The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Daytrotter Session!
We had mentioned a while back about The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library‘s visit to Daytrotter’s Horseshack studio in Rock Island, IL (more photos, videos, and info here)! (I had also previously done a Neutral Uke Hotel / The Motion Sick session and, we … Read More
Paradise by the Primary Guidance, Navigation, And Control System Light (Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Lament) song release by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
Fifty years ago, on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission Saturn V rocket launched from the Kennedy Space Center beginning the uncertain journey to the surface of the moon. The mission was a great success and Neil Armstrong and … Read More
Sophia and Michael’s 2016 in Review
2016 was a year of big changes for us! The biggest being that we left our many-year home Boston for Los Angeles. You can read about why we chose to move here. We headed out in the Summer and went … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library featured in BANDED documentary on collaborative songwriting
Some years ago, Berklee PULSE filmed the The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, as we composed our three-part “Faith in Free” and collaborated with BalletRox (and choreographer Jane Allard) to perform it live at the Strand Theatre (Dorchester, Massachusetts). This … Read More
El Loco Nihilismo: a film for the 48 Hour Film Project 2016 Boston by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
Playlist of all of our 48 Hour Films: Playlist of all of the 48hfp Boston 2016 films (will add more as we find them): Various Original Scores by Catherine CapozziThis was year five, and very likely our final year participating … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Amylee” on CBS’s Player Style Files with Bronson Arroyo
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ song “Amylee” appears in the background of CBS’s Player Style Files with Bronson Arroyo at 3:42. Volume One by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
Sophia and Michael’s 2015 in Review!
poster created by kristilyn-zombie romance Blood of the Tribades 2015 was the year of vampires! We spent much of the second half of the year shooting and doing pre-and-post production on our third feature film, Blood of the Tribades. Shot … Read More
MJEML is house band for The Encyclopedia Show Season 3: Insects! Tonight (9/10/15)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1417573511873695/ We’ll kick off our third season with some creepy-crawly fun! And there will be art about insects, too. Hosted by Chloé Cunha and Rob Crean, featuring Steve Subrizi as the Intern and Wes Hazard as the Questionable Expert, and … Read More
Blood of the Tribades Cast Announcement: Rachel Leah Blumenthal as Akeldama
We’re very pleased to introduce you to all of our Blood of the Tribades cast (film web site) over the next few weeks. The film is currently raising money for production on Kickstarter. Rachel Leah Blumenthal as AkeldamaAbout Rachel: Editor of Eater … Read More
MJEML at Harlow’s in Peterborough, NH 6/26 with Hug the Dog recap!
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ had a great time playing Harlow’s Pub in Peterborough, NH. Friday, June 26th with NH’s finest rock band, Hug the Dog! We also celebrated our good friend, Seth Chatfield’s birthday, you can see him in this awesome music video … Read More
Los Locos Dientes: our 48-Hour Film Project 2015 Boston wins the Retro 48 Award!
We enjoyed being part of the Best of the 48HFP Boston this year and getting a few nominations and an award! We were nominated for Best Music, Best Ensemble Cast, and Best Ending (didn’t get a photo of that screen) and … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library played Somerville Porchfest 2015!
Photo of Porcfhest 2012 by Ryan Evans http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhino8888/7229461834/ https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ played at Somerville Porchfest 2015! Later in the evening (we’re on around 10:45 PM), we’ll be playing the Porchfest afterparty at Cuisine en Locale. They’ve got music all day there with … Read More
MJEML named #3 Best Alternative Rock Band from Boston on Itcher
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library was named #3 Best Alternative Rock Band from Boston on Itcher! It’s an awesome list with old friends and new favorites included! Check it out! “All that moustache wax could theoretically be overpowering and … Read More
Sophia and Michael reveal all of their secrets about TEN and Magnetic on The Film Thrills Podcast – listen now!
