Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Tune in 11/13 for Janeane's conversation with Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki about their new release: MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band

by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds

A riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle out October 8, 2025 from Hachette Books

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New York, NY, October 8, 2024 – Today Hachette Books releases MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki and Ben Edmonds. This riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, is based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle.


About the book:

Few bands have dared to ignite a revolution through their fusion of activism and art like MC5. Managed by the charismatic radical and hippie spokesman, John Sinclair, MC5 wasn’t just a band; they were a thunderous proclamation of dissent, amplifying the voices of the marginalized long before it was fashionable. From championing racial equality to rallying for cannabis legalization, they fearlessly thrust their beliefs onto the world stage. For their efforts, the rabble-rousing musical arm of the White Panther Party, the scourge of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI and other defenders of public decency, were often beaten with clubs, threatened at gunpoint, tossed into jail, and even unceremoniously dumped by their record company, right as their album was storming up the charts—and all while the Sex Pistols were still on training wheels.

What has been lost amidst this notoriety is MC5 itself, a band worth remembering not because they were bad boys, but because they were so damn good. In MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band​, music journalists Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki invite readers to reconsider this legendary group. Centered around a series of interviews with MC5, their manager, and their inner circle—many of whom are no longer with us—that Tolinski and Uhelszki inherited from CREEM Magazine founding staffer and Mojo's US editor Ben Edmonds prior to his death, this book presents a genuinely candid, funny, and moving portrait of rock’s most uncompromising and articulate band. MC5 also features a virtual “who’s who” of 1960s rockers, including Iggy and the Stooges, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, promoter Bill Graham, John Lennon, the Jefferson Airplane, and political firebrands like Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden, and Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver.

As innovative, insightful, and inspiring as the band itself, MC5 is a fitting testament to the legacy of these iconic rock pioneers—told in their very own words.


Find it at Hachette and on Amazon.



Advanced Praise:

"MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band is the final, definitive word on one of the 20th century's greatest, most influential and perennially under-recognized groups.”― JEM ASWAD, Variety
“MC5 were synonymous with Detroit rock, and always will be. And this book is a true testimonial to that.” ― ALICE COOPER

“The MC5 were a revelation… The future of rock personified! Fuck, they were great, and so is MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band.”― BILLY IDOL

“The sadly short-lived saga of the MC5 was among the wildest and most intense in rock history. MC5 captures their careening story with a candor and blunt force worthy of the band’s legacy.” ―DAVID BROWNE, Rolling Stone, author of Fire and Rain and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young



About the Authors:


Brad Tolinski was the editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine, the best-selling magazine for musicians in the world, for over 25 years. His is also the author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen, Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page, and Play It Loud. He’s based in New York.


Jaan Uhelszki is a co-founder of the legendary music magazine, CREEM, where she became one of the first women to work in rock journalism. As head of the news department at Addicted to Noise, she won the National Feature Writer Award from the Music Journalists Association and three Deems Taylor Awards. She’s based in Palm Desert, CA.

As an editor at CREEM magazine (1971-1975), Ben Edmonds played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of music culture. His insightful articles also graced the pages of Rolling Stone, and he served as a US correspondent for MOJO magazine. Edmonds authored the acclaimed Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On and the Last Days of the Motown Sound and his achievements include two ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor writing awards and two Grammy nominations. Tragically, pancreatic cancer claimed Edmonds’s life in 2016, cutting short his final project—a definitive biography of the MC5. This book owes its existence to Edmonds’ meticulous notes, serving as its cornerstone.


PUBLICITY CONTACT:
Roxanne Jones | roxanne.jones@hbgusa.com
Publication Date: October 8, 2024


Friday, November 8, 2024

Arna Vodenos, the WarmLine Clinical Director for NAMI OC and Jennifer Lewis the Walk Manager, join host Janeane to talk about the 20th Anniversary of NAMI Walks OC coming up 11/16

 

Arna Vodenos, NAMI OC WarmLine clinical director and Jennifer Lewis, Walk Manager for NAMI's upcoming walk, join host Janeane. They share details about the upcoming NAMI Walk November 16th at Angel Stadium and how you can get involved!

to this week's show
 with Arna and Jennifer.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

COMING UP NOVEMBER 16th!
https://www.namioc.org/namiwalks2024


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NAMI Orange County
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About Arna Vodenos

Arna Vodenos, MA, Ch.t., specializes in holistic psychology with an emphasis on the importance of a balanced mind, body and spirit for optimal wellness. With over two decades in the field of wellness and healing, Arna specializes in many complementary, evidence- based mind-body techniques and integrates mindfulness, imagery healing, biofeedback, clinical hypnotherapy, breathing techniques, art and sound therapy into her practice.


