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October 18, 2022

BETTER NOISE FILMS’ Bloody Revenge Horror-Thriller ‘THE RETALIATORS’ Available On VOD/Digital In USA & Canada Beginning October 21

DT: OCTOBER 18, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE FILMS’ BLOODY REVENGE HORROR-THRILLER
‘THE RETALIATORS’
IS AVAILABLE ON VOD/DIGITAL IN USA AND CANADA
BEGINNING OCTOBER 21, 2022

THE MUST-SEE HALLOWEEN FILM OF 2022

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Los Angeles (October 18, 2022) – Just in time for Halloween, Better Noise Films, the team behind hit Netflix Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, announce the North American VOD release of their brutal horror-thriller THE RETALIATORS. The acclaimed revenge odyssey inspired by a true story of one woman’s battle for survival, will be available everywhere you rent or buy movies, including iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast and Verizon, on October 21, 2022.

After a hugely successful Global Film Festival run leading into a global theatrical release, THE RETALIATORS comes to VOD, telling the story of an upstanding pastor whose faith is tested when he uncovers a dark and twisted underworld while searching for answers surrounding the brutal murder of his daughter.

Michael Lombardi (“Rescue Me”), Marc Menchaca (“Ozark”), and Joseph Gatt (“Game of Thrones”) headline the cast alongside Jacoby Shaddix, front man of Papa Roach, making his acclaimed acting debut. The Retaliators features cameos and music by Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, and Chris Kael, Papa Roach, Jaya of The Hu, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle, and Matt Madiro of From Ashes to New, Cory Marks, and Dan Murphy and Miles Franco of All Good Things, anchored by an original score from Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein renowned for their score work for Netflix’s series “Stranger Things.”

In addition to THE RETALIATORS’ theme song “21 Bullets” (co-written by Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe), the killer soundtrack features a lineup of hard-hitting tracks from Five Finger Death Punch, The Hu, Papa Roach, Tommy Lee, Asking Alexandria, Eva Under Fire, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Hyro The Hero and many more. Fans can stream the soundtrack now on all music-streaming services. Releasing this fall is a limited collector’s edition of the soundtrack on 180-gram red and black splatter vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with exclusive movie stills and a 24×36 movie poster. Fans can find the soundtrack on streaming platforms, or pre-order their copy of the limited-edition vinyl here: https://theretaliators.ffm.to/retaliatorssoundtrack.

To learn more about THE RETALIATORS and how to pre-order The Retaliators Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, please visit https://www.retaliatorsmovie.com, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE FILMS

BETTER NOISE FILMS is the film/tv production company under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Films, founded by music industry veteran and independent entertainment pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on creating content that focuses on unique, often untold, stories brought by world-class filmmakers. The company launched in 2019 with its co-production of Netflix’s hit Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt. Upcoming productions include a feature film adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star.

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Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

October 14, 2022

Grammy-nominated Rock Outfit NOTHING MORE Share New Video “Best Times”; ‘SPIRITS’ Out Today via Better Noise Music

DT: OCTOBER 14, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCK GROUP
NOTHING MORE
RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
‘SPIRITS’
OUT TODAY (10/14) VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE | TAKE “SPIRITS TEST” HERE

BAND REMEMBER THE
“BEST TIMES”
IN BITTERSWEET MUSIC VIDEO

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3x Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE’s latest studio album SPIRITS is out today (October 14) via Better Noise Music across all platforms. On their new album, SPIRITS, NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar, backing vocals), Daniel Oliver (bass) and Ben Anderson (drums), pair unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism. From the Top 5 Active Rock charting lead single “TIRED OF WINNING” and its fan-driven extended version “TIRED OF WINNING / SHIPS IN THE NIGHT” to fist-pounding banger “TURN IT UP LIKE” and their most recent impassioned single “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS,” SPIRITS documents the impact the past two years of lockdown and turmoil has had on the world capturing society’s desperation, mental health struggles and self-realizations. Inspired by philosophers including Alan Watts and Carl Jung, NOTHING MORE have also launched their own meta-personality test, “SPIRITS TEST,” developed by Hawkins which measures psychometrics to determine your “SPIRIT TYPE”—a personality description that shows your correlating elements, paths and perceptions.

