Posted by The G on February 9, 2012 under Encounters with G | 
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Gary Oldman and Geoffrey Dicker
Gary Oldman is a class act! The actor was in New York to speak at the Walter Reade Theater for “An Evening With Gary Oldman” on February 8, 2012. He’s been in so many great movies and his versatility as an actor shines through in every performance. He spoke about how he finds the rhythm of the characters he portrays, which he said is very musical to him as he figures it out. He also spoke about being in the Batman and Harry Potter franchises (and a video of that will be coming soon, so stay tuned!) It was great watching him speak as he is so smart in his approach to acting. His biggest advice to aspiring actors is to do the work (and do your homework/research) and he said that if you cannot be on time, make sure you are early! Pearls! I met Gary Oldman before the talk and he was super cool. He even signed my ”Sid and Nancy” DVD too! Thanks again Gary! Good luck at the Oscars this year. I am rooting for you!
Gary Oldman
Posted by The G on February 8, 2012 under Encounters with G |
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Harry Connick, Jr. and Geoffrey Dicker
I love Harry Connick, Jr.! The crooner and Broadway star was in Manhattan to talk about his life and career on February 7, 2012. Harry was extremely nice when I met him and also signed one of my favorite albums of his, “She.” Thanks Harry!
Posted by The G on February 5, 2012 under Encounters with G |
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David Garrett and Geoffrey Dicker
If you don’t know the music of David Garrett, now’s your chance to discover a whole new world. The German violinist is not just a great musician – he’s amazing! He knows how to make his violin “speak” as he thrills audiences across the world. He’s one of the few artists to make the music of Led Zeppelin and Metallica (which he’s covered) accessible to audiences young and old. My entire family are fans of his (a feat in and of itself) and it was so great to meet David Garrett. He was very nice and also stopped to take a photo with me. Thanks David. I wish you continued success and thanks for making such amazing music!
Posted by The G on January 22, 2012 under G Reviews |
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David Best of Fujiya and Miyagi
On January 21, 2012, British electronic band Fujiya and Miyagi played a sold out show at New York’s Mercury Lounge. If you are unfamiliar with the music of Fujiya and Miyagi, here’s a brief primer: the band gets their name from a brand of record player as well as a character in the film “The Karate Kid.” They’ve been around since the early 2000s and their music features playful lyrics over delicious electronic grooves. Their songs are all mid- to up-tempo and they’ve mastered the art of moving on to the next song before the groove has a chance to get boring. What you will find in Fujiya and Miyagi’s music are carefully constructed 3 to 4 minute tracks with a bass line and a beat that will definitely get you in the dancing mood. Taking that formula to the live stage made for a great night as the audience got a chance to dethaw from the first New York snow storm of 2012 in an all out dance party. Fujiya and Miyagi played a generous helping of tracks from their 2011 album “Ventrilloquizzing” with songs such as “Cat Got Your Tongue,” “YoYo,” “16 Shades of Black and Blue” and “Minestrone.” Fan favorites such as “Uh” and “Knickerbocker” were also played as well as “Ankle Injuries” which features the band shouting out “Fujiya and Miyagi” at the end of the song. What a fun night! Thanks to F&M!
See the setlist after the jump.
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Tags: 2012, Band Members, David Best, Fujiya and Miyagi, Geoffrey Dicker, January 21, Matt Hainsby, Mercury Lounge, New York, Photos, Review, Set List, Steve Lewis
Posted by The G on January 18, 2012 under Encounters with G, G Reviews |
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Steven Soderbergh and Gina Carano
Film director Steven Soderbergh is a busy man these days. He’s got several films slated to be released in 2012 and the first is “Haywire,” a gritty spy film. I attended the New York premiere and as a bonus the director and star, Gina Carano, were in attendance to talk about the film. “Haywire” is your typical spy film. Aside from some really bad-ass moves by Gina Carano, this is the same type of movie we’ve seen a million times before. I will say that the time passed quickly as usually I get fidgety in films and I think I’ve discovered why - because the synopsis of films are usually one sentence long and it takes two hours to explain that sentence. But I digress. The film is packed with action and there are a few surprises plus, the cast is great (as it features Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum and Antonio Banderas). Last, and certainly not least, athlete Gina Carano is smoking hot in the film. This is her first role and she pulls it off with poise and charm. During the Q&A, you could tell that she was truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with an A-list team and she mentioned that she’s really excited for what the future holds for her. If any of these things I’ve described are your thing, check out “Haywire.”
Gina Carano
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