Athens in April anyone? Thanks to the International Video Poetry Festival for making “How Much Filipino” an Official Selection.
Other recent selections include the Home Is Distant Shores Film Festival in Cary, North Carolina, the Monologues & Poetry International Film Festival in Vallejo, California, and the Dreamanila International Film Festival.
All in all, the film has been selected for eight festivals so far. Let’s see what’s next.
Thanks to We Write About Music for the awesome review of “Rock-n-Roll Oasis: Live at Tiny Telephone.” It’s humbling to read such complimentary and spot-on words.
Like this…
“Roensch, accompanied by the virtuosic guitarist Jules Leyhe and the ethereal harmonies of Elisa Wendell, creates a sonic atmosphere that feels warm and deeply personal, like a late-night jam session among close friends. The stripped-back arrangements allow every note and lyric to breathe, making it easy to get lost in Roensch’s poetic storytelling.”
And this…
“…what makes Rock-n-Roll Oasis truly special isn’t just the musicianship; it’s the sheer heart poured into every moment. The recording captures the energy of the night and that magic translates into every track. Roensch’s lyricism, shaped by his background in flash fiction and poetry, is vivid and evocative, turning each song into a story that lingers long after the music fades. You hinge on every single word, all the while being more than impressed by the pure artistry that’s flowing out.”
You can check out the full review here.
Album available now on Bandcamp, with all of my proceeds of sales in February going to MusiCares to help support their relief efforts for LA music professionals affected by the wildfires.
Photo: Dwayne Jarrell
It was a cold and rainy November night when Greg Roensch, Jules Leyhe, and Elisa Wendell performed two sets of original music (plus a handful of covers) at Tiny Telephone recording studio in Oakland, California. Here’s your chance to listen to a show that audience members referred to as magical, unique, and fun – which is exactly what you’d expect when entering the rock-n-roll oasis. Welcome in.
Rock-n-Roll Oasis: Live at Tiny Telephone
Feel free to listen for free, but please note I’m donating 100% of my proceeds from all sales in February to MusiCares for fire relief support for music professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