“This album is a mass experiment to see which SPIRIT TYPES connect to particular songs on the record,” collectively shares NOTHING MORE. “Go to spiritstest.com and then listen to our new album.”

Stream/download SPIRITS now at: https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spirits

Take the “SPIRITS TEST” and discover your “SPIRIT TYPE” here: https://spiritstest.com

In their latest music video for “BEST TIMES,” NOTHING MORE stress the power of living in the moment. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Robyn August (“Party With Me,” Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Set It Off), the video displays the band’s unique mix of rock balladry and the full-on rock that the band is known for. The “BEST TIMES” music video can be seen now via YouTube (HERE) or streaming below.

“This song is a living reminder to live in the now,” shares Hawkins. “Often the best times of our lives escape us, unrecognized and unappreciated in the moment. It’s not until time passes that our mind reveals what our heart always knew.”

NOTHING MORE are currently on tour alongside Sleep Token and In This Moment throughout October 24 including appearances at some of the country’s top rock festivals (Aftershock Festival, Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Rocklahoma, Inkcarceration and Louder Than Life). Their incendiary live show has been acclaimed by critics in recent reviews who’ve praised their performance as follows:

“It’s impossible to not be drawn in by the band’s electric stage presence, stunning musicianship and the songs themselves (which everyone knew by heart of course).”
– ATLAS ARTIST GROUP (6/20)

“If any rock concert in recent memory is sure to leave a lasting impression in my mind, it will certainly be the day Nothing More graced The Wellmont with their energetic, unapologetic, and absolutely electric performance. This is the kind of rock band you need to see with your own eyes to believe, and once you’ve experienced their eclectic performance for yourself, you will have a higher standard for rock concerts as a whole, if any other band has the hope of keeping up with Nothing More.”
– ASBURY PARK VIBES (5/31)

NOTHING MORE 2022 TOUR DATES
10/14 Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues #
10/15 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex #
10/16 Billings, MT @ Pub Station *
10/18 Omaha, NE @ The Admiral #
10/19 Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre @ The Midland #
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Radius #
10/22 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club #
10/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE – Outdoor Stage #
10/24 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
1/22-28/2023 Canaveral Acres, FL – ShipRocked 2023
# with In This Moment
* NOTHING MORE headlining

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC
Jessica Giordano – jessgiordano@betternoise.com
Eliana Nunez – eliana@betternoise.com

October 12, 2022

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL Announces “ZONA NIGHTS” Events (12/1 – 12/3) Across Phoenix Venues ft. AJJ, Phantom Planet & Electric Feels & more

DT: OCTOBER 12, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL
–DECEMBER 3 & 4 IN DOWNTOWN PHOENIX—
ANNOUNCES
‘ZONA NIGHTS’
CONCERTS SURROUNDING FESTIVAL
ACROSS NEARBY MUSIC VENUES
INCLUDING SHOWS FROM
AJJ, PHANTOM PLANET, ELECTRIC FEELS & MORE

‘ZONA NIGHTS’ CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 AT 12:00 P.M. (PST)

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL
GA & VIP WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE NOW AT
ZONAMUSICFEST.COM

(ZONA NIGHTS artists Phantom Planet [left] & AJJ [right])

The inaugural ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL presented by Psyko Steve Presents (PSP) and Downtown Phoenix, Inc. (DPI) will take place Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix, AZ. Headlined by Beach House, Portugal. The Man and Bleachers with Tegan and Sara and Japanese Breakfast, ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL will feature a diverse range of national and local alternative, indie, pop and rock artists in addition to highlighting several nearby businesses and vendors.

