Professional Development for Musicians – TODAY – April 30th Starting at 10:00 a.m. at the The Conservatory, 415 Sahwatch Street, Colorado Springs. Time is 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
10:00-10:05 Introduction: Nora Hardin
10:05-10:20 Panel members will introduce themselves and give a quick overview of their experience in the music industry
10:20-11:20 Prepared questions from Nora directed to panel
11:20-12:00 Open to questions from attendees
Facilitators & Notes on Possible Topics:
Robert Case, President, New Pants Publishing – song publishing and copyright issues in the digital age, protecting your creative product, what record companies look for and expect in terms of value and risk
Doug Garvey, Colorado Music Business Organization (COMBO) – How COMBO helps musicians with all aspects of the business of music. Doug is also director of the Singer/ Songwriter night at the Colorado State Fair in August.
Steve Harris, Attorney and Executive Director, MeadowGrass Music Festival – understanding contract terms and conditions, festival bookings, networking your image to the right people
David Shaw, Musician, Grass It Up – overview of local music community, peer-learning guidance and opportunities, sustaining and growing your existing fan base to grow presence organically
Tanya Shaw, Owner, Ginseng Creative – essential marketing tools for musicians – creating buzz, strategic thinking, understanding your market, messaging, building audiences via social media and your website
Amy Whitesell, Owner, A Music Company – booking strategy, artist management, public relations, developing your live performing and stage presence skills
Thank you for your participation!
Nora L. Hardin, Executive Director
Pikes Peak Arts Council
719-475-2465 office
719-330-1370 cell
www.pikespeakartscouncil.org
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Denver Open Media’s Music Sessions Presents the First Friday
On the first Friday of each month, DOM hosts a community event with local performance groups, musical acts and nonprofit partners. These events are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 57 in Denver as well as streamed on DOM’s website. Events are cablecast and streamed live in Denver Open Media’s Studio A.
Join DOM for this month’s Open Music Sessions on Friday, May 1, featuring a live musical performance by Felix Fast4ward.
Felix Fast4ward: Alongside intense turntable technique and musical intuition, coupled with juxtaposing obscure records that seemingly do not fit together, Felix Fast4ward creates lush and soulfully imaginative improvised compositions. Using a Looper and various other instruments (flute, guitar, harmonica, melodica, keyboards and voice), Fast4wrd reinvents the “One-Man Band.”
When: Friday, May 1st
Time: Doors at 7 pm; Live Show 8 – 10 pm
Where: Denver Open Media Studios, 700 Kalamath Street, Denver, CO
Food by Illegal Pete’s
http://www.openmediafoundation.org
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4th Annual Girl Wreck Fest
With 20 bands on two stages (a lobby stage and the main stage), Girl Wreck Fest delivers some of the best performers that we have worked with over the last year. Showcasing musical styles ranging from Rock, Roots, Americana, Country, Folk, Experimental, Pop, Post-Punk & More! The Fest will also be a CD Release Party for “Split Seams” from The Babysitters and feature an art show by Fest participants. Food trucks, live screen printing by Humble Monster Clothing, raffles & prizes from local sponsors, and a Kentucky Derby Celebration will all be a part of this year’s event!
What: 4th Annual Girl Wreck Fest
When: Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd
Where: The Oriental Theater, 4435 W. 44th Ave., Denver 80212
Times: Doors at 12:30 p.m., shows start at 2:00 p.m. each day
Cost: $10 – Ticket available at https://holdmyticket.com/checkout/event/197331
Ages: All Ages!
Sponsored by: The Oriental Theater, Rocket Pack N Ship, milehighunderground.com, Tennyson’s Tap, Sidewinder Tavern, holdmyticket.com
facebook.com/girlwreckpresents
http://www.girlwreckpresents.com
http://www.theorientaltheater.com
[Thanks to Wendy Carlson for passing this info along!]
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The Symbols Invite You to the First Tuesday Bluesday
Tuesday Bluesday at The Boot Grill – Once Monthly Tuesday Jam hosted by The Symbols
Tuesday, May 5th – 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM
The Boot Grill, 130 West Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins, CO
The monthly jam is now being held on the first Tuesday of each month. We’ll see you on May 5th! Bring your axes and play along!
FREE Age limit: All ages
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The Hall of Fame Country Music Jam is Back at Gala Gardens on Thursday Nights
Last week’s guests delighted the audience with their wonderful talents!
Where: Gala Gardens, 8383 Rosemary Street, Commerce City, CO
When: Thursday nights
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free – open to the public and all ages!
Bring your guitars, bass, pianos, fiddles, banjos, voices – whatever! The Gala Gardens has wonderful food and great drinks at affordable prices. Come on out and support live classic and Top 40 Country Music
E-mail Rudy Grant at rodellgrant@aol.com if you would like to play!
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