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August Update

It’s been a fun music filled summer. I trust you’ve stayed suncreened and hydrated. While Austin is becoming more expensive for artist/musicians to exist, San Antonio’s music scene is reaping the benefits. Music, Arts and Culture seem to expand by leaps and bounds. Zinc Media has been participating in Live Music, Recording, Mixing as well as Audio for film. Make sure you scroll down. It’s been a busy one. I look forward to hearing from you!


Bekah Kelso & the Fellas continue to make their music more accesible in the SA scene. Bekah is half way through her four week residency at The Liberty Bar on S. Alamo. Tonight(8/19) Laura Marie and Lucas Jack will be joining her.

Come enjoy the full Bekah Kelso & The Fellas experience Tuesday Aug.26th 7:30-9:30p. We’ll also be at the finale for The Block’s Rock the Block Concert series Saturday September 6th…More Shows

We’re making our way into the San Antonio Music Awards . We appreciate those who’ve already voted. Thank you very much. Here are some suggestions:

  • VOCALIST – BEKAH KELSO
  • KEYBOARDIST – RICKY HERNANDEZ (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • BASSIST – DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • DRUMMER – RYAN KELSO (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • NEW BAND – BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS
  • SINGER/SONGWRITER – BEKAH KELSO
  • RECORDING ENGINEER – DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ

New album coming this Fall.

This is from this San Antonio Museum of Art‘s 2nd Friday pARTy. Come find us on Instagram

SAMA Art Party-7


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Meanwhile, “The Wisdom to Know The Difference” has been making headlines. I saw this at the SA Film Festival and am extremely proud of everyone involved. Congratulations to Marc Cerutti! Here’s a quick rundown.

MANHATTAN FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture, Best Original Song

LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture, Best Editor (Marc Cerutti), Best Original Song, Best Supporting Actress (Maggie Wagner)

SAN ANTONIO FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture (Jury Award), Best Picture (Audience Award)

BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection, Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Baldwin) and Best Actress (Mayra Leal)

REEL RECOVERY FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection for LA, Official Selection for NYC

FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection


I’d like to congratulate Rafi Marrero y Orquesta for their latest release “Realizacion de un Sueño”. You can listen to music here.

All musical production was done in Peru by Cesar Hijar and a team of passionate musicians. The vocals were done in San Antonio at Zinc Media and performed by Josean Rivera. We’re expecting to submit for Grammy consideration next year.

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This year I’ve had the pleasure of working on an album with Jason Carter III. We are nearing completion and last week we had, Hall-of-Fame Inductee, Bobby Flores laying down some of the most heartfelt fiddle. Also making a guest appearance on drums was Ryan Kelso. There are other guest vocal appearances in the works.  I can not wait to share.


I am here because of you. Thank you for including me in your projects.

Thanks for listening!

 

New Gear New News


I’d like to share that Zinc Media recently acquired a live recording console/mixer. The Allen & Heath Qu-16. This unit is capable of mixing 22 channels of audio with high quality onboard processors. As first of it’s kind, it can record up to 18 separate channels of audio direct to a formatted USB hard drive. We also have the option of running it with ProTools HD.


I’m also pleased to announce that the Film that went to festival earlier this month was well received. “The Wisdom To Know The Difference” sold out it’s first showing at the Manhattan Film Festival and is scheduled for a second showing 7/3/14. This film will also be at the San Antonio Film Festival on August 3rd at CityBase Cinema.


On the music side, Bekah Kelso & The Fellas released a live video from a recent performance at 502Bar. The show was 75% unreleased material we are working up and getting ready for the studio later this summer. This one gem is from Bekah’s second release, “Departures”. Enjoy “Say Something”


Thanks for listening!

Damian

www.zincmediapro.com

San Antonio RAW Artist Event

Bekah Kelso performs at San Antonio RAW Artist Event Thursday March 27th.

The band includes David Brent on Drum/Percussion, Ricky Hernandez on Keyboards and myself on Bass. We’ll be performing favorites as well as new material we’ll be recording in May 2014.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there.

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