Give Me Back My Wig - Partners & Recommended Companies
Partners/Companies
Sponsors (listed alphabetically)
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BMI
BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. The non-profit-making company, founded in 1939, collects License fees on behalf of those American creators it represents, as well as thousands of creators from around the world who chose BMI for Representation in the United States. The license fees BMI collects for the "public performances" of its repertoire of more than 6.5 million compositions - including radio airplay, broadcast and cable television carriage, Internet and live and recorded performances by all other users of music - are then distributed as royalties to the writers, composers and copyright holders it represents.
http://www.welcometobmi.com
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Disc Makers
CD and DVD Manufacturing Made Easy!
Disc Makers has been dedicated to helping independent artists reproduce their music for nearly 60 years. Many of us are musicians, too, and we understand how important your music is. It's your sonic vision – and it should be manufactured to the highest quality standards. From replication to printing and packaging, Disc Makers handles every step of your CD manufacturing in our state-of-the-art plant. That means we give you the highest quality and fastest turn times available anywhere. We're the only CD manufacturer in the country to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call us at 1-800-468-9353 to get your FREE Factory-Direct CD and DVD Manufacturing Catalog and FREE Guide to Making a Great Master.
http://www.music.discmakers.com/sonicbids
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Oasis CD Manufacturing
Oasis provides CD replication / CD manufacturing, CD duplication and DVD manufacturing for musicians, record labels, and the software industry. Oasis was founded in 1987 by Micah Solomon, a musician, recording engineer and record-label executive. Oasis is generally considered to be one of the three or four CD manufacturing companies who are setting industry standards for quality control and for personal, highly-responsive customer service--and every Oasis manufacturing client receives radio programming opportunities on XM Satellite Radio, a CD-ROM with 14,000+ music industry contacts, multiple national distribution options, and of course a full year of Sonicbids membership.
http://www.oasisCD.com/sbids
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Partners (listed alphabetically)
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10,000 Lakes Festival
Grab your tent and join us in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for 4+ days of music and camping July 19th-22nd, 2006. 10KLF is held at the Soo Pass Ranch, a 600-acre state-of-the-art concert and camping venue with 4 stages, vendors, activities, huge restroom facilities with running water and beautiful wooded and lakeside camping.
http://www.10klf.com
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2005 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest
On March 16, 1991, only a few hours after the recording of his "Same Ol' Love," Chris Austin from Boone, North Carolina Chris was killed in a tragic plane accident near San Diego along with other members of Reba McEntire's band as well as her tour manager. Pete Fisher, then of WarnerSongs and currently general manager of the Grand Ole Opry, and then MerleFest consultant and "Pickin' for Merle" video associate producer Kari Estrin initiated the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest to honor the memory of Austin. The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest invites three finalists in each of the four categories to come to MerleFest for the finals. Chris Austin Songwriting Contest sponsors are: Morgan Keegan, Durham, NC. Thomas Fisher, First Vice-President; Fishman; Acoustic Guitar; Epiphone by Gibson; D'Addario and Sonicbids. Chris Austin Stage at MerleFest sponsored by ASCAP and No Depression. Net proceeds from the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest go toward Wilkes Community College projects including scholarships and construction and improvements to the Chris Austin Stage.
http://www.merlefest.org/SongwritingContest.htm
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2008 SXSW
South by Southwest (SXSW, Inc.) is a private company based in Austin, Texas, with a year-round staff of professionals dedicated to building and delivering conference and festival events for entertainment and related media industry professionals. Since 1987, SXSW has produced the internationally recognized Music and Media Conference & Festival.
In 1994 as the entertainment business adjusted to issues of future growth and development, SXSW added conferences and festivals for the film industry (SXSW Film) as well as for the blossoming interactive media (SXSW Interactive Festival). Now three industry events converge in Austin during a Texas-sized week, mirroring the ever increasing convergence of entertainment/media outlets.
