AM At Sundance Film Festival 2010
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Scott Iwasaki’s review from Sundance 2010:
http://www.deseretnews.com/blog/23/10008191/Blog-Sundance-Fest-digest-AM–the-ASCAP-Music-Cafe.html
So the end of this year’s Sundance Film Festival ultimately means the end of the ASCAP Music Cafe.
There were some great artists who performed this year – K.S. Rhoades, Brendan Benson, Sass Jordan, LeAnn Rimes and the Fray.
One of the coolest sets I’ve seen at the ASCAP was by New Orleans-raised singer/songwriter AM.
Not only is AM a performer, but he has also written film music. And while he didn’t attend Sundance last year, his music was featured in one of the films that made its premiere back then — Ashton Kutcher’s “Spread.”
He also c0-scored Chris Lusvardi’s “Man Maid,” with Tom Hiel which will be released February 1, on Warner Bros. Home Video.
On Friday, Jan. 30, AM, who now lives in Los Angeles, took the stage for the second day in a row. And, to the audience’s delight, treated them with some awesome tales of life and it’s ups and downs.
I caught up with AM after his last show, which wrapped up his first appearance at the Sundance Film Festival.
“It’s great,” AM said about his ASCAP Music Cafe experience. “All the music is diverse but equally as good. It’s casual, but professional. and (the producers) get behind musicians and artists.”
AM said not only did he make connections with audience members from around the world, but he also made some industry connections as well.
“I’ve met some great people and got to chat with a few directors,” he said. “I also met some great musicians and some great bands.
“This is the perfect marriage, music and film, these are my people,” he said.
The singer/songwriter said his Sundance gigs was one more opportunity that helps him live his dream.
“This is all I ever wanted to do — travel the world and play music for people,’ he said. “I’ve always wanted to make records and reach new people with the music.”
Looking forward, AM said he’s gearing up to go on tour with French electronic duo AIR for a tour in support of his new CD “Future Sons & Daughters,” which will be released Feb. 9.
“We’re going to stay on the road as long as we can and do some festivals and release the record out in the UK,” he said.
Upon returning home, if there isn’t another tour waiting, AM said he will write more music.
“When I’m not on the road, I’m writing songs for myself and writing music for films,” he said. “Los Angeles is full of amazing people to collaborate with.”
AM was the last show to see at the ASCAP Music Cafe this year, and I’m already looking forward to who will take the stage next year.
