Where are they now?
It’s hard to believe it has almost been a year since the Nashville 9 kick-off party. Here is a little bit of what has happened since the nine days ended.
Where are they now?
Nashville 9 Songwriter Luke Sheets has found recent success with a song that was written during the Nashville 9 project. “Hang On” was cut by the artist Plumb and will be on her album “Beautiful History” being released in November. The song has also been remixed for the Dance radio format and is currently available on an album featuring 11 remixes of the song by acclaimed DJs Digital Dog, Dave Aude, Bronleewe/Bose and Pete Hammond. Download the album here. “Hang On” is currently #30 on the Billboard Club/Dance Charts and was named “Power Pick of the Week” for being the greatest gainer past the top 20.
Luke has begun writing for a solo album he plans to release in the summer of 2010. More Luke Sheets music at www.lukesheets.com.
Nashville 9 Screenwriter Chad Morgan was selected along with Doc Producer Joel Wilson to represent Nashville for the pilot episode of a new reality series, "The 48 Hour Film Showdown", appearing on the Halogen Network. The show, a spinoff of the 48 Hour Film Project, pits two teams from two different cities in a competition to make the best possible short film in a 48-hour span. Along with three other Nashville team members, Chad and Joel, competed against a team chosen from Atlanta. The show will air at the end of October.
Nashville 9 Screenwriter Chad Morgan was selected along with Doc Producer Joel Wilson to represent Nashville for the pilot episode of a new reality series, "The 48 Hour Film Showdown", appearing on the Halogen Network. The show, a spinoff of the 48 Hour Film Project, pits two teams from two different cities in a competition to make the best possible short film in a 48-hour span. Along with three other Nashville team members, Chad and Joel, competed against a team chosen from Atlanta. The show will air at the end of October.
Chad also competed in the Nashville 48 Hour Film Project this past July along with several Nashville 9 short film and doc crew members, taking home awards for Best in Genre (Family Film) and Best Use of Dialogue. The film was produced by ilovebetty and included on the crew Nashville 9ers Joel Wilson, Danny Dones, Chad Morgan, Tracy Goldenberg, Josh Eldred, Todd Smith, Julie Smith, Sean Smith, and David Ditmore. The film, entitled "Instant Photo," can be viewed here.
Chad is currently drafting a TV pilot set in Nashville about a country music dynasty.
Nashville 9 Actor Nat McIntyre signed with Stewart Talent and has developed and been working on a theatre production of a shakespeare/top gun remix called "Jesters Dead". He is shooting his second Law and Order episode this week and has had three callbacks for a Broadway play. If this isn't enough he is also teaching with an off broadway theatre, Epic Theatre ensemble, in inner city schools and with the Theatre Development Fund, which brings high school students to broadway plays and runs workshops with them. Personally, he is still dating the fantastic Jenny Moss (she now lives in New York!) and he also just became an uncle for the second time.
Nashville 9 Utility Man Brandon McDonald is planning a trip to Honduras to work in an orphanage in January. He has been busy flipping houses and helping other Nashville 9ers with renovation projects. Check out his work at www.m-pulseproperties.com
The Nashville 9 Documentary
Steven Knapp [Still Photographer] is being featured in an exhibition on October 30, 2009, called "In and Out of Prague." Visit www.inandoutofprague.com for more information.
Mike Logen [Artist] opened for John Legend at Chastain Park Ampthitheatre in July. He also has the title cut on Mat Kearney’s album “City of Black and White,” which was released in June. He has been on tour opening for Jonny Lang, Sister Hazel and the Clarks. A new album is currently in the works.
Jenny Moss [Sponsorship Coordinator] has moved to New York City to open a NY branch for Blink Marketing. She is sharing her experience on her new blog www.southernapplegirl.com.
Jenn Sheets [Coordinator of all things Nashville 9] has spent the last year keeping busy at Fresh Dirt Marketing as well as helping her house recover from the project's nine days and premiere, tying up loose ends for the project, and wondering what Luke and Chad will come up with next.
