Check out Big Phony in this month’s 944 Magazine (Los Angeles), “The Music Issue” pg 38.  Also on stands in the LA area.  Yes, that’s me playing the guitar in the bathroom.  That’s what I do.

It’s funny, I wasn’t entirely sure if I was going to make the cut.  Originally, they were going to do a piece on LA “Bands” and when they contacted me to figure out the best time to get the “band” together for a photo shoot and interview, I was like “the band jumped ship, I’m all that’s left.”  Just kidding, I didn’t say that.  Lyndsey Byrnes, who shot and wrote the article was still open to meeting up even though “Big Phony” is really a solo-act.  She seriously rocks.

I’m still here, I promise.

I wanted to plug and write about some cool projects I was lucky enough to contribute to that are screening at the VC Film Festival (among others) in Los Angeles coming up this April 29th-May 8th.  The following works all have been gracious enough to feature music from Big Phony in their films and in a couple, believe it or not they even let me (or made me) act in them.  I know, what is this world coming to?  If you’re around the LA area please try and make it out.  Tickets to these screenings are all available now!

WORKS OF ART

Trailer HERE

Written by Paul Juhn
Directed by Andrew Pang
Cast: Paul Juhn, Sara Kim, Ken Leung, Paul Giamatti, Caitlin Miller and Joel de la Fuente
VC Screening: SUNDAY, MAY 2 | PROGRAM 41 | 9:00 PM | DGA 2 | TICKETS HERE

Synopsis:
Meet Art Hahn (Paul Juhn), whose days are a blur of demoralizing auditions and bleak temp jobs–just another actor numbed by the New York struggle. One day, an unusual proposition from his friend, John Kim (Ken Leung), leads him to a remarkable role that jolts his system like never before.

WHEN LARA MET CHARLIE

Written by Daniel  Cho
Directed by Mark Arbitrario
Cast: C.S. Lee, Lara Cho, Lanny Joon, Arden Cho, Bobby Choy, Sung Kang, Aron Yoo
VC Screening: SATURDAY, MAY 1 | PROGRAM 27 | 10:00 PM | DGA 2 | TICKETS HERE

Synopsis:
Actor, C.S. Lee meets the girl of his dreams, but smooth folk musician, Big Phony, tries to steal her away.

THE PEOPLE I’VE SLEPT WITH

Screenplay by Koji Steven Sakai
Directed by Quentin Lee
Cast: Karin Anna Cheung, Wilson Cruz, Archie Kao, Lynn Chen, and James Shigeta
VC Screening: SATURDAY, MAY 1 | U.S. CENTERPIECE | PROGRAM 22 | 7:00 PM | DGA 1 |TICKETS HERE

Synopsis:
The People I’ve Slept With is a sexy comedy about a promiscuous woman who finds herself with an unplanned pregnancy and needs to figure out who the baby daddy is…NOW.

SHORT INTERMISSION [Big Phony Music Video]

Directed by Charles Yi
Produced by The Mighty Fifty
Cast: Chris Cantrell, Ella Martin, Bobby Choy
VC Screening: TUESDAY, MAY 4 | PROGRAM 52 | 9:15 PM | DWNTN |TICKETS HERE

Synopsis:
In this narrative revolving around the progression of a relationship, are glimpses of each pivotal moment between Chris and Ella, from the time they meet to the time they break.

And last but not least:

KTOWN COWBOYS

Written by Danny Cho
Directed by Daniel “DPD” Park
Cast: Lanny Joon, Sunn Wee, Peter Jae, Bobby Choy, Danny Cho, Justin Chon, Danny Park, Mina Kim, Arden Cho, Grace Su, Jessica Kim, Lina So, Bobby Lee…
VC Screening: SATURDAY, MAY 1 | KTOWN COWBOYS | PROGRAM 18 | 4:30 PM | DGA 1 |TICKETS HERE

Synopsis:
Johnny (Lanny Joon), a young Korean American from Richmond, Virginia, finds himself transplanted to Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Having been recently dumped by his girlfriend and with no immediate job prospects, Johnny is taken under the wing of his cousin Jason and a motley crew of partyhoppers who are dedicated to having a good time. Written and co-starring comedian Danny Cho (himself a YouTube sensation with his Kim Jong-Il E-Harmony video), KTOWN COWBOYS is DINER meets THE HANGOVER in this insider’s look into L.A.’s Koreatown, a community known best to those who live, love and sometimes fight there.

