Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Lydia Lunch
Lydia Lunch Interviewed by Tanya Pearson. Filmed by Sophia Cacciola. Edited by Michael J. Epstein
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Kristin Hersh
KRISTIN HERSH Interviewed and Filmed by Tanya Pearson. Edited by Michael J. Epstein December, 2014
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Julie Cafritz
JULIE CAFRITZ INTERVIEWED/ FILMED/ EDITED BY TANYA PEARSON December, 2014
Women of Rock Oral History Project interview with Laura Ballance
LAURA BALLANCE INTERVIEW BY KATE SUMNER FILMED BY KATE SUMNER December, 2014
Keep Safe Compilation to benefit Planned Parenthood – Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, Drab, The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library and 47 others
art by Nicole Anguish/Daykamp Creative! Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, Drab, The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, and 47 other Boston-are bands that do not include either Sophia or Michael as members are all on this pay-what-you-can compilation … Read More
MJEML: Every Time I Visit You, It’s Brains parody song by quetzalcoatlus!
Listen to this ZOMBIE-themed parody of https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ Song, Every Time I Visit You, It Rains. Quetzalcoatlus gets the halloween vibes vibing!
Sophia Cacciola & Michael J. Epstein host On the Town with Mikey Dee on WMFO 10/29/2014
Go “like” the On The Town with Mikey Dee facebook page! OTTwMD plays local Boston music and is on every Wednesday from 9pm-Midnight and almost always features a live band around 10:30 – it’s on 91.5 WMFO – https://www.wmfo.org/.Send your CDs to the … Read More
MJEML: Halloween Extravaganza at Aeronaut 10/31 with Somerville Symphony Orkestar and Strange Changes
Aeronaut Brewing Company and Somerville Symphony Orkestar present: Halloween Extravaganza 2014Hosted by Aeronaut Brewing Company with music by the Somerville Symphony Orkestar (http://www.ssoband.com/),STRANGE CHANGES (http://www.strangechangesmusic.com/)The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library (https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/) MJEML goes on at 6:30PM! so early! much wow!The Radio Session by Somerville Symphony Orkestar … Read More
MJEML at the Boston Book Festival Saturday 10/25 at 5:45 at Old South Church!
Words and Music: A Literary Jam Session 5:45PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 OLD SOUTH SANCTUARY, 645 BOYLSTON STREET, Boston In this one-of-a-kind session we’ll hear from three authors who’ve infused their recent novels with music, from classical to rock ‘n’ roll. … Read More
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling on the Boston Does Boston comp covering Hallelujah the Hills being covered by Eldridge Rodriguez!
We’re very excited to have been included in the latest Boston Does Boston Compilation (The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library participated in the first go around of it covering Gene Dante and the Future Starlets and were covered by I-Pistol!). … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library plays “Amylee” on The Steve Katsos Show Fifth Anniversary Spectacular Jimmy Fund Fundraiser at The Regent Theatre (Arlington) – June 29, 2014
Our live performance of “Amylee” Sunday, June 29 7:30pm – 10:00pmRegent Theatre Arlington7 Medford Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474A benefit for The Jimmy FundFacebook EventTickets: http://www.regenttheatre.com/details/steve_katsos_show_4th_anniversary_spectacula Press Coverage: VanyalandSteve Interviewed by Adam 12 on BDCRadioBoston Globe CalendarGuestlisted with Jed GottliebACMIWickedLocal LIVESTREAM THE SHOW … Read More
Space Balloons on WERS Live Music Week Saturday 10/19 at 9AM!
Space Balloons (our music for kids band from outer-space) was very excited to to kick off LIVE MUSIC WEEK on WERS on Saturday 10/19! photos from the gig: Space Balloons at WERS Space Balloons at WERS Space Balloons at WERS … Read More
Sophia and DNFMOMD on The Steve Katsos Show!