Arna utilizes the combination of both traditional and non traditional modalities for the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, along with increasing self-love and self-esteem through a daily self-care practice. Arna has worked with clients from ages 12- 80 years old over the past 24 years.

In addition, Arna has an extensive background in mental health working closely with NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Health and with families who have a loved one with a mental illness. She is a teacher for NAMI’S Family to Family signature program and regularly volunteers as a trained suicide crisis counselor.

Arna is completing her Psy.D at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology, and earned a M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a B.S. in Psychology from Boston University. Arna is currently a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027008) under the supervision of Dr. Emi Iijima.

Crisis Resources

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You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.


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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Coming up Wednesday 10/30 at 9:30am - Director Jill Campbell joins host Janeane to talk about her documentary featuring the artistic excellence and founder of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT ISSUE Jule Campbell. The film recently premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival and included a stellar red carpet with Jill Campbell, Natalie Noel, Roshumba Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, and so many others followed by a very special Q&A.





Beyond the Gaze - featuring Christie Brinkley, Tyra Banks, Paulina Porizkova,
 Elle Macpherson, 
Roshumba Williams, Jule Campbell

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Jule Campbell navigates a sexist workplace while confronting accusations of objectification during her 32-year tenure as founding editor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Unyielding in her pursuit of artistic excellence, Campbell fortuitously launches mogul models and a mega-franchise. At 95 Campbell reflects on her legacy and impending mortality with the grace and intuition that guided her career presenting a fair and balanced portrait of a complex and fascinating woman and her controversial career.

Here’s a link to the trailer.


*Official Selection – 2024 Woodstock Film Festival - World Premiere*

*Official Selection – 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival*

*Official Selection – 2024 Montclair Film Festival*

Courtesy of Red Barn Productions

Directed by Jill Campbell

Produced by Jonathan Gray, Jill Campbell, p.g.a., Rob Lyons, p.g.a., Sharon Cooney Shuttleworth

Executive Produced by Sharon Cooney Shuttleworth

Edited by Jill Woodward, Jill Campbell, p.g.a.

Supervising Editor: Toby Shimin

Composer: Miriam Cutler

Cinematographer: Nelson Walker, Gregory Gerhard






An incredible documentary featuring supermodels and director Jill Campbell about the founder of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT ISSUE Jule Campbell. Jule was the OG to Anna Wintour of Vogue. The original documentary, Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue will make its Southern California Debut on Wednesday 10/23 at 8PM at the NewPort Theater.

Natalie Noel (influencer and model), Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, and Paulina Porizkova in attendance and will participate in a very special Q&A immediately following.

Director Jill Campbell and Models Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, and Paulina Porizkova To Attend Newport Beach Film Festival



NYC PREMIERE In the world of magazine publishing, there is no annual publication more anticipated than the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Chic and controversial, the mastermind behind this titillating page turner was founding editor Jule Campbell. A creative trailblazer who navigated a male-dominated workplace while simultaneously rebuffing accusations of objectification Campbell transformed a struggling magazine with her vision to showcase female beauty in a tasteful, artistic manner. – Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with film subject Jill Campbell, film subject Carol Alt, film subject MJ Day, film subject Stacey Williams, film subject Roshumba Williams.



This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for online screenings

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Jill Campbell

Executive Producer: Sharon Cooney Shuttleworth

Producer: Jill Campbell, Rob Lyons, Jonathan Gray

Cinematographer: Nelson Walker, Gregory Gerhard

Editor: Jill Woodward, Jill Campbell

Language: English

Country: United States of America

Year: 2024


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Woodstock Film Festival | World Premiere

Friday, October 18th at 7:30PM at Woodstock Playhouse

Newport Beach Film Festival | Public Screening
Wednesday, Oct 23rd, 8:00 PM at The New Port Theater

Montclair Film Festival | Public Screenings

Saturday, October 26th at 2:30PM at Clairidge Cinema 1

Sunday, October 27 at 6:30PM at Clairidge Cinema 1


RT: 107 Minutes



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Coming up 10/30 - 9:00am - The Magic Yarn Project Founder & CEO - Holly Christensen

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My name is Holly Christensen. I have often witnessed the scary and painful world of cancer as an oncology nurse, friend, and family member. I’ve always held my cancer patients very close to my heart.

In 2014, upon learning that a friend’s daughter had been diagnosed with cancer and would likely be in the hospital for a while, I began to think of what I could do to help bring some magic and light to this little girl’s life during the trying days that I knew were ahead for her.

Knowing how difficult it would be for her to lose her beautiful blonde curls, I made her a Rapunzel yarn wig and sent it in the mail.

She was overcome with joy.

My friend remarked at how many other little girls in that hospital would love to have such a special gift, as it had had such an impact on her daughter’s demeanor and happiness during her treatments.

I began to organize what I thought would be a small project creating a few dozen wigs to send to little cancer patients, and I put up a request on Facebook for yarn donations. Within hours, I was flooded with responses from around the world—mothers who wanted these wigs for their little girls who have cancer, complete strangers who wanted to help by donating money to buy yarn, professionals reaching out and requesting wigs for their hospitals, and more.

What started as a small project has snowballed into something much bigger than I ever expected! Thanks to the popularity of these wigs, The Magic Yarn Project was born, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are the original and the largest organization making yarn wigs for children with medical hair loss.

Our entire Magic Yarn team has been overwhelmed with the donations and desire to help that has come from all over the world. Since our humble beginnings in 2015, the spirit of service has touched the hearts of tens of thousands. We estimate that Magic Yarn has spurred over 300,000 hours of volunteering over the last decade. We have received thousands of photos and stories from grateful parents, telling us how much it meant to their child to feel comfortable and playful again. Children rest in bed with their wigs when they are too sick to play; they wear them for courage during painful procedures; they show them off when they triumphantly ring the bell signaling their graduation from chemotherapy. Some grieving parents have even told us that the child they lost was buried wearing their Magic Yarn wig. Our hearts are shattered and healed over and over again when we hear how much it means to suffering families to know that strangers cared enough about their child to send them a handmade gift. The knowledge that they are not alone in the worst ordeal of their lives is a priceless gift.

Our ever-growing organization is funded solely by donations, and we are still 100% volunteer powered. The Magic Yarn Project was created to answer the call to bring light to little cancer fighters, and to help community members discover ways to be those light-givers. We’d like to invite you to watch our 4-minute video, and see for yourself that Magic is something that you can make: http://youtu.be/E9wtHskTI2g.

Yours in service,
Holly Christensen

Founder & CEO

ABOUT

Holly Christensen, Palmer, AK
Founder and Board President

Raised in both Alaska and Mexico, Holly has appreciated a diversity of experience and culture throughout her life. She has learned that one constant in life no matter where you go are the amazing accomplishments and acts of love that people are capable of. Holly’s desire to help and serve others led her to pursue her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. During her college education, she completed a maternity hospital internship in central Argentina, utilizing her Spanish-speaking skills in the medical setting and helping to create educational tools for postpartum mothers.

As an RN, Holly has worked in oncology, ICU, Alzheimer’s, and orthopedics. Holly now spends her time devoted to raising her three children and running The Magic Yarn Project, which she co-founded out of her one-car garage. She was named BYU’s College of Nursing 2018 “Alumna of the Year” for her work with The Magic Yarn Project.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Coming up 10/16 at 9:30am - UCI Alum and Director Joe Wein, talks about his latest film - 76 Days Adrift, premiering at The Newport Beach Film Festival. The gripping documentary from executive producer Ang Lee


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FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANG LEE, 76 DAYS ADRIFT TO PREMIERE AT THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL


Newport Beach, CA – October 15, 2024—The filmmakers for 76 Days Adrift, will premiere at The Newport Beach Film Festival. The gripping documentary from executive producer Ang Lee, which immerses viewers in the harrowing survival story of Steven Callahan is directed by Joe Wein and features an evocative score by Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump. This documentary feature delves deep into one man’s incredible journey of endurance and resilience.

The film will screen on Sunday October 20 at 12pm at The Lot 3,
999 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, followed by a Q&A with director Joe Wein. It will have a second showing on Tuesday October 22 at 2:45PM at Big Newport 4, 300 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660. It will next premiere at the Naples International Film Festival on Friday October 25, Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27 followed by DOC NYC in New York on Wednesday November 20 and Thursday November 21.

Based on Callahan's New York Times bestselling memoir Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, the documentary recounts his terrifying experience after a collision with a whale left his boat sinking in the middle of the Atlantic on February 4, 1982. Alone on a life raft with only a basic emergency kit, Steven spent 76 days at the mercy of the vast ocean, battling not only the elements but also his inner fears and limits.

76 Days Adrift is more than a survival story; it’s an exploration of the unbreakable human spirit and the profound bond between humanity and nature. With raw, emotional storytelling and stunning cinematography, the film invites audiences to witness an extraordinary tale of courage, adaptation, and sheer willpower.

The Newport Beach Film Festival provides an ideal backdrop for the premiere of this compelling documentary, which is expected to captivate audiences with its breathtaking visuals and poignant narrative.


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ABOUT JOE WEIN


Director Joe Wein, known for his work in music videos and commercials, brings his storytelling prowess to documentary filmmaking. His previous success includes the acclaimed short film "Goldfish," recognized at prestigious festivals and distributed by Shorts International. As a screenwriter, Joe has earned a place in Variety Magazine's "Top Ten Screenwriters to Watch."