In addition to the SXSWeek events, SXSW is also involved in North by Northeast (NXNE), held in Toronto, Canada in late Spring, in association with NOW, an alternative newsweekly in Toronto.
http://www.sxsw.com
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A & R Music1.com
A&R Music1.com, LLC., hosts A&R HOOKUPS, exclusive workshops and demo listening sessions by PHONE and WEB! The A&R HOOKUPS connect artists, producers and songwriters with major record and publishing companies for deal consideration! Attendees talk directly with A&R or music publishers, have their music reviewed and learn the music business from the privacy of their home! Participating A&R and executives, from the following companies, include: Artemis Records, Atlantic Music Group, Aquemini Records, ASCAP, Bad Boy Entertainment, BMG Publishing, BMI, Capitol Records, Columbia Records, Disney Music Publishing, Elektra Records, EMI Publishing, Geffen Records, Hidden Beach Recordings, Interscope, Island Def Jam, J-Records, Jive Records, Maverick Records, Universal Motown, MTV's The Real World, RCA Music Group, SESAC, Universal Music, Verity Records and many more. In business since 1993, A&R Music1.com hosted more than 210 music seminars, workshops and listening sessions. To date, more than 34 acts, including Grammy winner India Arie, TLC, and Usher, have used A&R Music1.com products and services in pursuing their recording contracts.
http://www.armusic1.com
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A Better World
Advocating artistic activism, A Better World is a non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; then create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; and organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known.
http://www.abetterworld.ca
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ABRAMUS
ABRAMUS – Associação Brasileira de Música e Artes (Brazilian Society of Music and Arts) – is celebrating 25 years of existence in 2007. It represents around 13.000 authors, composers, performers, musicians, publishers and phonogram producers who are musical public performance rights holders. ABRAMUS also represents photographers, painters and designers in the visual arts field and is already the largest representative for Grand Rights (dramatic works) in Brazil.
http://www.abramus.org.br/
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Alexa Digital Music
One of the top internet radio stations on the Live 365 Network. With over 5,000 stations on the Live 365 Network and a monthly total of more than 2.6 milion listeners, Alexa Digital Radio is currently #22 in the rock genre, #16 in hip-hop, and #34 in pop. The station plays unsigned and indie musicians in playlists with the hottest major label artists from the top of the charts and is always on the lookout for new talent.
http://www.alexadigitalmusic.com
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All About Music TV & Film LLC
All About Music, TV & Film LLC represents independent artists for film and television placement of their songs. By representing some of the best music on the scene, All About Music, TV & Film LLC continues to build strong relationships with the decision makers in TV and Film. Television placements in the past few months include songs on NBC's Third Watch, WB's Smallville, and HBO's Def Poetry Slam.
http://www.allaboutmusic.tv
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Allbiz Entertainment Group, Inc.
Allbiz Entertainment Group Inc. is a full service promotions and management company that covers many aspects of the music industry. Areas include promoting and producing live shows and booking and managing local and national artists. Working with various venues and representing artists from a wide range of musical genres, our primary focus is to make sure that at every event we promote or manage, the customer has a great experience.
http://www.allbizeg.com
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American Songwriter Magazine
American Songwriter Magazine is in its 20th year, interpreting both the art and industry of songwriting through in-depth interviews, street-wise columns, departmental features, and extensive coverage of new record releases. There is something here for all levels—professional, amateur, and aspiring songwriters. The American Songwriter Amateur Lyric Contest gives qualified self-starters the opportunity to have their work published in the magazine and/or win various prizes.
http://www.americansongwriter.com
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Americana Music Association
The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music, to promote public awareness of the genre, and to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field.
http://www.americanamusic.org
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Apple & Eve Newport Folk Festival
The Apple & Eve Newport Folk Festival/Folk Music Talent Search is the opportunity for emerging musicians and songwriters to play among national headliners at the Newport Folk Festival. One of the largest and most prestigious folk music festivals in the world, the Apple & Eve Newport Folk Festival typically attracts over 20,000 music fans and become known as a launching pad for many of today's folk and acoustic music stars.
http://www.newportfolk.com
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Arezzo Wave
Born in 1987 with the aim of boosting the new young Italian music trends, Arezzo Wave Love Festival soon became an International music festival and a unique meeting point for European and International youth. It is a fantastic promotional tool that garantees, besides a huge attendance, a great press/TV coverage and a fantastic atmosphere. It is a unique event in Italy, which for about a week presents musical acts, DJ sets, theatre acts, readings and exhibitions with free admittance.
