Brewconomy is a documentary film about N.C. craft beer.
Brewconomy, my next documentary about North Carolina craft beer, is wrapping up production. It’s a bittersweet time because I could genuinely spend forever visiting each brewery in the state, sampling beer, and hearing the stories of everyone involved in making it. This community is so incredible.
Seth Gross talks about his business Bull City Burger & Brewery on 2.19.2014 during the Brewconomy Kickstarter mid-campaign event.
If we did that, however, you would never get to see the finished film! You’d hear about it and want to see it. Then you’d grow tired of waiting and stop caring. We don’t want that.
So we’re hustling to wrap it up as quickly as we can. That means: we’re in post-production! Hooray!
Sean L. Wilson, of Fullsteam, talks about Pop the Cap, craft beer in North Carolina, and how it’s growing at our social for Kickstarter backers.
Post-production is a wild time. It’s when everything starts coming together: footage, graphics, audio, etc. There’s so much work that goes into finishing a film. Many hours, constructive conversations, and labor.
We hope to have the film finished in time for film festival submission deadlines this fall. So the pressure is on.
This is a very good thing, in my humble opinion, because it means you actually finish the film in order to share it with the world.
Timing is everything.
That’s why we are looking for music now.
We need awesome music that speaks to this subject. Something that says, “Yes, this is a film about North Carolina and what’s happening here right now!” The music can be any genre but we want something that works in the film.
The music can have lyrics that talk about the area, geography, people, and all the great things we love about North Carolina. Or it could have no lyrics and be purely instrumental. We’re looking for something specific, that captures a feeling we want to evoke in the film.
If you (or someone you know) is an artist, please use the comments section below to connect with me.
I’d love to check out music samples online and learn more. It’d be awesome to work together.
Cheers, y’all.
UPDATE: Some of you have requested sample footage of the film. We’ve just entered post-production but we do have some raw footage online. I’ve embedded some here for ya.
BREWCONOMY – A new film from Camden Watts from Camden Watts on Vimeo.
There’s also footage in the Kickstarter campaign video we put together earlier this year:
Camden,
Here’s a lead… http://www.alexdavismusic.com/
Alex is local to Raleigh, writes music for films, animations, dance etc… I’m sending him a message to connect with you if he’s free and has the time.
Brad
Brad, thanks for the lead and the introduction! Can’t wait to learn about Alex’s music!
http://daviddixonmusic.com/David_Dixon/Home.html
daviddixonmusic@gmail.com
Looking forward to the film!
I shared your FB post with my friend Gene O’Neill. He is from Durham and does a variety of music genres plus writes his own songs.
See website link for my recent solo project. More music I have been involved in – http://abandcalledwembley.com/music
Excited for you!
I’m an Americana/Folk musician from Raleigh, NC and I’m a huge fan of NC craft beer. I would love to be a part of this!
I’ve used some Chatham County Line on another project and really like their range. They’re folk/bluegrass and their sound ranges from traditional bluegrass to a bluegrass/acoustic rock hybrid to the fast pickin’ style.
Give them a listen here. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chatham_County_Line/Live_at_WFMU_on_Joe_Belocks_Show_on_7172008/
Hey Camden, these guys have some great drinking songs that may work for your doc!
Cheers,
Hank
Good morning. I would love to be a part of this. One of my tracks, Currituck, is specifically NC related. Best, Andrew
I have over ten bands in the Cardinal Collective that would more than likely be willing to help out. our Facebook page is a little better for linking up and checking out bands than actual website so recommend going there. Thanks!
I’m a local business owner and a musician on the side. I just co-wrote a song last year with some friends that is all about the food/feeling of NC. Here is a video shot just last Monday of a live performance of that song by The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project (with me on Harmonica).
I’ve alerted Josh Daniel so he can reach out with all his other songs, etc.
Looking forward to seeing the documentary!
North Carolina bands (who love micro brews):
http://jacktheraido.bandcamp.com – indie rock / swamp rock
http://newreveille.bandcamp.com – country/alt-bluegrass
http://oldquarter.bandcamp.com – cosmic country
Jack the Radio has had music on two episodes of Brew Dogs.
http://jacktheradio.bandcamp.com – indie rock / swamp rock
Debonzo Brothers would love to be a part as well. Have a lot of close ties to most of the breweries in the area. http://www.debonzobrothers.com
Jeff
Check out Greensboro based Roseland — Americana rock from the Carolina’s.
http://Facebook.com/roselandband
http://roselandmusic.bandcamp.com
Hello,
Here is a link to my band’s reverbnation page. http://www.reverbnation.com/coytah?kick=343615
COYTAH is the name. We are from Raleigh. Check it out.
