Meet Our Team
Virginia Quesada (Filmmaker) is an award-winning producer and editor, specializing in cultural programming and documentaries. In 1989 she founded Video Culture, Inc., a nonprofit tax-exempt arts organization, in order to facilitate making films about artists. Her credits include: music videos for Mary Chapin Carpenter (Passionate Kisses, In the Spotlight, Down at the Twist and Shout); music-oriented PBS specials (Tango, The Spirit of Argentina, Kansas City Jazz and Blues, Muddy Waters Tribute, Singing for the Union with Pete Seeger); documentaries for PBS, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic; and other feature documentaries about artists including Landfill Harmonic, which after a successful festival run received an international theatrical release.
Producer, engineer and musician.
As an award winning recording engineer and producer Mr. Eastridge has worked for hundreds of the worlds premiere artists including Sheryl Crowe, Emmylou Harris, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Richard Thompson, Vince Gill, Linda Ronstadt and many others.
His close collaboration with the late guitar legend Danny Gatton has been a source of material for several major releases and anthologies. He continues to work on recordings for Danny Gatton’s estate.
Entertainment Attorney, and a Music Industry Visionary & Executive
John Simson has been in the music industry since his signing in 1971 as a recording artist and songwriter. Simson’s career has included stints as a manager, handling the career of 5X Grammy winner, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, special advisor to Harry Belafonte for music and television projects, and a 30 year career as an entertainment lawyer advising clients on copyright and business issues in film, television, music and the visual arts. He most recently served as the Executive Director of SoundExchange from 2001-2010, an organization he helped launch in 2001. SoundExchange collects royalties from internet and satellite radio services on behalf of recording artists and record labels. The organization is now responsible for distributions greater than two bllion dollars since inception. Simson received an Emmy nomination for his music supervision of the PBS series, “American Roots Music” and was named the Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer by Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts on their 10th Anniversary celebration. Simson was at the forefront of the battle for artist’s rights and their ability to be paid for their work online and has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The New York Times, WSJ, Marketplace, CNN and others.
Director of Photography and Steadicam Operator
Sheila Smith is a Director of Photography who is well known for her beautiful cinematography and steadicam work which includes feature films and concert footage for the likes of Sting, Paul Simon, Kenny Chesney and Chuck Brown. Sheila works in commercials, documentaries, cultural programming and candid, with everyone from President Biden, Hillary Clinton, to Stephen Colbert. She is a mentor for young woman who want to become directors of photography.
Gaffer and Lighting Designer
As a freelance gaffer and lighting director, Louise Hernon’s work includes films, television shows, interviews for documentaries, commercials, PSAs and press conferences.
Jef Huey
For over 30 years, Jef Huey has been helping film-makers from around the world. He is a video editor providing both creative and finishing services. Refining images, solving problems and sweating the details. His clients have included National Geographic Television, The Discovery Channel, The Kennedy Center Honors, PBS and countless political ads. A love of music and passion projects brought him to “The Humbler”.
Joe Quesada
Sound Recording Engineer, Sound Mixer and Drummer
Andrea Hull
Andrea Hull is a filmmaker and writer, most recently for the Smithsonian Institution.
Andrea Hull has helped with “The Humbler – Danny Gatton” since its inception. She was on the Les Paul shoot at the Iridium Club, NYC in 1992 and at the shoot with Norma Gatton in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993. For decades Andrea has lent her expertise in writing and editing consulting.
John “Jack” Twesten
Jack Twesten is a Director of Photography, Director/Cameraman and Producer. He works in music oriented programs, documentaries, commercials and corporate videos. With over 30 years in the business, an impeccable reputation and many awards – Jack’s work has been seen all over the world. His clients include: National Geographic, ABC Sports, A&E History Channel, HBO sports, TLC, and many others.
Social Media – Her mission has been keeping Danny’s Legacy Alive
Deb Elliott heard Danny when she was 14 and her life was changed by his music and artistry. Wow! Her brother Dave Elliott was Danny’s drummer for over 18 years.
She started Danny’s Facebook Tribute Page in 2012 and now it has over 8,400 likes. Deb feels that Danny Gatton is truly a legend and his music should live on forever.
Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Print and Multimedia Design
Toni’s specialty is compositing and creating graphic elements for motion graphic design projects. Motion design allows her to use her background in post-production, design, film, and fine art to tell and sell stories that are dynamic and infinitely varied. She has experience in storyboarding, typography, logos, branding, publication, and illustration, and is always interested in pushing her skills and talents into new areas.