http://www.arezzowave.com
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Atlantis Music Conference
The purpose of the Atlantis Music Conference has been to focus the national and international music industry and related press on the southeastern music industry by staging a music conference unlike any other in the country. Atlanta, with its wide demographics and influence in the music industry, continues to be the perfect location! The Atlantis Music Conference definitely has something for everyone. From the industry executive to the local band, Atlantis is bringing the music industry to the Southeast.
http://www.atlantismusic.com
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aXis Florida Music Festival
The aXis Florida Music Festival (FMF) is 3 days of sunshine, rooftop parties and rocking out on the streets of Orlando where more than 150 bands, 75 DJ's and 30 acoustic artists have the opportunity to perform on 15 live music stages and 5 electronic venues for dozens of A&R reps, major league managers and entertainment attorneys. FMF is a great opportunity to meet other artists to tour with, network and hand out demos to industry and just plain party while checking out a lot of great music. The FMF conference is the only one in the country that invites everyone to experience the entire event free of cost, whether you are performing or just networking.
http://www.floridamusicfestival.com
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Billboard Song Contest
If you're looking for an effective way to drive music sales on your site with a new and exciting revenue generating application, or just looking for a new way to categorize your music offerings, Billboard invites you on a trip through time. Billboard magazine, the leading name in music news, is proud to unveil our digital archive of Billboard Charts. Billboard covers virtually every genre of music going back to 1955 with both singles and album charts. The charts are complete with All Music Guide (AMG) album, track and artist ID's, along with UPC codes enabling seamless integration with fulfillment. Many of the nations top e-tailers and music websites use current Billboard charts to boost sales, and increase traffic. So whether you're looking for the top hits of decades past or just the top hits from last week, there's only one name in charts, Billboard.
http://www.billboard.com/bb/songcontest/index.jsp
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Black Potatoe Records
Black Potatoe Records is an independent record label based out of Clinton, New Jersey, founded in 1988 by artist Matthew Angus with one mission: to support the independent artist. Since then over 20 titles have been released on Black Potatoe Records featuring some of New Jersey's best independent talent. The releases have ranged from folk to reggae artists, and also include live and studio compilations of non-Black Potatoe artists. The artists with Black Potatoe have toured throughout the U.S., worked with national acts, received respectable airplay with stations who support independent acts, and received excellent press reviews and coverage. In 1997 Black Potatoe Records threw an outdoor CD release party, which spawned the Black Potatoe Music Festival, spotlighting the independent artist. Black Potatoe Records' sister company is Atomic Productions. Also based in Clinton, Atomic has produced dozens of shows at such New Jersey venues as the Stone Pony in Asbury Park and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, among others.
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BOTS Entertainment
Battle of the Sexes: Men vs. Women in Singing, Rapping and Poetry Talent Showcase is designed to present new artists a creative opportunity to gain exposure to industry representatives and talent buyers. It also serves as a fundraiser for Emmanuel Community House, Inc., a nonprofit of Detroit, MI. The event is held on a bi-weekly basis at the Hockeytown Café in Detroit, MI
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Cabo Wabo Cantina
Cabo Wabo Cantina's Nationwide Search for America's Best Unsigned Band! Eighteen bands will be selected in each of 7 major music markets to perform at the hottest local music venues over ten weeks! One winning band from each market will go on to compete in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at Cabo Wabo's Annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash this October! Each of the seven (7) winning bands will be flown to Cabo San Lucas, given 2 nights hotel accommodations and win some cool prizes! While all seven bands are in Cabo San Lucas, one final winning band will become the Grand Champion of the 2005 Shot At The Cabo Wabo battle of the bands.
http://www.cabowabo.com
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Camp Jeep
Camp Jeep is an annual camping, adventure, and sports activities event held exclusively for Jeep owners. This event, which takes place in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains as well as Califonia, will feature a day stage showcasing emerging major label talent and a main stage with a headlining act. In addition, one showcasing artist will be featured on the Camp Jeep CD sampler.
http://www.jeep.com
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Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.)
The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a non-profit organization whose principal role is to provide leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and exhibition industry and to respond to the needs of members. C.A.F.E. delivers programs and services that advance and benefit members for their long-term success in the industry. The Association is also recognized as the national voice of the Canadian fairs and exhibitions industry on issues and concerns affecting its members.