To further showcase Phoenix’s thriving live music scene, ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL will host a series of shows surrounding the event and have launched “ZONA NIGHTS.”

Nearby venues Crescent Ballroom, The Rebel Lounge and Valley Bar will host gigs for artists including local acts such as folk punk group AJJ, alternative singer-songwriter Sydney Sprague and funk rock band Black Carl alongside national acts Phantom Planet, alternative/indie musician Sundiver Ca and electronic artist Teen Daze. The events will run from Thursday, December 1 throughout Saturday, December 3. Pre-sale tickets for each show will be exclusively available for ZONA MUSIC FEST ticketholders starting Thursday, October 13 at 12:00 P.M. PST throughout Friday, October 14 at 12 P.M. PST at which point they’ll go live to the general public at ZONAnights.com. The full schedule of events is as follows:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Sundiver CA @ The Rebel Lounge
w/ Mind’s Eye
Doors 7pm – All Ages
$16 adv / $18 dos

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

AJJ @ Crescent Ballroom
With Veronica Everheart
Doors 7pm – 16+
$23 adv / $25 dos

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Phantom Planet @ Valley Bar
With AVIV
Doors 7pm – 21+
$20 adv/ $25 dos

Teen Daze @ Valley Bar
With DJ J-ME LEE
Doors 10pm – 21+
FREE ENTRY

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Black Carl @ Rebel Lounge
With Jackie Hayes & Wallace Hound
Doors 7pm – 21+
$20 adv / $23 dos

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

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Electric Feels @ Crescent Ballroom
Doors 10pm – 21+
$15 (early bird) / $20 (GA)

EmoNightPhx @ The Rebel Lounge
With DJ sets from Sydney Sprague, Luna Aura & resident DJ Sad & Boujee
Doors 9pm – 21+
$12 adv/ $15 week of

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The 2022 ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL lineup is rounded out by (in alphabetical order):

Bartees Strange, Beach Goons, Black Carl, Breakup Shoes, Chicano Batman, Chloe Lilac, Destroy Boys, Diva Bleach, flor, The Front Bottoms, The Garden, Glixen, The Happy Fits, Jeff Rosenstock, July Talk, Lucius, Miniature Tigers, The National Parks, Pariah Pete, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Playboy Manbaby, Pom Pom Squad, The Red Pears, The Regrettes, SALES, SASAMI, Sitting On Stacy, Sub Urban, Sydney Sprague, Turnover, TV Girl, UPSAHL, Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby.

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL general admission and VIP weekend tickets are available now via ZONAMusicfest.com and SeeTickets.us. Single day GA and VIP tickets will be available closer to the event. Stay tuned for additional news.

Find ZONA NIGHTS information online at:
ZONAnights.com

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/zona-music-fest

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ABOUT PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS
Psyko Steve Presents (PSP) was founded in 2000 by Stephen Chilton, who has always strived to develop new artists and work with acts before anyone else. Over the years, PSP has worked with artists such as Frank Turner, Weezer, Ghost, Mitski, Bleachers, Thrice, Future Islands, and Jimmy Eat World in addition to producing 8123 Fest–an artist-curated festival by The Maine taking place bi-annually in downtown Phoenix–ALT AZ 93.3’s Ugly Sweater Party and Save Our Stages Fest. Chilton also founded the popular Phoenix indie/rock venue The Rebel Lounge in 2015. In 2019, Psyko Steve Presents was named “Best Promoter” by Phoenix New Times.

In 2020, Chilton became a founding board member and Vice President of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), successfully lobbying Congress to pass the Save Our Stages Act, providing a crucial lifeline for venues and promoters nationwide.

Connect with PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS:
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ABOUT DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, INC.
Formed in 2013, Downtown Phoenix Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization that advocates for our evolving urban neighborhood while managing the work plans for Phoenix Community Alliance and Downtown Phoenix Community Development Corporation and delivering enhanced municipal services to downtown’s business core. Downtown Phoenix Inc. works collaboratively with community leaders, city leaders and business leaders to propel Phoenix’s continued ascension as one of our nation’s great cities.