Independent Film Guru
Silver Spring-based director/producer Jeff Krulik has screened at the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, the American Film Institute and on PBS. His resume includes work for Errol Morris, Discovery Networks, and National Geographic Channel. His honors include guest filmmaker at the 48th Annual Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, participant in WGBH/PBS Producers Academy, and inaugural recipient of the Peter C. Rollins Award for Achievement in Documentary Film, given by the Popular Culture Association. Krulik is also co-producer of the cult documentary ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ which was turned into a reality TV series for pop culture network TRIO called ‘Parking Lot’. Other documentaries include ‘Hitler’s Hat,’ ‘Ernest Borgnine on the Bus,’ and the recent ‘Led Zeppelin Played Here.’
Producing and Editing consultant
AC Warden has been an award-winning editor and producer of documentaries since the days of 35mm. Major credits include, “George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey” and episodes of PBS series “Frontline, American Experience, and Avoiding Armageddon”. She is very excited to be involved with this production.
Very Special Thanks to
The Gatton Family
We could not have made this movie
without the treasured support of
Norma Gatton, Jan Gatton, Holly Gatton and Brian Yohn
THANKS TO:
All of our interviewees
Joe Barden, Joe Bonamassa, Jack Casady, Rodney Crowell, Bob Dawson, Joey DeFrancesco, Jerry Douglas, Ed Eastridge, Dave Elliott, Radney Foster, Danny Gatton, Holly Gatton, Jan Gatton, Norma Gatton, Vince Gill, Robert Gordon, Billy Hancock, John Jennings, John Jorgenson, Bill Kirchen, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Delbert McClinton, Mike Melchione, Jay Monterose, Les Paul, John Previti, Tom Principato, Michael Rhodes, Arlen Roth, John Sebastian, Steve Wolf, and Phil Zavarella.
THE HUMBLER TEAM
- Dick Bangham
- Ed Eastridge
- Dave Elliott
- Debra Elliott
- Richard Z. Harrington
- Louise Hernon
- Jef Huey
- Andrea Hull
- Toni Jannelli
- Robert N. Johnson
- Elaine Joselovitz
- Jeff Krulik
- Jorge Maldonado
- Joe Q
- John L. Simson
- Skip SoRelle
- Sheila Smith
- Brawner Smoot
- Jack Twesten
- AC Warden
Big Thanks to our Supporters!
Mighty Fine Contributors
Michael Aronson, Robert Beebee, John Brittain, Bob Brown, Eric Fenner, Nancy Garruba, Richard Z. Harrington, Don Hartline, Maureen Helm, Thomas Janes, Robert N. Johnson, Elaine Joselovitz, Bill Jurney, Don Kaniewski, David Kessler, Chris Motes, Mary Beth Phillips, Angela Quesada, Tim Roff, Dick Shepheard, Jeremy Shuman, Robert Sheehan, Davis Shingleton, and Tom Sidman
AWESOME ARCHIVE CONTRIBUTORS
- Bob Berman
- Bob Davis
- Dixie Eastridge
- Debra Elliott
- Esh Halpern
- Bob Johnson
- Richard Loebelson
- Kinloch Nelson
- Howard Thompson
- Paul Boudreau
- Ed Eastridge
- Dave Elliott
- The Gatton Family
- Richard Harrington
- Robert Kittilä
- Jay Monterose
- Brawner Smoot
- Humbler Fans
Big Thanks to:
All of Danny’s musical colleagues!
