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
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
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
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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
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Emerald Comets, Creaturos at Middlesex 04-20-2014
An Easter of fuzzed out rock ‘n’ roll. EMERALD COMETS CREATUROS
Sophia’s Rock Beat: 3/22 D-Tension’s Secret Project, Parlour Bells, Streight Angular, & Sophia plays bass with DRAB
D-Tension’s Secret Project CD release party featuring The Secret Project Band. Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine: Ad Frank Jason Dunn of The Luxury Liz Enthusiasm of Freezepop Kerri Ann Richard of Apple Betty Vanyaland interview with D-Tension collaborators – Boston … 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
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Indie Rock Ranger’s Holiday Spectacular featuring Freezepop, Sidewalk Driver
flyer by Daykamp Creative I missed most of this show, but showed up just in time for some Sidewalk Driver and Freezepop and some photos with GLAMTA!!! photo by Joe Renken! SIDEWALK DRIVER! FREEZEPOP!
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
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
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
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Halloween in Boston – Ad Frank and the Ad Seeds as Nick Cave, Lifestyle as Depeche Mode, Pretendica
Halloween in Boston is a big deal. We didn’t manage to make it to as much as we wanted to, but here’s a glimpse of what TT the Bear’s had to offer: Ad Frank and the Ad Seeds as Nick Cave … 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!
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
Bob Colby Presents: Second Thursdays with Darling Pet Munkee, Kenne Highland Clan, Moose and the Mudbugs, and Gravedancers – Video recap
Videos thanks to John Doherty! Bob Colby Presents: Second Thursdays 8/8/2013 SET TIMES: (scheduled, might start a bit later)08:00-08:45 KENNE HIGHLAND CLAN09:00-09:45 MOOSE & THE MUDBUGS10:00-10:45 DARLING PET MUNKEE11:00-11:45 GRAVEDANCERS $7/21+GRAVEDANCERS are a new band with old-school roots in bands … Read More
Sophia and Michael cameo in Parlour Bells’ “Bachelor Hours” music video, directed by Glenn DiBenedetto
John Langton and Sophia in “Bachelor Hours” In addition to making some of our own music videos, we always have fun appearing as extras in other people’s videos. And, this Parlour Bells video was an especially fun one. Michael got to play … Read More
The Motion Sick’s reunion show videos! July 13, 2013 with Parks, The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, This Blue Heaven, Wash Pool
The Motion Sick had a blast returning to the stage at Brighton Music Hall! It was a lot of fun to get to do it again and to share the evening with all of you. Here are some videos of … Read More
DNFMOMD: nominated for best local band by Somerville Scout
We were excited to crack open our Somerville Scout to see that Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is nominated for Best Local Band! You can go vote here!
DNFMOMD: 6/28 last minute benefit for Rosie’s Place at TTs with The Luxury and Cult 45
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is happy to be opening up a last minute show to benefit Rosie’s Place – Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, offers emergency and long-term assistance to women who have … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: ZL Record Release with You People, Thalia Zedek Band 5/10/13 at Radio
flyer by Ian Adams ZL! Thalia Zedek Band YOU PEOPLE
El Loco Ojo: a film for the 48 Hour Film Project 2013 Boston by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ had so much fun participating in last year’s Boston 48 Hour Film Project (making Los Locos Manos) that we decided to participate again in 2013. Sophia was interviewed about our participation by Wicked Bird Media!Character – Bonnie/Brian Higgins, Inventor … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat- Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Finals: Eddie Japan, Glenn Yoder and Western States, Twin Berlin, The Dogmatics
Nothing much left to say at this point – another great Rumble for the vaults. Congrats to Anngelle Wood/Boston Emissions team on a job well done! Previous Coverage: Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Night 6- Parks, Jack Burton … Read More
DNFMOMD Show Recap: Precinct (4/27) with Hookerclops, The I Want You, Nicholas Burgess
just look at this amazing flyer by Dug McCormack! Saturday, 4/27 wild things happened at Precinct. I’m talking ROBOTS, and WEREWOLVES and BIG BENS, and LOVE, lots of LOVE. check it out: Nicholas Burgess: The I Want You Hookerclops (videos … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Night 6- Parks, Jack Burton vs David Lo Pan, Ruby Rose Fox, The Daily Pravda
Night Six of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble at TT the Bear’s! Night One Recap! Night Two Recap! Night Three Recap! Night Four Recap! Night Five Recap! Also, it’s a good time to mention that anyone is welcome to use my videos for their articles, websites, pages, … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Night 5 – Coyote Colb, The Field Effect, The Suicide Dolls, White Dynomite
Night Five of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble at TT the Bear’s! Night One Recap! Night Two Recap! Night Three Recap! Night Four Recap! Also, it’s a good time to mention that anyone is welcome to use my videos for their articles, websites, pages, etc. A … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rumble Night 4: Mount Peru, Whitcomb, Lifestyle, Twin Berlin!
