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| 2009-10-15 | In TX: Touring For A Living: How To Make The Mo$t From The Road
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| 2010-02-18 | In TX: Art of Artist Management: Indie Artist Careers from Start to Success
Art of Artist Management: Indie Artist Careers from Start to Success on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Houston Community College in Houston Managing independent recording artists to achieve their maximum career potential and commercial success will be the subject of NARIP’s next program. This program will feature independent artist managers who specialize in assisting artists in the developing stages of their careers. YOU WILL LEARN
GUEST SPEAKERS Howie Edelman, Dottore-DuBois Artist Management **JUST ADDED** Bruce Kalmick, Partner, Ambiance Artists Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director, MusicSupervisor.com Founder (moderator) WHEN Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to manage artists (or self-manage his own career for more effectively). WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25: Non-members 
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Howie Edelman, Dottore-DuBois Artist Management Currently manages Roger Creager, more bio details posted shortly. Bruce Kalmick, Partner, Ambiance Artists Bruce Kalmick’s career achievements begin only 5 short months after graduating from Texas State University. He started his first business, KB Talent LLC with longtime friend Ricky Brown in April 2005. With no bands and little experience the two started splashing around in the shark-infested waters of the music business. After failed attempts at blues, rock, metal, and even some hip-hop, the duo signed their first soon-to-be star Brandon Rhyder. With only 7 months of booking experience and at the tender age of 23, they quickly established themselves as a premiere booking agency for Texas Country acts, developing artists such as The Casey Donahew Band, Adam Hood, The Bart Crow Band, Walt Wilkins, Darren Kozelsky, and of course Brandon Rhyder. After consulting and mentoring some of the most promising up-and-coming bands, Kalmick and Brown expanded their business to include an artist management company in 2007. Bruce has taken acts such as the Josh Abbott Band and Whiskey Myers from virtual unknowns to two of the fastest growing bands ever in the Texas Country scene. In addition, he has signed Texas Country mainstay acts such as Brandon Rhyder, The Kyle Bennett Band and future stars like Courtney Now and Ben Danaher to management deals. He has built lasting connections from Austin to Nashville and L.A. to Paris and beyond that have created opportunities for his bands on a national and international level. Beginning January 2010, Kalmick and Brown assume responsibility of all marketing for the nationally renowned Graham Brothers Entertainment, Inc. KB Talent will expand to promote shows and specialty nights for all venues under the GBE umbrella, including seventeen locations in Nashville, TN; Wichita, KS; Austin, TX, Odessa, TX; Oklahoma City, OK and many more. Bruce Kalmick’s sacrifices weekends to go on the road with his bands, living the day-to-day so he can see first-hand the needs of each market and help his bands improve their careers. He is articulate and fearless, tackling new business ventures with confidence, rallying his employees to perform at high standards he sets. His drive to succeed and passion for Texas music are Bruce’s best qualities in this business, and his exploration of different creative businesses sets him apart. He loves what he does.  Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.ambianceartists.com www.madmanager.com www.musicsupervisor.com www.rogercreager.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-02-17 | In TX – Tech Trends For The New Music Business: Where Do We Go From Here?
Tech Trends For The New Music Business: Where Do We Go From Here? on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston The only constant is change, especially in the new music business. Join us for this special session with NARIP Houston Executive Director Barry Coffing (also founder of Musicsupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment). Recently returned from the world’s largest music business conference – MIDEM, held every January in Cannes, France – Coffing will discuss the latest developments in music and technology, and what the future may hold, including:
Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment WHEN Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to understand and capitalize on opportunities in music afforded by new technologies. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $10 for Non-Members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $10 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $29.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com www.musicsupervisor.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-07-17 | In TX – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Brunch on the Beach Winery
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| 2010-12-16 | In TX – NARIP Holiday Mixer
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| 2011-12-15 | In TX – NARIP Holiday Cocktail Mixer
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| 2010-05-15 | In TX – NARIP Brunch
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| 2011-05-21 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch at KTSU
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| 2011-09-17 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch @ Wire Road Studios
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| 2012-04-21 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch @ Wire Road Studios
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| 2010-09-18 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2010-11-20 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2011-07-16 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2010-04-15 | In TX – How To Use Social Media To Promote Music
How To Use Social Media To Promote Music: Get A Digital Strategy In Just One Session on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Houston Community College in Houston A digital strategy can mean the difference between “Who are you?” and “Wow, look at how many albums you’ve sold!” Good news: you’ll find more places than ever to interact with other professionals and reach new audiences. Bad news: where do you find the time? Between tweets and tags, groups and clouds, friends and feeds, pings and pages, diggs and blogs, you could spend ALL your time on social media and never make a sale. Once you’ve narrowed it down – which is what this session will help you do – what are the best ways to effectively and efficiently increase your Internet presence on social media platforms? Get tips, tricks and strategies from three industry leaders to maximize investment of your time and get greater response for your client, music or project. The Internet is hailed as the great equalizer for those seeking music marketing and distribution opportunities. But mere presence on the Internet does not stimulate demand… or sales. For that, you need a plan. And that’s what you’ll get with this 2.5-hour in-depth workshop. For the busy music biz entrepreneur, this is a step-by-step blueprint for success. YOU WILL LEARN