PHOTO BY BRIAN FIORE I had the wonderful opportunity to be on The Steve Katsos show twice this season, once as myself (actress and filmmaker) and once with my band, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling! selfie by Steve … Read More
DNFMOMD show: 9/25 with Endation CD rel, Eddie Japan, Yellabird at TT’s
We haven’t taken a lot of Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling shows this year (while we do other things, like make movies and have surgeries) but we just couldn’t say no to celebrating Endation’s CD release! Thursday, 9/25 … Read More
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The Color of Air podcast extensive interview with Sophia and Michael about musical and film projects
We are very pleased to announce that The Color of Air, a weekly interview podcast hosted by Greg Massi, (Baliset, ex-Kayo Dot, ex-maudlin of the Well), has released an interview with us (Sophia and Michael). The Color of Air Facebook The … Read More
Seeking your stories of ordering items from the backs of comic books for a film
We at Launch Over aren’t quite ready to release all of the details, but we are starting work on a documentary telling the story of items sold in the backs of comic books and pulp magazines and we want to … Read More
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Kickstarter reward tiers: in-depth looks at our campaigns for MAGNETIC and TEN
So far, Sophia and I have run two modest Kickstarter campaigns – both successful – for our films TEN (stats on TEN) and MAGNETIC (I never wrote up my analysis, but Kicktraq summary of stats). In preparing for these campaigns, we spent a very … Read More
On the Town with Mikey Dee 25th Anniversary show at TT the Bears 5/29
On the Town with Mikey Dee (the local music show in WMFO – Michael and Sophia proudly DJ on this program, in addition to the wonderful rotating core of: JoEllen Saunders Yannis, Pammeke van der Feest, Phil Fleming, Andrew Wilson, … Read More
La Loca Boca: a film for the 48 Hour Film Project 2014 Boston by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
Playlist of all of our 48 Hour Films: This was year three of https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ participating in the 48 Hour Film Project! The latest addition to our Los Locos trilogy is LA LOCA BOCA! You can read our recaps and watch … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library – “I’m the one who’s dead” video (explicit lyrics) – on the celebritization of murderers
Even as a young boy, I remember being extremely bothered by the attention given on the news to murderers and other violent criminals. I watched my friends beam with excitement when they happened to be in the right place at … Read More
Jenny Pi’s “Get Well Soon” and Service Dog Fund
You might all remember the Somerville Ogler from Darling Pet Munkee‘s “X-Ray Specs” video! Our wonderful ogling performer needs your help! https://www.facebook.com/TheJennyPiFund Hey Everyone!As many of you know, I’ve been struggling with some pretty severe medical challenges for the last several … Read More
Bubbles in the Think Tank radio show – 7″ and Other Delights record for Record Store Day! #RSD14 OUT NOW!
Bubbles in the Think Tank is an awesome radio show that happens Saturday nights at 11pm on WMFO 91.5FM. This is year three of Bubbles in the Think Tank presenting a record about records for Record Store Day. The previous two … Read More
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Sophia and Michael’s 2013 in Review!
Sophia & Michael hard at work 2013 was a weird and wonderful year of many projects of the film and music variety. Here is the past: 2012 Review – 2011 Review Before we get started, we made a few year-End Lists/Summaries: http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2013/12/30/bostonemissions-favoritesoftheyear2013/ http://trainwreckdsociety.com/2014/01/ … Read More
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling ‘The Prisoner’ tribute “Episode 15: The Girl Who Was Death”
Debuting over at BoingBoing today is our brand-new music video for “Episode 15: The Girl Who Was Death.” It’s the second The Prisoner recreation we’ve done (“Episode 1: Arrival” was a nearly-identical recreation of the opening sequence) – this time … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: 2013
Sophia’s Rock Beat! I’ve been doing this for 4 years now – going to shows, and videotaping them. Here’s 2010 (saw 139 local bands in 2010), here’s 2011 (saw 170 local bands in 2011), and 2012 (saw 158 bands in 2012) In 2013, for various … Read More
MJEML talks “Tonsil Hockey” at Encyclopedia Show: Somerville — Season 2, Volume 4: HOCKEY – Oct 14, 2013
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ (The Michael J. Epstein Miracles on Ice) is very excited to be the house band for The Encyclopedia Show SomervilleMonday, October 14, 2013Davis Square Theatre255 Elm St., Somerville, Massachusetts 02144|7:00pm until 10:00pmFacebook Event Our theme for the show will … Read More
Farewell to The Pill!