Membership is open to all active fairs, exhibitions, festivals, industry service providers, and agricultural societies across Canada. Industry-related organizations with a direct interest in the industry are also welcome.
http://www.canadian-fairs.ca
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Canadian Music Week
Toronto's most popular clubs and music halls throw open their doors to industry insiders and the general public to create an electrifying musicfest of discovery. The talented unsigned bands are music to the ears of A&R reps on the lookout for next year's stars. Whether it's the next big thing or one of today's hottest concert hitmakers, you'll find what you're looking for at the Festival.
http://www.cmw.net
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CD Radio
CD RADIO works with Record Labels, Artist Management Groups and Talent Agencies to break new and emerging artists in the college environment, while at the same time addressing the decline in radio listener-ship for corporate advertisers wishing to reach the 18 to 24 age demographic.
http://www.cdradio.us
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CHART Magazine
Now in its 15th year, Chart Communications' marquee publication CHART is Canada's longest running consumer music magazine. It is the only Canadian consumer music magazine with a paid subscription and newsstand circulation base. CHART chronicles the Canadian and international music scenes and other forms of art and communication including film, books, zines, videos, TV, games, the Internet, pop culture and fashion. The magazine is published ten times per year and has a circulation of 40,000, 99% of which is in Canada. We have over 130,000 readers per month PLUS our website receives 55,774 page views per day with 357,654 unique visitors each month. The editorial focus remains on music and youth culture with a strong Canadian mandate.
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Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest
Clarence Clemons took the stage in 1994 and helped kick off what would become Canada's fastest growing celebration of Blues and Roots music. Five thousand people descended on Majors Hill Park that first year, probably not realizing the tradition they were helping to create. In the years since, close to a million people have tuned in their ears and opened their hearts to some of the biggest names in the music industry. The festival, which is held on the grounds of Ottawa City Hall, prides itself on offering its patrons the widest variety of musical genres of any festival in Canada. The festival has included some of the largest names in the music industry in past years such as; Sting, James Brown, The Black Eyed Peas, Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, John Hiatt, as well we pride ourselves on presenting emerging and independent artists. Each year over 150 artists grace the stages of the Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest.
http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca
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Clear Channel Television Presents: Battle in the Rock
Battle in the Rock is held at the Clear Channel Metroplex in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ten bands showcase their music and compete for prizes valued at over $7,000, including: 3 days in Sunset Productions studios and a recording contract package provided by Attraction Records. Battle in the Rock will coincide with the Lander's Toyota Scion Tuner Daze 2 custom car, truck, and bike show. Battle in the Rock promises to be an event to remember!
http://www.upn38tv.com
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CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest 2006
The CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest, the three-day music festival scheduled for June 15-18, 2006 in Cleveland, will feature as many as 100 artists expected to perform for tens of thousands of music fans in Cleveland. Cleveland, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, multiple club and concert venues and a rich musical culture, is the perfect place to host such an event.
http://cmj.com/musicfest/
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College Music Journal (CMJ)
The CMJ Network connects music lovers with the best in new music through print and interactive media, as well as live events, including the CMJ Music Marathon, the largest music industry event of its kind. For 25 years, CMJ – THE trusted source for college radio program directors – has consistently been at the cutting edge of emerging music, largely driven by the insight and adventurous nature of its reporters. CMJ's panel of over 800 college, non-commericial and commercial radio stations have helped to kick start and develop thousands of artists' careers.
http://www.cmj.com
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ConneXion International Music Festival
ConneXion International Music Festival gives singers groups, and bands an opportunity of a lifetime: To showcase your talents in front of both Major and Independent Record Labels, Producers, Agents, Managers, and members of the Film & Music Industry. Participants are given the opportunity to meet people that can help advance their careers in the music industry.
http://www.connexionfestival.com
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Cooch Music Amateur Songwriting Competition
Songwriters, Bands and Musicians are now able to enter a contest that is aimed for amateurs only! Songs are to be judged on originality, lyrics, melody and composition. Quality of performance and production will not be considered. All prizes are designed to help the amateur songwriter further their career. Sonicbids is a Diamond Sponsor of the Cooch Music Amateur Songwriting Competition. Sponsors include: Cd Baby, Black Dog Promotions, Buy Indie Music, Onlinegigs, Indie Band Manager, The Musicians Atlas, Ars-Nova Software, MTU Software, Gvox Software, SongScope.com, The Indie Bible, and Many More!
