:For the building, see Town hall. For the website, see townhall.com
Townhall was a rock and roll band with roots in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. They were influenced by and had experience in funk, jazz, folk, rock, blues, and Latin music.
History
Townhall was formed by five jazz majors, who all met at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Four of the five original members were from the Philadelphia area, including Narberth, Phoenixville, and Lancaster. The exception, Mark Smidt, is from Los Angeles, CA. Their first performance was October 18, 2000, setting in motion the formation of the band as a full time endeavor. The original members, George Stanford, Tim Sonnefeld, Mark Smidt, Kevin Pride, and Nate Skiles all contributed individual creativity to the continually changing style of their music. One key factor contributing to Townhall's unique style was their ability to play a very large range of instruments. Most notable was their brass, with members exchanging guitars for trumpets, and back, throughout their shows. They performed together, releasing Live at the Point (2001) and The New Song (2003) along the way. Upon the release, The New Song was deemed by critics and audiences alike as Townhall's most musically accomplished album. In early 2005, however, Nate left the band on amicable terms. He left to play guitar in Amos Lee's touring band, after playing mandolin on his first record. This move changed the band dramatically.
A new member, Dave Streim, joined the band after Nate's departure, bringing his keyboard and multi-instrumental skills with him. This change left the band with the need to restructure their sound to accommodate the lineup change. This "new" Townhall removed the majority of the brass from their lineup, focusing more on traditional rock and roll. Their first show featuring their "new" sound was on May 6, 2005, in Sellersville, PA. A few of their more popular songs featuring brass were reworked for the keyboard and guitar, resulting in a very different sound. Many fans, who praised them for their audacity to experiment with a wide range of instruments, were shocked by their new style.
The release of American Dreams on June 17, 2005, after their show at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, signaled a significant and important shift in Townhall history. The band responded to the "disgruntled" fans by masterfully bringing back the brass, unbeknownst to audience members prior to the show. The American Dreams release was the most significant part of that night, however, because this was be the band's first CD distrubted by a record label, "in stores" June 28, 2005.
The band officially broke up on May 8, 2006.
Life after Townhall
George Stanford signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Island/Def Jam, as a solo artist in late 2006 and also got engaged to his longtime girlfriend. Mark Smidt returned to his hometown of Los Angeles in late 2006. Drummer Kevin Pride records original music under the pseudonyms Kev Normal, Exploit After Death, and Painkiller, and has also been rumored to have entered the field of carpentry. Tim Sonnenfeld works as a producer/engineer at Milkboy Studios in Ardmore, PA.
Band members
Members
* Nate Skiles - vocals, guitar, bass, trumpet, percussion (2000-2004)
* George Stanford - vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, percussion (2000-2006)
* Tim Sonnefeld - bass, guitar, bkg. vocals, banjo, percussion (2000-2006)
* Mark Smidt - trumpet, bass, vocals, flute, accordion, harmonica, percussion (2000-2006)
* Kevin Pride - drums (2000-2006)
* Dave Streim - keyboard, trumpet (2005-2006)
Discography
*Live at the Point (2001)
*The New Song (2003)
*American Dreams (2005)
Townhall was a rock and roll band with roots in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. They were influenced by and had experience in funk, jazz, folk, rock, blues, and Latin music.
History
Townhall was formed by five jazz majors, who all met at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Four of the five original members were from the Philadelphia area, including Narberth, Phoenixville, and Lancaster. The exception, Mark Smidt, is from Los Angeles, CA. Their first performance was October 18, 2000, setting in motion the formation of the band as a full time endeavor. The original members, George Stanford, Tim Sonnefeld, Mark Smidt, Kevin Pride, and Nate Skiles all contributed individual creativity to the continually changing style of their music. One key factor contributing to Townhall's unique style was their ability to play a very large range of instruments. Most notable was their brass, with members exchanging guitars for trumpets, and back, throughout their shows. They performed together, releasing Live at the Point (2001) and The New Song (2003) along the way. Upon the release, The New Song was deemed by critics and audiences alike as Townhall's most musically accomplished album. In early 2005, however, Nate left the band on amicable terms. He left to play guitar in Amos Lee's touring band, after playing mandolin on his first record. This move changed the band dramatically.
