Hey all — Wanted to drop an important update on the continuing phenomenon that is Before the Music Dies…..
You can now purchase “the most important film a music fan will ever see” in retail stores!   We’ve broken with industry convention and released the Before the Music Dies DVD exclusively through a network of the nation’s best independent record stores…rather than via mass market retailers.
In a major shift from typical DVD releases, we’ve partnered over 300 independent record retailers to give these businesses an exclusive window to sell a major DVD title.  Why?  Because local record stores have always been critical to maintaining the connection between fans and the full spectrum of innovative new music.  And they need our continued support to keep that connection alive.
Support your local record store and ask for a copy of B4MD today!  CLICK HERE to find a store near you. 
Stay tuned for more big B4MD news in the coming weeks.  Take care until then…
The B4MD/B-Side Team
 

Hey there friends of Before the Music Dies.  Steve from B-Side here with a quick update and important information for you regarding B4MD…

THIS WEEKEND: Another 24-hour Broadcast on XM!  Based on passionate feedback from the XM subscriber base after their initial radio broadcast of B4MD in November, XM has decided to hand the XM Live channel (XM 200) back to us for another 24-hour broadcast.   From midnight 12/10 (Saturday night) to midnight 12/11, you’ll be able to hear the historic audio broadcast of B4MD, along with the great filmmaker interview with XM’s Bob Edwards, on a continuous loop.  Thanks to XM for bringing us back to the airwaves.

TUESDAY 12/12: B4MD DVD Ships! The Limited Grassroots Edition DVD of B4MD — presented by XM — will have its official release on Tuesday 12/12, and is available for a limited time only.   We have had substantial pre-orders in advance of the ship date…and expect great things for the holidays.  As PureMusic.com puts it: “This (DVD) is the must have gift for the musician and music lover in your life!  Don’t get them a f$#%&g sweater, get them B4MD.  It is that important.” Order now to ensure delivery for the holidays at:  http://www.beforethemusicdies.com/blog/own-it. 

AVAILABLE NOW: B4MD Merchandise!  Based on fan demand, we’ve created a set of B4MD merchandise — killer T’s, caps, posters, etc. — that are now available through the B4MD Web site at: http://www.cafepress.com/b4md/. These are great stocking stuffers that allow B4MD fans to literally wear their passion on their sleeves…and heads…

THROUGH MARCH 2007: Host a Screening Program Extended!  Based on the incredible success of the grassroots program this fall, we’re extending it through the end of March 2007.  We’ve had about 100 screenings in 70+ markets to date, and expect to hold a minimum of 400 more during Q1.   All of you who feel like you  missed your opportunity to host an event, go for it.  Many original screening partners are bringing the film back to their towns — in bigger venues…so keep the train rolling.  Thanks to all partners for their incredible efforts and support.  Info re: hosting a screening event can be found here: http://www.beforethemusicdies.com/blog/host-a-screening.

That’s all for now…have a great weekend.

Take care.
Steve

Steve Waters
VP Marketing
B-Side Entertainment

As we’ve toured around the country with Before the Music Dies the past few weeks…and close in on 100 screening parties….some “audience favorites” have emerged. While everyone has their own favorite moments in the film — whether it’s Erykah Badu’s humor, Hubert Sumlin’s wisdom, or Calexico’s live performance — the biggest buzz seems to come from the “turning a model into a pop star” segment.  The filmmakers take a beautiful young model - Taylor Hannah - and have her record a song written on the spot by the talented and hilarious Steve Poltz (www.poltz.com).

Taylor may be beautiful, but her vocal is less than perfect.  Luckily, as Erykah Badu points out, “you don’t have to be able to sing, just move your mouth and shit… they’ll work that out.” With the magic of AutoTune, Taylor’s painful vocal is transformed into a catchy tune that would sound perfectly at home on mainstream pop radio…..

You’ll never look at Hillary, Ashlee, Paris and the rest of today’s pop stars in the same way again. As the first in a new series of B4MD sneak peeks… Ladies and gentlemen, the next pop superstar — our good friend (and great sport) Taylor Hannah!

Date: 11/15/2006
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Antone's - Austin's Home of the Blues
Location: 213 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Website: www.antones.net
Notes: Screenings at: 4pm 6pm 8pm 10pm Midnight
For Tickets Contact: n/a
Ticket Price: FREE Admission
Event Type: Open to Public

For one special night, the legendary blues mecca Antone’s will be transformed into a movie theater…..for free screenings of Before the Music Dies.  The Antone’s theater will provide comfortable seating, popcorn, hot dogs and of course the fully stocked Antone’s bar….in the friendly confines of Austin’s Home of the Blues.

Join Director Andrew Shapter and your illustrious emcee KLBJ’s Charlie Hodge for continuous “hometown” screenings of B4MD starting at 4 pm…..and repeating at 6, 8, 10 and midnight.  Get there early.  Stay LATE.  Admission is FREE.

Date: 12/3/2006
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Alamo Drafthouse - Downtown
Location: 409 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Website: www.originalalamo.com
For Tickets Contact: www.originalalamo.com or 512.478.1320
Ticket Price: Information Pending
Event Type: Open to Public

Bside Entertainment presents the final Alamo screening hosted by filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen…..we’ll close out the weekend with a special afterparty for B4MD’s most dedicated Austin fans.   Details TBA…..be there.

Date: 12/1/2006
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Alamo Drafthouse - Downtown
Location: 409 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Website: www.originalalamo.com
For Tickets Contact: www.originalalamo.com or 512.478.1320
Ticket Price: $7 General ($5 w/Student ID)
Event Type: Open to Public

Students will get a discount to this special Friday “happy hour” event….presented by B4MD distributor Bside Entertainment and hosted by filmmakers Andrew Shapter, Joel Rasmussen and UT student Jay B (”the intern”) Sauceda.  Get your mind right before you spend a weekend checking out live music in Austin!

Date: 11/29/2006
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Alamo Drafthouse - South
Location: 1120 South Lamar, Austin, TX, 78703
Website: originalalamo.com
For Tickets Contact: originalalamo.com or 512.476.1320
Ticket Price: Information Pending
Event Type: Open to Public

This party is hosted by filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen, and presented by B4MD distributor Bside Entertainment.  Filmmakers will be in attendance and hanging with the audience at the Alamo South location!

Date: 12/5/2006
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Schuba's Tavern
Location: 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657
Website: www.schubas.com
Notes: This event is presented by the Chicago Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
Ticket Price: Free Admission
Event Type: Invite Only

Date: 11/11/2006
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: University of Montana - University Center Theater
Location: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT, 59812
For Tickets Contact: Information Pending
Ticket Price: Information Pending

Date: 11/2/2006
Time: 11:30 AM
Venue: Trustees Theater
Location: 216 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA, 31401
Website: http://www.scad.edu/filmfest/about.cfm
For Tickets Contact: http://www.scad.edu/filmfest/ticket.cfm
Ticket Price: $5 General ($3 w/Student ID)
Event Type: Open to Public