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR
Virginia Quesada
FINISHING EDITOR Jef Huey
SOUND DESIGN & RE-RECORDING MIX Skip SoRelle, MPSE
FLOOD ZONE MIXES Joe Q
COLORIST Lauren Meschter
POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISION Barbara Ballow
GRAPHIC DESIGN Toni Jannelli
GRAPHIC DESIGN Jorge Maldonado
POST-PRODUCTION FACILITY Henninger Media Services
POST-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – Heather Sipe
EDITOR Virginia Quesada
ASSISTANT EDITORS Mike Farquhar, Louise Hernon, Daniel Moore
COLOR ASSISTANT Renata Ocampo
MUSIC RIGHTS AND CLEARANCES Clear Cut, Inc. – Barb Hall and team
PHOTO RETOUCHING Nicole Nelson, Louise Hernon & Virginia Quesada
LOGO DESIGNS Toni Jannelli
POSTER DESIGN Dick Bangham/RipBang Pictures
Q MEDIA LOGO Christoph Green
TRANSCRIPTION Elizabeth Burns, Patti Pancoe, REV.COM
Danny Gatton’s Farm
April 24, 1990
CAMERA/DP Ron Leidelmeyer, Matt Dibble
SOUND Edna Snow
PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Daniels
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Virginia Quesada
Flood Zone Concert
May 10,1990
CAMERA/DP Gary Griffin, Don Lee, Chris Li, Bob Sullivan
VIDEO ENGINEER Victor Cox
SOUND “The Flood Zone” Bruce Olsen and Steve Payne with assistants Jim Ure and Karl Eriksson
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Foongy Lee and Edna Snow
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Virginia Quesada
Danny Gatton Tribute
The Birchmere
January 8 and 9, 1998
THE BIRCHMERE Gary Oelze, Mike Jaworek, Gary Jackson
CAMERA/DP Pat Anderson, Rege Becker, Matt Dibble, Gary Griffin, Carmen Paral, Brian Pascal, Sheila Smith
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Virginia Quesada
SOUND Jim Gilchrist & Jerry Hergenrader
VIDEO DIRECTOR James Hanrahan
EVENT ORGANIZER – Charles M. Wilson
VIDEO LOCATION MANAGER Zaneta McGaha
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & ENGINEER David Lemmink
VTR OPERATOR Linda Lewett
MAKEUP Holly Ballard
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Jeff Clybum, Jason Ivy, Nathan Ivy, Alix Rabins, Kevin Robins, Judy Rosemeier, Kurt Uebersax, Jane Wholey
Les Paul Interview Iridium Jazz Club, NYC
February 16, 1998
CAMERA/DP Gary Griffin
SOUND Jim Gilchrist
CO-PRODUCER Andrea Hull
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Virginia Quesada
Interview with Norma Gatton at her home in Augusta, Georgia
July 8, 1999
CAMERA/DP Andrea Hull
SOUND Virginia Quesada
Interview with Norma Gatton at her home in Augusta, Georgia
July 8, 1999
CAMERA/DP Andrea Hull
SOUND Virginia Quesada
Interview with Jan and Holly Gatton at the farm in Newburg, Maryland
January 10, 2000
CAMERA/DP Sheila Smith
GAFFER Louise Hernon
SOUND Jim Gilchrist
DIRECTOR.PRODUCER Virginia Quesada
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION CREW
FROM 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024
CAMERA/DP Sheila Smith, Jack Twesten, Joe Lipari, Chris Ll Andrea Hull, Jay Monterose
GAFFERS Louise Hernon, Jim Monroe, Mike Yoder
SOUND Jim Gilchrist, Brian Buckley, Greg Breazeale, David Girard, Joe Quesada, David C. Torretta
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Dustin Bloodgood, Connor Buckley, Elise Copas, Jake Diamond, Molly Moses
ADDITIONAL ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE
Avatar Studios/Bill Faris, Scott Betz, Innervision
Rod Sherrell/MidCoast Mania, St Louis, Sheldon Hall – September 23, 1993
Challis Lyon, Chris Sonnenberg – Lesson – December 1983
Ed Eastridge & Harry Davis, The Roxy – March 3, 1990
Daniel Gatton Sr., Home Movies 1942 – 1965
Danny Gatton, Home Movies 1992 – 1994
Felix Grant Archives
Jim Hall, Redneck Jazz 1978
Robert Johnson, Danny playing banjo – 1978
Pat Ganah
Robert Kittilä, Troubadour – June 1993 (option u then letter to get ä)
& Birchmere – December 30, 1989
Richard Loebelson/ Utopia Video – The Gentry – May 10, 1985
& Hot Jazz w/Brooks Tegler– July 6, 1988
Kinloch Nelson – Holiday Inn – September 20, 1987
& Gallagher’s – February 19, 1988
Howard Thompson, Danny Gatton interview – January 16, 1993
MPT – Weekend Alive
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Doug Bennett, Bob Berman, Steve Collegeman, Mark Daniels, George Debose, Bob Davis, Cathy Dixon, Debra Elliott, Jessica Fishman, Tom Gage, Christian Gennari, Douglas R. Gilbert, William P. Gottlieb, Carl Guderlan,
John Halpern, Emily Hughes, Jay Monterose, Paul Kasko, Ian Kimmet,
Robert Kittilä, Pete Kuhns, George Moore, Dave Nuttycombe,
Virginia Quesada, John Sprung, Jerome Stephens, Hugh Talman
Howard Thompson, Claudio Vazquez, Michael Wilderman
VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Mark Bosch, Colorlab, Tom Carrico, Ellis Duncan, Cash Edwards, Ericvillegas1986, Damian Fanelli, Fender Musical Instruments, Gene Ferriter, William J. Fitzgerald, Dan Forte, David Fricke, Chris Gill, Guitar Player, Guitar World, Richard Harrington, John Kelly, Bill Milkowski, M3fuss, Doug McKellway, Mark Opsasnick, Victoria Quesada, Rolling Stone, Howard Scott Stein, Bonnie Steinberg, Sunny Sumter & DC Jazz Festival, Universal Media, Vintage Guitar, Washington Post, Brian Wilson, Eve Zibart
STOCK FOOTAGE
CL Footage Courtesy of KLRU/Capital of Texas
Communications Council, Inc.
