SoundCheck Flix

Episode 61: Mark Haemmerle - Savage Steve Holland Trilogy!

Mark Haemmerle was born and raised in San Diego, California.. He’s a father, husband, gamer, DJ, musician, recording engineer & former skateboarder. He has a love for classic standup arcade games, Star Wars, Sci-Fi, zombies, 80’s movies, comics & cartoons. He spends his time in the local music scene floating between goth & punk shows. He currently plays guitar & sings in nerd rock band Kitty Plague, goth bands starcrossed with his wife christina, & the revenge party / vanta after dark with childhood friend alanna. During the pandemic he turned 2/3rd’s of his recording studio into a retro arcade. He feels a special connection to the movie better off dead and is an active participant in the facebook group.
On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we sing the praises of our favorite 80’s teen movie directing lunatic, Savage Steve Holland with Mark Haemmerle of Kitty Plague! From his debut film “Better Off Dead” to the isle of Nantucket for “One Crazy Summer” and then a return to High School with 2 kids just tryin to get into Ramsey in “How I Got Into College”, Savage Steve gave voice to the 80’s oddball kids and we absolutely loved him for it. 

Episode 60: Ryan Fox - "Quadrophenia" (1979)

Ryan Fox is a San Diego legend, having fronted bands such as Fishwife, Ghetto Blaster, the Grids, and the Let Downs.
"Quadrophenia" (1979): Jimmy Cooper is a London Mod in the early 60's that hates his job, hates his parents, and the rival Rockers. He finds his joy in life with his scooter mates consuming massive amounts of speed and getting into all sorts of hi jinx. Soundtrack and film produced by The Who. Directed by Franc Roddam. Starring Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone, & Sting. 

Episode 59: Dave "Pursue" Ross - "Vampire's Kiss" (1988)

David “Persue” Ross is an American painter, author, and graphic artist born and raised in San Diego, CA. Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Persue continues family tradition and is recognized internationally for his contributions to his movements. Well respected in the worldwide graffiti scene for his letter abstractions as well as his famous street-art character BunnyKitty, Persue is also known for being one of the first to bridge the gap between street culture and skateboard fashion which would evolve into today’s popular streetwear aesthetic. After a 25+ year-long career as a designer and artist, he moved to Brooklyn in 2014 in search of a clearer path for his fine art. This critical move would result in the publishing of his children’s book, a collaboration with his late mother (Diane Satenstein) featuring his character BunnyKitty, as well as the birth of his Wet Paint project and his Liminal Space abstract approach.
"Vampire's Kiss" (1988): A publishing executive becomes convinced that his recent encounter with a bat and a mysterious woman, may be the cause of his recent vampiric behavior. Directed by Robert Bierman. Starring Nicholas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Jennifer Beals. 

Episode 58: Nathan Hubbard - "Logan's Run" (1976)

Nathan Hubbard is drummer and composer know for his work with Rafter and Parker Meridien. Hubbard also runs a myriad of solo project, most notably Translation Has Failed and Skeleton Key Orchestra.
"Logan's Run" (1976): In the year 2274, Sandmen chase down "runners" in a domed society with limited resources & a life allowance of 30 years. Logan is a Sandman sent on a mission by his superiors to find the "sanctuary" the runners are seeking. Directed by Micheal Anderson. Starring Micheal York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Peter Ustinov & Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

Bonus Episode 6: Four Legged/ Aquatic Vengeance! - "Orca", "Roar", and more!

For this weeks bonus episode with our co-producer and Sound Warlock, Eric Lucero, we dive into two of the wildest Man vs Nature films ever made: 1977's "Orca" & 1981's "Roar".
We also discuss some of our other favorite animal attacks movies!
Poachers BEWARE!

Episode 57: Eric Lucero - "Alien" (1979)

Eric Lucero is a San Diego-based sound engineer and musician. He's the head fader jockey at the Casbah, and works at many other venues around town along with freelancing. He's also the producer and editor for Soundcheck Flix, and produces the music along with Orion. Dog enthusiast, avid reader, gear and Alien universe nerd.
"Alien"(1979): In the year 2122, the crew of the deep space commercial towing vehicle the Nostromo is awaken from hypersleep to investigate a mysterious beacon. What they discover is an unrelenting horror from the cosmos.
Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt, Bolaji Badejo, and the 4 cats that played Jonesy. 

