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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Coming up July 8th 9:30am - A Billion-Dollar Drug. A Trail of Dead Teenagers. One Doctor Refuses to Stay Silent. Writer/Director Doug Bremner talks about his film,THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG - which premiered at DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 27.
Joining Janeane July 8th at 9:00am - Jeff Hanson shares details about Surf Guitar 101 Festival coming up July 31st-August 2nd in Orange County, California
The 17th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival is a 3-day extravaganza
featuring some of the hottest bands in surf!
2026 is bigger and better than ever, with a fantastic new location
in the heart of Orange County where the music mania originated.
Enjoy the ballrooms, bars and stages at the temple of surf music known as
Garden Grove Elks Lodge, 11551 Trask Ave. near the 22 freeway and Harbor Blvd.
Make plans now to be part of one of the world’s largest and
longest-running surf music festivals.
The event started as a forum in 2006.
He is the founder of this event running since 2008 (with a 2 yr break for covid).
Dick Dale used to play for the surfers in the 60s and had a show
at the rondevue ballroom; it was packed with surfers.
They showed up in surf gear and had to borrow bow ties a the door to get in!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Coming up July 1st at 9:30am - Amy Durham, CEO of NAMI Orange County, joins Janeane on KUCI 88.9fm
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Amy Durham is the CEO of NAMI Orange County, where she has served for more than 13 years. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she is passionate about expanding access to mental health support, strengthening communities through collaboration, and helping individuals and families find hope. Amy enjoys sharing practical insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of human connection.
Joining Janeane LIVE at 9:00am - The NaNaz are an all-female punk/alt rock collective from Newport, South Wales - six women in their 50s and 60s who met at a punk workshop. Three members, Anne-Marie, Claire, and Jade will call in to KUCI 88.9fm studios.
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The NaNaz — South Wales’ Riot Women of Punk
The NaNaz are an all-female punk/alt rock collective from Newport, South Wales, known for proving that punk has no age limit. The NaNaz were born out of community punk music workshops for women over 50 in Newport, Gwent — and quickly became a riot in motion.
Blending punk, alt-rock, raw honesty and sharp humour, they prove attitude has no age limit. Fuelled by fearless energy, loud guitars, unapologetic lyricism and huge personality, The NaNaz have caused mayhem across South Wales, England, and now New York after playing Loud Women NYC. Their sound is loud, honest, chaotic and made to be felt as much as heard.
With members spanning generations, they tear up expectations and redefine what a punk band looks like — bringing community, creativity and rebellion to every stage they hit. Their growing story has already led to major press attention and a BBC Our Lives documentary.
“A punk uprising wrapped in laughter: The NaNaz are melodic, mischievous and impossible to ignore.” — Repeat Records
Origins and Inspiration
The group began as part of a grassroots initiative to give older women a creative outlet, with no prior experience or instruments required. Participants included former nurses, foster carers, and ice-cream van drivers, all united by a love of music and a desire to perform The Guardian. The name “NaNaz” came after a lineup change, and the band now features a mix of new and experienced female musicians Green Gathering Festival.
Debut Single — “60 Lies”
Their first single, “60 Lies”, was released in September 2025 and produced by Jeff Rose of Skindred loudwomen.org+1. The track supports the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign, addressing the injustice faced by 3 million women who lost up to five years of pension entitlement. The song is a sharp, hook-laden protest anthem that channels fury, humour, and unapologetic truth-telling loudwomen.org+1.
Music and Style
The NaNaz’s sound is loud, honest, and unapologetic, mixing punk urgency with art-rock sophistication. Their repertoire tackles social issues — from pensions and menopause to recycling and care home fees — alongside personal and political themes The Guardian. They’ve been featured on guitar.com’s homepage and in Age Cymru’s poster campaign The Guardian.
Live Performances
Since their formation, they’ve played sold-out shows in Newport, Cardiff, and Swansea, and have 13 gigs and festival dates booked for 2026 Green Gathering Festival. Their headline Cardiff show is set for 24 October 2025 at The Canopi, with support from Scare Bears and Daisy Green loudwomen.org+1.
Why They Matter
The NaNaz are often called the real-life “Riot Women” — a nod to the BBC drama Riot Women — and are seen as a zeitgeist moment for women over 50 in the punk scene. They embody the DIY ethos, community spirit, and fearless attitude that punk has always championed loudwomen.org+1.
In short: The NaNaz are a riot in motion — a generation-defying punk force using music to tell their truth, inspire others, and prove that attitude, creativity, and noise have no expiry date.