I moved to Boston back in 1998 and despite my current rule about refusing to participate in any activity that involves moving the lower half of my body in sync with music, I used to actually like dancing. In 1998, … Read More
Boston Does Boston – Benefit CDs / Shows – MJEML plays 12/13 at Brighton Music Hall
Awesome artwork by Tyler Littwin Boston does Boston (Facebook) is a startup benefit series, wherein the city’s vast, diverse pool of musical talent comes together to re-imagine and re-record each other’s work for charity CDs and live events. (Read more about … Read More
USA Today’s Popcandy premieres new Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling music video!
We are so excited that USA Today’s POPCANDY blog premiered our brand-new Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling music video for the song “EPISODE 10: LIVING IN HARMONY” The entire video was shot at 5 Wits “Espionage” immersive adventure at … Read More
BRING US YOUR WOMEN recap: Sophia performs “Mary Magdalene” and “Sirens” with Axemunkee (videos)
official Triptych poster designed by Ian Adams! We had a great time performing on 11/14 at Oberon as part of Catherine Capozzi‘s Bring Us Your Women project. Bring Us Your Women is: “An homage to women, divinity, and the pursuit of freedom will be … Read More
DNFMOMD: show 12/6 at Davis Square Theatre with Ruby Rose Fox and Feints!
This will be the last live performance of Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling for ~9 months or so while we finish up the last four songs in our Prisoner epic, make as many more music videos as we … Read More
DNFMOMD: By Hook or By Crook – the lyrics
Episode 10: Living in Harmony I know you want to lay down and sleepuntil you don’t wake upI know you want to lay down your bodyfor an idea that’s made up it would be easier, it would it be clearif … Read More
DNFMOMD: By Hook or By Crook release party recap! photos from DAYKAMP!
DOUBLE RELEASE PARTY RECAP! 11/15/13 at TT THE BEARS, Cambridge MA! We had the most amazing time releasing our new singles, BY HOOK OR BY CROOK and sneak-previewing our new music videos at TT the Bears last Friday! Do Not Forsake … Read More
Porcelain (Wake No More) – Short Film
Triptych presents three performances that uniquely integrate theater, video, dance, art, and rock! NOVEMBER 14TH AT OBERON. Michael and Sophia have been working for many months with John Langton of Porcelain on a 3-part short film/set of music videos exploring … Read More
DNFMOMD: new singles, BY HOOK OR BY CROOK debut at Boston Herald’s Guestlisted!
Our new double single for the songs, “Episode 10: Living in Harmony” and “Episode 15: The Girl Who Was Death” made their debut over at the Boston Herald’s GUESTLISTED today! They said, “DNFMOMD returns with a pair of singles that add … Read More
Sarah Rabdau & Sophia Cacciola video-cover Shakespears Sister’s “Stay” – Double Release Party Friday at TTs!
In case you missed it, the very awesome VANYALAND premiered our video/song cover of Shakespears Sister’s 1992 mega-hit “Stay” – Note: for reasons unknown, Youtube removed the original video post saying we had violated the TOS. They did not reinstate … Read More
Michael J. Epstein presents: “Psychoacoustical Secrets to Better Sound Recording” to the Greater Boston Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America – Nov 13, 2013 at Berklee
From: http://gbcasa.org/november-13-2013-meeting-notice/ November 13, 2013 – Psychoacoustical Secrets to Better Sound Recording Psychoacoustical Secrets to Better Sound Recording Featured Speaker: Michael J. Epstein, Ph.D., is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with joint appointment … Read More
MJEML is house band for The Encyclopedia Show Season 2! 10/14/2013 is SERIAL KILLERS
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ (The Michael J. Epstein Mass Spectrometer) is very excited to be the house band for The Encyclopedia Show SomervilleMonday, October 14, 2013Davis Square Theatre255 Elm St., Somerville, Massachusetts 02144|7:00pm until 10:00pmFacebook EventSecond Season Second Episode of the Encyclopedia Show: Somerville! Our … Read More
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MAGNETIC! Halfway-point Kickstarter update! Stretch goals! Fresh rewards!
