Merry Christmas

It has been a while since our last blog. Trevor has been extremely busy swimming and has gotten in very good shape. He continues to love basketball and I am coaching his team; we are 1 and 1. He has put an audition on tape for a feature film that will tape in New Orleans. He is so ready for a film opportunity; he has worked hard and I think he deserves a chance. It is a tough business; but he keeps a positive attitude and has no doubts that it will happen sometime. He continues to sing at church and a few talent contests, but it is difficult to get him anywhere to sing. (if anyone has a place for him to sing, let us know)
I am now a google certified teacher, which is pretty cool to me. I spent a few days in Washington DC with some very smart people. I am looking to put me skills to work with some professional development training.
Here is a clip I made on animoto.com
http://animoto.com/play/arD94lk20w1G1bZE7Wnk2Q

Joelene had some amazing meals over the break so far. Trevor and I got her 993 New Balances and she is very happy!

Ashley Furniture Audition Film

Trevor wrote and directed this audition. He did about half of the editing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsaWcbMfGyk

Trevor Got a Callback!!!!

Trevor received a message for a callback on July 7 for a new pilot called Punchline. It would only be a couple episodes, but who knows what happens if he could get in the door. The most fabulous thing of this whole callback is the creator is a CHRISTIAN comedian. This would be a blessed experience if he can get the part. Pray for him and for God's will.

Check out the creator's link:
http://www.outreach.com/events/christian-comedians/Scott-Wood.aspx?pagemode=testimony

WBKO coverage

Here is a link to a video Trevor reported on for WBKO.

2 auditions, 2 coaching classes, and a voice over

Trevor has an audition for a show called Lincoln Heights, an audition for a pilot called "Punchline" and he got a job for a voiceover spot for a film trailer. It is going to be a busy day. Pray for our safety and timing of getting hither and yonder.

The Hollywood Sign

We spent the afternoon hiking to the Hollywood sign and checking out Lake Hollywood. It was a very exciting time actually, Lake Hollywood is where they filmed the opening scene of Andy Griffith. It was way cool.

The Groundlings: This is a big deal!

Trevor's manager got him into "The Groundlings" teen improve workshop next week. This is a big deal, many of the alumni have worked on snl and madtv. Mr. Miyagi also performed here, he was my favorite. Trevor's manager had to pull some strings to get him into the class. They normally require auditions and other requirements; she worked her magic and got him in. I tell her to work her magic and she regularly does. It is symbolic for me to say work her magic because her father co-wrote the famous song, "This magic Moment"

Burbank Music Academy June 2009

Trevor had the opportunity to participate in the Burbank Music Academy camp last week. It was a very cool experience, kids interested in music were able to come together and learn the drums, piano, guitar and vocals and then form a band. The groups were then able to perform at the end of the week. Eric Mcormack's (of Will and Grace and Trust Me) son was there and the lady from Are We There Yet's son. Trevor sang a song out of his comfort zone, but I was proud of what he did.

1st Baptist of Beverly Hills

Never in a million years did I think I would go to the 1st Baptist Church of Beverly Hills...and hear my son sing Chris Tomlins, "Indescribable". We spent last Sunday night in worship with a small church of less than 40 people inside Beverly Hills city limits and just about two blocks from the famous Beverly Hills sign. Worship was genuine and beautiful. We also had about 12 friends we have made come to support Trevor. Even Trevor's manager and mom came to worship. I believe they experienced worship. I thought Jesus only hung out in Bowling Green; you know Jesus is real and Jesus lives everywhere, including Beverly Hills

Doing Time in Los Angeles

I grew up never having a real dream of my own. I was destined to by the mogul of Millard Martin and Son Plumbing services or... an ice cream truck driver. Both are admirable professions, but neither are awe inspiring avenues for high powered success. Joelene nudged me into teaching, and I am glad. Then came Trevor. Growing up in little BG is great, but seeing the world is amazing. Trevor has a dream and a passion; and from a father's perspective, he is good at acting and singing. He is in Hollywood at least giving it a chance, and for the vast majority of people we have encountered, they feel he is good at it as well. Just because we are here does not mean he is in or even that he can get a shot at any roles. There hasn't been a lot of activity; this leads to frustration on Joelene and I. Joelene and I want something to happen now and we want Hollywood to stop and say Trevor here is your chance. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that... The most amazing part of all this is that Trevor consistently keeps his head up and never focuses on what doesn't go right, but what does go right. I played golf in the mountains today at a course above Burbank, it was beautiful and using tee discount.com, it only cost $21. I played with 2 guys who are screen writers and have a deal working with cbs for a series like the Mentalist; they both said that what we were doing with Trevor was the right way to do things. They said that our manager was right and that Abrams Artist was a great agency and some people spend 20 years in the business before they have a situation like Trevor has right now. This was encouraging. It is a long road, but it leads somewhere... My favorite quote of all times is from the great Yogi Berra, "When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take It..."