BONUS One NARIP member will be selected from our session to win one (1) free half-hour consultation with one of our experts, a $150 value. GUEST SPEAKERS Grace Rodriguez, Founder, AynBrand.com Madalyn Sklar, President, Social Networks For Musicians Matthew Wettergreen, Co-Founder, Caroline Collective Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director, MusicSupervisor.com Founder (moderator) WHEN Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign using social media. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Madalyn Sklar, President, Social Networks For Musicians Madalyn is a perennial entrepreneur with a knack for developing and running her own companies. She is a social networks expert, music business coach & consultant, blogger and author. She works with a wide range of businesses as well as independent musicians, helping them focus on advancing their grasp on social networks. Her motto is work smarter, not harder. Sklar is also the founder of GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community supporting women in music. Since 1996 her mission has been to promote, support and empower its members through showcases and networking events around the country. Also in 1996 she started her own web development firm, Orbit Web Design, and became well known for her vast Internet marketing experience. She has spoken on numerous music business panels, especially on the subject of Internet marketing, promotion and social networks. She was named one of 10 Powerful Women in Music by Curve magazine and was named one of the 15 People You Should Know In the Biz by Indie-Music.com. Grace Rodriguez, Founder, AynBrand.com Profile forthcoming.  Dr. Matthew Wettergreen, Co-Founder, Caroline Collective The original concept of the engineer, the “ingeniator”, is an artisan who delivers solutions by approaching problems with creativity and ingenuity. Matthew Adams Wettergreen applies this concept in both engineering and art as a researcher, educator, and community strategist. In 2008, Matthew Wettergreen and Ned Dodington founded Caroline Collective, a co-working space in Houston, TX, that fosters community, collaboration, and creativity across artistic and technological disciplines. Caroline Collective’s programming motivates and enhances the creative professional community by exploring sustainable models, such as user-generated conferences, social media networking, and peer-to-peer education. Dr. Wettergreen’s experience as a community strategist includes working in the art and music communities in Houston and Chicago to improve collaboration, communication and share resources. Since 2001 Wettergreen has been a DJ at KTRU 91.7fm, co-hosts a live events show called “The Revelry Report,” and produces national events combining music, art and film. Since 2002 he has mentored individual artists on business and career development and in 2008 expanded this to a community-based educational model called Bandcamp. Having recently completed his PhD in Bioengineering at Rice University with a specialization in Biomechanics and Computer Aided Tissue Engineering, his scientific research experience includes work in computational and experimental biomechanics, cellular solids, rapid prototyping and imaging modalities. His teaching experience covers areas of specialization such as biomechanics, engineering design and Computer Aided Design. In addition to his formal responsibilities, Wettergreen operates in many unofficial roles to the creative and professional community. He serves on the board of several Houston arts organizations, including Fresh Arts Coalition and Bootown and contributes to Chicago Public Radio’s Sound Opinions. He serves as a grant and journal reviewer for scientific and art groups, including NASA, Houston Arts Alliance and CAD Journal. Dr. Wettergreen is also an active participant in the global coworking movement, working to introduce collaborative workspaces built upon the pillars of collaboration, openness, community and sustainability. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.aynbrand.com www.gogirlsmusic.com www.madalynsblog.com www.matthewwettergreen.com www.musicsupervisor.com www.narip.com www.socialnetworksformusicians.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-06-17 | In TX – How To Market & License Music For Film & TV
How To Market & License Music For Film & TV on Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Houston
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GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Tracy Matthews, Chief Operating Officer, Exclusive Solutions Management —-> *JUST ADDED* Al Staehely, Esq., Music Lawyer Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com WHEN Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Film Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from music licensing. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25: Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive 2.5 MCLE credit (includes admission). Select Premium Ticket option below.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Tracy Matthews, Chief Operating Officer, Exclusive Solutions Management Tracy Matthews is Chief Operating Officer of Exclusive Solutions Management, a personal management company representing a diverse roster of talent including Legendary Funk artist George Clinton, Kathryn Griffin-Townsend (sister of Director/Producer Robert Townsend and daughter of Ed Townsend, who pinned the Marvin Gaye classic “Lets Get It On”), and former NBA player Ricky Pierce. Prior to ESM, Mr. Matthews served in a dual role as Director of Licensing, Rights and Clearances and Budget Director at Music World Entertainment, a management firm, representing the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, and Lyfe Jennings. In 2007 he served as Budget Administrator for the “Beyonce Experience” Tour and in 2009 he served as Tour Administrator for the “I Am Sasha Fierce” Tour. Simultaneously during his tenure at Music World Entertainment, Mr. Matthews administered MWE Publishing on behalf of Mathew Knowles as well as publishing companies for Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles before they obtained publishing deals. Tracy Matthews has worked in the Music Business Industry for over a decade