ free-spirited younger daughter, Panda (Tanna Frederick) ventures to the family home in Westchester County, New York, having suffered from a traumatic break-up with a thick-headed, emotionally stunted boyfriend. She’s grateful to be surrounded by her beloved family once again, but upset by the news that her older sister, Betsy (Julie Davis) is now engaged and will soon arrive for a visit with her fiance, Jimmy (Judd Nelson).

 

As old tensions between the sisters flare up once again, Panda struggles to keep real life and theatrical life separate, but finds it increasingly impossible; meanwhile, a new side of Jimmy emerges in the presence of the Isaacs which leaves Betsy both horrified and isolated. Also appearing – in a lengthy sader sequence – are friends and relatives of the Isaacs family, played by Michael Emil, Simon Jaglom, Sabrina Jaglom and others.

 

“Just 45 Minutes” marked writer-director Jaglom’s 18th feature and his fourth screen collaboration with actress Frederick, who starred in his earlier films Hollywood Dreams, Irene In Time, and Queen of the Lot. The original stage production ran at the Edgemar Theater in Santa Monica, California, debuting in October 2009.

 

Broadcast # 137A

 

Air Date: Monday  9/10/12 – 9am – 10am (PST) & 9pm – 10pm (PST) at www.KLEDLive.com

 

Direct Links also on website: www.UltimateUnderground.com

 

 

Wednesday 9/5/12 on KCLA-FM (99.3) & Thursday 9/6/12 on KLED Live FM (91.1)

 

The Underground Experience Presents “Coast To Coast DIVA Ms. Valarie Pettiford”

 

Musical Artists Include: J Kell, Ditch, Norm Adams, Kanat, Funkee Boy & Valarie Pettiford!

 

 

VALARIE PETTIFORD

 

“Valarie Pettiford is a 24-carat diva.”

– L.A. Times

“Pettiford dazzles in both song and dance.”

– Elizabeth Ahlfers, Cabaret Scenes

“Pettiford is an effervescent tour guide of the soul.”

– Mike Ward, S.F. Bay Times

“Pettiford leaves her audience longing for more of her dynamic stage personality.”

– Elliot Zweibach, Cabaret Scenes

“Valarie is simply one of the most powerful performers; she absolutely blows me away.”

– Kate Linder, Young and the Restless

 

Valarie Pettiford’s career glitters like the lights on Broadway. An award-winning triple-threat, Valarie has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, but has never let her brushes with fame go to her head. Although some would argue that she is a celebrity in her own right, Valarie is still a humble girl from Queens.

 

On screen, Valarie has appeared in films like “The Wiz”, “The Cotton Club”, “Glitter”, “Stomp the Yard”, “Why Did I Get Married Too”, the short film musical “Not Your Time, the award-winning short film “Response”, and “Jumping the Broom” from Sony Pictures. Her role in the lauded independent film, “Why Am I Doing This”, earned her a glowing mention in the LA Times.

 

Her role as Big Dee Dee Thorne on the hit sitcom “Half and Half” earned her three NAACP Image Award nominations. Valarie plays the recurring role of Sandra Lucas on Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne”. Other notable television appearances include guest starring roles on “Criminal Minds”, “CSI”, “CSI: Miami”, “The District”, “The West Wing”, “Frasier”, “One Life to Live”, “Bones”, “The Cape” and “The Finder”. She is currently a recurring guest star on the hit HBO series, “Treme”, and ABC Family’s new show, “Bunheads.”

 

Valarie’s theatre credits read like a very prestigious shopping list, with numerous accolades for the execution of her craft. Valarie won NAACP Theatre and Garland Awards for Best Actress in “The Wild Party.” She was honored with NAACP, Robby and Reader’s Choice Awards her role in “Show Boat.” Both performances were nominated for Ovation Awards. Valarie was a member of the original casts of “Sophisticated Ladies”, understudying Judith Jamison, and “Fosse”, for which she was recognized by the Drama League and nominated for Outer Critics Circle, Dora Mavor Moore and Tony Awards.

 

Valarie performed alongside Chita Rivera in the West End debut of “Chicago”, and subsequently performed ‘All That Jazz’ as a tribute to Rivera at the Kennedy Center Honors. However, her self-proclaimed career highlight was the fulfillment of a life-long dream; she recorded her first album, Hear My Soul.

 

An accomplished stage performer, Valarie has performed her widely-successful one-woman shows to sold-out audiences coast to coast. She has performed with Lucy and Desi Arnaz in New York and Miami in the musical tribute to their father, called “Babalu”. Valarie enjoyed stellar reviews in both cities. Proving that her voice ad presence are both Broadway bold, she is a regular guest soloist with the Pasadena Symphony for their annual Pops program.

 

In the traditional sense of the word, Valarie Pettiford is a diva, a master of her craft who has the ability to command attention. Whether she would agree, or try to harness that power, is anyone’s guess. Valarie will be releasing a new album, “Velvet Sky”, a collection of original lullabies, on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.

