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Contact:
Michael Toubassi @Upstairs Film
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michael@upstairsfilm.com

HIGH AND DRY STICKS WITH PASTE AT ROCK ‘N’ REEL FESTIVAL
Special Screening Of Tucson Music Documentary High And Dry – Film’s Star Howe Gelb of Giant Sand To Perform

Los Angeles, CA & Atlanta, GA – (October 6, 2005) – Upstairs Film is very pleased to announce a special preview screening of the music documentary High And Dry, which will take place at the first annual Paste Magazine Rock ‘N’ Reel Festival, October 22 – 23, 2005 in Decatur, Georgia.  The documentary, which explores Tucson, Arizona’s influential music scene, can be seen during both days of the festival, which will be held at the East Decatur Station, 619 East College Avenue.

High And Dry features interviews and performances from many of Tucson’s local heroes, including alt-country legend Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, who will be performing live at the festival.  The film’s director Michael Toubassi will also be in attendance for post-film discussions after both screenings. More details and a full event schedule is available at www.pasterocknreel.com.

The trailer for High And Dry, featuring Bob Log III and Howe Gelb, is included on the October/November 2005 Paste Magazine DVD sampler and may also be seen online at www.highanddrymovie.com.

Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.pasterocknreel.com and at select stores including Decatur CD (Decatur, GA), Criminal Records (Atlanta, GA), Laser’s Edge Compact Discs (Birmingham, AL) and Grimey’s New & Preloved Music (Nashville, TN). Attendees can purchase weekend passes for $25 or single day tickets for $15.

All proceeds from the festival will benefit selected charities, including Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, and the Decatur community.

About High and Dry:
High And Dry, directed by Michael Toubassi, explores Tucson, Arizona’s influential music scene through interviews and performances from many local heroes, including Howe Gelb (Giant Sand), Joey Burns and John Convertino (Calexico), Eddie Spaghetti (Supersuckers), Al Perry (Al Perry & The Cattle), David Slutes (Sidewinders/Sand Rubies), Bob Log III (Doo Rag, Bob Log III) and many others.  High And Dry captures the spirit and the talent of Tucson – where the desert meets rock ‘n’ roll.  www.highanddrymovie.com

About Paste Magazine:
Now in its third year, Paste Magazine is one of the fastest growing independently published music magazines in the country providing readers a thoughtful analysis on the best in film, books and other aspects of popular (and alternative) culture. Priding itself on being the premier magazine for people who still enjoy discovering new music, prize substance and song-craft over fads and manufactured attitude, it is the only magazine in the country to offer both CD and DVD samplers with every issue. The magazine is available at newsstands all over the U.S. and Canada and has quickly grown with international distribution in over 12 countries. www.pasterocknreel.com

About Upstairs Film:
With offices in Los Angeles and Tucson, Upstairs Film is a not-for-profit production company, dedicated to producing cutting-edge film and theater projects. www.upstairsfilm.com