Night Four! of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble at TT the Bear’s! Night One Recap! Night Two Recap! Night Three Recap! Also, it’s a good time to mention that anyone is welcome to use my videos for their articles, websites, pages, etc. A credit … Read More
DaykampMusicTV – Boston Local Music Television!
http://daykampmusic.com/tv/ Daykamp Music already does this city a wonderful service by photographing a million shows a year (and the partner site of Daykamp Creative – by making our city beautiful with awesome show posters)…but they have taken another giant leap … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Night 3: Eddie Japan, Supermachine, Glenn Yoder, Blackbutton
Night Three! of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! Night One recap! Night Two Recap! We are at the half-way point and at the customary “day of rest” which is much needed for everyone! ahh! Also, last night was Ugly-Tie Tuesday so there was … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat – Night 2 of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! Endation, The Deep North, Herra Terra, Camden!
Night two of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! Last night’s recap is here! The Rumble transcends being just a “battle of the bands” and is truly a festival of the awesome and diverse music Boston/New England has to offer. Endation were on fire – … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat – Night 1 of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! The Okay Win, Cancer Killing Gemini, The New Highway Hymnal, Velah!
Tonight was opening night of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! This is my fourth year going and videotaping all of the preliminary round sets! The Rumble transcends being just a “battle of the bands” and is truly a festival of awesome … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: Darling Pet Munkee at The Rosebud with White Mystery, Thick Shakes, Electric Street Queens! Recap!
HOT GARAGE MESS at The Rosebud (Somerville, MA) Saturday night 3/30! VIDEO RECAP! Awesome redheaded sister/brother duo from Chicago, White Mystery: Thick Shakes, who we’ve had a crush on and wanted to play with since the Rumble 2011! and Electric … Read More
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling show recap Precinct on Friday! Vaudeville! with Doom Lover and Harris Hawk!
We had a very exciting time at “LOVE IS A PRISON” on 3/22/13 at PRECINCT in Somerville! We celebrated the spirit of VAUDEVILLE with an insane night of rock and ventriloquists, and burlesque, and comedy and as The Dig said, … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: 03/15/2013 Schooltree CD Release
WANTON REVELRY was promised and WANTON (but not crispy) REVELRY WAS HAD. Here’s a bit of what my camera saw…there was so much more that it missed: hoops! insane adverts! clothespins! masks! but here’s a taste of the Lizard Lounge … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat – January/February 2013
JUST THE FACTS THIS TIME. Sophia’s Rock Beat (FB)! As always, If you want me at your show, let me know- sophia@donotforsake.com, I’ll do my best. date band venue video 1/10/2013 Brian Carpenter and the Confessions Church 1/10/2013 Endation Church 1/10/2013 … Read More
MJEML music in Quiet Desperation episode!
Boston’s only surrealist reality sitcom, Quiet Desperation, used a snippet of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s song, “Every Time I Visit You, It Rains” as a little theme for the first 2 episodes of Season 4! Episode 2 also … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: 2012
Sophia’s Rock Beat! I’ve been doing this for 3 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). In 2012, my videoing slowed down a … Read More
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Sophia and Michael’s 2012 in Review – TEN, DNFMOMD, MJEML, Darling Pet Munkee, Space Balloons, and more…
2012 Recap! Okay, 2012 was a big one. Here’s 2011, that was big too, but different. After last year, we had the lofty goal of releasing 10 albums in 2012. We would have done it too, if we didn’t get … Read More