Thank you,
Scott Rooker
Hello,
Asheville’s ‘Antique Firearms’ would love to be involved with the documentary. We’ve got several songs that would probably work well, ‘Carolina’ being the front-runner. Hit me back and I’ll shoot you some links.
Cheers.
I’m not sure what you’re looking for musically, but feel free to check out some of my tracks at my website, or snippets from my album at http://www.cdbaby.com/deandriver. I’m a Greensboro-based singer/songwriter. Best wishes for your project!
chris tamplin put us in touch, both our eps are available on our bandcamp, and we have access to instrumental versions also. if you hear anything you like, let us know. we’d love to be a part of the project…
-OQ
Hi,
I’m singer-songwriter and NC native Josh Daniel. I’d love for you to check out some of why I do… Here’s a little song about NC we shot last week on a frm in Raleigh for a special event… Please let me know if you’d like to cht more!
JD
[vimeo 102791479 w=500 h=281] Agro Farm Jam from Robert Pettus on Vimeo.
https://www.facebook.com/thebourbons
Check The Bourbons
Hey Camden,
This looks awesome, I’d love to help out if you’re still looking.
I’m originally from Louisburg, NC and I made music for a documentary about sustainable meat production in NC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YayqNV6QzSA
Here’s some other samples of my music:
http://itrains.bandcamp.com/
Let me know!
-Mat
While most of my music falls into the category of hi-energy dance, I think you might dig *this song* in particular.
“Bridge Under The Stars”
https://www.mediafire.com/?ddozzuoe0nc09c4
For the hi-energy stuff, my Soundcloud is the best.
http://soundcloud.com/djfmdotcom
I’m a friend of Emily Scott 🙂
Hi Camden ~ Amy Allen told me to get in touch with you here. (I’m her Raleigh friend embarking on a career in music supervision). Would love to chat about how I can help with Brewconomy’s music journey (including the dreaded cue sheets!). 🙂
Cheers,
Melinda McKee
Hazelwood (http://hazelwood.bandcamp.com/) would love to be considered for use in the film. We are a female-fronted, folk rock quintet with a little bit of 60s soul and country thrown in.
You may be interested in:
“Oh Boy” http://hazelwood.bandcamp.com/track/oh-boy
“Rivers’s Sigh” http://hazelwood.bandcamp.com/track/rivers-sigh
Thanks!
Hi!
My band the Loudermilks, from Charlotte, NC, just put out a new record this summer that has been getting some great press, and I think we’d be a good fit for your project. You can check out our record at theloudermilks.com
Thanks! Hope you like it!
-Chad Edwards
WHAT SOME CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LOUDERMILKS:
“Americana Music just might have found their next major artist.” (Chuck Dauphin/MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE)
“The Loudermilks take their show biz name from the Louvin Brothers’ given surname, while the ensemble’s self-titled debut album certainly draws on country music’s classic sound. Plus the band is built around two actual brothers — Alan and Chad Edwards — who were frontmen for the North Carolina band Lou Ford in the late 1990s…The Edwards brothers grew up in Cartersville, Ga., listening to country and classic rock stations. As a senior in high school, Alan Edwards discovered Album 88 college radio out of Athens, Ga., immediately broadening his musical tastes. All of those influences find their way into their album, The Loudermilks, especially in lyrics that detail the complications of a faltering relationship.” (Craig Shelburne/CMT “THE EDGE”)
“…the Edwards are back with a new moniker — The Loudermilks —and a new self-titled LP which ranks as their best yet…After dipping their toes back in the music waters via a few acoustic duo gigs, Kennerly, a strong time-keeper, came on board to whack the skins, and Shawn Lynch moved over to bass. Over roughly eight months, the band’s debut took shape in Alan’s home-studio, while old Lou Ford friends like Jason Atkins (keys) and 70-year-old former Nashville pedal steel whiz Joe Smith contributed key overdubs. The resulting 10 tracks, split evenly between Chad and Alan songs, form the most concise and focused LP the brothers have released…(John Schacht/BLURT)
“5*****This is tight, poppy Americana at it’s finest…I will have to hear a lot of first class music in the rest of this year to keep this one out of my 2014 Top Ten.” (Chris Smith/COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE)
“”it’s the Edwards’ knack for combining melody and musicality that elevates the Loudermilks to the status of true first time contenders.” (Lee Zimmerman/THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION)
“sparkling sibling harmony” (Ricky Flake/SUN-HERALD)
“heavenly harmonies are still at the forefront, and evocative, exceptional songwriting….A stunner. ” (Andy Turner/COUNTRY STANDARD TIME)
“of course, the foundation for all the Loudermilk’s numbers are the brotherly [Alan & Chad Edwards] harmonies that have that uncanny closeness and ability to match each other like only blood relation can illustrate. For a close harmony clinic, check out their song ‘Broken Record’, so aching and forlorn, first referred to by the guitar riff, but then brought to greater heights by the Edwards brothers’ harmonies. ‘Jim Dugan’ is another exceptional track, with brilliant steel guitar. There’s some great mandolin work on this album as well, and robust instrumentation throughout, without getting in the way of the compositions…The Edwards brothers, originally from Georgia, are now living in Charlotte, North Carolina aren’t just versed and influenced by the Americana and alt-country byproducts, but the old school country and rock origination points of the music, and you can hear this in their sound that is intelligent, lively, and multi-dimensional…their debut album is worth a deep listen.