Subscribe and check out The Film Thrills Podcast on iTunes or The Film Thrills Libsyn Page. Be sure to also like The Film Thrills Podcast on Facebook and leave them a review on iTunes or Libsyn! Download our episode at one of the above links or … Read More
MAGNETIC Poster Art by Craig Maher
Final film poster with text – hi-res available on our web site We’re very excited to share some awesome artwork created for Magnetic by Craig Maher. We had previously worked with Craig on https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/‘s Art-Music Exchange, for which he created … Read More
About Sophia and Michael
Sophia and Michael are LA-based filmmakers, musicians, and writers Sophia Cacciola sophia@sophiacacciola.com [Facebook][Twitter][IMDB] Michael J. Epstein mje@michaeljepstein.com [Facebook][Twitter][IMDB] Join Our Mailing Lists – Launch Over Films Blood of the Tribades, TEN, Magnetic Music Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling … Read More
Bring Us Your Women and Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling 2/27 Oberon
Show Program Bring Us Your Women, an homage to historical, holy, and mythological women will present a live program of music, dance, and film premieres at ART’s Oberon Theater on Friday, February 27 with an international cast and crew of … Read More
Sophia and Michael’s 2014 in Review!
not a movie set scar! 2014 had its ups and downs… We managed to make a whole movie, Magnetic. We traveled with TEN at festivals and got distribution for it (will be out in April), and record some songs. … Read More
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Tiny Festival of Huge Proportions featuring The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, The Impulse Powers, Joe Krafty, and Space Balloons – 8/24 at The Lily Pad (Cambridge, MA)
Tiny Festival of Huge ProportionsSaturday, August 24th2:00-6:00pmThe Lily PadInman Square1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 A family garden party to benefit HOPES music therapy program at MGH All ages welcome (under 15 free) http://tinyfestival.eventbrite.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/477256492368947 Light refreshments will be provided, including … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library makes CBS Boston’s Best Local Rock Bands
“Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library will steal your heart with its cover of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ “The Weeping Song.”…read the rest at: http://boston.cbslocal.com/top-lists/bostons-best-local-rock-bands/ We’re extremely honored to be on this list along with the great bands below. Don’t … Read More
Double Hex 8-bits The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Amylee” – chiptune – Project Amylee Part 4
The first ever 8-bit cover of MJEML is here! Double Hex released a 5-song EP of chiptune, 8-bit covers of “Amylee” by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library “Suburban Dream” by The Stepkids “Titty Taco” by Uzimon “I Never Knew” … Read More
Hayley Jane and the Primates, Jatoba, Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library,The Gathering Floozies at Middle East Up 8/9/13 (including videos from the show)
Some videos courtesy of John Doherty: 8/9/13 Middle East Upstairs Hayley Jane and the Primates Jatoba https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ The Gathering Floozies 18+ $10 Advance / $12 Day of Show 8 PM Doors Facebook event – Tickets Color Me by Hayley Jane … 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
MJEML play The Interrobang CD Release at Radio, Somerville 5/25 with The Susan Constant, When Particles Collide
photo created by Daykamp Creative! https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ are very excited to play Saturday night at RADIO in Somerville in support of our friends in The Interrobang‘s CD Release! The Susan Constant and When Particles Collide compound the awesomeness! It all gets started … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library welcomes two new librarians: Johnny Blazes and Catherine Capozzi
We at https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ are very pleased to welcome two new additions to our circulation desk: Johnny Blazes on vocals and Catherine Capozzi on guitar! Johnny Blazes Johnny Blazes is known far and wide as a gender-blending vaudevillian who combines glitter with clowning, … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library played Somerville Porchfest 5/18/13
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library played as part of the Somerville Porchfest! Check out these rad photos by Johnny Anguish / Daykamp Music We also participated last year, performing during the middle of our 48 Hour Film Project shoot … Read More
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
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library opens for Icarus (Liars and Believers) on May 17th.
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ is excited to announce that we’ll be opening for Liars and Believers’ production of ICARUS on May 17, 2013 at the Cambridge YMCA theater, 820 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 (MAP). Tickets: http://icarus.eventbrite.com/ (discount code “MJEML” for 15% off) See Minnie Minoseczeck’s Menagerie … Read More
“The Taming of the Spy Who Loved Me” The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s Bond/Shakespeare collision for the From Denmark With Love compilation is now out!
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ was asked to appear on a compilation of James Bond themes…mixed with Shakespearean plays. What? Yes, you read correctly and here’s what we came up with: The Taming of the Spy Who Loved Me by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library … Read More