http://www.coochmusic.com
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Cornerstone Festival
Play in the coolest alternative Christian music event on the planet, Cornerstone Festival 2006. This is the ultimate festival experience that happens each summer on its own 700 acre campground including a 125 acre lake in mid-state Illinois, 4 miles from Bushnell. This annual 4-day music blowout features 10 stages offering live music all day and night in front of over 20,000 fans.
http://www.Cornerstonefestival.com/
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Dewey Beach Music Festival & Conference
Delaware's Rock 'n' Roll Showcase and Symposium will feature three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry meet & greet events. The goal of the 2005 conference is to provide the registrants with a forum to meet and learn from industry professionals that can further their music business careers.
http://www.deweybeachfest.com
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Dfest
Diversafest (DFEST), the most comprehensive music conference and festival in the Midwest, is held each summer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event includes two days of showcases and music conference panels designed to educate working musicians and impart invaluable information to artists in any stage of their career spanning a comprehensive list of topics, along with special instructional music clinics and workshops, plus one-on-one mentoring with A&R and music industry professionals.
http://www.dfest.com
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DIY Music Festival
The DIY Music Festival teams top independent talent with nationally-recognized acts as part of the DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books Now in its fourth year. The DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and entrepreneurs how to create, promote, protect and distribute independent film, music and books. The events are produced by JM Northern Media, an independent media company based in Los Angeles that also handles the DIY Film Festival, DIY Book Festival, CLUB DIY showcase series, and the news outlets OFFtheCHARTS.com and the DIYReporter.com.
http://www.diymusicfestival.com
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EAT'M Music Conference
EAT'M stands for Emerging Artists and Technology in Music. It is an annual conference held in Las Vegas. EAT'M has speaker panels, CLE units for attorneys, cocktail receptions, keynote luncheon, wrap parties, and most impor tant of all --showcases of new talent at night. The music industry has a plethora of conferences, summits, showcases, festivals... but never a conference that offers the best of both the recording and the concert/touring aspects of the business. We also feature preview kiosks that allow you to hear a sample of an artist before their showcase so that you can screen ahead of time who you want to watch.
http://www.eat-m.com
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Emergenza Festival
Emergenza is Europe's and North-America's biggest music contest. The festival is designed for unsigned live bands who have not yet found a promotional channel and who are trying to gain notoriety and experience on the national and European music scene. Throughout the festival, bands of all musical styles proceed through various elimination steps, having the opportunity to play in major international venues. In addition, Emergenza is an official scouting agent for Columbia Records Germany, a Sony Music Entertainment Record Company, so the best bands will be presented to their A&R team. Emergenza is sponsored in part by Columbia Records Germany, Ernie Ball, Regal Tip, Remo, Sennheiser, Music Man, Sabian, Crate, Ovation Guitars and more.
http://www.emergenza.net
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Entertainment Connection
"The Entertainment Connection Guide Volume 1: The Business of Entertainment" explains what you need to know and what you need to do to find work and make a living as a performer without struggling from gig to gig. It will tell you how the entertainment business works, so that you might actually find your way as a performer, and make a living at it—without depending solely on agents or promoters.
http://www.gigsforyou.com/sonic.htm
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Evolving Artist
Evolving Artist is dedicated to the independent, unsigned musician. They are working to make the life of the indie musician easier by providing a central source of information, help and knowledge. Evolving Artist's live webcasts of indie bands bring music to the world wide web via EA's webcast studio. Their website is the focal point of information to help independent artists earn their place in the music world. Visit the Evolving Artist web site for more information and to experience a live or archived webcast firsthand.
http://www.evolvingartist.com
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FloydFest
Bridging the Gap between Genres, Generations, and Cultures, FloydFest is an annual three day World Music and Arts Festival, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. The festival is acclaimed for its eclectic line-up and family-friendly vibe, showcasing World, Bluegrass, Afrobeat, Old-time, Reggae, Cajun, Americana, Jam, and Folk Genres. Committed to Cultural Preservation, the festival succeeds in blending traditions and arts from dozens of different countries every year into a vision of Global Community. From the hottest acts touring today, to those so exclusive you can only experience at FloydFest, this is a hometown festival, with a big industry buzz. Providing a holistic experience, FloydFest features eight performance areas, late-night shows, art and craft fair featuring regional and international artisans, a delicious food court, local wines and microbrew, instructional classes on the Workshop Porch, drum and dance workshops at the Global Village, yoga lessons and Healing Arts, special programs and parades at the Children's Universe, camping, pristine mountains, and a true sense of community!