accumulating a unique body of experience in the areas of concert promotions, artist management, music publishing and record label operations. He has held positions at Sanctuary Urban Music Group, once the largest independent record label in the world, as well as SFX Theatrical Group where he learned to market touring Broadway plays. In the early part of his career, he worked for the largest producer and promoter of live events in the world, Clear Channel Entertainment now called Live Nation. There, he mastered the art of developing entertainment properties, acquiring sponsorships, and producing, marketing, and promoting live events including large scale national tours, and festivals. His very first position in the music industry was as a radio and marketing intern with Word Records, a Gospel label In Nashville, Tennessee whose roster included The First Lady of Gospel Music, Shirley Caesar and Marvin Sapp. Mr. Matthews holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Music from Fisk University and a Masters degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami.  Al Staehely, Esq. Al Staehely is an entertainment lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has specialized in legal matters pertaining to the music and film industries since 1979. His clients include musicians, record labels, music publishing companies, and distribution companies. He handles various matters related to recording, publishing, sub-publishing, and licensing both domestically and internationally. Staehely has represented film production companies, optioned life-story rights, and cleared music rights for films including the Academy Award-nominated documentary For All Mankind. He also represents clients with respect to litigation in all matters related to the entertainment business, including copyright and trademark issues. Artist clients include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billy Gibbons, Paul Kantner, Foghat, Blue October, Andy Johns, King’s X, Doug Sahm, La Mafia, Fama, Mazz and others. Companies represented include Warner Brothers Records, Bluewater Music, Windswept Pacific, Fantasy Records, Warner Chappell, Power Record and others. In addition to his practice, Staehely has taught music publishing and music business law at both the Art Institute of Houston and St. Thomas University, also in Houston. He has also served as adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, teaching Entertainment Law. Staehely attends MIDEM, the international music industry convention in Cannes, France, each year. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.music-lawyer.com www.musicsupervisor.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-21 | In TX – How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan
How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Houston Community College in Houston Get a music marketing plan started in one session. Boost the effectiveness of the plan you already have. A great marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. A good one can be just one page long. Spreadsheets, graphs and numbers are not necessary. But you NEED a plan. Lack of a good plan destroys more careers than lack of talent. Good marketing is simply getting your work to the largest number of people at the lowest possible cost. Music marketing experts give you the facts you need to take your artist to the top in this special NARIP session. GUEST SPEAKERS Roger W. Christian, Founder, RCEG Entertainment Group Tracy Matthews, President, TME Company *JUST ADDED* YOU WILL LEARN
Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Roger W. Christian, Founder, Roger Christian Entertainment Group Roger Christian brings over 30 years’ of expertise in marketing, promotion, distribution, sales and management experience at major and independent labels to his clients. Owner / Founder of RCEG (Roger Christian Entertainment Group, LLC), Christian understands both sides of the music business and is himself a musician with 43+ years touring and recording experience (currently touring with Rachel Stacy Band wearing two hats: drummer and manager). RCEG signs artists and consults indie labels and artists with distribution, retail, marketing and promotion needs. He has worked for major labels in major markets including Universal Music Group in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago as Senior Director of Country Music Sales & Marketing; at CBS Records (now SONY Entertainment) in New York as Sales Manager; and at MCA and Motown Records in Denver as Sales & Marketing Rep. Major artists he has worked with include Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Guns n’ Roses, Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mariah Carey, 2 Live Crew, Salt-N-Pepa, Mary J. Blige, Diana Krall, Black Flag, The Rippingtons, MC Hammer, Tower of Power, Robben Ford, Rascal Flatts, Johanna Brooke, Abra Moore, Vertical Horizon, Alison Kraus, Diana Krall, The Replacements, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait and others. Christian holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BS degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in Business and Marketing. He has received multiple awards and recognition for his work including Universal Music Group’s Outstanding Achievement Award (2003) and National Marketing Award (2002), Universal’s Branch of the Year (Chicago in 1999 and Dallas in 1994), and CBS Records’ Sales Rep of the Year Award (1987). Tracy Matthews, President, TME Company Tracy Matthews is the President of TME company, a personal management company representing a diverse roster of talent including Legendary Funk artist George Clinton, Kathryn Griffin-Townsend (sister of Director/Producer Robert Townsend and daughter of Ed Townsend, who pinned the Marvin Gaye classic “Lets Get It On”), and former NBA player Ricky Pierce. Prior to ESM, Mr. Matthews served in a dual role as Director of Licensing, Rights and Clearances and Budget Director at Music World Entertainment, a management firm, representing the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, and Lyfe Jennings. In 2007 he served as Budget Administrator for the “Beyonce Experience” Tour and in 2009 he served as Tour Administrator for the “I Am Sasha Fierce” Tour. Simultaneously during his tenure at Music World Entertainment, Mr. Matthews administered MWE Publishing on behalf of Mathew Knowles as well as publishing companies for Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles before they obtained publishing deals. Tracy Matthews has worked in the Music Business Industry for over a decade accumulating a unique body of experience in the areas of concert promotions, artist management, music publishing and record label operations. He has held positions at Sanctuary Urban Music Group, once the largest independent record label in the world, as well as SFX Theatrical Group where he learned to market touring Broadway plays. In the early part of his career, he worked for the largest producer and promoter of live events in the world, Clear Channel Entertainment now called Live Nation. There, he mastered the art of developing entertainment properties, acquiring sponsorships, and producing, marketing, and promoting live events including large scale national tours, and festivals. His very first position in the music industry was as a radio and marketing intern with Word Records, a Gospel label In Nashville, Tennessee whose roster included The First Lady of Gospel Music, Shirley Caesar and Marvin Sapp. Mr. Matthews holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Music from Fisk University and a Masters degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com www.TMECompany.