Check out this music video my friend Justin Chon directed for a demo track I recorded with another good friend Wendy Wang (The Sweet Hurt!) called “But I Will, Everyday”.  I have great friends!  The entire video was shot on an iPhone if you can believe it.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

Tune in Tuesday (3/30/10) to 88.9 KXLU around 9:30AM if you’re in the Los Angeles area. I’ll be in their studio for a live performance and interview with the lovely Romita Stutts! She’ll also be airing some songs off of the new album (9AM-12PM).

Catch us online at www.kxlu.com if you’re not in LA or you’re near a computer. Thanks!

Check out the new music video for the song “Short Intermission” shot by The Mighty Fifty.  Someone commented that it looks like the camera added some pounds.  Haha, good observation.  We actually shot the scenes with me in it last Summer (‘09) and then some in the Fall (‘09).  I’ve lost close to 20 pounds since then!

Playing a 30 minute set at the Three Clubs this Thursday at 9pm sharp.  Hope you can make it out if you’re free.

The Hotel Cafe shows went very well.  Thank you everyone who made it out to either night!  I’m so glad many of you were able to be there for the first ever sold out Big Phony show.  I’ll never forget it.  Thanks for the SPAM t-shirt Suzy!

I made a terrible mistake both nights and forgot to mention that Jason Hiller (who was playing bass for us both nights) produced the album.  I felt like the biggest ass the next few days.  I still do.  Sorry Jason.  You deserve better.  I’m an ass.  You’re not.  You’re awesome.  Thanks for putting up with me and thank you so much for doing such an outstanding job with this record.  Again, you’re awesome.

For those of you that missed the show(s), here are some pics from the first night sent to me from Howard Min (above) and Charles Kang (below).  Thanks guys!

In a few weeks I’ll be heading back home to New York City to visit family, eat some good food, and play a show at The Living Room so if you happen to be in the area March 18 please do try and stop by.  Tickets are available through TicketWeb if you’d like to secure a ticket.  I’ll be playing most of the songs off of the new album along with some new ones I’ve been working on.  Hope you like it.

A lot of exciting things happening this year for me.  I’m really looking forward to see how things will pan out for me and this Big Phony thing.  Stay tuned for more music and some fun projects in the works.  Also, look out for Big Phony acting in a web series called “K-Town Cowboys” set to release sometime this year as well.  I know, so weird.

Wanted to give a shout out to my friend Jenny An who just opened up a children’s boutique in Los Angeles.  I stopped by the other week and checked out the store.  So great!  The place is called “Eggy” which means “baby” in Korean.  Here’s a pic of the front of the store.  Please try and stop by if you’re in the LA area.  The shop is on 3rd across the street from Joan’s on Third (awesome meatloaf sandwhich) and next door, coming soon is a Magnolia’s Bakery!

Thanks for stopping by.  I’ll try to have more exciting news for you as the year progresses.  Take care y’all.

bobby

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… a lot of people have been asking me about extra tickets to next Thursday’s (2/11) Big Phony SOLD OUT! (which I still can’t believe) Album Release show at Hotel Cafe.  For those of you that weren’t able to secure tickets and are free the evening before (2/10), we’ve added an extra show.  Same place at The Hotel Cafe.  If you happen to be attending Thursday’s show and feel like coming out Wednesday as well please do make it out.  Hang out with us if you can.  I’ll be changing up the sets for each night.

Here are the details:

Big Phony Album Release Show (2nd night added!)

Where:  The Hotel Cafe
When:   Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30PM
Tickets: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=396
$10, 21+

The Hotel Cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Hope to see you then!