ABOUT THE BAND:
Jade is an accomplished drummer who played in orchestras in her youth and has played in several bands. She calls herself Viper for a reason!Anne-Marie is the band 'agitator' and writes & sings many of our songs about her social observations as well as plays bass. She has a lot to say, and you're going to know about it!
Claire is another of our song writers & singers, she also plays rhythm guitar, manages our merch and is band treasurer.
Deb is the viola player, she enjoys harmonising with the others, both musically & otherwise, she also deals with a lot of the band admin. Another crafty one, she's worked with costumes for TV and theatre and also has a side line making sustainable clothes art & accessories.
Marega (currently en route back from France) is the performance artist & creative genius of the band, she's also one of our song-writers & singers & plays all the instruments and more!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Coming up June 24th at 9:00am - Actor Bruce Dern with writer and EP, Elissa Shay, talk about their new film FRACTURED - screening June 25th at Dances with Films
FRACTURED, a compelling psychological thriller written by Elissa Shay and Cary Haze, and directed by Mädchen Amick, will have its World Premiere at the 29th Annual Dances With Films on Thursday, June 25th at 8:30 pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.
WRITERS: Elissa Shay & Cary Haze
PRODS: Iris Torres, Penny Edmiston, Chelsey Neders
CAST: Julia Ormond, Bruce Dern, Elissa Shay
In FRACTURED, Hayley’s infamous ex-boyfriend suddenly shows up and triggers memories of her father’s death. Having spent a lifetime masking the trauma of her childhood Hayley must now face a truth that will either heal or destroy her.
FRACTURED stars Emmy Award winner Julia Ormond (Legends of the Fall, My Week With Marilyn) as Dr. Rose, Bruce Dern (The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as Papa Joe, and Elissa Shay as Hayley, with an outstanding supporting cast including Anne Dudeck (Mad Men), Christopher Redman (NCIS: Origins, Chicago Fire), Igbal Theba (Glee ), Jordan Belfi (Entourage), Tom Franco (The Disaster Artist), Roger Guenveur Smith (Summer of Sam), Anzu Lawson (The Blacklist) and Johnny Ferro (Hand of God) as Jax.
“Fractured started as a question I needed to answer for myself — and bringing it to the Chinese Theatre, carried by this extraordinary cast and amazing crew, is proof that the stories we’re most afraid to tell are usually the ones most worth telling. Thanks to Dances With Films for supporting independent film and inviting us to join their prestigious film festival." says Shay.
FRACTURED is Produced by Iris Torres, Penny Edmiston, and Chelsey Neders, with Executive Producers Wavelength’s Jenifer Westphal and Joe Plummer, joining are Milan Chakraborty and Shay, along with Co-producer and Casting Director Gayle Pillsbury. Director of Photography is Justin Henning. Editors are Robin Gonsalves and Bridget Smith. Thomas Cuce and Chad Fischer composed the film’s original music. Production Designer is Melissa Woods and Costumes by Maria Giagiozis. Legal representation by Arnold Peter of Peter Law Group.
FRACTURED was filmed entirely in the Los Angeles area.
"Los Angeles is the bedrock of my career; this city gave me my start, my network, and my creative voice. Being able to film Fractured right here in L.A. was incredibly important to the producing team. This city has an unmatched creative soul, and keeping production local means supporting the world-class crews and talent who make this industry run. Thanks to actors like Julia Ormond and Bruce Dern, independent filmmaking is still alive in Los Angeles ensuring that the next generation of storytellers actually gets a chance to build a sustainable career where Hollywood began." – says Producer Penny Edmiston
"Fractured is a film with a fearless soul, crafted from deeply personal experiences that beautifully illuminates the complexities of emotional reckoning. We believe that female driven stories not only deserve attention, but true investment, and Fractured is a shining example of what happens when you empower talented female artists”. - Executive Producer Jen Westphal
The film will screen on Thursday, June 25th at 8:30 pm at the TCL Chinese Theater, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90028.
For tickets go to:. FRACTURED | DANCES WITH FILMS
WORLD PREMIERE 8:30PM PST June 25th, 2026
TCL Chinese Theater @danceswithfilms
#elissashay #fracturedthemovie #jaxisback #dwfla #indiefilm
starring @elissa_shay @julia.ormond @amberchardae @johnnyferro @anzulawson
written by @elissa_shay & caryhaze
produced by @luckypennypictures @iristorres9 @chelseyyleigh
Monday, June 22, 2026
Joining Janeane June 24th at 9:30am - LESLEE SCALLON & MICHAEL TRENT // Co-Founders of DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA & DWF:NY) now in its 29th year!
