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Black Rock and Roll Documentary Electric Purgatory February 23 Release Strikes Chord in Music World

noemail@electricpurgatory.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

They made music that changed the world, but where have all the black rockers gone? The Electric Purgatory music documentary Feb. 23rd release examines the fate of the black rocker and the rich history of music influencers that should be on the top of your playlist. www.elelctricpurgatory.com Black rock and roll pioneers have been beloved by generations of music fans, sold out thousands of shows and influenced countless bands of all skin colors, creeds and genres. Despite leaving musical fingerprints all over the modern music scene, black rockers are notably absent from mainstream music channels and Top 100 Billboard charts. Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker documentary (www.elelctricpurgatory.com), released by by MicroCinema International (www.microcinema.com) on February 23rd, 2010, explores the careers, triumphs and challenges of a vastly underappreciated core of black musicians in the mainstream music world. Directed by Raymond Gayle, Electric Purgatory takes a...

Electric Purgatory: Fate of the Black Rocker DVD released by MicroCinema February 23rd

noemail@electricpurgatory.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX (February 8th, 2010) – Rock and roll is here to stay, but where are the black rockers in the mainstream music scene? Connecting with black rock fans and history buffs alike, Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker documentary explores the careers, triumphs and challenges of a vastly under appreciated core of black musicians in the mainstream music world. The feature length DVD is set for release by MicroCinema International (www.microcinema.com) on Feburary 23rd, 2010. Electric Purgatory (www.elelctricpurgatory.com) chronicles the ups and downs of life as a black rock musician, with gritty and engaging interviews with the black rock elite including Fishbone, Vernon Reid, ?uestlove of the Roots, Doug Pinnick of King’s X and Jimi Hazel. The black rock music documentary is packed to the brim with fast-paced concert footage and traces the modern rock musical landscape back to its blues and R&B heritage from black rock and roll giants like Little...

Electric Purgatory Houston film screening Nov. 24 at DOMY Books

noemail@electricpurgatory.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker is Raymond Gayle's feature length music documentary that covers musical and historical ground as no other film ever has. Attendees of the upcoming November 24th screening of the film will get in touch with historical music roots and discover the inside scoop on the black rock musician's triumphs, failures, hopes and challenges.

The film takes music fans, black history buffs and film lovers alike on a journey through the struggles and harsh realities of life as a black rock musician. From the roots of rock and roll to present day punk and metal bands, Electric Purgatory explores the ins and outs of Black Rock’s elite.

The Electric Purgatory screening will be held at DOMY Books in Houston, TX at 1709 Westheimer at 8:30pm. Director Raymond Gayle will be in attendance giving a brief introduction and will also be available for questions afterwards. Bring your DVD to be signed or purchase one at DOMY!

What: Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker indie film screening
When: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 8:30pm
Where: DOMY Books (1709 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098)

Electric Purgatory debuts on Network TV

noemail@electricpurgatory.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Electric Purgatory makes its Network Television Debut Payback Productions is proud to announce the Network broadcast Premiere of Electric Purgatory on Ovation TV Network. Electric Purgatory debuts on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 9:00pm EDT. Houston filmmaker Raymond Gayle's film Electric Purgatory: the fate of the black rocker is a documentary examining the lives and musical contributions of black rock musicians, such as Fishbone, Jimi Hazel, Jimi Hendrix, Vernon Reid, Doug Pinnick, HR, ?uestlove and many more. Electric Purgatory is a lively contribution to the history of rock music, examining reasons behind the lack of commercial success experienced by many contemporary black rock musicians. Blending classic performance footage from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince with music and opinions from the current generation of artists — among them Fishbone, Living Colour, and the Roots — the film tackles such difficult questions as the ambivalence of the music industry...

Electric Purgatory Launches on iTunes and Amazon VOD

noemail@electricpurgatory.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Payback Productions is proud to announce the release of Electric Purgatory: the fate of the black rocker on I tunes and Amazon VOD. The film will be available for download or rental.

Houston filmmaker Raymond Gayle's film Electric Purgatory: the fate of the black rocker is a documentary examining the lives and musical contributions of black rock musicians, such as Fishbone, Jimi Hazel, Jimi Hendrix, Vernon Reid, Doug Pinnick, HR, ?uestlove and many more.

Electric Purgatory is a lively contribution to the history of rock music, examining reasons behind the lack of commercial success experienced by many contemporary black rock musicians. Blending classic performance footage from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince with music and opinions from the current generation of artists — among them Fishbone, Living Colour, and the Roots — the film tackles such difficult questions as the ambivalence of the music industry towards black rockers and their complicated relationships with African-American audiences.

Raymond spent over a year traveling the country visiting with black musicians and rock enthusiasts trying to discern the ultimate fate of the Black Rock Musician.

Electric Purgatory is represented by Cinetic Rights Management.

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