1 1/2 of 2 guns up. (Trigger/SAVING COUNTRY MUSIC)
“it’s the sound of Old South jangle-pop and New South country, put together in a way that’s both ramshackle and refined.” (Steve Wildsmith/THE DAILY TIMES)
“The song writing is terrific and fresh…the real magic on this CD is produced by the vocal harmonies of Alan and Chad. The harmonies from these two brothers are seldom heard in music today. Every time I hear them sing, it brings back warm and positive memories of Don and Phil Everly.” (Robert Nicosia/MUSIC MAN BLOG)
“The Loudermilks have released their self titled debut album this week. That should be all you need to know to go and buy this record right now. But if that isn’t enough for you, allow me to tell you all about this talented band and brilliant record. With hints of bluegrass, classic country twang, and pop infused choruses, this talented North Carolina band joins the ranks of Sun Volt, Wilco, and The Jayhawks. Their music is honest and pure, and should be the benchmark for what today’s ‘country music’ strives to emulate….The record is packed full of beautiful instrumentation, sweet harmonies, and compelling songwriting…In a music climate that is starting to recognize the talents of great songwriters and players like Jason Isbell and Valerie June, The Loudermilks have come along at a perfect time…great record…great band” (Tony Keefer/THE MUSIC ROOM)
“The Loudermilks never stray from tradition as an Alt Country band. Musically, they…clearly grew up in the love light of Uncle Tupelo, The Jayhawks, Whiskeytown and other bands for whom Alt Country is a responsibility that they gladly accept. The Loudermilks strike cool gold with their name, knicked from Charlie and Lonnie Loudermilk aka The Louvin Brothers…and the band offers their own brothers, with Alan (guitar/mandolin) and Chad (guitar) Edwards sharing lead vocals. The Loudermilks do not emulate or copy their favorite bands, these guys are peers…The Loudermilks is best understood loud. It is a rock album with a major crush on country music. The stories have a rock’n’roll bed to lay in, with all the scars, smiles and shit left in place for someone else to clean up. They are smart guys and just cannot figure out why love is sticking around, admitting that ‘Quite Honestly”’ I’d have given up on me by now’, plan a weekend away by never leaving home in ‘Darkness of Hell’ and listen to the deafening silence of ‘Broken Record. The Loudermilks, like the Louvins, arrange their music to sound like everything is just fine, thank you. The playing is bright, speeding around the curves…” (Danny McCloskey/THE ALTERNATE ROOT)
“Paying tribute to the Louvin Brothers’ real name… the former members of Lou Ford pick up the insurgent country cudgel once again…. Smart songs, smart playing and smart moves make this add up nicely in a very contemporary way. Tasty stuff that anyone who ever thought of buying a classic Wilco album will want to have.” (Chris Spector/MIDWEST RECORD REVIEW)
“The Loudermilks are sometimes compared with other alt country groups such as Son Volt, Wilco or The Jayhawks and we agree because there are elements of all these groups in their music…The Loudermilks’ debut album should be the basis for a long career in the world of Americana and alt country.” (Freddy Celis/ROOTSTIME)
“It’s a special thing when talented musicians come together for the common purpose of making great music and creating art. Such is the case with a debut album released this week by an act made up of veteran artists who have experienced the ups and downs of a musician’s life, and have shown that their passion for this business cannot be denied. The Loudermilks are an act based out of North Carolina and are named in honor of the legendary Ira and Charlie Loudermilk (aka, the Louvin Brothers). Members of the band include brothers Alan (vocals, mandolin) and Chad Edwards (vocals, guitar), Jason Atkins (piano, organ), Shawn Lynch (vocals, bass), and Mike Kenerly (drums). This five-man band captures the essence of the roots/Americana sound, as their diverse musical styles shine through on this album….What sets The Loudermilks apart from a lot of other acts, is their ability to move seemlessly from their ballad side to their rocking side with absolutely no effort…A great cross between Canadian roots group Blue Rodeo and Americana stalwarts The Bottle Rockets, this self-titled debut represents a great starting point for this North Carolina band who should be on their way to a long and storied career.” (Jason Gartshore/AMERICANA REVIEW)
“4****Brothers Alan and Chad Edwards show here just how far country-simple two-part vocal leads can carry the show, particularly in the service of very respectable originals. Fronting this Carolina-based five-piece, the siblings shine particularly on ballads. Check out ‘Quite Honestly, ‘Everybody Knows You’ and ‘Jim Dugan’.” (Duane Verh/ROOTS MUSIC REPORT)
Check us out we are from Wilmington, NC and would LOVE to be apart of this!!!!!