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-21 | In TX – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Houston, TX Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career. NARIP assembles experts to discuss how an artist’s career trajectory can be improved with strategic bookings; how shows are bought, sold and built upon; and how people make money from them. They will provide insight into these and other areas that affect the record business, using live performances as artist development vehicles for new acts, and give a glimpse into what the future of live music may hold. You will learn:
Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist managers, agents, promoters Record and publishing executives Producers and those who work with artists to promote their careers Anyone seeking to stimulate demand for music by way of live performances. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Connie Mims, Songwriter, Consultant, Coach Connie Mims is a consultant and coach. Herself a professional Music Row artist, her services are designed for disciplined artists and songwriters on the performance track, and who have the desire and passion to do what it takes to excel in the music and entertainment industries. These criteria enable her to work with a limited number of clients at a time. Her services are designed for those in need of assistance or resources to increase their working knowledge of the music and entertainment industries, providing career direction, counsel and recommendations. Ms. Mims can make referrals to licensed attorneys, CPAs, other industry professionals and coaches. Her song evaluation services help songwriters to craft and improve the commercial appeal of their songs, and prepare them for recording demos or professional CDs/EPs. This may include professional feedback to your songs, and publisher pitch recommendations. Other services include vocal arrangements as well as pre-production services, all of which are designed to save you time, money and headaches. Ohmare Washington, Flycat Music Group, NARIP Board Member In 2009, Ohmare Washington created Flycat Music Group, a booking agency that assists artist with publicity, marketing, and promotions. Since 2010, Flycat Music Group’s clients have been booked in five states (Texas, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana) and three countries (United Kingdom, Bahrain, and Japan.) Cients include Wes Coas, Krumwell, Killa D, Dj Bankrupt, and Dj Ksin. He’s also lent his services to other up-and-coming acts. The official Web site also gives free music downloads from represented artists to generate a following to book more shows. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.imaflycat.com www.musicsupervisor.com www.narip.com The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-16 | In TX – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career.
Allen Hill, Allen Hill Entertainment —- *JUST ADDED* Christian Larson, Talent Buyer, Warehouse Live Kerry Toorcana, Talent / Marketing, Stereo Live | Nightculture Events —- *JUST ADDED* Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director (moderator) WHEN Thursday, June 16, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to understand and capitalize on opportunities in the live concert sector. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $10 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $10 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $29.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Allen Hill, Allen Hill Entertainment IF THE HOUSE IS A ROCKIN’, IT’S PROBABLY ALLEN Some guys can play a mean guitar. Allen Hill can play a mean party. Founding member of The El Orbits and The Allen Oldies Band, Allen is an accomplished musician who has performed with some of the greats, including Chuck Berry, Roy Head and Archie Bell. With years of experience as one of the hardest-working bandleaders in the business, he launched Allen Hill Entertainment, booking other entertainers for a wide range of events, from company parties and nonprofit galas to weddings. His unique expertise comes from decades of firsthand observation. Allen has an intuitive knack for matching the right band with the right event, and he knows, as few do, what makes people dance, and parties rock. Christian Larson, Talent Buyer, Warehouse Live Bio posted shortly.  Kerry Toorcana, Talent / Marketing, Stereo Live | Nightculture Events Kerry Toorcana is the talent buyer at Stereo Live, a 2,300 capacity venue near the Galleria area of Houston. He began his professional music career with Clear Channel Entertainment (eventually becoming Live Nation) in 2004 managing multiple markets from El Paso to Birmingham in the marketing & new media departments. In 2010, he became the internal Programming Manager at House of Blues Houston and only recently left there to take the reins of booking at Stereo Live. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com Night Culture www.MusicSupervisor.com Stereo Live www.WareHouseLive.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-10-20 | In TX – Great PR on a Shoestring Budget
Great PR on a Shoestring Budget on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston Public relations is the art of telling a story about the artist or his music or project that interests people enough to either remember it, learn more or buy now! Without the human interest element – the artist’s “story” – conveying a message that people will remember and act on – is almost impossible. In this special program we bring together three experts in the art of “story telling” which is the most important component of a press (and marketing) campaign. You will learn:
Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway Theater II ——- PLEASE NOTE NEW ROOM Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) DIRECTIONS Click here for map. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers & Artist Reps Marketing, Publicity and Social Media Professionals Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone who supports making or enhancing an artists career COST FREE for NARIP Members (but please register online below) $25 Non-members 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Ami Blackwell, Founder, Spindrift Media & Entertainment Ami Blackwell founded boutique PR agency SpinDrift Media & Entertainment in 2001 by writing bios and marketing materials to help promote local musicians, authors and hospitality clients in the Houston/Gulf Coast area. As a media professional, Blackwell earned an MBA in Media Management at Metropolitan College of New York while working for Planned Television Arts and Nielsen/IAG. As a publicist in Nashville, Tenn., she was employed and mentored by Kathi Atwood of Music City News Media. During her tenure, she assisted in providing publicity services for clients such as Chris Cagle, Chely Wright, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Tippin, Rhonda Towns and Eric Durrance. Current SDME clients include Inspirational radio show “Plenty More Love with Rhonda Towns,” Americana artist Grady Skelton, Hendrix Music Agency, newcomer Nicole Kacey (Red Set Records), Texas Music Media, Inc., actor/singer-songwriter Larry Bagby and Social Mediologist, Jessica Northey. Previous projects include booking a satellite radio tour for Oliver North, who was debuting his first novel “Mission Comprised,” and promoting the novel “Proof of Atlantis: Records from The Past,” by local author Charles Harris. Nancy Byron, OGPR Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Nancy Byron moved to the US in the early 80s, landing accidentally in the entertainment field with a 3-year stint in New Line Cinema’s marketing department. It was there that she fell in love with Public Relations. Her friendship with then-President of Marketing, Chris Pula, who subsequently took the same title at Warner Bros. Feature Films, enabled Nancy to begin her career in PR at the studio, where she worked from ’97 to ’04, contributing to the campaign of many WB film titles. After almost eight years and upon the graduation of her youngest child, Nancy decided to try something new and hung out the shingle of OGPR Marketing & Public Relations, Inc., moving the operation to Houston, Texas in ’06. In her seven+ years as an independent publicist, Nancy has contributed to the campaigns of majors and indies alike, with names such as Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Trae Tha Truth, Killer Mike, Slim Thug, Crooked I and others. Nancy takes pride in her work and endeavors to maintain the most harmonious client and media relations in every situation. Madalyn Sklar, President, GoGirlsMusic.com/Social Networks For Musicians Madalyn is a perennial entrepreneur with a knack for developing and running her own companies. She is a social networks expert, music business coach & consultant, blogger and author. She works with a wide range of businesses as well as independent musicians, helping them focus on advancing their grasp on social networks. Her motto is work smarter, not harder. Sklar is also the founder of GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community supporting women in music. Since 1996 her mission has been to promote, support and empower its members through showcases and networking events around the country. Also in 1996 she started her own web development firm, Orbit Web Design, and became well known for her vast Internet marketing experience. She has spoken on numerous music business panels, especially on the subject of Internet marketing, promotion and social networks. She was named one of 10 Powerful Women in Music by Curve magazine and was named one of the 15 People You Should Know In the Biz by Indie-Music.com. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Go Girls Music www.MusicSupervisor.com www.narip.com Nancy Byron Spindrrift Media Get connected. Stay connected. 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| 2010-08-19 | In TX – Got Distribution?
Got Distribution? Independent Distribution Secrets Revealed on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Houston
NOTE: This program does not cover specifics of acquiring digital distribution, but will cover how to use a digital distribution aggregator along with (or separately) from your physical distributor. GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): John Fetto, Founder, J Distribution Nichelle Poindexter, Senior VP, Music World Entertainment’s Music World Gospel division Roxell Richards, Esq., Entertainment Attorney Armando Sanchez, President, South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music) Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com WHEN Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to create or increase sales and exposure for music. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25 for Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit (includes admission). Select Premium option below. MCLE accreditation pending.
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS John Fetto, Founder, J Distribution John Fetto got his start in the music business in 1971 and became a sales rep for J L Marsh (acquired by Pickwick) where he called on retail locations for commercial music. He moved to Musical Isle (acquired by Lieberman) where he serviced retail locations and worked his way up to VP of Sales, personally handling the Walmart account for over 5 years. He then joined Sight & Sound in video distribution as director of national accounts and then moved to Best Buy as a regional buyer for music. In 2007 Fetto formed J Distribution which specializes in helping clients get carried and placed in the 1000+ Best Buys around the country.  Roxell Richards, Esq., Entertainment Attorney Entertainment attorney Roxell Richards has practiced in the music industry for over a decade. She recently served as the sole entertainment attorney at Deep Distribution Music Group in Houston, TX where she worked closely with multi-platinum artists Lil Flip, Scarface, the Ying Yang Twins, and Grammy-nominated producer Mannie Fresh, inking several lucrative deals on Deep’s behalf. Bar certified in Texas and California, Ms. Richards opened her own firm in 2004 with offices in Houston and Los Angeles. The firm’s focus is music and film distribution, administration and licensing. She is passionate about educating people about entertainment law, and is a frequent guest speaker at conference nationwide, including the Core DJ’s Texas Urban Music Summit II and the All Access Music Conference in Miami. She will appear at NXNW, and international film and music festival in Toronto, in June 2010. Nichelle Poindexter, Senior VP, Music World Entertainment’s Music World Gospel division Nichelle Poindexter is the Sr. Vice President of Music World Entertainment’s gospel music division Music World