The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival has come to a close, and it was a very successful run. So many of the movies sold out, including a few that we had the pleasure of viewing, such as Dark Money, Fail State and the Greg Barker film The Final Year. We’ll have more on the winners at the Festival later this week. For now, here’s the latest news on the indie arts front.
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Montana Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre-in-residence at the University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance, has selected Michael Legg to become its next artistic director.
Legg is currently the director of the Professional Training Company at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Kentucky. He will start his new role at the University of Montana on July 1.
Montana Rep celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. Greg Johnson, whose tenure with Montana Rep began in 1990, is delighted with the choice.
“Mr. Legg brings youth, vision and vitality at a time when the Rep is poised not only to continue its tradition of touring nationally, but also to be a strong artistic presence in Missoula and the region, as the University of Montana begins its renaissance under our new president.”
BLUE ÉLAN RECORDS ARTIST KEITH HARKIN TO PLAY SPECIAL PRE-ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT LA’S HOTEL CAFE
Irish singer/songwriter Keith Harkin (of Celtic Thunder fame) is currently on a Stateside tour in support of his new live solo release, In The Round, his fourth album on Blue Élan Records.
He will perform at Los Angeles’ famed indie listening room The Hotel Cafe (1623 Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood) on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available here for $35 in advance. We strongly encourage you to attend this show.
NEW SINGLES
Our first single today comes from Ruby Friedman and Two Beards. It is an amazing Americana song called “Un4gvn.” We truly dig it and hope you will too.
We just discovered an amazing British country pop band called Delaware. They have a new single called “Fire,” and we think it is really hot. Please let us know what you think.
Our final new single today is a rocking number from Australian artist Reichelt. Here is “Seduced by the Light Side.” Let it get your new week off to a great start.
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
First up today is the title track for the forthcoming EP from Keaton Simons, one of Los Angeles’ elite indie artists. His new EP will be released on March 9 and is being produced by Nashville legendary producer Marshall Altman. It will have more of an Americana feel than his previous material. Let us know what you think.
Last week we reviewed the new EP from Marieme, and were truly impressed with her voice and her message. Here’s the music video for her most personal and powerful song, “Leave.” This one will move you.
Our final video today comes from another Blue Élan artist, Cindy Alexander. She has released a lyric video for her song “Passenger,” from her latest album, Nowhere to Hide. Have a wonderful week.