“American Music Shop” used with permission by CMT – June 5, 1993
Getty Archives
Guiding Light
MPT – Weekend Alive
NBC Universal Archives
Pixabay
POND 5
Veritone Digital
WTTW, Soundstage
Special Thanks to:
GETTY ARTISTS
David Warner Ellis – Link Wray in the UK (3 photos)
Michael Ochs -Scotty Moore with Elvis
Michael Ochs – Scotty Moore solo
Ebet Roberts – Jeff Beck with Telecaster
Bob King- Keith Richards with Telecaster
David Redfern -Muddy Waters with Telecaster
Michael Ochs – Chrissie Hynde with Telecaster
Michael Ochs – Andy Summers with Telecaster
Scott Dudelson – Kenny Vaugh with Telecaster
Paul Natkin– Albert Collins with Telecaster
Ross Marino -Bruce Springsteen with Telecaster
Toni L. Sandys – WMAL Towers –
Nisian Hughes -Sunrise Aerial flying over Potomac River
Michael Ochs – West Montgomery with Telecaster
Clayton Call – Robert Gordon and Danny Gatton Berkeley Square
Tim Mosenfelder – Susan Tedeschi with Telecaster
Ebet Roberts – Danny Gatton and Robert Gordon, Ritz, NY
Video by piola66 – Bicycle POV Brooklyn Bridge, NYC
Video by WW News- dashboard camera view highway at sunset
Kevin Cummins – horizontal photo of Link Wray with leather jacket
POND5 ARTISTS
dapoopta – Classic Car Driving Down Street Slow Motion
Skyfox -NYC, 1994, Times Square
Skyfox – NYC, 1994 NBC Marquee
Parakiter -Extreme Flying Skydivers from Helicopter
Vidiot Savant – NYC Skyline Sunset Time-Lapse
eurospiders – Driving on a Country Road At Night
EidolonFilms – New York City – Steam Grate
Spotmatik – Aerial View Times Square & Broadway, NYC
anjajuli – Horses Galloping Free On Meadow
tattoostock – Traffic Diving into NYC at sunset with bridge
ArtsbeatsExpress -Aerial Washington DC Cityscape Night
AVISUN = Beautiful Style Girl with Skateboard
JPStock – Beltway Traffic Streaks Time-Lapse Night
BrandonKleinVideo – Night Driving Plate -NYC Highway Rear View
TimelapseTravels – Sunset Time-lapse, Washington, DC monuments
TravisRoeExclusive -Time-Lapse Light Streaks, Washington Monuments, DC
stockbusters- Extreme Jump Wakeboarding- Slow Mo
lukeversaldo -Aerial of Fall Foliage In Woodstock, NY
rekolafilm- Metro Train Time-Lapse, DC, Capitol South Station
travelexdi -Driving Car Night Heavy Fog, poor visibility
blasbike – Sunset Mt Bike Riding in Green Forest, POV
sborisov -Key Bridge at Night, Washington, DC
Kokophotos – Washington, DC, Washington Monument in Silo, Time-lapse
mphillips007 – Wash, DC Aerial Night Time Downtown, Penn, Ave.
sborisov – Pennsylvania Ave. at Night Washington, DC USA
Carlos_Mazariegos- Washington National Cathedral Time-Lapse
Andrea_Ru – Sports Motocross Racing in Sand
StockElements – Aerial Manhattan Skyline NYC
blvdoneprime – NYC, Manhattan Midtown Aerial Night
BlackBoxGuild – Traffic Jam at Night City Skyline Philly
LoadingDoc – Abstract Police Lights
BlackBoxGuild – POV Racing in the Desert Landscape
PIXABAY ARTISTS
elaxing Guru – Forest, fog and rain
DistillVideos -Guitar players, street musicians
Matthias_Groeneveld – Forest in fog, tracking shot
Luis Humanoide – Pan along piano keys
Bonaparcik – Train tracks with snow
D-GM – Tracking country road in snow
badzhoo -Dawn Time-lapse
Coverr-Free-Footage – BW subway metro
Iconikmg – Full moon thru trees and clouds
javlemus – Sea ocean foam, and brown sand.
RobertoMyLife – Sea and ice
Life-Of-Vids- Bridge and night city
Matthias_Groeneveld – Driving in the rain on freeway
Many other supporters – thank you!
Production Stills with more to come 🙂
