Rolling Storm Communications Corporation

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Rolling Storm Communications provides communications, marketing and multimedia services for clients in a variety of industries and applications - including high-tech corporations, “for-profit” and not-for-profit associations, and the entertainment industry. Solutions include corporate event video, documentary content video, multimedia marketing products, "live event" concert DVD/video, high-impact multimedia web sites and support for traditional marketing and communications activities.

Video Production (sample solutions)

The Entertainment Industry
Live Concert and Performance Videos/DVDs

Rolling Storm has produced video content for a variety of entertainment and other organizations.

	The Nighthawks Live at The Barns at Wolf Trap Excerpts from The Nighthawks live CD/DVD produced by Rolling Storm - "Blue Moon in Your Eye - Live from the Barns at Wolftrap"
	The Atlanta Rhythm Section - Live at Stabler Arena Excerpt from the live concert DVD from the Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) - Live at Stabler Arena - produced by Rolling Storm
	The Fabulous Hubcaps - Promotional Video A promotional video for The Hubcaps produced by Rolling Storm.

Check out samples/excerpts of some recent video productions ...

The Nighthawks: Blue Moon in Your Eye - Live at The Barns at Wolf Trap

Rolling Storm Communications produced and released a Two-Disc live concert CD/DVD for The Nighthawks called "Blue Moon in Your Eye." The release captures the Hawks during a recent high energy performance at The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia - a highly regarded venue in the Washington, DC area.

The Nighthawks are among the top musical acts to come out of the Washington, D.C. area. For more than 30 years, The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around. They have gotten their widest acclaim for putting on a great live show and playing with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker, Gregg Allman, and many, many more. But their acclaim and accomplishments go far beyond that. The Nighthawks have released over 20 albums and have toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. They have played over 200 shows a year for 20 of their years together. They’ve also helped launch the careers of many other artists in the music industry and are considered one of the best blues bands out there. Click here for more information on this release...

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Scott Norcross and Dan Kohlmeier
Produced by: The Nighthawks and Rolling Storm Communications Corporation
Recorded Live at: The Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia on April 9, 2005.
Video Editor and DVD Authoring : Scott Norcross
Camera Operators: Scott Norcross, Britt Sjoerdsma, Dan Kohlmeier, and Brian Norcross
Recording Engineer: Chris Murphy (RHL Audio)
Front of House Engineer: Bob Grimes
Audio Mixed by: Chris Murphy and Pete Ragusa
Audio Mastering: Bill Wolf (Wolf Productions)
Cover Art: Marty Baumann (www.martymaumann.com
Still Photos: Allan Grossman
CD/DVD Package Design: Scott Norcross

The Nighthawks - Live at The State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin

In addition to producing their multimedia music web site, in 2004, Rolling Storm produced a full length live concert DVD for The Nighthawks entitled "The Nighthawks Live at The State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin".

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Scott Norcross
Production and Creative Consultant : Dan Kohlmeier
Produced by: The Nighthawks and Rolling Storm Communications Corporation
Recorded Live at: The State Theater - Falls Church, VA.
Video Editor and DVD Authoring : Scott Norcross
Camera Operators: Scott Norcross, Dan Kohlmeier, and Chris Bourassa
Front of House Engineer:Chris Murphy (RHL Audio)
Audio Mixed by: Chris Murphy
CD/DVD Package Design: Scott Norcross

Click here for more details about this DVD produced by Rolling Storm.

The Atlanta Rhythm Section - Live at Stabler Arena (DVD/Video)

With such great hits songs as "So Into You", "Spooky", "Imaginary Lover", "I'm Not Gonna Let it Bother Me Tonight", "Champagne Jam", and others, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase "classic rock" implies. ARS released their first album in 1972 and released a total of 16 original albums. The Atlanta Rhythm Section achieved widespread popularity and success as part of the Southern Rock wave in the 1970's. In the years since, the band established a legacy that places it among the premiere Classic Rock bands in the world. ARS has been touring for over 30 years, playing with many of the pre-eminent Southern and Classic Rock bands. The band continues to be an active touring group today - playing mostly in the South, but also at other venues throughout the country.

In December 2003, the "Georgia Rhythm" traveled to Bethlehem, PA for a unique performance at Stabler Arena, a 6,000 seat high-tech concert arena located on the campus of Lehigh University. Joining ARS and the high spirited crowd at this seasonal event was a camera crew and a mobile digital multitrack audio recording unit from Rolling Storm Communications Corporation - a production company who's collaborated with ARS on various projects over the past couple of years. More information can be found at: http://atlantarhythmsection.com/arsDVDInfo.htm

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Scott Norcross
Production and Creative Consultant : Dan Kohlmeier
Produced by: The Nighthawks and Rolling Storm Communications Corporation
Recorded Live at: The State Theater - Falls Church, VA.
Video Editor and DVD Authoring : Scott Norcross
Camera Operators: Scott Norcross, Dan Kohlmeier, and Chris Bourassa
Front of House Engineer:Chris Murphy (RHL Audio)
Audio Mixed by: Chris Murphy
CD/DVD Package Design: Scott Norcross

When ET Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

"When ET Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is an exciting new science fiction rock opera written and co-produced by noted Washington area composer James Levy. The cast features acclaimed operatic tenor, Erich Parker, WAMMIE award winning rock vocalist Patty Reese, American Rhythm Dance Champion Ray Bugnosen, XM radio personality, Nikki Strong and an extra-terrestrial rock band, THE VISITORS.