Gospel. The label division has established music distribution relationships with Sony Music, Geffen Interscope Records and Fontana Universal. Music World Music has a popular music division, country, rock and gospel label. The label marked recent success with a #2 album debut by rising gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington. With over 15 years as a creative executive in the music business working at Warner Brothers Music and Universal she conceived and executed highly successful marketing campaigns with superstar artists such as Jay Z, Patti LaBelle, Ludacris and Mariah Carey. Armando Sanchez, President, South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music) Armando Sanchez is president of South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music). Established in 2003 in Houston, South Central Music provides physical distribution for independent Latin music artists and labels plus a growing general-market catalog of roots / Americana. Armando has 21 years experience in sales and distribution of Latin music, including nine years with Sony Music. Among label / artist partners are: Urbana Records (La Mafia, Los Palominos); DLG Music (David Lee Garzy y Los Musicales); Power House Records (Avizo); Joslin Records (Jaime y Los Chamacos); AMMX (Gary Hobbs & The Hometown Boys); Guzman Fox Records (Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox); Los Lobos ; Los Tex-Maniacs; Flaco Jimenez; Gurf Morlix; Randy Weeks; Stag Records (Jesse Dayton & Mike Stinson); VMG (Vallejo); TMG (Emory Quinn). Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.regionalCD.net www.musicsupervisor.com www.musicworldent.com www.southcentralmusic.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-08-18 | In TX – Break The Band
Break The Band: Artist Development Indie Style on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston “The hardest thing in the world to do in this business is start a band nobody’s heard of.” – Record company president Today with more indie bands than molecules in the universe, it takes a village (and a plan) for a new artist to make his mark. At this NARIP program, experts who have taken bands from the local level to international success discuss their steps and strategies to break their bands and make a mark in various genres (including hip-hop, Latin, country and Gospel). YOU WILL LEARN:
Thursday August 18, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) DIRECTIONS Click here for map. COST FREE for NARIP Members (but please register online below) $25 Non-members SPECIAL BONUS Because you are registering for this NARIP program, we offer you a special bundle of documents essential for artist development at any level at a discount rate of only $6.95. Read more about this Special Offer below and select Premium Ticket option to add this to your order and purchase now. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Ethan Bessey, Band of Heathens Ethan Bessey, with Bessey Artist Management Group in Austin, co-manages Austin’s The Band of Heathens with C3 Presents. Bessey also oversees the bands independent label, BOH Records, which has successfully released 5 records in five years. He lives in Austin with his wife, daughter and two dogs.  Chris Ayears, Vice President of Artist Management, Music World Entertainment’s Gospel Division As Music World Gospel’s Vice President of Artist Management, Ayears helps guide the careers of a roster of award-winning Gospel and Christian artists signed to MWG, including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Micah Stampley and others. In his new position, Ayears will be responsible for all aspects of management and artist development services, including developing strategic partnerships and touring opportunities for MWG artists. Born in Sherman, Texas and raised in Los Angeles, California, Ayears began his music industry career while attending the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Administration with a minor in Psychology. In college, he worked with radio pioneer Russ Parr as a co-producer at KJMZ-FM (later renamed KDVD-FM) in Dallas, Texas. He landed a segment in the show and created a popular character “Nathen the Name Dropper.” Following his stint at the station, he was hired for his first label job as an intern at Virgin Records, where he worked in the radio promotions department. After Virgin Records, Ayears was hired as a Field Marketing Representative for EMI Music Marketing (then Capitol EMI Music and Associated Labels Distribution) in Dallas where he worked with artists such as Kirk Franklin, Garth Brooks, Ben Harper, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Radiohead, Tim McGraw, Trace Atkins and more. Later, he was named Southwest/Southeast Urban Marketing Manager for EMI Records, where he worked with artists such as Prince, D’Angelo, Gangstarr, Digable Planets and Arrested Development. When EMI Records folded in 1996, Chris was quickly hired by Virgin Records, where, as Urban Marketing Manager, he worked on releases for Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Tina Turner, Gangstarr, Scarface, Geto Boys and many others. In 1999, he joined Universal Music Group (UMG) and worked within several divisions of the company, including Universal Music Group Distribution and Fontana Distribution. Ayears’ first position with UMGD was Urban Artist Development Representative, where he worked closely with several labels under UMGD, including Universal, Motown, Interscope and Def Jam, which boasted a roster of top recording artists such as Jay Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Hot Boyz, Juvenile, BG, Lil Wayne, and others. He then became a Sales Representative, where he sold regionally to Tower Records, Virgin Megastore, Best Buy, and various local music retailers. He later worked for the company as a National Assortment Representative. That job took him to Minneapolis, where he sold to Musicland/Sam Goody and then to Target. Ayears next position at UMGD brought him back to Los Angeles as Director of Artist Development/Universal Motown/Universal Republic, where he oversaw a team of Artist Development Representatives and worked on key projects with Nelly, Erykah Badu, Brian McKnight, Indie.Arie, Jack Johnson, Mars Volta, Mase, Mario Winans and others. He later was named Director of National Sales, where he was the liaison between the UMGD home office and the field sales staff.  Ohmare Washington, Flycat Music Group, NARIP Board Member Ohmare Washington is an artist manager and owner of Flycat Music Group which books talent, and creates marketing and promotion campaigns for artists. A former hip hop artist, Ohmare performed in London for deployed U.S. troops in 2008. In 2010, he single-handedly created the United Front Tour, with performances across the country and around the world, from Texas to Japan. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com www.MusicSupervisor.com Music World Entertainment Get connected. Stay connected. 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| 2010-04-14 | In SF: Publishing Hit Songs
