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Cody Westheimer-composer with inspiring background

While you may not know composer Cody Westheimer by name, there's a great chance you've heard his music. I would like to take this time to give some background on this fascinating composer. According to his website: --Cody Westheimer is a noted film and television composer. A multi-instrumentalist, his love for music started when he began studying piano and brass instruments at the age of eight. A magna cum laude graduate of the music composition program at USC's Thornton School of Music, ...

The Art Director’s Guild @ Comic-Con — Josh Nizzi

Hey there!! Back again with another on camera interview with some folks during Comic-Con 2011. The one thing you can count on when it comes to Comic-Con and what they do, is that they are able to bring in people who you don't normally hear of on a daily basis when it comes to entertainment. Besides big named directors, and actors/actresses there are indeed a lot of other people working on the films and tv shows that we watch. Some of these people who were given a chance to speak to the...

Visit Funko Booth @ SDCC 2011 for new Pop! Vinyls

     If you are here at Comic-Con San Diego 2011. You gave to stop by the Funko booth #4829!! They have some awesome collectibles, Disney brings in their new line of Vinyl figures. The Disney POP! Vinyls are hitting the Comic-Com floor! These POP! Vinyl figurines were developed by Disney and Funko exclusively for Disney Store. Collect all 12 POP! Disney figurines for an assortment that will pop out with delight on your shelf. Here's a video of an interview with John Balen, Director ...

WhargarblTV interviews Iration

  Taking a break from the Wondercon articles to bring you this very much delayed interview. On March 12th, 2011 Shifty (Allen), WooBaru (Wes), and myself traveled to Santa Cruz, California to do an interview with the reggae/rock band Iration. They were scheduled to headline that evening at The Catalyst and were there with Through The Roots, and The Holdup. It was a blast and an honor for me to do this interview with Iration and here's how it took place: http://irationtheband.com/ ht...

WhargarblTV interviews film composers

I am a couple days late in posting this but let me bring you up to speed about day 1 during Wondercon 2011 in San Francisco. My first day was filled with a lot of excitment attending panels and press events. One press event in particular really quite fun. I had the honor and privilege to be among seven film/tv/video game composers. Those in attendace were Nathan Barr, Marco Beltrami, Sean Callery, Jim Dooley, Scott Starrett, Michael Suby, and Bryan Fuller. I was fortunate enough to talk with...

Whargarbl TV Chats with Boyce Avenue

Whargarbl TV had the chance to sit down with the guys of Boyce Avenue and chat with them before the show. Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian Manzano are a trio of down-to-earth guys. They are amazing in what they do and are a true definition of "original." At their sold out concert in San Francisco, these guys put on a great show and had their fans wanting more. So here it is, folks. The video you've all been waiting for.  Enjoy! www.boyceavenue.com www.youtube.com/boyceavenue www.face...

WhargarblTV Welcomes Back Natural Incense

On January 21st, 2011 WhargarblTV had the opportunity to meet up with the reggae/rock band Natural Incense in Modesto, California. They were scheduled to play at the Copper Rhino bar that evening. It was a real pleasure to see Natural Incense again and the interview was fun to do. I have to let the viewer know that this is split up into two parts and totals up to roughly 25 minutes. I think all of it is worth watching because the band had a lot to say this time around. Here's how the interview w...

THE EXPENDABLES interview

Here's an interview I didn't expect to bring you. For this one I feel honored to share my interview with The Expendables' bass player Ryan DeMars. This interview took place on The Expendables' tour bus on December 4, 2010. The band was wrapping up their 2010 tour and playing for a second night in Sacramento, California at The Boardwalk. At the moment the band is on break from touring but they will be back on tour in 2011 starting February 9th at Slims in San Francisco, California. If you mis...

WhargarblTV talks with STAN BUSH

On September 22nd, 2010 I, Acousticfan had the honor to participate in a phone interview with legendary recording artist Stan Bush. Again for those who don't know, Stan Bush has been recording albums for at least the past decade and is an Emmy Award-winning singer/songerwriter.Stan Bush is best known for his song ‘The Touch”(Sam’s Theme) and that was featured in the movies Transformers (the animated film) and Boogie Nights. Also “The Touch” was featured in two television shows; one was Chuck...

Passafire interview

I finally bring to you Whargarbl fans my interview with the reggae/rock band Passafire! My travels once again had brought me to the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California on the evening of June 17, 2010. It was a real pleasure to interview Passafire and had a great time getting to know them. Special thanks goes to Passafire's Tour Manager for setting up my interview with the band. If I haven't done so, let me introduce Passafire to ya in the video below from left to right after myself: Nick Kubley-d...