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What is Alien and the Fatman all about?
Alien and the Fatman has been an evolution from humble beginnings: an ameba like single hour alternative music program on a predominantly Christian AM radio station. Unfortunately the only audience feedback at the time was a very religious woman who wondered why this type of material was on her station.
Feeling the pressure of an unappreciative audience, the first step in the evolution began as the show turned to live performance. PeaceBomb was the first name of the local alternative hours live performance. Having played in several local bars in Houston, once again, an unappreciative force, a band already named Peacebomb, interrupted the evolution. This of course, forced another change in the ascent of Alien and the Fatman.
While searching for a new name, boredom prompted the production of a music video. Under creative forces beyond their control and a budget that matched their evolutionary status, only items found within the confines of their homes were available for props. Found within a three step radius were: a cape, an alien mask, a few plastic Hawaiian leis, and an old children’s fireman’s helmet. This natural coming together of distinctly different items motivated a new song named "A Dog Named Merlyn." At this moment, "Alien and the Fatman" was born out of a primordial haze.
This creation became wildly popular among fans of filk and spawned a larger vision of the project to include: alienandthefatman.com, Alien and the Fatman merchandise, the movies "Operation Bloody Station", "Hadisville Inn" and most recently "The Viewmaster". There were also music videos "Tribute to Jables" and "Watch That Fatman Dance" as well as "Country Courtin" and "The Fish Talks to Johnny and Martin", two Alien and the Fatman Production comedy sketches.
Click the button below to see John's Filmmaker Bio.
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| To watch Alien and the Fatman produced video content visit A&FTV on YouTube. |
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| To buy really cool Alien and the Fatman merchandise, visit The Alien and the Fatman Shop of Cool Things at Cafe Press. |
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To buy Hadisville Inn visit CreateSpace or search for it on Amazon.com.
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What's New?
I just finished screening my newest short film "The Viewmaster" for family and friends. I submitted this new film to the "Horror Dance Film Festival" and I am waiting to see if it was selected. "Hadisville Inn" showed at the 2008 Horror Dance Film Festival.
I also submitted the newest of my music videos "Watch That Fatman Dance" to the "Houston Comedy Film Festival" and I am waiting to see if it was selected.
If you haven't had a chance to see "The Fish Talks to Johnny and Martin", the newest of the Alien and the Fatman sketch comedy acts, you should check it out at A&FTV on YouTube.
What's Next?
Right now I am leaning towards producing and directing training DVD's to teach kids music. The project is called "The Magical Martian Music Machine". More details to come soon.
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