http://www.floydfest.com
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Flying Coaster PR
Flying Coaster PR specializes in creating affordable bios, press releases and web content for independent artists and music companies. Mara Hitner has written press releases, bios, web content and other promotional materials for the music industry since 1998. Her customized degree from Binghamton University in Creative Writing For Media helped prepare her for a career in using words to effectively move the masses. Flying Coaster's press releases have been published regularly in Music Connection Magazine, promotional catalogues and newsletters from Discmakers, and by worldwide e-newsletters from Tonos.com, JustPlainFolks.org, MP3.com, GuitarGirls.com, Mi2N.com, GoGirlsMusic.com and Step Up Women's Network.
http://www.flyingcoasterpr.com
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Foley Entertainment
Eugene Foley is the founder & president of Foley Entertainment, Inc. - a Music Industry consulting firm and licensed Entertainment Agency representing artists, labels, managers, executives, producers, engineers, songwriters and other industry participants. Foley Entertainment's services include Career Guidance, Artist Development Programs, Radio Promotion, Publicity, Artist Shopping, Song Shopping, Media Buying (TV/Radio/Print) and much more.
http://www.FoleyEntertainment.com
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Folk Alliance
Founded in 1989, Folk Alliance was created to increase public awareness of the vital artistic and cultural importance of folk music and dance, because of the belief that through folk music and dance, living cultural expressions and traditions are shared, heightening understanding of all cultures, and enriching our quality of life. Folk Alliance seeks to create new and better opportunities for all those involved in the performance folk arts, opportunities for growth, to learn, to share the common bonds of appreciation and participation in the Folk Alliance.
http://www.folk.org
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Four Corners Folk Festival
In its 9th year, the Four Corners Folk Festival is a 3-day outdoor festival featuring dynamic live musical performances from various genres: blues, folk rock, bluegrass, newgrass, Celtic, Cajun and everything in between with an acoustic bent. The festival takes place at Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs, Colorado September 3-5, 2004. The vibe is family-friendly and the audience is music-savvy. Four Corners Folk Festival sponsors include Collings Guitar, Gibson, Rayco Resophonic Guitars, Deering Banjos, John Pearse Strings/Breezy Ridge, Nechville Banjos and Durango Brewing. Past event performers include Sam Bush, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Nickel Creek, Jerry Douglas, Maura O'Connell, Natalie MacMaster, Laura Love, Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott, Peter Rowan, John Hartford, Eileen Ivers, Lunasa, John Gorka, Eddie From Ohio, Tony Furtado, Kelly Joe Phelps, Donna the Buffalo and Yonder Mt. String Band.
http://www.folkwest.com
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GigAmerica
GigAmerica is one of the premier Independent Artist Services, Development and Discovery resources available on or off the web. Our relationships run deep in the circles where relationships matter. The company has hosted showcase events all over the USA, including 4 Showcases at the prestigious South By Southwest Music Conference. GigAmerica offers artist a means by which Artist/Fan communities become paramount to an Artist's formation and development - swapping shows with bands from other areas, extensive tour support databases, discounts on gear, leads on new members and shows etc. GigAmerica's community, comprised of both artists and an army of willing "tastemakers", also lends itself to music marketing opportunites and the company has executed marketing programs, both online and offline, for a host of record labels as well as individual artists.
http://www.gigamerica.com
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GoGirlsMusic.com
GoGirlsMusic.com is all about promoting and empowering indie women in music! Madalyn Sklar started the organization in 1996 with a vision of bringing together independent women musicians from around the country. Nine years later, GoGirlsMusic.com has become a welcome destination for women in music through networking and events. GoGirls produces the GoGirlsMusicFest, Invasion of the GoGirls @ SXSW, Battle of the GoGirls and GoGirlsRock! events. In the last 5 years, Sklar has spearheaded over 85 benefit showcases for various charities
http://www.gogirlsmusic.com
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Great American Song Contest
The Great American Song Contest is a highly respected international songwriting competition that began in 1999. This annual songwriting event is open to songwriters everywhere. Prestigious awards and prizes are offered in 9 different songwriting categories. Top judges include Grammy-nominated songwriters and established music-industry prof
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