Chelsea's On Main

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays !!!!

jamesbrown_150

...and to Brother James
God rest your soul !!!!!
You've inspired countless millions (maybe billions) to Move, Groove, Sway, Step, Dress, Scream, Belt, Jam, Play and Perform, perform, perform. I know, that I personally counted on you (and Marvin) to tell it like it is, and I know now what it means to risk it all, and to take those chances, despite what everyone else says. You will be more than missed, you will never be forgotten. I got the LP's to prove that, and they will find their way thru the generations.

For me, Mark Bramlett and the rest of the cats that performed on the "Chelsea's On Main" tracks, we send you one whoppin'
Thank You James!!!!

Sincerely,
Thomas Valle-Guatemala

p.s. - the next round of Chelsea's is just for you...
p.s.ii - During the pre-production of filming "River's Crossing (2005)", i ended up recording a lot of tracks, centering around the boxing theme of the film. After much discussion, one track was scratched from the list because of possible Legal reasons.
The unused track "Hit Me" recorded for the film "River's Crossing" can be heard here ... or by visiting the website ... just something I thought I would share.

A long overdue "Thank You"

...to the Los Angeles art lovers, dance,and performing art audiences for making the first-run performances of Chelsea's On Main a success.

Thanks also to all our friends, families and supporters for their efforts and volunteering their time to bring the first 5 performances of Chelsea's On Main to the stage.

(back row, from left to right) Angela Hendersen, Nico O'Connor, Jake Mason, TeAngelo Bell, Giancarlo Robles, Javier Chavez, Stephanie Daniels, Monique "Smilee" Young (front row) Miriam Peters-Wasmund, Laura Karklina, Kathlyne Pham, Gisele Losso

Saturday Night - Curtain Call
(from left to right) Gisele Losso, Kathlyne Pham, Stephanie Daniels, Giancarlo Robles, Monique "Smilee" Young, TeAngelo Bell, Laura Karklina, Angela Hendersen, Javier Chavez, Miriam Peters-Wasmund, Jake Mason, Nico O'Connor

The Cast:
Angela Henderson, Giancarlo Robles, Gisele Losso, Jake Mason
Javier Chavez, Kathlyne Pham, Laura Karklina, Miriam Peters-Wasmund,
Monique “Smilee” Young, Nico O’Connor, Stephanie Daniel, TeAngelo Bell

music by Mark Bramlett
written for the stage and produced by Thomas Valle-Guatemala

featuring artwerk from the following artists:
David Douthat and Sue Miller-Douthat
Frank Rozasy
Fernando Linhares
Andrea Swain
Giselle Jhunjhnuwala
Wawi Amasha

stage & lighting design: Xandra Marie Gabucan, the Artists Field
makeup: Nancie L. Rooney and Andrea Donnelee for Face The Makeup
choreography by Precision Choreography
wardrobe: Jessica Mauricio
videographer: Jeff Mandel

graphic design, logos, artwerk & cd design
by Thomas Valle-Guatemala & Ismael a'Nenigma
website built, programmed & maintained by Madmantics Media
video editing & audio mastering performed at The Madman's Convenience

Soundtrack produced by Mark Bramlett
Engineered by John Maellaro, Tracy G., Thomas Valle-Guatemala

The Musicians on the Soundtrack
Joe Luna, Stewart Jackson, Bronwyn Gisborne, Michael Gifone, The ‘Late Breaking’ Horns, Tracy G., Gratz Arias, Vince Washington, Denny Tate, Steve Hunter, Richard Blair

“A Night at Chelsea’s”, “Samarian Lullaby” and “Tomorrow’s Train” originally arranged by John Maellaro