Tone Seekers

Something is in the works … and this song is involved!  More info to follow!

Every time I drive by the Petersen Automotive Museum, I think of Biggie. I wish things could have been different. I wish he did more tracks with Primo. I wish there was more footage like this. RIP - Biggie Smalls was the illest.

The Notorious Biggie Small - B.I.G from 305 Magazine on Vimeo.

Swing by The Libertine on Sunset tonight between 7-10p to catch an all-Biggie set by our friend Julie. If not, you can listen here:

I was first introduced to Chess Records back in 1998. My boss at the time lent me some Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters records to sample. I had already been listening to bop, but it was my proper introduction to the blues. It wasn’t until later that I discovered the women of blues. The first two that come to mind are Dinah Washington and Etta James. After hearing James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “All I Could Do Is Cry,” I realized nobody sings a sad song quite like this woman. Rest in peace, Ms James.

Like many things in life, projects can be started, postponed, shelved, re-imagined, or completed. This past year has been a mix of all of the above. Throughout all of this, I’ve spent a bit of time working on my process and my evolution as a writer and producer. I’ve also spent time thinking about the type of projects I want to do next. I’m trying real hard not to saturate the world with mediocre music. I’m just trying to get better.

Past opportunities … present opportunities. I am truly thankful. A lot of change has come about in a very short time for me. Rather than choosing to fight it, I’ve chosen to embraced it.

Walking through the 6th arrondissement in Paris, I stumbled onto these cats … talk about a breath or fresh air! There was no sunshine and there was some rain. A great way to end a great day.

Takashi, a Japanese hitman who wakes up from a four-year coma, moves to LA to escape mysterious traumatic memories. He strikes an unusual friendship with Blake, the hotel manager who still mourns the loss of his wife to an affair he ended up regretting. Meanwhile, Julio, an illegal immigrant who works at an Indian restaurant to provide for his wife and kid back in Mexico, befriends Guy, a young British backpacker who lives off his estranged father’s ATM card and sleeps with any girl who crosses his path. The film intercuts between the blossoming of these two friendships. Takashi attempts to help Blake break from his past, but in the process is forced to confront his own violent memories. Julio and Guy hustle for day to day survival and forge dreams of a better future, but after Julio steals Guy’s passport and sells it for a grand, not only is their friendship at stake but also their lives. What follows are the at times wild and often gut-wrenching adventures of four men trying to survive both emotionally and physically

Starring: Eric Mabius, Laura Ramsey, Will Yun Lee, Fernando Noriega, Luke Brandon Field, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Elsa Pataky, Jesse Garcia, Boris Lee Krutonog, Manuk Aret and Erick Avari

Featuring music by Tone Seekers artists Proper Vein

WORLDFEST HOUSTON (2011)
Winner, Special Jury Award- Where the Road Meets the Sun
Winner, Best Director - Yong Mun Chee
Winner, Best Supporting Actor - Will Yun Lee
Nominee: Best Supporting Actor - Fernando Noriega

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFC FILM FESTIVAL (2011)
Winner, Best Ensemble Acting - Eric Mabius, Will Yun Lee, Fernando Noriega, Luke Brandon Field
Winner, Outstanding Cinematography - Gavin Kelly

Release Dates:
July 29 - New York & Los Angeles
Aug 5 - San Diego & San Antonio
Aug 12 - Dallas
Sept 9 - Chicago & Miami
Sept 16 - San Francisco

For show times and tickets:

http://mayaindieseries.com/schedules