I’ve composed a few nc local documentaries, short films, and animations! I work primarily as an instrumental electronic music composer, if u want to check out my work, go to http://www.odysseyaquaticmusic.com
Hope to work together soon!
Hey Camden,
I was actually a cellarman at Aviator Brewing Company for nearly a year. During that time I started a band with friends called Dr. Copter. I have attached a link to our unreleased EP. There are vocals but it’s mostly very diverse complex instrumentals similar to that of all the complex beers of NC. We’re a 4 piece of NC natives all with different ethnic backgrounds.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Willis
I have a new song that is a little different. May match the tone of the documentary. If interested let me know thanks!
Hi Camden,
I’m a singer/songwriter out of Raleigh, NC. I lot of my music is about drinking and times spent together with friends. Stylistically its somewhere between NC and Ireland; how far the meter goes one way or another depends on the song. I don’t know any of the songs from either of my albums would fit what you are doing but if any did, I’d be happy for you to use them.
You can hear songs from both my albums here:
http://jamesolinoden.bandcamp.com
One song that might work really well is “The Craic is Free”, which is song about the good times we share with our friends and family. The song has many Irish American references but the style of the music is more Appalachian in feel, and the singing is definitely Southern:
http://jamesolinoden.bandcamp.com/track/the-craic-is-free
Best…James
I write in lots of styles. I have a few sound samples at my web site.
If you want to hear a broad selection of what I write and play, you
might want to hear what I have at http://fandalism.com/geneoneill.
I have over 600 uploads. My friend Glenna Maynus suggested I
make contact.
all the best,
Gene O’Neill
This is a great jam band but can make you any kind of music you want. With great guitar skills and adding a saxophone is a perfect combo. I please ask you give them a chance. Thanks
http://www.psylojoe.com/
Blair
I do small pieces of music. Most of it is synthetic but I can record acoustic. I can be contacted, namely by email.
Hey! Kevin from Arrows Out here. We’d love to have you use our music in the film.
I’m also the assistant brewer at Fullsteam!
Hi, you should check out Brendan James. He is not a NC native but did attend UNC-CH so he’s got some Carolina roots yet 😉 Amazing singer/songwriter with an indie/alternative feel. He sings about all kinds of stuff, love, inspiration, travel, having fun… etc. Check him out!
Hi Camden!
We recently wrote a song called North Carolina Seasons that we believe would be a great fit for your film! The song was written and recorded in one week for the Brand NC competition (http://www.brandnc.org), for which we were finalists; we are working on a mastered version that is a bit more appropriate for commercial use and will have it uploaded in the next week. Please check it out at our SoundCloud page if you are interested : https://soundcloud.com/petal-steel. We are both huge craft beer enthusiasts, and are in love with this state and the wild and wonderful beers that are dreamed up and brewed here.
We are also able to quickly compose additional material, should you be interested.
Good luck with the film, and we can’t wait to see the finished product!
Best,
Petal Steel
Ian Leinbaugh and Mike McArdle
Hi there Camden,
I might be a little late to reply to this, but if you are still looking for music- please check out mine online – http://www.reverbnation.com/jonshain – original Americana and blues based stuff. I own all my own stuff and have instrumental versions of most of my tunes, too.
thanks,
Jon