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Alyssandra Nighswonger
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I'm a singer-songwriter from Long Beach, CA.
Travel + Movement
Out now! Alyssandra Nighswonger’s Travel + Movement is a collection of songs for lift-off. Inspired by California road trips, unique commutes and the embrace of a new chapter. It will be available on vinyl, CD and digital distribution everywhere.
The warm-hearted hearth of BIG EGO Studio is captured in these recordings, the live takes of the band playing together are produced with Chris Schlarb. Alyssandra leads with a soft, warbly voice and a gentle classical guitar groove. Her songs are lifted under the shuffle of Stephen Hodges and the melodic velvet upright bass of Anthony Shadduck puts wind in the sails. The nimble guitar lead of Luca Pino delights the journey and R Scott Dibble on keys is like evening lights reflecting on ripples in a dark ocean. The lush layered backing vocals were arranged by Ann Thaiss and joined by Elizabeth Manoukian. Over all this, the far off lilt of George Madrid’s pedal steel lifts the listener a little deeper into a twinkling universe.
Travel + Movement is a project supported in part by a Professional Artist Fellowship grant from the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Friday, August 8 DIY Film Festival
Art Theatre Long Beach
The DIY Film Festival is officially opening its box office for the upcoming “Strange Shorts” Summer Showcase, happening at the Art Theatre of Long Beach. Audiences can now grab tickets to a curated collection of bizarre, beautiful, and boundary-pushing short films created entirely by independent, international and emerging artists.
Alongside the screenings, festivalgoers can attend live performances from Long Beach's best bands and DJs and a healthy dose of chaos (the good kind). Strange Shorts is more than a film fest—it’s a DIY portal to a new reality. Celebrating locally loved venues: Art Theatre of Long Beach, Vine LB, Bamboo Club, and Compound.
Live performances include: JAGGED JEIN • TRASH CLAMS • ASIFUI • SPACE BEACH COWBOY • TIKI HAHA • SLEEPERZ • JANE FREE • DILLON VANDERS • DANA + THE DAZE • HUMAN MUSIK• DAVEY HARRIS • COWBOY DESTROY • PANTHER HEART LIVES • SISTER TEETH • BLANCO NIÑO • HER MAGIC ORCHESTRA • DJ DIAL 8 • ALYSSANDRA NIGHSWONGER • SHOW N TELL • SOUND FROM • DJ DESIREABLE D • DOKKODO
DIY Film Festival is a grassroots showcase of independent cinema, art, and performance coming back to Long Beach, California, for its 3rd year running. Built by creators for creators, DIYFF reclaims creative spaces for underrepresented voices and strange visions. No studios. No suits. Just stories.
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