SoundCheck Flix

Episode 36: Shane Hall - "Chef" (2014)

Shane Hall:
Blues Soul Americana Artist 
Active: 2002 - Present
Based in San Diego CA
Shane Hall has developed a Sound all his own. His hybrid of Blues, Soul and Americana styles strike you instantly and resonate with you long after the performance. The songs and music are products and accounts of the human conditions we all face, good bad and ugly.
The sounds are a soulful accounting of love, loss, affliction, joy, rage, peace, loneliness, fear trials, enlightenment, and darkness coming to life from a blues driven Americana style.
“Chef” (2014): A talented chef tries to find balance between his hectic work life and being a father. After losing his restaurant gig, he obtains a food truck and drives cross country with his son & best friend, exciting palates in New Orleans & Austin along the way and reinvigorating his passion for cooking. Written & Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo & Sofia Vergara. 

Bonus Episode 4: The Dune-Off! - "Dune" (1984) vs. "Dune: Part 1" (2021)/"Dune: Part 2" (2024)

The Dune-Off! Our fourth bonus episode has producer Eric Lucero and cameraman Orion Ferguson joining Graham and Tim on mic for a film on film battle: David Lynch's "Dune" (1984) against Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part 1" (2021) and "Dune: Part 2" (2024)! Only the Bene Gesserit could know the outcome of this one...
Eric Lucero: head fader pusher at the Casbah, fader ape at other places around town. Musician, dog enthusiast, reader, gear nerd.
Orion Ferguson: spacewizardinspace, meme dork, cat enthusiast, synth wizard and professional fuckup.
Eric and Orion made the Soundcheck Flix theme and other musical pieces you hear on the show.
Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world. May He keep the world for His people. 

Episode 35: Demetrius Antuña - "American Psycho" (2000)

Demetrius Antuña is a Jersey born skateboarder turned singer, guitarist, producer, film composer and graphic designer who transplanted to San Diego in the late 90’s. Through the late 80’s into the early 90’s he skated for brands such as Spitfire, Thunder and Tour Skates until his love for the music in skate videos turned into a desire to make that music himself. He’s toured extensively with bands The Trans Megetti, The Dropscience, Goodbye Blue Monday, and Ilya. Released over 20 albums, won a handful of San Diego Music Awards and has had his music featured on television and film. Most recently he played in Warsaw/Tulpa Luna and composed the scores to such films as Bug, A Forest and Fanboy. He’s currently in the early stages of a new music project (as of yet to be named) as well as in pre-production of another film score entitled “Find Them” directed by Ben Johnson.
Demetrius also co-owns K St Kreative, a 6,000 sq ft multi-use creative workspace, recording and rehearsal studio that suffered severe flooding on January 22, 2024.  You can learn more about all things Demetrius at: demetriusfranciscoantuna.com
“American Psycho” (2000): Patrick Bateman is a young, wealthy NYC banker just "trying to fit in", despite his frequent homicidal urges. Is he truly the monster we are witnessing or is it all in his head? You decide. Directed by Mary Harron. Starring Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Chloe Sevigny & Jared Leto.

Bonus Episode 3: Scott Clark - "At Close Range" (1986)

Scott Clark, originally from New Jersey, moved to San Diego in the early 90's. Through band connections joined Lucy's fur Coat in 1995, has been a member since. He also plays currently in Mistress77. Hes an amateur photographer, coffee roaster, and is married with 2 boys. He loves running, espresso, mafia documentaries, writing music and hanging with the family.
"At Close Range" (1986): A young man in rural Pennsylvania has his life upended when his criminal father returns after a long absence. Attracted by the cars & money, Brad Jr. joins up with his father, only to find out the multiple murders they're capable of. Will he be able to escape before his family turns on him? Directed by James Foley. Starring Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, & Mary Stuart Masterson.

Episode 34: Nick Brumbach - "School of Rock" (2003)

Nick Brumbach, founder of Tunewave, Ground Floor Presents, and Talent Booker at Music Box. Brumbach is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and promoter. Following the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both industry veterans, Brumbach is a hungry professional who isn't shy to the music industry. Hailing from Omaha Nebraska, now living in San Diego, Brumbach brings midwest hospitality and work ethic to the music scene.
"School of Rock" (2003): After being kicked out of his band, Dewey Finn takes a job as a substitute teacher at a private elementary school to pay the rent. History, math & English are tossed aside for a proper education in Rock n' Roll! Directed by Richard Linklater. Starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack & Miranda Cosgrove.