Meghan Kabir [Artist] is in a band called FlashMob. She signed management with Scott and Doc McGhee and has been getting some MTV placements.
Jaclyn James [Artist] just got engaged!
Lyra Smith [Intern] has secured an internship with the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report."
Denitia Odigie [Artist] recently released her new EP, "Brick by Brick," currently available on iTunes.
Michael Gomez [Photographer] is still shooting at Studio Daylight and has just launched a new project at www.thephotofactor.com to serve the photography community.
Theresa Meeker [Actor] associate produced and acted in an Accolade award winning film titled Look. She also got engaged to Look’s director Ryan Pickett (documentary photographer.) Theresa landed a main role in a commercial for the Tennessee Lottery over the summer and now lives in Ormond Beach, Florida, where she attends Flagler College pursuing a Communication major and History minor.
Dominic Barkaszi [Actor] is still busy acting in a variety of projects. His greatest passion however is DRUMMING . He did an opening solo for Guitar Center's Drum Off and caught the eye of several people including judge "Spider" Dubose, who wants to encourage Dominic on his path as the world's next famous drummer. Other than that he is just enjoying being a kid and doing the stuff kids do at age 11. Shhhh... don’t tell his mom!
Todd Smith [Editor/Documentary Photographer] and wife Julie Smith [Production Manager] are building a home in the Nashville suburb Bellevue and have completed a few local video projects. They also started their own production company, Whistlestop Productions, so you can now email Todd at Todd@whistlestopvideo.com for all your video needs!
David Ditmore [Doc Crew] has set a goal to do a video project each month to keep honing his acting skills. He’s invited fellow filmmakers and actors to practice and experiment with him. Check out his projects at http://davidditmore.blogspot.com/
David Wagner [Sound Supervisor] In late spring, Happen-Stance completed a series called "Digital Diary," two 15-minute discover films used for young adult youth groups, for the God films/United Methodist church. David also recorded and mixed two records this year—Ryan Greenawalt "What You Heard" (funk and/or R&B) and Good Gang Music Factory Presents "Animal Friends," a kids record. On top of that he worked on a four-day bluegrass festival called "Jerusalem Ridge." David is currently looking for full-time employment in/or closely related to the music business, so give him a shout at david.wagner@happenstanceproductions.com if you hear of any opportunities.
Chad is currently drafting a TV pilot set in Nashville about a country music dynasty.
Nashville 9 Actor Nat McIntyre signed with Stewart Talent and has developed and been working on a theatre production of a shakespeare/top gun remix called "Jesters Dead". He is shooting his second Law and Order episode this week and has had three callbacks for a Broadway play. If this isn't enough he is also teaching with an off broadway theatre, Epic Theatre ensemble, in inner city schools and with the Theatre Development Fund, which brings high school students to broadway plays and runs workshops with them. Personally, he is still dating the fantastic Jenny Moss (she now lives in New York!) and he also just became an uncle for the second time.
Nashville 9 Utility Man Brandon McDonald is planning a trip to Honduras to work in an orphanage in January. He has been busy flipping houses and helping other Nashville 9ers with renovation projects. Check out his work at www.m-pulseproperties.com
The Nashville 9 Documentary
The documentary is currently being edited. Stay tuned for more information!
Nashville 9 Happy Hour
Nashville 9 Happy Hour
Join us for a long overdue Nashville 9 Happy Hour to catch up in person!
When: Thursday, November 5th at 5:30pm
Where: Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203
Which Nashville 9 member got an internship with The Colbert Report? Who opened for John Legend? Who started blogs called www.fledglingbrewer.com and www.southernapplegirl.com? Who has a photo exhibition called “In and Out of Prague”? ...and much more!
Doug Brumley [Director of Photography] has been having a blast raising his son Graham. When possible, he has been doing some freelance photography work. He also started brewing beer and recently began a blog about it at www.fledglingbrewer.com.