Leslee Scallon got her start by moving to Hollywood at nineteen from a small town, where she literally went to a three room schoolhouse. After that small start, she did receive a DramaLogue Best Actress Award, as well as the honor of accepting that award on the same stage as Shirley MacLaine. Similar to Michael, however, she found producing and writing to be a true love, especially after the sage advice of the late Carrie Fisher, “get behind the camera, it’s more fun there.”
A Regent Scholar at New York University, Michael Trent began his career as one of the youngest stage managers to receive an Equity production contract with Broadway and touring credits including the Juilliard based Acting Company (touring arm of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.) and Lee Theodore’s American Dancemachine. He has written, directed and produced a multitude of projects around the globe – from Sacramento to Singapore. He currently lives with his wife in Maui and their amazing mutt Zoe.
Together Leslee and Michael have produced and directed many shows, including the THALIANS, working with amazing legends such as the late Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher; Dick Van Dyke; Shirley MacLaine amongst others. Their first feature INDEMNITY was the catalyst for DWF and has made for tremendous opportunities of working with amazing creative minds and visionaries. Leslee has been the key moderator of the Industry Panels and “Chats With” series of talks done at the festival, as well as asked to be on panels for her expertise in navigating the film festival world. She lives in Studio City with her lovely daughter, Jocelyn.
DWF MISSION
DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA & DWF:NY), now in its 29th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on celebrity, we have relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the entertainment industry. And that reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write, direct and produce celebrity-studded vehicles, star in blockbuster movies and television series, produce multi-million dollar films and create hit TV shows. Oh…. and we even have several OSCAR® nominees… In a world of homogenized, formulaic film festivals, DWF:LA continues to defy the rules.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Coming up June 17th at 9:30am - Amanda Blake Davis (Writer, Actor, Exec Producer) talks about her dramatic short film and starring role in Still Mine - an emotional tour de force, written by Amanda Blake Davis and directed by Blythe Haaga
STILL MINE, A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM STARRING AMANDA BLAKE DAVIS AND TOMMY DEWEY TO SCREEN AT DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 18-28
LOGLINE: After discovering she spent the last f i f t e en years with a misdiagnosis, a shell s hocked woman knocks on her happily married ex’s door to make sense of a life a l t ering choice they made while she was l i v i ng with a chronic illness. n tme Run time: 6 minutes 5 secondsStill Mine, an emotional tour de force, written by Amanda Blake Davis and directed by Blythe Haaga, will screen at the 28th Annual Dances With Films on Friday, June 26th at 5:00Pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.
In STILL MINE, after discovering she spent the last 15 years with a misdiagnosis, a shell shocked woman knocks on her happily married ex’s door to make sense of a life altering choice they made while she was living with a chronic illness.
The film stars Davis and Tommy Dewey (The Mindy Project, Murdaugh: Death in the Family) and is produced by Shannon Green, Haaga and Davis.
ABOUT AMANDA
Amanda Blake Davis is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She is from Auburn, Massachusetts and a graduate of Providence College. She performed at The Second City in Chicago, where she wrote and starred in five revues on the etc stage. She won a Jeff Award for Best Actress in a Revue for Studs Terkel’s Not Working. She has been seen on Work In Progress and Night Court.
She has written for Wabbit! on Cartoon Network and Showtime’s Work in Progress. And in 2015 she and her writing partner sold their pilot Taught to Indigenous Media.
She performs regularly in the LA improv scene with her team Heyday. And has been seen at the Hollywood Fringe in Three Guys, One Groupon, The Planet Earth Farewell Concert and Family Fries.
Amanda was thrilled to write, act and executive produce Still Mine. She is repped commercially by Reign Agency and Managed by Puddle Management.
Blythe Haaga is a director and producer known for her work on Showtime’s critically acclaimed comedy, Work in Progress. She is the director of the forthcoming feature film What May Be, starring Tony winner Nikki M. James, Rob Heaps and three-time Academy Award Nominee Debra Winger. Blythe produced and directed Bobby Bones’ hour-long comedy special on CMT and has directed pilot presentations for The Second City and TruTV. Previously, she was a fellow in the MGM Digital Writers Workshop and the Indigenous Media incubator Project: Her. In a past life, she produced the NPR podcast How To Do Everything. Blythe serves on the board of StoryCorps and advisory council for LAist.
Still Mine will screen as part of the Unleashed Shorts Block, Friday, June 26th at 5PM, at the TCL Chinese, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028.
For Tickets go to: STILL MINE | DANCES WITH FILMS
Coming up July 8th 9:30am - A Billion-Dollar Drug. A Trail of Dead Teenagers. One Doctor Refuses to Stay Silent. Writer/Director Doug Bremner talks about his film,THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG - which premiered at DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 27.
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