Hank Schyma nominated "Best Songwriter"

Hank Schyma nominated "Best Songwriter" by the Houston Press

Please stop by the Houston Press and vote for Hank in the "Best Songwriter" category. Hank promises to give every registered voter a lap-dance... even if he loses to John Evans.

http://houstonpress.com/polls/musicawards08/



MORE NEWS:
Speaking of song-writing, The Backtones have been busy preparing a new batch of numbers that go into production in August... How will they sound? What new direction will the Backtones take this time? Is Todds entire body bald? Find out Soon!!!!

Backtones go to Hollywood

grabbed from onlyinhoston.com:

Out of a field of over 1500 submitted films, 80 have been selected for screening at the 2008 Dances with Films Festival in LA. Among those "making the cut" is the music video created by Zenfilm for the Southern Backtones song "Forever".



The "Forever" music video has made a lot of waves since its completion in late 2007, exposing millions of viewers to these talented Houston recording artists....taking home a Gold Addy, a WorldFest Gold Remi and an AMA Crystal Award for the success of it's online marketing efforts...which resulted in the video being broadcast on MTV, MTV2 and Canada's Much Music Television Networks.


"Forever" will screen at Dances With Films later this month. Q&A will follow with director W. Ross Wells and Hank Schyma of The Southern Backtones. We will also be promoting Only in Houston, My Houston and The Houston Film Commission as part of our presentation. Screening time and location are:


Dances With Films Festival
Laemmle Sunset 5
8000 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles , California 90046

Saturday, July 26th 10:30 am




The video was produced by the long-time producer-director team Merideth Melville and W. Ross Wells of Zenfilm and was made possible by the contributions of many Houston film professionals and support companies.


Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Cinematographer: Wayne Forster
First Assistant Cameraman: Justin Deguire
Gaffer: Richard Lacy
1st AD: Marissa Lovely
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best: Mike Turrin
PAs: Tracy Jemison, Scott Marett
Hair and Makeup: Jolan Benwill
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Grip and Lighting: MC Lighting/The Lighting Zone Houston
Location: Foodarama 18th and Ella


The Southern Backtones are:


Hank Schyma: Vocals & Guitar
John Griffin: Backing Vocals & Bass
Todd Sommer: Drums


Forever was recorded at: SugarHill Recording Studios Houston
Produced by Dan Workman, Steve Christensen and The Southern Backtones