The ESPY's

Trevor has an audition for an ESPY promo that would feature Samuel L. Jackson. We met with his talent agent in Beverly Hills about possibly getting an audition for a lunchables commercial. We have been able to submit him for several jobs; that is good because at least he is in the game. Crazy being here, but it seems God has "ordered our steps" in every way. If you don't know the song "Order My Steps"...google it. It is one of my favorite songs. Trevor almost got into a fight at a rest. cheering Courtney Lee during the game. We are still having fun.

Keeping it Positive

Trevor has gone to some acting classes, gone to one audition for a UCLA student film and has been invited to a singing audition on Sat. It is slow go, but we knew nothing would happen overnight. We have hung out with some great new friends, "The Colemans". They moved from Texas and have been invaluable in our success so far. Tina, Trevor's manager, is the real deel. She is very busy and hard to catch, but I am convinced she is doing great things for Trevor down the road. We met a guy who is in with the Nashville Predators and he guaranteed Trevor could sing the anthem at a Preds game. Trevor wasn't nervous about singing, just slipping on the ice. Bob seemed to be a great guy and is working on a huge project to spread going green in a more subtle and easy way. He is organizing a green train across the country filled with country music, kids and more. I hope they will find a place for Trevor. We are meeting with his talent agency today at 3pm. I hope they have something for him.

A Bit Frustrating

We are finally in a nice place to stay, but nothing is going on yet. Trevor has gone to two acting classes and one audition. It stinks just waiting around for something. We went to a nice little church "The 1st Baptist of Beverly Hills", that was the highlight of the trip so far. Gotta be positive...

Trevor singing at Rupp Arena

Here is an impromptu karaoke performance did in Rupp Arena. I used a flip camera, the audio is not perfect, but it should be fun to watch.

TC Cherry @ STLP

Trevor and Billy sing"I Never Would Have Made It"

Billy Duvall and Trevor sing at our house. Trevor is preparing for the Orchestra Kentucky tomorrow and Billy came to help out. They ended up jamming a little as well.

Motown Madness Video

Trevor Singing with the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra

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Home Studio Recording sample

Click Here for song: Trevor Singing I'm Yours

Stephanie Spruill and Trevor in her Studio

We have had a lot of wonderful experiences in California, but to watch Ms. Stephanie work with Trevor is a truly amazing experience.  She is fantastic and exemplifies everything positive about being a musical artist.  I can't explain the warmth and peace she exhibits.  There were parts of this lesson where she and Trevor "scat" with each other and that was truly amazing.  I look forward to taking Trevor back to her.  If he could work with her for a long period of time, there is no stopping Trevor.  Enjoy... This is a clip of a Stevie Wonder song called "Ribbon In The Sky".  For those who sing...you know this is a mountain of a song.

All State Choir - Amazing Grace

Trevor Sings National Anthem at Hot Rods Game

Feature Film with Kevin James and Adam Sandler

Trevor went on an audition for "Lake House" today at Sony Studios. The audition only had 4 words in the side but they had Trevor do the line 6 different ways. This is a positive sign they liked him at least a little. The movie is about kevin james, chris rock, david spade, adam sandler as kids. Julia Roberts is in the movie as well. Who knows what will happen but Trevor and I had fun at Sony Studios. Trevor saw Chris Rock walk by, Trevor said "Hey Chris" and Chris said, "What's up guys"

We met his talent agents and they were pleased and felt like he was doing great and feel like if he was here more he would get work. They said folks like him and he has "it".

Trevor singing on Venice Beach?

Knarly dude... It is quite amazing, but Trevor and I spent some time on Venice Beach. We threw football and waded in the water (the water was freezing cold). We noticed some guys were setting up some instruments and figured there was an event that afternoon. Well, they weren't setting up for an event, even though it turned into an event. They began "jamming" and I told Trevor that I would jump in the ocean if Trevor went up and started jamming with them.


