The Bayou Documentary

Very soon, we will have some real good news to tell about concerning The Bayou doc on Maryland Public TV. Stay tuned. In the meantime, catch up with Bayou writers Dave Nuttycombe and Vinnie Perrone chattin’ it up with Mark Seagraves on a recent edition of DC 50′s “NewsPlus”
Part 1:http://vimeo.com/42157388″>

Part 2:http://vimeo.com/42157389″>

Our friends, family and Bayou fans – YOU have done it! Your generous donations have made our Bayou Kickstarter drive a huge success, above and beyond our expectations. Those of you who are getting rewards for your contribution will be hearing more from us in the coming weeks.

Beyond your monetary support, the enthusiasm that you’ve shown and that has been building about the Bayou film, is really exciting. It’s further evidence that lots of people really care about the legacy of the DC music scene, local history & lore. We are invigorated by your efforts & enthusiasm and re-dedicated to producing a lively, rockin’ and meaningful film.

As our production budget needs grow, we continue to welcome donations of any amount made to our fiscal sponsor, The International Documentary Association (IDA). Thanks to those of you who have already written generous checks. More information – http://tinyurl.com/bayoufilm

You can mail checks to:

International Documentary Association
1201 West 5th Street Suite M270
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Write: Project 3842 The Bayou DC’s Killer Joint on the check

Our rough edit is complete and we are aiming to go into final production in May. Stay on top of updates here on our Bayou Blog and Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/22169807712/

Thanks again for your generous and enthusiastic support of our film. We started this effort as the club closed in 1998 and we are eager for all Bayou fans to see the film air later this year.

Dave Lilling

Bill Scanlan

Vinnie Perrone

Dave Nuttycombe

Adam Bonsib

From Monday 3/26/12 Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/value-added-a-passion-project-leads-to-documentary-on-the-bayou/2012/03/23/gIQALr5PaS_story.html

If you know someone who would like to contribute to the project but prefers more conventional means, please ask them send a tax-deductible check to: The International Documentary Association, 1201 West 5th Street Suite M270, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Contributors can write #3842 or The Bayou, DC on the check.

Again, our sincerest thanks to everyone who’s backed the film with funds, visual aids and good words.

AND NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL!! We really appreciate all the support we’ve received. If you haven’t donated to help Finish the Film…it’s easy! Here’s a link directly to our Kickstarter donor page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1242214511/the-bayou-dcs-killer-joint?ref=live
OR You can send a check to the International Documentary Association (IDA) – International Documentary Association 1201 West 5th Street Suite M270 Los Angeles, CA 90017 write Project 3842 or The Bayou DC’s Killer joint on the check, or click on the IDA icon on the right side of the blog. Our GOAL is $22,000 by March 31st, but even if that goal is reached we welcome, and need additional support. Your donation is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE through our 501 (c)3 partnerts – IDA.

Gazette Writer Aaron Kraut sat in with Producers to follow a recent editing session and talk about the Kickstarter fundraising campaign.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/montgomery-filmmakers-see-the-finish-line-with-the-bayou-odyssey/2012/03/05/gIQAtCakwR_story.html

We had the lovely opportunity this past week to sit down with Katie Pearce from the Northwest Current newspaper and chat about the project. We discussed setbacks and triumphs, the club’s vivaciousness and longevity, and our gratitude for the amazing support of friends, family, and past Bayou patrons. Check out the link:
The Bayou article in Northwest Passages

Hey all,

We’re in the final stretch of putting together a complete rough cut of the movie. Here is a list of supporting materials that we need:

1. Pic/Video of a Jazz artists in the 1950s, specifically Washington DC artists
2. Photo of Vince Tramonte’s practice / law offices
3. Still of the Wisconsin Ave looking up from the bottom of the hill, preferably in the early 1960s
4. Silver Dollar Nightclub – still either b/w or color of the façade
5. Picture of the Whale bones hanging from the ceiling of the Bayou
6. Pics accenting the eccentricity of pop culture in the late 60s – tie dye, modern-chic, bell bottoms
7. Stills of armed soldiers, national guardsmen, personnel in uniform out on the town
8. Stills of local area military bases in the area — training down by the river
9. Georgetown students 1969
10. Suburban kids in MD and VA of the time period (think Mad Hatters pics, lively, youthful) (NorVa type pics)
11. Democratic National Committee at the Bayou
12. Stills of Avengers and the Pagans – motorcycle gangs tearing through DC, hanging out in DMV suburban backwoods
13. WHFS headquarters – stills from inside or outside the radio station from the early 70s
14. WHFS advertisements for local bands
15. Any other photos of Carl Anderson
16. Robert Stigwood’s Cease and Desist order – members of Second Eagle Band may still have it??
17. Video of the performance of Carl Anderson playing at the church – NBC ownership
18. Advertisement for the 1974 KISS show – the Post maybe
19. Early KISS advertisements or write ups
20. Photo of “Laura” the person who worked in the kitchen at the time. Woodall says is an earth person
21. Photo of Cherry Smash playing with a lot of women around
22. Color stills of DC in the mid 70s – the fashion, the changing look of the neighborhood, cars, people, kids
23. The Runaways at the Bayou – photos or video (if possible)
24. Early promo shots of Foreigner – advertisement of the 1977 show
25. 1977 Foreigner show at the Bayou – AUDIO for Cold As Ice if possible
26. Photos/Video of DC in the 70s
27. Photos of Tim Pace and Paul Wolff setting up the new equipment
28. Photo of Jack Boyle around 1980
29. Cellar Door façade
30. Photos of the inside of the Cellar Door (the old one) including bands, patrons, bartenders – anything that will connote the feeling one got from being inside the club
31. Names of popular clubs in 1979
32. Photos/Video of the following bands playing either at Bayou or elsewhere in DC:
a. Slickee Boys
b. Insect Surfers
c. NRBQ
d. Tru Fax and the Insaniacs
e. Bad Brains
33. Punk bands – classic punk in DC 1980s
34. Photos/Video of the old 9:30 – both inside and outside
35. General photos of what the music scene in Georgetown looked like mid 80s – the variety and diverse nature of punk/rock/R&B/reggae/go-go
36. “Marine-type staff” Bayou Floor-men of the Cellar Door era
37. WPA / DC SPACE / 9:30 Club
38. JOAN JETT in the 80s – pics
39. Cellar Door Productions arena shows, DC101 radio spots, advertisements from DC101
40. Photos of the Bouncers of the late 80s era
41. 9:30 roster
42. Color postcards, tickets, memorabilia from 9:30
43. Video of old 9:30 exterior/interior
44. Video of the beginnings of grunge and “arthouse rock”
45. KIX, hard rock groups at the Bayou (Richard Harrington name drops)