#Shaina West

[the-history-of-fighting]

Shaina West

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me when women

[genevieveetguy]

Your tears mean nothing. To be a warrior, you must kill your tears.

The Woman King, Gina Prince-Bythewood (2022)

[moviemosaics]

The Killer's Game

directed by J.J. Perry, 2024

[thepeoplesmovies]

UK Trailer for Indie Action Thriller Jade Starring Shaina West

101 Films have released the UK Trailer for upcoming indie action thriller Jade starring British actor Shaina West. The film is directed by stuntman turned filmmaker James Bamford (Hard Home, Air Force One Down, Arrow). Jade is about a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol. Sadly this looks…

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[Video description] Shaina West doing a fast, skillful series of dance and attack moves with a bo staff. [End description]

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Watch "What I mean when I say I fight like a girl…"

The Samurider

[thedaveandkimmershow]

Long story short, we had a fantastic night at the Nectar Lounge Friday night, our first Little Lies concert of 2023.

Of course we had a fantastic night. We love this band.

It was, though, a bigger deal this time around. It was the band's tribute to and send-off of Christine McVie who passed away at the end of last November. So the band not only performed their set of Fleetwood Mac classics, they devoted their second set to songs by Christine McVie featuring a Who's Who of local vocalists and one serious guitar shredder.

Molly Sides.

Shaina Shepherd.

Kim West.

Kate Dinsmore.

Jen Ayers.

And Kathy Moore.

Now the first thing that hit us about experiencing all these lead singers, one after the other on the same stage, is that we've had this experience before. It was the Rock Vault show in Las Vegas where lead singers and musicians from various classic rock bands perform songs by their own and other bands of the era. My point, though, is we similarly experienced a number of lead vocalists at that show. We observed how they present themselves and how they engage audiences. We got to compare personalities and styles and how we responded to each of them.

The same was true for us Friday night. Each lead vocalist's talent and skill is beyond question, of course. It's in the how of how they employed their talent and skill on-stage that sets each apart. It was a bit of a Master Class in fronting a rock band.

It was also an incredible and unique experience. And a genuine delight.

The second thing that hit us was how much fun everyone was having up there on stage. How much they genuinely embraced the experience. 

This is not a small point, by the way. Because there's a joy in these songs, however classic they are. However much personal chaos produced them way back when. There is joy here. And The Little Lies experienced every last ounce of it.

And because they did...

We did.

And that is a gift, my friends.

The third thing that hit us, the last thing, actually, were the thoughtful moments in service of Christine McVie's memory.

To begin the tribute, Miranda Zickler read the words Stevie Nicks penned to her best friend, McVie, shortly after McVie's death.

In her note, Nicks writes: "one song has been swirling around in my head, over and over and over. I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her and so, I’m singing it to her now. I always knew I would need these words one day.”

The name of the song is "Hallelujah" by the band, Haim. Zickler and fellow Little Lies bandmate, Linzy Collins, then performed the song for the audience at the Nectar Lounge.

The lyrics, as Nicks suggests, are perfection to the moment.

From the third verse:

"I had a best friend but she has come to pass / One I wish I could see now / You always remind me that memories will last / These arms reach out / You were there to protect me like a shield / Long hair, running with me through the field / Everywhere, you’ve been with me all along,” 

It was a superbly touching moment, a moment of solace and reflection, a moment of appreciation and remembrance, bringing us together in a public farewell which was then followed by guest vocalist after guest vocalist celebrating the music, songs, and performances of Christine McVie.

It was a big night. An important night. A letting go and a full embrace of a classic rock icon.

A heartfelt celebration.

Brought to life by The Little Lies... their friends on-stage...

And the fans of this music who came down to the Nectar Lounge one night in January to celebrate with them.

😊

[unadulterateddreamerdinosaur]

Shaina West

[thepeoplesmovies]

Jade Video Interview With Shaina West

Released today by 101 Films on Digital Platforms is indie action thriller Jade. The film is all about a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol. Martial arts flash fighter, samurai sword extraordinaire Shaina West, talks Jade, the first lead role for the immaculately skilled stunt performer /…

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Gods, she is freaking amazing.

staffs & swords | source, source, source

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Shaina West 'The Samurider'

📷: @thesamurider