A new member, Dave Streim, joined the band after Nate's departure, bringing his keyboard and multi-instrumental skills with him. This change left the band with the need to restructure their sound to accommodate the lineup change. This "new" Townhall removed the majority of the brass from their lineup, focusing more on traditional rock and roll. Their first show featuring their "new" sound was on May 6, 2005, in Sellersville, PA. A few of their more popular songs featuring brass were reworked for the keyboard and guitar, resulting in a very different sound. Many fans, who praised them for their audacity to experiment with a wide range of instruments, were shocked by their new style.
The release of American Dreams on June 17, 2005, after their show at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, signaled a significant and important shift in Townhall history. The band responded to the "disgruntled" fans by masterfully bringing back the brass, unbeknownst to audience members prior to the show. The American Dreams release was the most significant part of that night, however, because this was be the band's first CD distrubted by a record label, "in stores" June 28, 2005.
The band officially broke up on May 8, 2006.
Life after Townhall
George Stanford signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Island/Def Jam, as a solo artist in late 2006 and also got engaged to his longtime girlfriend. Mark Smidt returned to his hometown of Los Angeles in late 2006. Drummer Kevin Pride records original music under the pseudonyms Kev Normal, Exploit After Death, and Painkiller, and has also been rumored to have entered the field of carpentry. Tim Sonnenfeld works as a producer/engineer at Milkboy Studios in Ardmore, PA.
Band members
Members
* Nate Skiles - vocals, guitar, bass, trumpet, percussion (2000-2004)
* George Stanford - vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, percussion (2000-2006)
* Tim Sonnefeld - bass, guitar, bkg. vocals, banjo, percussion (2000-2006)
* Mark Smidt - trumpet, bass, vocals, flute, accordion, harmonica, percussion (2000-2006)
* Kevin Pride - drums (2000-2006)
* Dave Streim - keyboard, trumpet (2005-2006)
Discography
*Live at the Point (2001)
*The New Song (2003)
*American Dreams (2005)
' is a forthcoming Indian Bollywood film. Set to be directed by Sabir Khan, the film will feature Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film is currently in the pre-production stages and is looking at a tentative release date of December 5, 2008.
Production
Originally expected to commence filming in January 2008, Reports have indicated that actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has been signed on to do a cameo in the film while singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles will be performing a sizzling act. Apparently, apart from Schwarzenegger and Knowles, other big Hollywood stars are also likely to be signed shortly for the film. According to Sajid Nadiadwala, "It will be an international love story on a lavish scale."
Production
Originally expected to commence filming in January 2008, Reports have indicated that actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has been signed on to do a cameo in the film while singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles will be performing a sizzling act. Apparently, apart from Schwarzenegger and Knowles, other big Hollywood stars are also likely to be signed shortly for the film. According to Sajid Nadiadwala, "It will be an international love story on a lavish scale."
Ali Mahmoudi was the former Vice Minister of Roads and Transportation of Iran. Currently he is running his own business of civil engineering. One highlight of his time as Vice Minister was during the Iraq-Iran war when a ship was attacked passing through waters by Iraqi forces. He was called upon to settle the ordeal with the attack. His job also involved stopping ships during the Iran-Iraq war to search them before entering the ports of Iran. He currently resides in Tehran, Iran and runs his successful civil engineering business and does many jobs for the government in making roads in different areas. He had two children.
The Scottsdale Centre Mall is a shopping centre located in Delta, British Columbia on Scott Road (120th street).
Stores
The Scottsdale Centre Mall has various stores including Zellers, Save-On-Foods, The Source, Buck or Two and the Royal Bank of Canada.
The mall also has a food court which has a McDonalds, two Chinese restaurants, and a coffee shop. Other restaurant chains found in the mall are Pizza Hut and Ricky's All Day Grill.
Located on the outside of the mall is the only Krispy Kreme Donuts shop in British Columbia.
Identity theft
In March 2007, criminals skimmed the numbers from debit cards used at a location at the mall, believed to be a McDonald's Express restaurant. Police estimated that more than 100 people were the victims of identity fraud.
Stores
The Scottsdale Centre Mall has various stores including Zellers, Save-On-Foods, The Source, Buck or Two and the Royal Bank of Canada.
The mall also has a food court which has a McDonalds, two Chinese restaurants, and a coffee shop. Other restaurant chains found in the mall are Pizza Hut and Ricky's All Day Grill.
Located on the outside of the mall is the only Krispy Kreme Donuts shop in British Columbia.
Identity theft
In March 2007, criminals skimmed the numbers from debit cards used at a location at the mall, believed to be a McDonald's Express restaurant. Police estimated that more than 100 people were the victims of identity fraud.