Connect with DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, INC:
WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

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Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com

October 11, 2022

Ada’s Wine Bar: A Perfect Dreamscape at Tivoli Village

Can’t think of a better way to spend a late afternoon than winding down at the dreamscape known as Ada’s Wine Bar at Tivoli Village in Vegas. On a recent day there, my glass of 2020 Chardonnay, Moillard Chablis (Burgundy, France) was perfectly paired with shareable plates like Red Pepper Hummus, Peaches & Prosciutto + the Chef’s selection of “cheese, honeycomb + Marcona almonds.”

Owner James Trees (Esther’s Kitchen, Al Solito Posto) always knows how to supply the magic + an imaginative edge at his eateries, and Chef de Cuisine Jackson Stamper definitely lit up my taste buds.

It was also terrific to catch up with Vegas PR/marketing guru + author Eric Gladstone (“Anything But Nirvana”), with whom I used to work when he was a rock critic in L.A. in the 90s.

October 10, 2022

THE BLACK MOODS Announce Headlining Hometown Show on December 9 at Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ

DT: OCTOBER 10, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

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AZ-BASED ROCK & ROLL TRIO
THE BLACK MOODS
ANNOUNCE HOMETOWN HEADLINING SHOW
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
AT MARQUEE THEATRE IN TEMPE, AZ

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT 10 AM (LOCAL TIME)

“YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG” MUSIC VIDEO
AWARDED “BEST MUSIC VIDEO” BY ‘PHOENIX NEW TIMES’
IN ‘BEST OF PHOENIX’ ISSUE

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Lauded as “one of the most crucial and exciting American bands working today” (Rock & Blues Muse), THE BLACK MOODS have spent most of the year touring across the U.S. in support of their acclaimed album INTO THE NIGHT, released in June via Wit Hustle/The Orchard / Steelhorse Entertainment. The band—Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Chico Diaz (drums), Jordan Hoffman (bass)—will bring their “raw, riff-heavy, blues-drenched rock” (Metal Edge Magazine) to hometown audiences on Friday, December 9 for a special headlining performance at Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ. The concert will see the group highlight songs featured on INTO THE NIGHT including recent singles “Saturday Night,” “Hollywood” and “Youth Is Wasted On The Young” whose music video was recently awarded “Best Music Video” by Phoenix New Times in their ‘Best Of Phoenix’ October 6 issue. The band will also play fan favorites from their previous album such as their Top 20 Mainstream Rock charting 2020 single “Sunshine.”

Tickets for the show go on sale today, October 10 at 10:00 A.M. local time HERE.

“We are so excited to be back at Marquee Theater on December 9,” exclaims THE BLACK MOODS. “There’s nothing like playing one of the best theaters in AZ to our home crowd.”

Prior to the show, THE BLACK MOODS will head out for a weekend of shows across Southern California with Seattle 90’s rockers Candlebox from October 26-28 before vocalist Josh Kennedy heads to fill in for acclaimed rock outfit Gin Blossoms guitarist Jesse Valenzuela at one of their upcoming shows in November. Kennedy grew up in his hometown of Wheaton, MO (population of 502) listening and playing along to Gin Blossoms which led to him meeting vocalist Robin Wilson after attending a show in Springfield, MO. Kennedy then moved to Arizona to pursue his music career where Wilson recruited him to work in the band’s studio and later took out THE BLACK MOODS as openers for Gin Blossoms’ winter 2019 tour. “I have been a fan of Gin Blossoms since I was a kid in the Ozarks,” shares Kennedy. “Their songwriting and sound blew me away and inspired me to write and find my path. I’m beyond grateful!”