Publishing Hit Songs: Introduction to Creative Music Publishing on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at SAE Institute in San Francisco The facts about one of the most lucrative parts of the music industry – revealed! YOU WILL LEARN
Plus a music placement opportunity One of our speakers is currently looking for cutting edge up-tempo urban, dance, pop, hard rock, heavy metal, hip-hop and R&B vocal and instrumental tracks. These are for TV, reality shows, and upcoming Universal Pictures films. Tracks must be sample free / radio edit versions and professional quality. Bring music you would like to be considered to our program. Please include all contact info with submissions, as well as who controls the publishing, masters, and songwriting. GUEST SPEAKERS Michael A. Aczon, Esq. Chris Austria, Director of Licensing, Independent Distribution Collective Brooke Wentz, The Rights Workshop Tamra Engle, NARIP San Francisco Senior Director (moderator) WHEN Wednesday. April 14, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Music Publishing & Record Executives Those who wish to self-publish and better understand how to exploit their catalogs. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit (includes admission) Attention attorneys: receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program for only $75. Select Premium Ticket option below.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Michael A. Aczon, Esq. San Francisco Bay Area based Michael A. Aczon has practiced entertainment law and personally managed select clients since 1983. As a lawyer, he has represented a variety of clients in virtually every musical genre from unsigned local artists to multi-platinum artists and writers to L.A. and Nashville-based companies. Says San Francisco Examiner’s Edie Sellers, Aczon is “bright, funny and supremely knowledgeable. He possesses that too rare ability to distill complicated issues of entertainment law and convey them in a clear, storyteller language we all can understand.” Michael’s book “The Professional Musician’s Legal Companion” published by Thomson/Hal Leonard is quickly becoming a “must-have” for musicians of all levels of experience and success in the Industry. He has been a columnist for Guitar Player Magazine and Electronic Musician Magazine and is a contributing writer to the book “The Independent Working Musician” by Mary Cosola. Michael is a member of the Music and Recording Industry faculties at San Francisco State University and Diablo Valley College. He has served on the National Entertainment Law Initiative Committee for the Recording Academy and is a member of the San Francisco Chapter’s Urban Outreach Committee. He often lectures at various colleges, law schools, and music industry seminars nationwide.  Chris Austria, Director of Licensing, Independent Distribution Collective Chris Austria is the Director of Music Licensing for Independent Distribution Collective (IDC), a music distribution and marketing company in San Francisco. Licensing is a new division of IDC, headed by Austria. He is responsible for A&R, managing the music catalogue, publishing, negotiating contracts, producing, and finding content for music supervisors in TV and Film. Austria has recently placed music with Universal Pictures, Bunim-Murray Productions, and implemented sound design in a soon-to-be released video game. He is a co-producer with John Honore of Master Fade, composing music for TV, sports networks, and new media. Urban Tiger Music is his publishing company through ASCAP. Austria grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist in the San Francisco Symphony for 35 years and his mom was a flamenco guitarist. Austria is a graduate of Pyramind, a music production training center in San Francisco. He also spent 13 years as a tiger and lion trainer, working at Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, CA and with Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas. While at Marine World, he composed and produced music for the tiger show. Austria has served as a tiger consultant for ABC, CBS, and has been featured on The Early Show and Nightline. You can read more about his musical tiger adventures on his blog at www.chrisaustriatigers.blogspot.com  Brooke Wentz, Founder, The Rights Workshop Brooke Wentz is an intellectual property rights executive and founder of The Rights Workshop (TRW), a music supervision and creative clearance company specializing in securing rights clearance and licensing for new and emerging media. Author of Hey, That’s My Music! Music Supervision, Licensing and Content Acquisition (Hal Leonard), she brings 25 years of experience in music licensing and publishing, record production and performing rights organization administration to a plethora of clients, including games and new media applications for companies like Redbana, ESPN Action Sports, Aspyr Media, Evil Twin Studios, Outspark, JamPlay and Kidz Bop. In addition, TRW has supervised over 200 films and secured music content used in political campaigns, retail products and brand campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to founding The Rights Workshop, Brooke was Music Director for ESPN administering legal policy and overseeing all music rights including music for the X Games, World Cup and Sports Century telecasts. Earlier in her career she was Manager of A&R at Arista Records and Director of the Reich Music Foundation. A critically-acclaimed, Billboard award-winning record producer for her numerous world music compilations, she is a frequent guest speaker and educator on content acquisition, digital rights and the future of media. She holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Barnard College and an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a member of the Stern Grove Festival Board and the University of Pacifica’s Music Management Advisory Board.  Tamra Engle, Senior Director of Marketing and Programs, NARIP San Francisco Chapter (moderator) Tamra Engle is a social entrepreneur and founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching. Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. She is also a performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final nominating ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.independentdistro.com www.rightsworkshop.com www.tamraengle.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-03-09 | In SF: Art of Artist Management: Indie Artist Careers from Start to Success
