New Developments

Well, it's been a few days since I last posted a blog on here. We are planning for our casting/Auditions for the lead role/s for the band/film. This project is going to be awesome and music will be amazing. The script is currently getting revised with new scenes and familiar faces. On another note: Donald Carpenter has put in his recordings to be the next lead singer for "VELVET REVOLVER." Slash has his music and we are waiting word for auditions. Here is what DC said in his blogs on myspace.com:

In my exploration of possibilities I heard that Velvet Revolver was in search of a new singer. I was floored at even the idea of having the opportunity to audition. I was drawn to the idea of singing rock music by albums like Alice in Chains "Dirt" and Soundgarden "Superunknown", not to forget another record that came out around the same time.....Stone Temple Pilots "Core". I used to be 15-16 years old killing some Scott Weiland..killing it! As I went over VR tracks to freshen my memory on them I was taken back and immediately filled with an overwhleming desire to go after that open spot! I called some friends that were close to the audition process and submitted some tracks for Slash's consideration. At this point there is no telling what could happen....maybe a call to fly out and audition in person (nail it!) or maybe nothing....either way I am excited to have an opportunity to submit and take a chance.

I want to thank everyone here for always being there to take the time out and send over words of encouragement. It has helped me to continue to believe in a purpose and a cause and I can honestly say that I had lost touch with that. Feel free to jump over to Slash's Mypace page (He's in my Top Friends) and leave a comment of support, we need that live audition!! Thanks again to everyone!! Spread the Word and Rock On!!!

DC

Good luck DC, We all have our fingers crossed and praying for you bro.

Good News

Wuzzup everybody? Casting will begin sometime at the end of July once we confirm the date with Full Sail University. Thanks Mr. Dave Franko (The Film Director at Full Sail) for the help.We plan on using the Dubb Soundstage to comfortably seat DC and have a good sound environment for our artist/talent to perform their auditions. We will have a keyboard set up with good sound for recording the sessions so we can go thru each video to decide who will move on to be Benny. That's when the fun begins. We are all excited and chomping at the bit to get started. Donald Carpenter will be the Music Director for the auditions as well as for the film. He is an excellent and talented member of our team that motivates us even more to get moving forward. Big E and I are planning a meeting with DC just before the casting call to sit down and discuss our next moves. This film will be awesome for the music fans and for the youth. This film was written in a way to inspire youth to keep pushing forward with their goals and never give up. VH1's "SAVE THE MUSIC" is a huge inspiration for the film and actually has a PSA (Public Service Announcements) with a kid by the name of Cole Marcus that is just like our character "STIXX," the drummer in the film. We are hoping in the near future to work with "SAVE THE MUSIC" to help promote the film and vise versa. Like I said before "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS."

The beginning

Well after a lengthy process, the script has been revised 4 times and I'm sure it will not be the last. The script is showing a lot of attention out in this world. I recently met with a lead singer of a band that I have come to admire in the music industry. I first bought their c.d. back in 2004 when I was in the military and I remember jamming this album just about everywhere I went. I never would have believed that I would meet this person and get to know him and understand what moves him in this crazy world. He has the most amazing voice that just gets right in your head. That is why I when I first contacted him on Myspace, yeah I said it..Myspace, we decided to meet and greet and have lunch and talk about my new project called "SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS." He has so many ideas and he will be writing the lyrics for the films band that we are getting ready to cast here in the next month or so. He will mentor this band as it were his own on top of his ventures that are sure to be great. His name is Donald Carpenter and he was the lead singer of the band "SUBMERSED." Look him up on youtube and myspace and get to know this man because he has some new material coming. There's a lot of work to do, but it will be great. Stay tuned. -Rodney