Indie Film Director Skyler Lawson joins JUST TALKING to promote his latest film, Whelm. When indie directors set their minds to make a movie they pull all cards and favors—“it’s like trying to take the SAT’s while riding a bull!” Skyler went back to his home town in Indiana, gathered local community support, networked talent and researched 1930’s celebrity bank robber legends to create the film Whelm. Whelm shot on 35mm film is beautiful cinematography.  It embraces the “warmth of the Midwest” with a great sense of humor—it’s a unique take on the Great Depression crime lore.  Watch Whelm streaming on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Whelm-Delil-Baran/dp/B098TVWBMN. More info at https://www.endrowpictures.com

Ed Holland lead singer from the 4 time Grammy Nominated Irish country band Hurricane Highway joins STRIKE A CHORD.  Like many music artists working remotely over the past year during the pandemic, the band used online tools to produce music with top players in Nashville—sending ideas back and forth till the magic happens.  Most if not all country bands are expected to have guitarists but Hurricane Highway went full circle with their track Sha La La featuring a ukulele!  A testament to Hurricane Highway’s place in country music is their odd cover track of Lionel Richie’s—Dancing on the Ceiling “It’s just a crackin song.”  Listen and you’ll see why the people love it!  Follow Hurricane Highway at https://www.hurricanehighway.net.