He went up and was a bit shy at the beginning; I talked with the blonde surfer dude and he said @&%# yeah he needs to sing with them. The problem is that they were more on the grateful dead and lynrd skynrd genre. Trevor sang I want you back and I'm yours to a jamming twist. When we walked over to the guys, only one strangely shaped fat man was listening and when Trevor began sining about 30 people gathered around. There was a flaky girl from Germany that thought Trevor was awesome, a girl from Thailand and "Dap". Dap was a blues musician who had played in Bowling Green back in 1971. He encouraged Trevor to come sing at open night at a blues restaraunt.





We also got nice tickets to the Lakers-Sixers game. We saw Kareem, Kurt Rambis, Kobe, MAGIC, David Spade and of course, Jack Nicholson.





It was a fun day! No auditions yet, but we are meeting with his agents tomorrow.





Here is a clip of "the venice experience"

The Police!

Don't Tell My Mama

Here is a site that explains what happened during Trevor's class at Dennis Lavalle's. http://cbs2.com/carchase/police.chase.101.2.960872.html

Trevor was one block from this chase and I saw like 5 helicopters hovering; one of which hovered over my car for a moment. If my mama new this, she would wig out.

We went to Venice beach today also and to Stephanie Spruill's voice class. She lives in some nice area in Altadena near Pasadena. Pasadena is beautiful.

Here are some pictures of the day.

Weekend Summary

Hey! It's me again. Dad & I are just about to go to the beach if that tells you anything. We have been here since thursday night at about 8:00 Califonia time but we were on Bowling Green time so it was about 11:00 to us. After that night we have been going out to Burbank every night to either to a movie or to hang out, eat & go to my favorite frozen at top of the swirl. On Saturday night we went to see Race to Witch Mountain. It was really good! On Sunday we went to a new church called Oasis. I went to the kids church & I liked it really well. Then, I went to an acting class & my friend Kendall came along with us. The class was really good. Afterwards Kendall & Iwent to T.O.T.S and had some yougurt. After that we went to a park near his house. It was very nice. Well,at 6:00 we went to a small church called Calvary Baptist. I kind of reminds me of River View in BG. So we were tired but realized that we hadn't eaten so we went to BJ'S withthe Colmans so it was a good Sunday. Be back on Saturday. Trevor

Going Back to Cally!

Trevor and I are in Los Angeles California. We arrived Thursday night with few problems; we checked into a nice Sheraton hotel. Trevor is trying to do a documentary of our trip, I hope I can make him follow through with this task. He did video tape some of our trip driving down hollywood blvd and seeing the Kodak theater, Mann's Chinese theater and others. He especially enjoyed yelling at the street entertainers.

We went to a student film audition and after getting there, we found no one was there. We talked to the resident director for the students and she was really nice. Evidentally, this film study center brings in college students from Christian colleges across the country to make films. The student that set up the audition did email and apologize profusely about the no show. We left Trevor's head shots with th res director and she was going to give it to the director. Hopefully, something will come from it, but nothing yet... The really good thing is that Trevor did not seem to be upset, even though I was pretty hard broken. I did come to my senses and realize that this is just another God "thing". How do you go to Los Angeles and meet Christian folks like I have? It is the "City of Angels" Well... that is still probably an oxymoron.



I have to thank my boss Lee Jordan for all this new technology I learned. I was even sharing skype with our new friends in L.A.



Here is a short video of Trevor's friends and favorite Yogurt store in Burbank.

Trevor and The Gospel Troop @ State Street Baptist

Trevor was invited to sing at State Street Baptist Church with the Gospel Troop. The Gospel Troop perform all around this region and it was an honor for him to be asked to sing with them. It was a real growth opportunity for Trevor; clearly he has a gift and to be able to sing with these ladies, provided him with confidence and humility. Enjoy!

WBKO, The Gospel Troupe, and Trevor

http://www.wbko.com/midday

Click on the gospel singing video. After the commercial, you will be able to fast forward or rewind.

This was quite an interesting event.

Trevor to be on WBKO Midday

Trevor was invited to perform O Happy Day with a group of ladies to be broadcast on Wbko Midday on Thursday. He is pretty excited. I hope you all can watch.

NCIS 1-22-09

Audition for NCIS:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jan. 12, 2009

Here is a revised video we did for Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Trevor got a call from his manager Friday night and was asked to be put on video again for the Diary of a Wimpee Kid movie. He worked with his acting coach from Los Angeles and submitted this video: