Sunday, March 15, 2020

3/16/20 @9:45am pst - Dave Rooney and Dave Browne of the Irish band, The Black Donnellys joined Janeane live on KUCI 88.9fm

LISTEN to today's show


A new musical documentary from Vision Films. "An Irish Story: This Is My Home" follows Irish band, The Black Donnellys as they trek across the United States against insane odds in an attempt to break the Guiness World Record by playing 60 shows across all 50 states in 40 days.

Available on DVD and VOD on March 17, 2019, it is a joyous, inspiring, and hilarious documentary that shows the incredible power music has to bring people together, and the positive effect that immigration has had on the country.

Get ready for the ultimate world record-breaking American road trip with musical sensation, The Black Donnellys when Vision Films presents AN IRISH STORY: THIS IS MY HOME Available March 17, 2020 on DVD and VOD. 



HOLLYWOOD, CA - February 25, 2020 ​ - 60 shows. 50 states. 40 days. What could go wrong? Find out what happens when beloved Irish band, The Black Donnellys set out to break this ambitious world record when Vision Films and Frequency Pictures present ​An Irish Story: This is My Home.

Following The Black Donnellys’ Dave Rooney and Dave Browne’s journey across the United States, this joyous, inspiring and hilarious documentary shows the incredible power music has to bring people together and the positive effect that immigration has had on the country. Directed by Karl Nickoley and featuring original music by The Black Donnellys, ​An Irish Story: This Is My Home ​ arrives on DVD and video on demand just in time for St Patrick's Day on March 17, 2020.

The Las Vegas-based Irish band, The Black Donnellys are no strangers to world records, with Dave Browne currently holding the Guinness World Record for guitar playing for over 114 hours straight! The band, who are currently in residency at Mandalay Bay, chased after their newest challenge to complete 60 shows across 50 states in 40 days with passion and resilience, despite natural disasters, injuries, financial difficulties and transport troubles. 


“There were a lot of downs. This trip was insane,” said David Rooney.
The Black Donnellys will be on hand to launch ​An Irish Story: This Is My Home ​ at Ye Olde King’s Head in Santa Monica on Thursday, March 12, and will be performing music from the film. The band will also be playing the following shows: 
March 13th - Sage Buch, Los Angeles, CA 
March 15th - Folktale Winery, Carmel, CA 
March 16th - Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 
March 17th - ​Rí Rá Irish Pub​-Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV 
March 18th - Flying X, Lake Havasu, AZ 
March 20th - Pub 32 - Costa Mesa, CA 
March 21st - Anchor Bar, Costa Mesa, CA

Synopsis
​ Pursuing the American Dream in an RV, The Black Donnellys embark on an adventure to set a Guinness World Record, playing 60 shows in all 50 US states in just 40 days. These rambunctious guitar-slinging, pint-drinking Irish immigrants connect with fans through music on an emotional whirlwind road trip full of friendship, original music, and laughter.

An Irish Story; This Is My Home ​ will be available ​on digital on March 17 for an SRP of $4.99 - $9.99 from ​platforms including iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Xbox, Amazon, and FandangoNow, as well as cable affiliates everywhere and ​to buy on DVD for $12.99 online at all major retailers.

“Dave Rooney and Dave Browne aren’t just performers, they’re immigrants who are setting off on an adventure to discover America”, says director and executive producer, Karl Nickoley. “Along the journey, they explore the country's deep Irish heritage, and their wider relationship to recent immigrants from across the world. In our time of introspection and reflection as a nation defined by immigrants, these two musicians offered the perfect opportunity to discover our collective national character. Does the American dream still exist?” 

“We are so excited to be bringing ​An Irish Story: This Is My Home ​ to the world”, says Vision Films Managing Director/CEO, Lise Romanoff. “It’s such a fun journey to take with these guys and makes you realize that when you put your mind and will towards achieving a goal, anything is possible. It’s a must watch!” 

Preorder ​AN IRISH STORY: THIS IS MY HOME iTunes: ​https://apple.co/31QusSM


Trailer: ​https://youtu.be/l4wQCjux470 

ABOUT VISION FILMS: Vision Films is an Independent Worldwide Distributor and VOD Aggregator of over 800 Feature Films, Documentaries and Music Programs from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month, across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television.​ ​www.visionfilms.net 

For Vision Films nicole@EPECmediagroup.com +1-424--335-4734

Professor Stephanie Reich, UCI professor of education and expert on youth and social media

LISTEN to today's show featuring UCI professor Stephanie Reich Stephanie Reich , UCI professor of education and expert on youth and soci...