VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific supported the crossover launching of Beethoven's Nightmare, America's first deaf rock 'n' roll band to produce a commerical CD. The band will be featured in the PBS Special, "History Through Deaf Eyes," a two-hour PBS documentary exploring nearly 200 years of deaf life in America, airing March 21, 2007. Inspired by the exhibition, "History Through Deaf Eyes," curated by Jack R. Gannon of Gallaudet University, the film presents the shared experiences of American history - family life, education, work, and community connections - from the perspective of deaf citizens.
A performance by Beethoven’s Nightmare will be featured, as well as interviews, in sign language, with band members Ed Chevy, Steve Longo and Bob Hiltermann.

"As deaf people we have a rhythm inside our bodies and we’re famous for being story tellers; it’s a huge important part of Deaf culture. If you can see a beautiful storyteller telling a story in ASL it’s just fantastic. And to pair it with that beat, the creativity that it elicits is wonderful," said bassist and singer Ed Chevy.

For more information, visit http://www.beethovensnightmare.com/
Band picture
Band Members:
Bob Hiltermann, Drummer
Ed Chevy, Bass Guitarist
Steve Longo, Guitarist