Paul Christensen and the Omega Productions crew were recently in Ft. Worth, Texas on New Year’s Eve shooting a live concert DVD for Chicago based Blues label Blind Pig Records. The project, featuring
Dallas based artist Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King, was shot New Year’s Eve at the venerable J & J Blues Bar. In addition to the DVD, the concert was also recorded as part of an upcoming live CD release. Blind Pig Records principals, Jerry Del Giudice and Edward Chmelewski, served as Executive Producers for both projects. The New Year’s Eve 
festivities kicked off with high energy performances by the Dallas based group featuring the consummate Joe Kubek on Guitar and Bnois King on vocals and guitar. The ensuing tightly packaged blues groove was punctuated by Kubek’s skillful guitar execution wrapped in King’s vocals. Following a rousing New Year’s countdown involving the sold out audience, the group closed out the evening with a second blazing set.
Paul Christensen served as Television, Recording and Live Event Producer, bringing in Director Craige Bandy to assist with the shoot. Bandy switched the multi-cam action for a live concert feel, visually complementing the on stage energy. Rounding out Omega’s talented crew were local
shooters Bill Davies on Hand Held Camera, Tom Thompson on Jimmy Jib and Jonathan Bentley and Patrick Gutierrez on Fixed Cameras. Jonathan Bentley also provided all the interview and B-Roll footage. Assisting Omega’s crew was Kenny Fuller. The stage was transformed into a spectacular wash of colors and rich textures by Lighting Director, James Edwards with the assistance of Jim Hansen. Lighting vendor, In the Light, Inc., Dallas, provided a
full compliment of grip and lighting gear with the compliments of owner Richard Kamper.
Tricam Video Productions Inc., provided remote television facilities. Darrell Henke assisted in providing video and shaded the show to capture the vibrant look of the stage. Forrest Production Services, Tulsa, OK, provided remote recording facilities. Forrest’s owner, Tim Kennard, provided the engineering expertise for
recording the live CD and DVD sound track, assisted by Quinton Davis. J & J Blues Bar provided the sound reinforcement system, with house engineer Vic Stephens providing the concert mix. CAT Entertainment Services provided Generator Services. We are especially appreciative of the assistance of J & J Blues Bar Manager Christi Haas and her staff who were kind enough to host us and provide support and encouragement, which insured the success of the evening.
The video was edited by Noel Olken, Waitergonbad Productions, Chicago. The soundtrack was mixed in Chicago by Blaise Barton and Mastered by Scientific Mastering, Chicago. More information on Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King is available at www.smokinjoekubek.com.
Paul Christensen and the Omega crew wish to thank Jerry Del Giudice and Edward Chmelewski and the folks at Blind Pig Records, www.blindpigrecords.com, for allowing us to be a part of this project. We also wish to thank Christi Haas and the owner of J & J Blues Bar, Jim Schusler. We are excited about the release and look forward to seeing and hearing the final CD and DVD.
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