Made Into A Monster

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Have you ever been to the Dark Side of the Rainbow?

It’s long been a poorly kept secret that the music of Pink Floyd matches up in uncanny ways when played alongside the iconic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. Made Into a Monster is an immersive, multimedia dive into the mystery and magic of that synchronicity. A live scoring of the moving image, exploring those wild and unexpected moments where picture and sound merge into one. A show rooted in the live band experience, featuring some of the best musicians on the southern California scene. A celebration of sound, picture, drama and light, Made Into a Monster reveals an alchemy of delight.

The creative team and musicians for this production came together starting in 2019 at the Magic Bus Experience, an adult-oriented psychedelic playground with its roots in 4/20 culture. At this and the following year’s immersive Kaleidoscope Experience, creators Justin Meyer and Allan Ritter consolidated a lineup of brilliantly talented musicians, ready to take their inspiration to the next level. And thus Made Into a Monster was born.

Not limited to the land of Oz, nor to just one Pink Floyd album, the band has branched out to play Alice On the Wall, a combination of The Wall and Alice in Wonderland. They have also paired the music of Led Zeppelin with The Lord of the Rings movies. The creators of this production are intent on delivering new ways of experiencing legendary music with classic movies. Come take a journey with Made Into a Monster. An immersive soundtrip that combines music, film, theater, and art into one thrilling ride. Start with Dorothy on her wild adventure down the yellow brick road. And if the band starts playing different tunes, just remember there’s more than one way to reach the dark side of the moon.

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  • Allan Joseph Ritter -11/5/1982- is an American Musican, Songwriter, Drummer, Actor, Composer, Band Director, and Manager. He is based out of the Los Angeles area but has travelled far and wide with many groups over the years including, EMG, MRS HENRY, HOPI BLUESBAND, Leon Hendrix (Jimi’s Brother), Guitar Shorty, Jerry Poindexter (James Brown), Mojo Morganfield (Muddy Waters son), Tracy Lee Nelson, Redbone, among many others.

  • Dan Warren “Dude” Cervantes - 4/7/1987- is the founder of Blind Owl Record Label and Rock & Roll nice guy. He is best known for his work with seminal California psych bands like Howling’ Rain and Mrs. Henry. A prolific guitarist, songwriter and producer, when Dan isn’t busy with one of his many projects, he performs under the moniker, Dude Cervantes. He has also worked with Chris Robinson (Black Crowes) and Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters).

  • Adam Timothy Smith - 9/13/83 - is a LA based musician/producer/composer. He’s best known for playing bass in a multitude of different genre bands for over the last 25 years. Most recently, he won a TEC award for Interactive Entertainment Sound Productions for his audio and musical contributions to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

  • Adrian Olmos - 2/23/1989 - Well established saxophone player Adrian “AO” Olmos will be bringing his hard hitting playing to the band. He has recorded for Alice Cooper, Dirty Heads, Iration, and for projects of LA Reed. He currently plays with Iration, Burritos and his own solo project.

  • Jody Bagely - 9/10/1986 - Jody Bagley is a southern California-based Keyboardist/Vocalist and international recording and touring artist. He began his performing career in Maine at the age of 6, performing throughout many parts of the world before turning 12 years old. Upon moving to San Diego, CA in 2007, Jody has become an in-demand session musician and hired gun, playing and recording with dozens of artist and bands throughout Southern California.

    Jody has performed and recorded with artists Ron Blair (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Nick St. Nicholas (Steppenwolf), Greg Douglass (Steve Miller Band), Burleigh Drummond (Ambrosia), Mojo Morganfield (Muddy Waters’ youngest son), Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Earl Slick (John Lennon/Davie Bowie), Willie Chambers (The Chambers Brothers), Don Randi (The Wrecking Crew), Jim Keltner, Roy Orbison Jr., Judy Collins, and many more. In addition to performing and touring internationally with the Rock and Roll band, Mrs. Henry, Jody also fronts the soul/funk group JB & The Movers, and plays with Creature And The Woods and Loosen The Noose, as well as with Blues artists Whitney Shay, Casey Hensley, and Shane Hall. He also performs regularly with the Cassie B Project and Kimmi Bitter.

    Jody is a collector of vintage keyboards, owning and using dozens of pianos and synthesizers from the 1970’s. A long time composer and songwriter, Jody has written music for television and films and also serves as the Music Director for the Unity Church of El Cajon, California. Jody has been featured on KeyboardMag.com and is an Official Hammond Artist.

  • Blake “The Sheriff” Lindquist - 11/9/1985 - Blake Dean is a San Diego-based musician, singer, songwriter who has performed around the world with award-winning artists including: Beatie Wolfe, Shane Hall, The Schizophonics, Mrs. Henry, Pinkeye, Taken By Canadians, Drug Hunt and more. An accomplished producer, Dean has collaborated with artists on Law Records, Blind Owl Records as well as on his 60-ton floating recording studio, the historic Cousteau fishing vessel, the “Just Love”.