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Jeff Turmes Steps into Overdue Spotlight

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Like all the best music journeymen, multi-instrumentalist Jeff Turmes has spent much of his career toiling modestly in the shadows. Reputed for providing the sort of bedrock musical accompaniment that makes his employers sound their best, Turmes has supplied formidable support for the legendary likes of Mavis Staples, Tom Waits, Richard Thompson, R.L. Burnside, Gatemouth Brown and more. But as his…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.27.10

BMI Celebrates The Craft Of Filmmaking

BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross hosted her annual filmmaker’s dinner in conjunction with the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. The dinner held March 9 at Manuel’s, gave filmmakers, producers, directors and composers the chance to mix and mingle amid those who share their craft. Nina Seavey, Doreen Ringer Ross, John Califra Matador Anne Cecere, Bela Fleck,…


From News, posted 3.22.08

BMI Presents “Music for Film” Panel at SXSW

BMI sponsored the 2008 SXSW Film Festival kicking it off with the “BMI Presents: Music for Film” panel moderated by BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross. The panel focused on the process of putting music to picture, how filmmakers and composers find the right music for film as well as licensing and budgeting issues and advice. Director Erik Nelson, “Dreams With Sharp Teeth”; Director/Screenwriter Steven…


From News, posted 3.10.08

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