We cannot thank you all enough for believing in us and this project! We are so thrilled to have reached our initial funding goal at 2 weeks in our 4 week campaign! We’re so grateful that you all have trusted us … Read More
Daykamp Poster & Photo Shows 10/10 & 10/18 (10/18 features DNFMOMD!)
I always know I’m at a good show when I see Johnny Anguish (Daykamp Music) crouched at the front of the stage taking photos, and I always know which show to go to when I see one of Nicole Anguish’s … Read More
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MAGNETIC: announcing Kelly Davidson as Director of Photography
slate from TEN Very excited to announce that Kelly Davidson has signed on as Director of Photography for our new feature film, MAGNETIC! Kelly was also our Director of Photography for our first film, TEN; and has shot two (soon to … Read More
DNFMOMD in Northampton at Sierra Grille on Thursday 9/26!
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is very excited to return to the Sierra Grille in Northampton, MA this week! Facebook event. We always have a magical time in Northampton!
Kissing Oscar Wilde book release party Oct 3 at Oberon with The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, Katie Kat, UnAmerika’s Sweetheart Karin Webb, Zombie Romance
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ wrote a song about traveling to Paris to kiss Oscar Wilde? We’re debuting it on October 3rd at Oberon? But why?!?!?!? Jade Sylvan‘s Kissing Oscar Wilde book release party!https://www.facebook.com/events/147511405445366/ Tickets: http://bit.ly/kisswilde Why go to a book release party in … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library plays What the Fluff? A Tribute to the Union Square Invention on September 28th
More info: http://unionsquaremain.org/fluff-festival/ – Facebook Event What the Fluff? A Tribute to the Union Square Invention Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013. 3 – 7 pm(Raindate Sunday, September 29) Where: Union Square Plaza in Somerville. Where Prospect Street, Washington Street and Somerville Avenue meet. FOR THE EIGHTH … Read More
Friends of TEN: FAT – a huge success at the Toronto International Film Festival! – @Fatthefilm
We’re super excited that Mark Phinney’s Fat (IMDB) starring Mel Rodriguez, one of the most important, bravest films in a long, long time, has received a wonderful response at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival! Read some of Mark’s … Read More
Sophia performs solo as part of the 40th Anniversary of TT the Bears Place, Camb. MA TONIGHT
I was very excited to have been asked to help celebrate the 40th (!!!) Anniversary of TT the Bears Place – one of my most favorite places to play – and one of the most welcoming. TTs took a chance … Read More
Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys cover The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Saint of Glass Worms” (inspired by the Walter Sickert artwork) as Kickstarter reward
Walter Sickert’s “Saint of Glass Worms” Last year, https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/‘s Art-Exchange Project included 5 songs written via the inspiration of 5 of our favorite visual artists. Each of those artists also then created a new visual piece based on a song … Read More
MJEML is house band for The Encyclopedia Show Season 2! Starting 9/9/13 with DINOSAURS!
(preview of the forthcoming Encyclopedia Show Somerville Seasons 1-3) by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ (The Michael J. Epstein Mass Spectrometer) is very excited to be the house band for The Encyclopedia Show SomervilleMonday, September 9, 2013Davis Square Theatre255 … Read More
Darling Pet Munkee plays RADIO Bar Saturday with Faux Ox, Bent Knee, and Emily Peal
Darling Pet Munkee is opening the night of the FAUX OX CD release their sophomore effort, Bhopal Hoax! This is the last Munkee gig for 2013! Doors at 8:00 p.m. and show starts at 9:00 with Darling Pet Munkee at RADIO in … Read More
MJEML to play Jamaica Plain Music Fest Saturday 9/7 3PM!
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library is very excited to play the 3rd Annual JP Music Festival this Saturday! Our set-time is 3PM!all the info (from the facebook event): Join us Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 12-7 PM at Pinebank … Read More