Episode 56: Dustin McLaughlin - "Back to the Beach" (1987)

Dallas McLaughlin is a multi-Emmy winning performer, writer and director. He’s worked on shows like Yo! Gabba Gabba!, The Aquabats Super Show!, Sanjay and Craig and several more. Dallas is the former mic yeller in Bad Credit, the Cankles and The Stomach Monkeys. An award-winning stage actor and storyteller, his most recent album of love stories told to drunks in bars called ‘I Didn’t Start The Fire (And Other Lies)’ debuted at #2 on Apple Music and chronicles the many bridges Dallas has burned in entertainment and life. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and three dogs. He enjoys burritos. 
"Back to the Beach" (1987): The Big Kahuna (Frankie Avalon) & his wife (Annette Funicello) decide to take a break from their midwestern life and fly to Hawaii. Along the way, they make a stop in LA to visit their old stomping grounds and their daughter, Sandi (Lori Laughlin). Beach hi jinx ensue as the famous couple & their family navigate the changing 80's beach culture.
Directed by Lyndall Hobbs. Starring Damien Slade, Connie Stevens, Paul Reubens, & Fishbone.

Episode 55: Jeff Berkley - "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012)

Jeff Berkley is a native San Diegan who has made music his life.  He has been called a San Diego legend, and it’s easy to understand why.  Berkley’s musical contributions include his work in current bands Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, as well as his solo performances.  His previous bands include The Cry, The Redwoods, and Citizen Band.  He is also known for his work with the many musicians he has produced in studios around the world, including his own. 
The legend continues as he is also an amazing guitarist and percussionist with multiple acts.  As an accomplished songwriter (he won the Kerrville New Folk Songwriter award in 1999), in any way you engage with Jeff Berkley, he puts you at ease with his good humor, and then engages you with his experience, his ear, and his passion.
[Song Writer, Producer, Performer ]
Jeff Berkley is known as one of the finest singer-songwriters San Diego has ever produced. He has a warm, melodic voice and a way with song hooks that are second to none, as heard in his solo performances and as a part of the duo, Berkley Hart, alongside fellow tunesmith Calman Hart. But that’s just one side of his musical career, with work as a sideman and as a producer just as prominent on his resume. 
As a producer, songwriter, and performer, Jeff wears many hats, but he maintains that there is no favorite aspect of his career. 
“They all feed off each other. The truth is that I’d go insane just doing one or the other,” he said. “My dad produced records, wrote, and performed and I was in on that early on. I’ve always been around all of the hats you mentioned. It’s my nature to do those things.” 
Between his time in the studio and gigging, there is really no time Jeff is not making music. “I truly don’t know any other way of living.” 
-Excerpted from SDNews.com by Bart Mendoza
 
"Moonrise Kingdom" (2012): In the summer of 1965, two 12 year olds fall in love & run away together on the eve of a "once in a century" storm. Directed by Wes Anderson. Starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, & Frances McDormand

Episode 54: The Summer of '84 Spectacular!

On this weeks episode, the SCF team travels back to the summer of Cobra Kai, Lambda Lambda Lambda, Mogwais, Ghostbusters, & Prince. It's 1984!! Join us as we discuss our Top 5 favorite films & celebrate one of the greatest pop culture years EVER! WOLVERINES!!

Episode 53: Sara Petite - "Thelma & Louise" (1991)

Sara Petite is a headlining Outlaw Country performer whose music transcends the genre's boundaries. Sara has built an award-winning career with songs that draw from both the rock & roll roadhouse as they do the honky-tonk.
Born and raised in the countryside of Sumner, Washington, her rural youth helped shaped her songwriting, which often incorporates pedal steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin.
Currently residing in San Diego Sara has released 7 albums, her most recent, "The Empress", was awarded Best Americana Album at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards.
Hers is a raw, rough-edged version of American roots music, delivered by a 10 time San Diego Music Awards Winner and five-time International Songwriting Competition finalist who's spent nearly two decades calling her own shots.
"Thelma & Louise" (1991): Two best friends depart for a weekend getaway, but their trip takes a turn for the worse after an attempted parking lot rape turns into homicide.
Knowing the cops won't accept self defense from a woman, the ladies set out on a cross country chase that will test the limits of their friendship.
Directed by Ridley Scott. Starting Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, & Harvey Keitel.