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CRAZY (Film)Created on April 23, 2008 at 5:24pm
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Friday, April 25 at 5:30pm
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Inspired by the life of Hank Garland, CRAZY is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950’s. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank quickly established his reputation as the finest sessions player in Nashville. Artists such as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, The Everly Brothers and... Elvis all sought Hank’s brilliant play for their recordings. Moving effortlessly from country, to rock-a-billy, to jazz, Hank was also quickly recognized by the likes of Dave Bruebeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin.
The Nashville scene was a unique place in the 50’s – dominated by a small group of executives and musicians who controlled the studios, labels and unions. Hank, in his arrogance and pursuit of musical excellence, often came into conflict with the business, social and racial culture he found both restrictive and frequently frustrating. But it was his relationship with his wife, Evelyn, which may have ultimately led to his demise.
Beautiful and sharp-witted, Evelyn was unlike any woman Hank had ever encountered when meeting her during a club date in Chicago. She both excited and fascinated him, and turned a whirlwind romance into an almost instant marriage. But Evelyn was not all she appeared to be, and when confronted with the reality of Hank’s obsessive dedication to his music, began to demonstrate a desperate need to make him love only her.
Some people say that a near-fatal car accident, which Hank suffered, was a result of tragic response to dreams unfulfilled. Others will say that the subsequent electro-shock therapy which ended Hank’s playing career at the age of thirty-one was also a result of Evelyn’s despair. But forty-three years after Hank disappeared from the music scene, his guitar lives on in a countless number of hit records, and one, amazing solo jazz effort.
Visit the official CRAZY website at: http://www.crazy-themovie.com
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Crazy Screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival - bring your friends and family!
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Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2008: CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Ga...rland, is an official selection at Newport Beach Film Festival (4/24-5/1) in Newport Beach, CA. Launched in 1999, the Festival has since became a major cultural attraction in Southern California, drawing over 40,000 people to Orange County for its film presentations and events. CRAZY screens at 5:30PM on Friday, April 25 at the Edwards Island Cinemas (999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660). <br /><br />Immediately after the screening, recording artist Stacy Earl, who portrays Goldie Hill in the film, will sing, accompanied on guitar by Evans Forde, who appears in the film as Chet Atkins. Their set will be followed by a Q&A with director Rick Bieber and Waylon Payne, who stars as Garland. LA.com recently wrote of his performance, "The brash and brilliant musician is well played by charismatic actor Waylon Payne." In addition to acting, Payne is a country artist with deep musical roots. He was named for his godfather, Waylon Jennings, and is the son of GRAMMY-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne, longtime guitarist for Willie Nelson. There will be a second screening of CRAZY on Monday, April 28 at 1PM (but without any special after-program).<br /><br />Rick Bieber also co-wrote the script for CRAZY with Jason Ehlers and Brent Boyd. Their work was just honored with the Daily News Award for Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles area's 10th Annual Method Fest in Calabasas, CA, where it had its west coast festival premiere. Ray Scherr and guitar hero Steve Vai (who also performs a cameo as Hank Williams) are the film's Executive Producers under the Favored Nations Films mantle.<br /><br />Waylon Payne, acclaimed for his debut film role as Jerry Lee Lewis in the Oscar-winning film Walk The Line, headlines CRAZY opposite Ali Larter (Heroes, Legally Blonde, Varsity Blues, etc), who plays Hank's beautiful but deeply troubled wife Evelyn Garland. Cast members also include: Scott Michael Campbell, who plays Garland's friend and fellow Nashville guitar ace Billy Byrd, and Lane Garrison as Hank's brother and manager Billy Garland.<br /><br />CRAZY is also an official selection at upcoming 2008 festivals including: Charleston Intl. Film Fest (5/1-4); Jacksonville Film Fest (5/15-18); Big Island Film Fest (5/15-18); New Jersey Intl. Film Festival (5/31-6/15); Boston Intl. Film Fest (6/6-14); Maui Intl. Film Fest (6/11-15); Long Island Intl. Film Expo (7/9-17) and the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Fest (7/16-28).
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CRAZY Movie Screening Newport Beach Film Festival Hank Garland
Time:5:30PM Friday, April 25th
Location:Edwards Island Cinemas
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