The work addresses the issues of sanity in an insane age, human responsibility towards the earth and its inhabitants and the truly universal nature of rock and roll.

Rolling Storm was contracted to produce a video/DVD version of this live stage production. For more information on this production, contact us at: info@rolling-storm.com

Corporate DVD/Video Production

The Inside Series Goes: Inside Paul Reed Smith Guitars

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is a world class manufacturer of electric guitars located on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Emphasizing technology, innovation, and a strong focus on quality, PRS Guitars has become known throughout the world for its high quality products.

The Inside Series Program (sponsored by the Regional Manufacturing Institute and the World Trade Center Institute) went Inside Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Rolling Storm was contracted to produce a DVD/video of this program - including a tour of the manufacturing facility. This video was also made available via video streaming. Click here to view the video streaming page...

Inside 180s: Innovation in the Fast Lane

The "Inside Series" went inside 180s - the innovative performance wear company based in the Baltimore area. Rolling Storm was contracted to produce a video/DVD of this event and make the video available via video streaming. Click here to view video streaming page...

RMI and Northrop Grumman Present Innovative Women in Manufacturing

Some of the most creative, successful and innovative women in Maryland Manufacturing offer their personal perspectives on manufacturing. Video production, video streaming, and web presentation provided by Scott Norcross at Rolling Storm Communications. View video clips of this dynamic presentation.

A 360 Degree Look at Manufacturing and International Trade

A wide variety of public and private stakeholders in the area of manufacturing joined together to discuss "What 'Made in the USA' Will Look Like in 2006." With more than 200 people in attendance, the event was held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and was sponsored by the Regional Manufacturing Institute, The World Trade Center Institute, Maryland DBED and Alliance Engineering.

This forum included speeches from several distinguished guests, a roundtable discussion about the future of manufacturing in Maryland, and a discussion of the key elements of success in the area of manufacturing.

Rolling Storm was contracted to produce a video/DVD of this event and make the video available via video streaming. Click here for more information...

Multimedia Web Site Development

The Atlanta Rhythm Section

Rolling Storm Communications provides marketing, communications and production services to The Atlanta Rhythm Section. Rolling Storm produced a multimedia web site for the band which includes song clips, high quality graphics, a detailed discography and sophisticated Flash multimedia sequences choreographed to ARS music. Rolling Storm also provides video production support for ARS and is working to produce a live concert video for the group.

Multimedia Flash Production about the history of the Atlanta Rhythm Section.

Multimedia Flash Production to serve as the Intro to the Atlanta Rhythm Section official web site

The Nighthawks

Rolling Storm Communications provides music marketing, communications and production services for The Nighthawks. As part of these activities, Rolling Storm produced a multimedia web site for the band that includes audio clips, an e-mail distribution list (for fan communications), video content and merchandising support for the sale of CDs, DVDs, and other merchandise.

Use the Flash Song Clip Player above (developed by Rolling Storm) to listen to some of The Nighthawks music.

Rolling Storm also produced a live concert DVD for The Nighthawks entitled "The Nighthawks Live at The State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin". Click here for a Flash promo for this DVD produced by Rolling Storm.

The Fabulous Hubcaps

The Fabulous Hubcaps are one of the most sought after show bands in the country. They have traveled all over the U.S. and have performed an average of 200 shows a year since 1974. Stops have included: San Francisco, Reno, Phoenix, New Orleans, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Atlanta and Daytona.; various County and State Fairs and Music Festivals around the Country. Travel out of the Continental U.S. has included Canada and Puerto Rico. They perform regularly in and around their home base, Washington, D.C. and throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.The Hubcaps have performed with numerous national acts: The Association, Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Righteous Brothers, The Drifters, The Tokens, Jay and the Americans, Gary Puckett, Leslie Gore, Davey Jones and Gladys Knight just to name a few.

Rolling Storm Communications produced a new multimedia web site for the group and also produced a promotion/marketing video for the band. Click here to view the web site..

Leigh "Little Queenie" Harris

Leigh Harris, aka "Little Queenie", is a women of many talents and accomplishments. Leigh Harris co-founded Little Queenie and the Percolators with John Magnie, and over the years has shared billing with such diverse artists as B.B. King, Elvis Costello, Taj Mahal, Asleep at the Wheel, the Neville Brothers and NRBQ.

She appeared in two John Sayles films including the Louisiana-set "PASSIONFISH" and has provided music for other feature films, as well as television and radio commercials in the US and Europe. Learn more at: http://littlequeenie.com

Additional Solutions

Rolling Storm provides "new media" support for a variety of corporations, political organizations, public policy groups and professional organizations. Support includes web site development, strategic marketing and communications, e-mail distribution/management, database development/management, and content development (web content, white papers, position papers, etc.) for a wide range of clients.


The Maryland World Class Manufacturing Consortium		Perez Salon and Day Spa
		Commerical web site for a prominent and high end day spa in the Wasington DC metropolitan area.
Precision CAD/CAD Systems (under development)		Maryland Thermoform Corporation
Corporate web site design for Precision CAD/CAM Systems (PCS Systems Inc.), a high tech systems provider based in Hunt Valley, MD		Corporate web site design for Maryland Thermoform Corporation - a leading plastic thermoforming and custom packaging solution provider.
Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) of Maryland		United States Bullet Proofing, Inc.
Official web site of the Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) of Maryland. Web site designed to promote manufacturing priorities and to facilitate communication between manufacturing organizations, corporations and government leaders.		Corporate web site design for United States Bullet Proofing, Inc., a high tech provider of security solutions based in Maryland