 

Versa Manos, Manager

versa@gorgeousmediagroup.com

323-782-9000 O 310-801-4552 M

 

 

Broadcast # 137

 

 

Wednesday (9/5)  4pm – 5pm (PST) at www.KCLAFM.com (PC) and http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/5758/vlc-media-player (MAC)

 

KCLA Listen Line: 323 461 6675

 

Thursday (9/6)  9am – 10am (PST) & 9pm – 10pm (PST) at www.KLEDLive.com

 

Direct Links also on website: www.UltimateUnderground.com

 

Podcast will be available on iTunes. Podomatic and Website!

 

 

The Underground Experience Presents “The Ebony Cabaret & Stuff”

 

Join Uncle Earl & The Ladies Of “Ebony Cabaret” For An Entertaining and Enlightening Experience.

I Also Stroll Through Memory Lane Of The East Coast & West Coast Cabaret World!

 

Guests Include: Desiree Parkman (DP Productions), Anabel Lee (Singer), Jenny Rieu (Chanteuse).

 

 Air Date: Monday 9/2/12  9am – 10am (PST) & 9pm – 10pm (PST) at www.KLEDLive.com

 

Direct Links also on website: www.UltimateUnderground.com

 

Musical Artists Include: Duke Ellington, Gregory Hines & The Cast of “Jelly’s Last Jam”, Jenny Rieu, Anabel Lee, Sandra Reaves-Phillips, Rogue, Steve Kirwan, Nita Whitaker, Vickilyn Reynolds, From The Cast of “Stage & Screen” C.C. Campbell and Marishka Phillips & Matthew Dickens !

 

Ebony Cabaret Artists Include:

 

Host:

Lacy Darryl Phillips aka Uncle Earl

Performer/Producer/Host/DJ of “The Underground Experience” Radio Show 

Starring in the upcoming production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’ at International Center Theater in Long Beach 

 

Jacques Lesure Quintet

Jacques Lesure is a man who always has jazz on his mind.

The prolific guitarist hails from Detroit, Michigan and has performed with greats such as Kenny Burrell, Oscar Brown Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Wynton Marsalis, George Benson, Les McCann, Carmen Lundy, Oliver Lake and many others.  A Berklee College graduate Jacques Lesure offers musical entertainment, enrichment and education through live  performances, individual and group lessons, lectures and music clinics.

http://www.jacqueslesure.com/

 

Annabel Lee

Whether belting out with the best of them, or oozing soft and sensual sounds, Annabel is a force to be reckoned with.  From Europe, Asia, and back to her native America, she has given to audiences from near and far as only she knows how: 100%!  Cabaret, straight-ahead classic and modern jazz, folk, and even classical; the genres have all been a part of her repertoire.  She’s an accomplished lyricist/composer, fronting her pet project with her collaborator and husband, Richard E; additionally, she performs standards known to all, such as those made popular by Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, and that long list of legends.  For some, it may seem a bit ‘unfocused’, but for the Artist that is Annabel, it is simply a matter of utilizing each and every talent and skill that has been bestowed upon her.

 

The Brown Betties

Based here in Los Angeles, we are the Brown Betties of “Harlem’s Night Cabaret” which is a 1940s dinner-theater bedtime story about a woman looking for love in all the wrong places. With the tease of burlesque combined with singing, dancing, tapping and acting, we are a sultry, sassy, sophisticated show that is an interactive experience!

Please take a look at our websites and links below for more information.

http://www.brownbetties.com/

http://www.harlemsnight.com/

 

Harlem’s Night Sizzle Reel

http://youtu.be/J9VNlt2NcO8

 

Jessebelle Thunder

Jessabelle Thunder: With a passion you can feel rolling in over the hills Jessabelle is a deep drink of desire. Full of sweet laughter and tempting looks Jessabelle shames her namesake. Inspired by a love of vintage 50s glamor she enrolled in Striptease Symposium’s beginner burlesque class and thankfully for the rest of us she did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsK-tPn0-mc

Jenny Eloise Rieu

Jenny Eloise Rieu started out as an Opera singer at age 13 (studied Opera at the Conservatory Maurice Ravel of Velizy-Villacoublay), then worked extensively in film, television, theater and music projects internationally. She’s also a graduate from the prestigious the American Academy of Dramatic Arts of New York.
Michael Bogomolny began playing the piano at age 4 and studied at the Classical School of Music, as well as Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, he wrote his first piece at age 5.
Together they created the Cabaret show THE LADY IN RED, a show that pays homage to old Hollywood songs, as well as Jazz Standards and French songs, ranging from the 1920’s to the 1950’s.Depending on the size of the event, THE LADY IN RED show also offers the option to include additional musicians to its initial duet. Former performances have included the participation of the Dale Black Jazz Quartet, as well as backup singers and dancers.
The band also has personal compositions that reflect their heavy influence from the past eras. Cabaret de L’Obscure has performed at numerous corporate events and venues in Los Angeles, such as M Bar, The Hollywood Studio Bar And Grill, The Paul Gleason Theater, or even The Madison in Long Beach. The band just completed the theme song of the documentary Pastriology, called “Patisserie”, a song that is an Ode to French bakeries, currently available on CD baby for sale.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cabaretdelobscure

www.jennyrieu.book.fr

 

Broadcast # 136A

 

Direct Links also on website: www.UltimateUnderground.com 

 

Podcast will be available on iTunes. Podomatic and Website!