Cecilia Della Peruti has played guitar for and gone on tour with acts like Beck, BØRNS, and Charli XCX. That's helped to prepare her to launch her own band, Gothic Tropic. The band has a guitar-driven 80s pop sound infused with some R&B and funk … [Read more]
(Strangely Elaborate) SXSW 2018 Recap
South by Southwest is the whirlwind of activity that takes over Austin for about two weeks each March. It's a massive film, music, and interactive super festival, plus an education summit, plus a video game expo, plus a job fair, and so much more. … [Read more]
Our SXSW Live Show with Fable House!
For the first time ever, I did a live episode of The nsavides Podcast a few days ago, and what an honor it was to do that as an official event at SXSW 2018. What's more I got to do the show with my friends and some of the most talented filmmakers I … [Read more]
Rayo Brothers: Americana Music, Old-Time Roots, & Music Videos
Update: A few weeks after the interview, I shot this video of The Rayo Brothers at Jazz Fest 2018. Brothers Daniel and Jesse Reaux have been playing music since they were kids. After a couple of encouraging open mic sessions, they drew upon some … [Read more]
Crime, Violence, and Community Influence: Garrett Kruithof Commentary
This is my commentary based on prior conversation with Garrett Kruithof, an actor who has performed in projects like A&E's Bonnie & Clyde, Deepwater Horizon, and Starz's Magic City. I discuss some of my takeaways from my … [Read more]
Acting in Deepwater Horizon & Bonnie & Clyde: Garrett Kruithof
Garrett Kruithof was managing a hotel in Louisiana when a conversation with a guest convinced him that it was not too late to pursuit an acting career. He took an acting class, got connected with the actors in his community, and went on a number of … [Read more]