Episode 33: Phil Beaumont - "Withnail & I" (1987)

Phil Beaumont is a dabbler in many creative endeavors such as his band The Color Forty Nine, video arts, acting for theater and film, photography, and running a public charter school. He loves travel, good food, great cocktails and most importantly, kind people. He loves to collaborate with others, so you should give him a call.
"Withnail & I" (1987) In late 1969 London, two chemically dependent, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside home of a relative for a much needed vacation. Directed by Bruce Robinson. Starring Richard E Grant, Paul McGann & Richard Griffiths.

Episode 32: Jake Najor - "North Shore" (1987)

Over the past twenty years, when musicians and producers in Southern California have needed fresh R&B, funk, or hip hop beats, they've called on drummer Jake Najor. A former bandmember of Breakestra, Incredible Moses Leroy, and The Styletones, Najor has performed or recorded with scores of noteworthy artists, including IV on the Radio, Raphael Saadig, Kelis, Joss Stone, Connie Price and The Keystones backing Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, and Rodriguez, Karl Denson, Mindi Abair, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Empire of the Sun.
 
"North Shore" (1987): When an Arizona teenager wins his local surfing contest, he takes his winnings and flies to Hawaii to surf the best waves possible. Once there, he meets a soul surfing teacher, a beautiful local girl, and plenty of rivals. Directed by William Phelps. Starring Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison & John Philbin.

Episode 31: Ariel Levine - "Batman" (1989)

Israeli born, Gotham reared Ariel Levine has been lurking in the shadows of the San Diego music scene for the better part of a decade. Donning a variety of capes n' cowls as recording artist, producer, mix engineer, and perennial David Bowie impersonator, recent work includes mixing and mastering Poison Hearts AC's forthcoming EP.
When not blithering on about Batman, Ariel enjoys cruising around in old European cars with his dog, writing bios in the third person and mixing your next record. 
His original work can be found on the streaming service of your fancy, and his studio services can be rendered via bat-signal... or just by sliding into his DMs.
Holy self-aggrandization, Batman!
“Batman" (1989): When Gotham City's crime boss is killed, the Dark Knight is drawn into a battle for the soul of the city with a clownish, homicidal maniac. Directed by Tim Burton. Starring Micheal Keaton, Jack Nicholson & Kim Basinger.

Episode 30: Aryn Jonathan Black - "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" (2005)

Austin based musician Aryn Jonathan Black is the co-founder singer/songwriter for Scorpion Child, a heavy psychedelic post punk band that started in 2007. He also plays in Acid Roulette (Austin), and The Ritual (Norway), as well as solo project Blissful Myth.
"The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" (2005): Ranch Foreman, Pete Perkins, looks to fulfill a promise he made to a recently deceased friend by kidnapping a Border Patrol agent and traveling south into Mexico to find his friends family. Directed by & Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper & Melissa Leo.

Episode 29: Pall Jenkins - "Angel Heart" (1987)

Pall Jenkins is a vocalist, guitarist, musician, producer, artist, knife maker. He started his first punk band when he was 16 called Dark Sarcasm. About 3 years later joined forces with friends to form Three Mile Pilot that performed and released albums for many years and is still active today on occasion.
In 1997 he started The Black Heart Procession. Where he made 6 albums and traveled extensively through out the world. In the midst of all this he also formed Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects with 10 of his friends. In 2023 he turned his love of knife collecting into making his own design under the name Acidwrx.
Where he released his first Balisong (butterfly knife) to high praise in the knife community. It was nominated best new grail Balisong of 2023 earning a spot in the top 4 out of hundreds of makers. The knife comes with Hand made boxes, sheaths, along with a digital download soundscape. Acidwrx brings together his appreciated for download soundscape. Acidwrx brings together his appreciated for knives, wood work, art, design and music. Expect more of all this to come as he continues this path.
 
"Angel Heart" (1987) - In 1955, a small-time detective, Harry Angel, is hired by a mysterious figure named Louis Cypher, to hunt down a singer named Johnny Favorite. Harry's investigation takes a dark turn when the bodies unexpectedly start piling up. Directed by Alan Parker. Starring Mickey Rourke, Robert DeNiro & Lisa Bonet.