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Produced by Grammy Award-nominated producer Johnny “K” Karkazis (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down), THE BLACK MOODS mix hard-hitting rock with electric blues, strong attitude, and plenty of anthemic choruses on INTO THE NIGHT. It is an album that’s felt as much as heard, rooted in the stomp of Diaz‘s kick drum, the pulse of Hoffman‘s bass, and the larger-than-life presence of frontman Kennedy. Stream/download INTO THE NIGHT via: https://orcd.co/tbmintothenight. Limited edition, hand-signed CDs are also available at https://the-black-moods-shop.myshopify.com/.

THE BLACK MOODS Tour Dates:
10/14 Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
10/28 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up ^
10/29 San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House ^
10/12 Coachella, CA @ Spotlight 29 Casino ^
12/9 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
^ with Candlebox

Credit: Jim Louvau

Find THE BLACK MOODS online:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE

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October 6, 2022

Aerosmith’s Fiery Vegas Residency + Eataly

Hey, that was fun.

Drunk on the fountain of youth, Aerosmith last night lit up the Dolby Live venue at the Park MGM with their supersonic dirty blues. Tyler delivered his trademark mojo, Perry breathed fire, and there was plenty of eye candy spectacle. Thanks to the band’s camp for the hospitality—those were fantastic seats! Their “Deuces Are Wild” residency resumes November 19.

It was a terrific night out starting with dinner at the hotel on the Stripside patio of Eataly’s La Pizza e La Pasta. We split the Insalata Tricolore + a home-run pasta dish—Vesuvio Con Asparagi E Guanciale—which lured us in with this hyper-specific description: “Afeltra Volcano-shaped Pasta di Gragnano IGP, San Carlo Guanciale, Asparagus Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pecorino Romano Zerto.”

October 6, 2022

THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT Release New Single “Stronger Together” For World Cerebral Palsy Day, Today, October 6

DT: OCTOBER 6, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH/SRO PR

THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT
TODAY, OCTOBER 6
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“STRONGER TOGETHER”
IN HONOR OF WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY
WHICH GUITARIST BRANDON MENDENHALL SUFFERS FROM

WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE

BAND’S SECOND EP
‘AGAINST ALL ODDS’
DUE OCTOBER 31 VIA LUCENT RECORDS (UMG)

Los Angeles-based hard rock/metal band THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT have today (October 6) released a second single—“Stronger Together,” from their upcoming EP AGAINST ALL ODDS in honor of World Cerebral Palsy Day, an incurable neurological disorder that founding member/guitarist BRANDON MENDENHALL suffers from. The disorder affects movement, coordination and balance and only allows MENDENHALL limited movement on his left side. Despite the odds being stacked against him—which was the inspiration for the EP’s title—he refused to let his disability get in the way of his passion for music and taught himself how to play guitar which rehabilitated his left hand without surgical intervention and led to the formation of THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT. His inspirational story was the subject matter of the award-winning 2019 documentary Mind Over Matter (Sumerian Films) directed by French filmmaker Sébastien Paquet (Korn, Wounded Warriors).

Watch the lyric video for “Stronger Together” streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“World Cerebral Palsy Day is a day that those of us with Cerebral Palsy can stand together, stronger together,” states MENDENHALL. “It’s about celebrating our challenges and triumphs, while educating others about our affliction. ‘Stronger Together’ encompasses finding your core team of people in life and sticking with them—your inner circle that has your back through thick and thin when life hits those rough patches.

“‘Stronger Together’ is a song that’s all about finding your support system—a place to belong,” relates vocalist ALYCE HAYES. “We’re all looking to connect with people who ‘get us,’ those who understand and support us through it all—our celebrations as well as our dark moments. I wanted the lyrics to remind people that they weren’t alone in their interests, their passions, or their dreams.”

