Rocking the Boat A Musical Conversation Journey Starring Delbert McClinton DVD with Delbert McClinton, Rodney Crowell, Kinky Friedman (PG) +Movie Reviews

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Rocking the Boat A Musical Conversation Journey Starring Delbert McClinton
Actors: Delbert McClinton, Rodney Crowell, Kinky Friedman, Marcia Ball
Director: Jay Curlee
Genres: Music Video & Concerts

PG 2008 3hr 0min

Rocking the Boat: A Musical Conversation and Journey was named Best Documentary Feature at the 2007 Woods Hole Film Festival. This Deluxe DVD Edition features heart-pounding 5.1 and DTS sound, 7 new songs, and more than on... more »e hour of additional bonus material.For nearly 50 years, 3-time Grammy® award-winning, Roadhouse/Roots/Rock legend Delbert McClinton has been playing to everything from packed honky tonks to opera houses. He is a revered figure in American music.He is said to have taught John Lennon licks on the harp as well as being the inspiration for the Blues Brothers, who honed their act on stage with him at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC in the 70's.Since 1995, he has leased a cruise ship and filled it full of his musical friends and fans and thrown a floating music festival and retreat. From 11 a.m. 'til 3 a.m., every day for 7 days, they rock the boat in the tropics. If you ask many cruisers where the ship is going they don't know. Most don't even care.Rocking the Boat combines interviews with Delbert and his fellow road warriors, as well as 19 live shipboard performances. The cast represents some of the best and most successful singer/songwriters working today. These artist are fiercely independent and have made many choices in favor of artistic integrity over commerce. The backing musicians are among the most sought after for both touring and recording.RTB was shot with 5 cameras in HD (this release is standard def). Two designated 24-track audio packages were used to capture live shows that will rock your world.In 2007, RTB opened the 37th Annual USA Film Festival, and played to enthusiastic crowds across the country on the film festival circuit.This re-cut version of the film is what won the Best Documentary Feature at the Woods Hole Film Festival and also the Best Music Documentary at the Lone Star International Film Festival.Besides Delbert McClinton, Rocking the Boat features Marcia Ball, Rodney Crowell, Jimmy Hall, Stephen Bruton, Teresa James, Paul Thorn, Big Al Anderson, Mingo Fishtrap, Tommy Castro, Terry Allen and Wayne Toups. Actor Matt Clark and Author/Musician Kinky Friedman throw in their 2 cents, too. Additional artists in the bonus section include Jeff Steele, Nick Connolly, Whitey Johnson, Clay McClinton, Chris Stapleton, Bob Dipiero, and Buddy Miller. There are a total of 30 live performances and a total of more than 3 hours of original Americana material.

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Actors: Delbert McClinton, Rodney Crowell, Kinky Friedman, Marcia Ball
Director: Jay Curlee
Genres: Music Video & Concerts
Sub-Genres: Pop, Blues
Studio: JC Communications
Format: DVD - Color
DVD Release Date: 07/15/2008
Original Release Date: 01/01/2008
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008
Release Year: 2008
Run Time: 3hr 0min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 4
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English

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Movie Reviews

Rocking on the High Seas

John E. Malone Jr. | Saint Albans, Vermont USA | 07/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Short of being there,this film offers viewers an exceptional look at one of America's musical treasures and best kept secrets, Delbert Mclinton, who's been wowing audiences around the world with his own unique blend of blues,rock,country and blue eyed soul since the late fifties. Fifty years and three Grammys later, fronting the tightest band in the business in venues large and small, there is no doubt he leaves fans both exhilarated and exhausted, wanting more. I cannot strees enough, this movie is about the music,not the cruise. If you are looking for a travelouge,look elsewhere.If you are looking for three hours of some of the best musical performances available on land or sea from Delbert and his like minded musical cronies,all at the top of their game, buy this film.Producer/Director Jay Curlee's labor of love,expertly crafted visually,and,presented in Dolby 5.1 surround sound and DTS deserves to be played loud and often. Do yourself the favor. You won't be sorry."

Not as good as expected

D. H. Groves | 01/10/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a Delbert McClinton fan for over 25 years. Having seen him live twice and if not mistaken I have all of his CD's and early cassettes. I love his various stlyes of music, especially the way he intrepets the lyrics.

I thought the interviews on this DVD were great.

My complaint is that I didn't like the sound mix for most of the musical performances. I thought I was having trouble with my surround sound system until I put in another music DVD. During the Clay McClinton interview his voice was so low it could barely be heard. It's like no one did a final quality control on the sound mix prior to releasing this DVD.

I expected much better sound quality for this product."