SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Peterburg’s Blair Underwood in ORIGIN
Blair Underwood is the best known actor to come out of Petersburg VA. He started his career in local theatre, but went on to star in numerous movies, TV shows and Broadway productions. His latest role is in ORIGIN, Ava DuVernay’s powerful film based on the book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” Some of the things we discuss:
– Getting his start in local theatre
– What he learned from working on One Life to Live
– Working with Cicely Tyson on 5 shows
– Having Tyler Perry direct his as Madea
– Playing Octavia Spencer’s hubby
– Getting hired by Ava Devurnay for Origin
– Why he still loves acting on Broadway
– What’s fun about voiceover work
– Being on the cover of Playgirl Magazine
– Acting in Michael Jackson’s music video
LINKS
Blair Underwood’s IMDB page
Virginia Production Alliance (Industry event on 2/6)
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear February 2nd, 2024
Higher Consciousness presents:
Higher Consciousness
Playlist 80
From 3 to 5 on Thursdays, Alicia is dedicated to raising your vibration during a mass spiritual awakening. The synchronicities and coincidences that call for attention are given space and joined with music that shares the peace of Gaia and points to the thresholds of our collective experience. A mixture of edgy music, candid interviews, and Alicia’s insights, this is Higher Consciousness.
Today, we finish up our talk about the Clair gifts and so much more.
Next week I give away tickets to… Sammy Rae and The Friends at the National, with Erin and the wildfire on Monday, February 19th, 2024.
The Mantra of the Friends?
“Go put a smile on somebody’s face, go tell somebody they’ve got a place in this world, go tell somebody you wanna be friends with them.”
For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. Fronted by singer and songwriter Sammy Rae, the group flourishes in any spotlight with a combination of all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie, palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks. Their sound is a mélange of Sammy’s influences, rooted in classic rock, folk, and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz.
Complete with a rhythm section, two saxophones, keyboards, and plenty of percussion, Sammy Rae & The Friends have delivered their high-energy, spirited and unrestrained shows to sold-out audiences around the US and Europe. Their newest single, “Closer To You,” arrives just as Sammy Rae & The Friends gear up for gigs this summer at SummerStage NYC and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, with a world tour scheduled for Fall 2023.
https://www.thenationalva.com/events/detail/?event_id=500657
Alicia Higher Consciousness February 1st, 2024
Posted In: Local, Music, Music Shows
Tags: Clairaudience, Clairvoyance, higher consciousness, Higher Vibrations
Dream Girl Radio / EXT SRC presents:
Dream Girl Radio (feat. [substitute] DJ Gawk) 1/31/2024
It’s the 5th week of the month! Usually scheduled DJs do not host and sneaky, (possibly unscrupulous) substitute DJs tip-toe in to take the reigns.
DJ Gawk doesn’t normally venture into the soundscape of the ambient, but she’s open to new experiences and learning opportunities. Lord knows, she doesn’t stay strictly ambient on this episode, but consarnit, she gives it the ol’ college try!
DJ Gawk Dream Girl Radio / EXT SRC January 31st, 2024
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SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Double Feature
This week’s podcast is the first Double Feature of the year.
The Virginia Screenwriters Forum is a resource for aspiring writers that’s been around for 35 years. Robin Farmer (Director) and Rachel Weatherly (Assistant Director) will tell us about the organization (with a special surprise guest).
The new Winter Horrorland Film Festival features movies viewed thru a mental health perspective (Free, 1/27 at the Downtown Main Library). We’ll hear from Josh Burkey, who founded Victims and Villians, which is hosting the festival.
LINKS
Victims & Villains
Winter Horrorland Film Festival at the Richmond Public Library
Virginia Screenwriter’s Forum
Megan Holley’s IMDB page
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 26th, 2024
Higher Consciousness presents:
Higher Consciousness
Playlist 79
From 3 to 5 on Thursdays, Alicia is dedicated to raising your vibration in this time of a mass spiritual awakening. The synchronicities and coincidences that call for attention are given space and joined with music that shares the peace of Gaia and points to the thresholds of our collective experience. A mixture of edgy music, candid interviews, and Alicia’s insights, this is Higher Consciousness.
Today Lets circle back to discovering our gifts.
Alicia Higher Consciousness January 25th, 2024
Posted In: Local, Music, Music Shows
Tags: DJ Godiva, Female djs, High Vibrational music, Positive music, WRIR
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Remembering Gene Wilder
REMEMBERING GENE WILDER looks at the comic actor’s films, featuring interviews with Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr, Alan Alda, Karen Boyer (his 2nd wife) and more. It’ll screen at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Sunday 1/21 at 2pm. Ron Frank & Glenn Kirschbaum, who created the documentary, discuss the stories and surprises that made this such a joyful project.
This is one of 6 films that will be shown as part of the Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s 15th annual Israeli & Jewish Film Festival, which takes place from 1/18-28 at various locations around town.
LINKS
The Israeli & Jewish Film Festival
Remembering Gene Wilder trailer
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 19th, 2024
Higher Consciousness presents:
Higher Consciousness
Playlist 78
The shift is finally here and it is happening right now. Congratulations you made it and I’m so excited to be here in this new reality with you. A reality where we do not let the evil things people do go unnoticed and we do not let it slide. Be a better person because the time is now. Choose to ascend and be the best version of yourself because the world needs it now more than ever. Know that you are amazing, know that you are loved, know that you are very powerful. Call Your Power Back.
Spotify Playlist: Higher Consciousness Playlist 78 link
- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vImuG6quqNoqp6wIHFPFy?si=ea7fe3c1488e4e7c
Ascension reading material:
- https://energeticsynthesis.com/images/HG-144-Calibration-13Jan13.pdf
Alicia Higher Consciousness January 18th, 2024
Posted In: Local, Music, Music Shows, Uncategorized
Tags: Affirmations, Alicia, ascension, DJ Godiva, female dj, High Vibrational music, higher consciousness, manifestation music, Positive affirmations, positive affirmations radio, WRIR
River City Limits presents:
River City Limits – RVA Playlist’s Favorites of 2023
Andrew with RVA Playlist looks back at 2023 and plays a bunch of his favorite songs as well as some new stuff to get us into 2024.
rvaplaylist River City Limits January 13th, 2024
Posted In: Local, Music, Music Shows
Tags: local music, river city limits, RVA Music, RVA Playlist
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Starting Virginia’s oldest production facility
BES Teleproductions (now BES Studios) is the longest continually-running video production facility in Virginia and Guy Spiller was the founder. Even after he sold it 1995, Guy continued to have video adventures, including his new company AnalogRetentive. We discuss:
– Getting started operating a camera for basketball games at age 12
– The inspiration to open a video facility
– What the name means
– Adventures with Burford Advertising
– Buying 106 FM radio
– What does Analog Retentive do?
– Transferring a video of a star as a child
– Downgrading a 70s camera for a Comedy Central promo
LINKS
BES Studios (current website)
AnalogRetentive
Video of Prince being interviewed as a kid
James River Short Film Showcase
Matt Paxton’s 1st podcast
Matt Paxton’s 2nd podcast
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 11th, 2024
Wednesday Breakfast Blend presents:
the breakfast blend
Thanks for tuning into my show! Make sure you tune in tomorrow for another great show!
DonteOnTheMic Wednesday Breakfast Blend January 9th, 2024
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