AGAINST ALL ODDS will be released on October 31 via Lucent Records (UMG) and was produced by Chris Collier (Korn, Prong, KXM). The band premiered its lead single “Pulse of The Lost” featuring Suicide Silence guitarist Chris Garza in July which My Amp Music lauded as “a tidal wave of sonic ferocity,” stating “the track delivers hard-hitting guitar riffs, a pummeling backbeat and savage vocals.” THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT reunited with Mind Over Matter director Sebastian Paquet to direct its compelling music video seen HERE.

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AGAINST ALL ODDS EP Track Listing:
1. Breaking Out
2. Pulse of The Lost
3. Carry On
4. Stronger Together
5. This Ride Is Over

THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT have been seen on stages with metal mainstays including John 5, P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm, Kill Devil Hill, Fear Factory, Prong, Flaw, Metal Allegiance, Smile Empty Soul and Cold in addition to appearances at Aftershock Festival and Rocklahoma in recent years. Their self-titled debut EP was released in 2017 which included guest appearances from James “Munky” Shaffer (Korn) and Danny Lohner (NIN, A Perfect Circle). Its hit single “Seize The Day” received over 30k views and won “Video of the Year” at the 2015 LRT Music Video Awards the same year MENDENHALL was named “Trailblazer of the Year” at the United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles Art of Care annual event.

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Find THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT online at:
WEBSITE| FB | IG | TWITTER

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September 29, 2022

New Rock Opera “STARING INTO NOTHING?” Debuts Friday, October 7 In Los Angeles

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

“STARING INTO NOTHING?”
NEW MUSICAL/ROCK OPERA
BRINGS TOGETHER WIDE-RANGING CAST
FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 DEBUT
AT THE EL PORTAL THEATRE
IN THE NOHO AREA OF LOS ANGELES

“STARING INTO NOTHING?”
NEW STAGE PRODUCTION
WAS CONCEIVED BY
LONGTIME SONGWRITING PARTNERS
STEVE ROGERS AND KURT BARABAS

“Staring Into Nothing?” the collaborative songwriting partnership between Kurt Barabas and Steve Rogers, has evolved into a live stage production featuring all-new music and a wide-ranging cast of actors and musicians. Set to debut Friday, October 7 at the El Portal Theatre in the NoHo area of Los Angeles, the full-scale production will launch with three shows: Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available via the theatre’s website at $55. Listen to a sample of the music here.

The show is being directed by Broadway performer, director and choreographer Jeffrey Polk, with acclaimed musician Denny Fongheiser serving as producer, musical director and musician (drums, and percussion). Beyond Rogers and Barabas, the cast features stage and television actors, classically trained musicians and award-winning performers. The full cast (alphabetically) includes Jonathan Bluth, Marqell Edward Clayton, Adam Gimenez, Brentley Gore, Janaya Jones, Amanda Kruger, Ginny Luke, Derek Nakamoto, Will Riddle, Janet Robin, Krystle Simmons and Scott Spraags. Read more about the cast here.

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After releasing two albums under the name of “Staring Into Nothing?” Rogers and Barabas created a new musical/rock opera (with the same name) that explores the impact of mass media, social media and the digital information age on the quality of our lives. It asks and attempts to answer the age-old philosopher’s question: “What Is Good And What Is Not?” His project was always written as a musical narrative. Upon completion of the songs, the only question was should it be delivered as a film or a theatrical performance. After seeing “Hamilton,” Steve decided he definitely wanted to perform these songs with additional dialog and multiple actors live on stage and the rock opera was born.

The idea of writing a musical/rock opera that explores the philosophical concept of “Quality” began with one of Steve’s favorite books: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. It is subtitled “An Inquiry Into Values,” and explores the relationship between people, technology and quality. Written in 1974, it could not have contemplated the technology we live with today, but the principles are the same.

Steve wanted to explore these same relationships in the modern world and mentions that during the writing process, “other books started to influence and enhance my thinking about ‘What is Good and What is Not’ in a world of cell phones, tablets, email and the 24-hour news cycle; particularly Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Technopoly by Neil Postman.

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