Both director Joe Wein and Steven Callahan will engage in a Q&A session following the premiere screening, providing unique insights into the filmmaking process and the incredible survival story.

The musical score for the documentary is produced by Patrick Stump, the lead vocalist of Fall Out Boy. Stump's original score, along with his exclusive cover of Iggy Pop's "The Passenger," adds another layer to the film's immersive experience.

For more information, please visit https://76days.net.

Coming up Wednesday 9:00am on KUCI 88.9fm - LEARNING TO BE NAKED, a groundbreaking documentary premiering at the 20th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival. Janeane will be in conversation with Director Susan Wolf, and featured burlesque performer Mx Pucks



Janeane speaks with Director Susan Wolf, and featured burlesque performer
Mx Pucks on KUCI 88.9fm. Miss the show? Click the listen link below for the podcast.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


DIRECTOR SUSAN WOLF’S GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY

“LEARNING TO BE NAKED” WILL MAKE L.A. PREMIERE

AT THE 20th LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, OCT. 24-27, 2024



“Like a caterpillar metamorphosing inside a chrysalis, burlesque provides a safe space for many performers to transform, spread their wings and land on stage feeling more confident, beautiful and free.”


LOS ANGELES, October 5, 2024 --:“LEARNING TO BE NAKED”, a powerful and heartrending documentary of transformation and healing through the art of burlesque will screen Oct. 27 as part of the 20th LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL {LAFIFF} at the Regal Theaters at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, October 24-27.


Produced and directed by Susan Wolf and Machiel Amorison and written by Wolf, the film was edited by Max Vonk, and features burlesque performers Dita Von Teese, Analyn Brook (Eileen Wright), Kia Puckett (Mx. Pucks A’Plenty), Annick Donckers (Loulou La Belle), Anna Paladino (Viola Panik), and Anna Smith Higgs.


“LEARNING TO BE NAKED” seeks to dispel stereotypes about what kinds of bodies deserve to be seen and celebrated. The film follows five extraordinary and unconventional performers as burlesque strips away their shame, gently peels off their insecurities and slowly undresses their pain, including an amputee/breast cancer survivor who proudly performs with her prosthesis and does not hide her scars; and a plus size, black, non-binary performer who is a fierce advocate for BIPOC and LGBTQ artists.


Director Wolf shares “It’s hard to imagine a more vulnerable experience than getting naked on stage–and for some it is precisely this experience that profoundly changes their lives.”


One featured performer, British Anna Smith Higgs, is disabled and a burlesque performer who knows most people do not say those words in the same sentence. Anna suffered a stroke at the age of 24, one month after giving birth to her son. She lost the use of her right arm and much of her vision. Through sheer determination Anna learned to walk again. After her stroke she was deeply depressed but through burlesque she has found “Joy, pure joy. It’s better than any drug,“ says Anna.


“I wanted to change the way people think about the disabled,” she declares. “ I want as many people as possible to see my act because it raises awareness that strokes don't just happen to older people.”


“LEARNING TO BE NAKED” will screen Sun, Oct 27th, at 2:00 PM in Auditorium 12 at the Regal Cinemas at LA Live, 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, 90015


Susan Wolf , Eileen Wright and Mx. Pucks A’Plenty are available for interviews. Contact Deborah Gilels at L.A. Media Consultants to arrange a meeting at ddgilels@prodigy.net or 818-648-9513.


For more information, here’s the link to website: https://www.learningtobenaked.com
Link to trailer: TRAILER: LEARNING TO BE NAKED



Wednesday, October 9, 2024

During Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 6 – 12 and World Mental Health Day on October 10, NAMI is highlighting our workplace mental health. Learn about NAMI StigmaFree, download key resources, and share on your social media.





About Mental Illness Awareness Week

Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which impacts those who know and love them.

Since 1990, Americans have celebrated the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week after the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) lobbied Congress to create this critical awareness event. This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 6 – 12 and World Mental Health Day is October 10.


NAMI believes that mental health conditions are important to discuss all year, and we are thrilled to participate in a global conversation during this awareness week.

Personal mental health can sometimes take a backseat at work, but it’s time for us to come together to prioritize it. That’s why NAMI’s theme this #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek and #WorldMentalHealthDay is My Mental Health at Work! Promote mental wellness in your workplace with these guides. #NAMIStigmaFree

Mental health is important in all aspects of our lives, including in professional settings. That’s why we’re putting it first this #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek and #WorldMentalHealthDay! Let’s make our workplaces #NAMIStigmaFree. Share how you prioritize Mental Health at Work!




Learn more by visiting the NAMI website.




Tune in 11/13 for Janeane's conversation with Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki about their new release: MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds A riveting ...