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San Quentin Film School
by Bresh
Apr 26, 2009

the DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Music by THOM BRESH
6 Episodes
TV-14 (L)
9:00 AM EDT
(60 minutes)
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This Series is Very Special to me.  Being given so much freedom when creating the music has given me the opportunity to let you hear an All New Side of Thom Bresh Music. I hope you enjoy the music as much as I know you will enjoy this 6 episode documentary, SAN QUENTIN FILM SCHOOL...

Thom Bresh

SERIES DESCRIPTION
San Quentin Film School is a groundbreaking documentary series that follows a group of nine inmates at California’s San Quentin State Prison as they learn the basics of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented view of life on the inside.  For the first time inmates are permitted to use video cameras within the walls, giving viewers fascinating, ground-level glimpses into daily life in prison through the eyes of the inmates that live it.  Viewers will be taken on a deeply personal journey, at once poignant and shocking, into one of America’s most notorious penitentiaries.

INSIDE INFORMATION
After we finished the series, there were changes in the executive leadership at the Discovery Channel, and it seemed the project was doomed, never to make the air.  Luckily our fortunes turned and all six episodes will now be shown in their entirety.  The downside is that we've been given a terrible timeslot of Fridays at 9am edt. (yes, in the morning).  So set your Tivos, DVRs or stay home from work to watch it!  Please also forward this along to anyone else you think would be interested.

Buster B. Jones, RIP
by Thom Bresh
Feb 3, 2009

February 2, 2009          Approximately 2PM          Eugene, Oregon

This is one of the hardest photos I have ever put together.  Not technically, but emotionally.  The man in these pictures was one of my very best friends ever.  Those who got to know him will never forget him.  Those who heard him play knew they had just witnessed a master at what he did.  Those who play the guitar would understand their limitations.  For the past 25 years, he and I traveled all over the United States and Europe playing our guitars and soaking up life.  Taking the stage with him was like some sort of magical ride that only we understood. There are hundreds of memories that go along with each of the pictures above, and I have hundreds more just like them. Time will heal the hurt of losing a friend, but playing the guitar will never be the same again.

Brad, Rest In Peace...

Thom Bresh

See the GODIN Guitars Tribute

Voyage-air On Good Morning America
Apr 21, 2008

Monday morning April 21st, a Voyage-air guitar will be played on Good Morning America. Curtis Wright will be playing his Voyage-air guitar with Ashton Shepherd during the beginning of Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. They will be on at 8:30 – (25 sec bumper), 8:45 – (10 sec bumper), 8:50 – full song (3:30). Keep your eyes on Curtis.

By the way, don’t be surprised if Brad Paisley is seen toting one around as well.

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Ashley Cohen's Bat Mitzvah
by Thom Bresh
Apr 14, 2008

Always ready to experience something new, I was both honored and excited to be invited to Ashley Cohen's Bat Mitzvah in Plesanton, CA. I joined Nick and Harvey Leach, Reggie Hall and Michael Ferrucci of Voyage-air guitars as Jeff Cohen, friend and CEO of Voyage-air watched his youngest daughter take her first steps into womanhood. It was a beautiful ceremony with plenty of music. They spoke a lot as well, but since my Hebrew isn't up to par, I'm not sure I understood any of it. Jeff's son Josh and Rabi Rick both played "one of a kind" H.G. Leach guitars. Rabi Rick's son, Max, kept us informed as to which page to be on for the prayers and the music. After realizing I couldn't read any of it anyway, finding the right page became easier.

After the Bat Mitzvah some of us were invited to Jeff's home to play and see some of his spectacular guitar collection. To go into that would take more than this blog!

That evening, he put on a grand soiré with plenty to eat and drink. There was dancing, singing and playing. They even lifted Jeff into the air on the seat he was sitting. After the last dance, we unfolded some Voyage-air guitars, Rabi Rick pulled out his tenor banjo and we had ourselves a good old fashion jam session.

It was a great day and I wish Ashley the very very best..

Shalom!

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My Friend Veronica
by Bresh
Mar 8, 2008

Veronica Hackworth..  1960-2008
Video Tribute

Once you had met her, chances are you wouldn't forget her. For the past seven years she had become very much like a sister to me. You see, Veronica was Lisa Carver's sister, a lady I shared my life with. So she was a sister-in-law so to speak.

"V" was a rebel, a free spirit, an adventurer, mother, grandmother and a Harley lover.  She had two cats, "Harley" and "Sturgis".

The last time I saw her was on Feb. 23, 2008 at my birthday party, one week before her fatal accident. Knowing "V", she would have been proud to know that she died on a Harley. But to all of us who ever knew her, she will be missed.  I enjoyed being invited by the Carver family to be close during this trying and sad time.

She left two gorgeous daughters, Jennifer and Candice, and two beautiful grand daughters, Jordan and Kaitlyn.

Goodbye my friend..