Voodoo Lounge is Swinging

You'll soon be reading our rants and raves for Voodoo Lounge in the upcoming Readers' Choice issue, out July 22. The reason is simple: the Downtown San Jose venue is making relentless efforts to bring back the live music scene to the South Bay. What better way to accomplish such a feat than by bringing the swinging? On Friday, July 10, check out Royal Crowne Revue, with support from The Pimpsticks. You can purchase advanced tix here. See ya there.

Interview and live video of Fremont's I The Mighty @ Voodoo Lounge, by Nick Veronin

San Jose film makers have a hit with Whiskey Tears

A great short film shot on location in Downtown San Jose premiered last Friday night at San Jose's Voodoo Lounge. The film, presented by Element 151, won the crowd over with its booze-riddled plot line and rock-a-billy characters played by Eric Callero, Brittany Dawn Tilleman, Bianca Pegg and Brad Kranich. After the film screened, local bands The Pimpsticks, Shitkickers and Whiskey Avengers performed. The latter two were featured heavily in the film's soundtrack. The film makers, writer and producer Chante Cardosa and director Frank Door, are shopping around for distribution now so keep an eye out for it in the near future. Check out the movie trailer and an interview with the cast and crew.

The trailer:

Whiskey Tears - Teaser



The interview:
with (from left) screenplay writer and producer Chante Cardosa; actors Brad Kranich and Bianca Pegg; and director Frank Door.