Where: Sambuca, 601 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203
Which Nashville 9 member got an internship with The Colbert Report? Who opened for John Legend? Who started blogs called www.fledglingbrewer.com and www.southernapplegirl.com? Who has a photo exhibition called “In and Out of Prague”? ...and much more!
Doug Brumley [Director of Photography] has been having a blast raising his son Graham. When possible, he has been doing some freelance photography work. He also started brewing beer and recently began a blog about it at www.fledglingbrewer.com.
Steven Knapp [Still Photographer] is being featured in an exhibition on October 30, 2009, called "In and Out of Prague." Visit www.inandoutofprague.com for more information.
Mike Logen [Artist] opened for John Legend at Chastain Park Ampthitheatre in July. He also has the title cut on Mat Kearney’s album “City of Black and White,” which was released in June. He has been on tour opening for Jonny Lang, Sister Hazel and the Clarks. A new album is currently in the works.
Jenny Moss [Sponsorship Coordinator] has moved to New York City to open a NY branch for Blink Marketing. She is sharing her experience on her new blog www.southernapplegirl.com.
Jenn Sheets [Coordinator of all things Nashville 9] has spent the last year keeping busy at Fresh Dirt Marketing as well as helping her house recover from the project's nine days and premiere, tying up loose ends for the project, and wondering what Luke and Chad will come up with next.
Meghan Kabir [Artist] is in a band called FlashMob. She signed management with Scott and Doc McGhee and has been getting some MTV placements.
Jaclyn James [Artist] just got engaged!
Lyra Smith [Intern] has secured an internship with the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report."
Denitia Odigie [Artist] recently released her new EP, "Brick by Brick," currently available on iTunes.
Michael Gomez [Photographer] is still shooting at Studio Daylight and has just launched a new project at www.thephotofactor.com to serve the photography community.
Theresa Meeker [Actor] associate produced and acted in an Accolade award winning film titled Look. She also got engaged to Look’s director Ryan Pickett (documentary photographer.) Theresa landed a main role in a commercial for the Tennessee Lottery over the summer and now lives in Ormond Beach, Florida, where she attends Flagler College pursuing a Communication major and History minor.
Dominic Barkaszi [Actor] is still busy acting in a variety of projects. His greatest passion however is DRUMMING . He did an opening solo for Guitar Center's Drum Off and caught the eye of several people including judge "Spider" Dubose, who wants to encourage Dominic on his path as the world's next famous drummer. Other than that he is just enjoying being a kid and doing the stuff kids do at age 11. Shhhh... don’t tell his mom!
Todd Smith [Editor/Documentary Photographer] and wife Julie Smith [Production Manager] are building a home in the Nashville suburb Bellevue and have completed a few local video projects. They also started their own production company, Whistlestop Productions, so you can now email Todd at Todd@whistlestopvideo.com for all your video needs!
David Ditmore [Doc Crew] has set a goal to do a video project each month to keep honing his acting skills. He’s invited fellow filmmakers and actors to practice and experiment with him. Check out his projects at http://davidditmore.blogspot.com/
Christy Morgan [Script Supervisor] worked as the dialect coach for a film entitled "Rivka," shot in Louisiana on the multimillion dollar "Year One" set. The film, which will be shown to women in the Middle East, is a series of 12 biblical lessons and a two-hour feature film. Christy also voluntarily helped with the animals on set: goats, sheep, donkeys, and camels... and sometimes, she named them!
David Wagner [Sound Supervisor] In late spring, Happen-Stance completed a series called "Digital Diary," two 15-minute discover films used for young adult youth groups, for the God films/United Methodist church. David also recorded and mixed two records this year—Ryan Greenawalt "What You Heard" (funk and/or R&B) and Good Gang Music Factory Presents "Animal Friends," a kids record. On top of that he worked on a four-day bluegrass festival called "Jerusalem Ridge." David is currently looking for full-time employment in/or closely related to the music business, so give him a shout at david.wagner@happenstanceproductions.com if you hear of any opportunities.
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