Art of Artist Management: Indie Artist Careers from Start to Success on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at SAE Institute in San Francisco Managing independent recording artists to achieve their maximum career potential and commercial success will be the subject of NARIP’s next program. This program will feature independent artist managers who specialize in assisting artists in the developing stages of their careers. YOU WILL LEARN
GUEST SPEAKERS Joe Goldberg, Zeitgeist Management Mike Kappus, Rosebud Agency Ben Yonas, Yonas Media Tamra Engle, NARIP San Francisco Senior Director (moderator) WHEN Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to advance a career in artist management. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Joe Goldberg, Zeitgeist Artist Management Joe Goldberg is an artist manager at Zeitgeist Artist Management in San Francisco where he works with Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Bob Mould, She & Him, Dntel, Say Anything and French Kicks. He got his start in the music business at Tower Records at age 14. In college, he wrote about music for Addicted to Noise and Sonic Net. and was a DJ as his college radio station. On graduation in 1999, he moved to New York, landing a job at TVT Records where he started as a marketing assistant. Within a year, he was product managing releases by Guided By Voices and Lil Jon as well as a platinum-selling album by Snoop Dogg. In 2001, Joe moved on to his first job in artist management at Manage This!, a New York-based artist management company. At Manage This!, he worked with Guided By Voices, Cibo Matto, Mark Eitzel and Blonde Redhead among others. He was at Manage This! for 7 years before relocating to San Francisco in 2008 to work at Zeitgeist. Mike Kappus, Founder, Rosebud Agency Mike Kappus began his career in his hometown of Eau Claire, WI. During college he promoted regional bands with friends and became a licensed booking agent in 1970 at age 19. Just over a year later he was invited to join an agency in Milwaukee. In his five years working full time as an agent there, he also bought talent for several local showcase clubs and a few festivals and universities. As a talent buyer and promoter he booked artists as diverse as Asleep At The Wheel, Jimmy Cliff, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee to jazz artists Grover Washington Jr., Weather Report, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and George Benson to the MC5 and Ted Nugent. He also established relationships with future Rosebud clients Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Mose Allison, John Hiatt and John Hammond who signed to Rosebud in 1977 and marked his 4000th booking with Rosebud in 2008. In 1976, just months after moving to San Francisco to join a booking agency, that company went under so Kappus started the Rosebud Agency with the concept of offering greater service to an intentionally limited number of timeless rather than trendy artists. The agency currently books close to 2000 shows a year worldwide for its 29 artists. Kappus helped launch the careers of Los Lobos, The Robert Cray Band, Ben Harper, John Hiatt, The Neville Brothers and more while helping to raise the profile of veteran artists such as Captain Beefheart, Muddy Waters, The Staple Singers, The Blind Boys of Alabama, John Lee Hooker and others. As a manager, Kappus’s clients have included Hooker, Hammond, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Duke Robillard, Loudon Wainwright III, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars and J J Cale, who has been with Rosebud since 1983. As a producer / executive producer Kappus has collaborated on projects with Ry Cooder, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton to name a few. In addition to booking and management duties, Kappus has made CD deals in the past few years for Mavis Staples, Bettye LaVette and Charlie Watts. In addition to Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, his recent booking signings include Bettye LaVette, Bill Frisell, Allen Toussaint, Ruthie Foster, Trombone Shorty, Carrie Rodriguez and Meshell Ndegeocello. Most recently, Kappus was hired by Van Morrison to oversee promotion and marketing for his April 2008 CD “Keep It Simple.” The record’s entry in the Billboard pop charts at number 10 marked the highest ever US chart position in Van Morrison’s lengthy career. As head of The Rosebud Agency, Kappus has also incorporated policies focused on environmental and social responsibility issues into the company’s daily routine. The Rosebud office was converted to full solar power in 2000 (the largest such installation in San Francisco at the time) and was named in the first wave of green business certifications in San Francisco. Kappus’s environmental concerns have also driven him to coordinate two compilations for environmental non-profit, Earthjustice, featuring artists from Tom Waits and Willie Nelson to Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Ruben Blades, Michael Franti and many more. He is vice chair of the board of non profit organization, Music In Schools Today and is an active advisory board member for the US-Cuba Cultural Exchange, along with continuous participation in several other non-profit organizations. Tamra Engle, Senior Director of Marketing and Programs, NARIP San Francisco Chapter (moderator) Tamra Engle is a social entrepreneur and founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching. Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. She is also a performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final nominating ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. Ben Yonas, Yonas Media Ben has been producing and managing artists for the past 9 years in New York and Oakland. Yonas Media represents 20 world-class artists from the Bay Area and other parts of the world, including Oakland based Hip Hop duo Zion I, San Francisco’s Jazz Mafia (and the 50 piece Hip Hop Symphony, Brass Bows and Beats), Grammy nominated RnB singer Shayna Steele, Grammy nominated Kneebody, 2-time Grammy winner Dave Samuels, Hungarian superstars Little Cow, Hungarian Gypsy band Parno Graszt, and Czech 4 time Grammy winner Lenka Dusilova. As a producer engineer, Ben has worked with Mos Def, Estelle, Ledisi, TV On The Radio, Spencer Day as well as the artists on the Yonas Media roster. He produces roughly a dozen albums a year; owns and operates recording studios in Oakland and NYC; and produces Bay Rising, an annual music contest,which has awarded $30K in prizes to local artists. Ben is also the founder of the California Musicians Fund, a non-profit organization focused on supporting professional musicians and providing them with the resources they need to achieve their goals. For a full roster and samples of Ben’s work, visit www.yonasmedia.com. To hear artists from the Yonas Media roster visit www.yonasmedia.com/roster.
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| 2010-02-10 | In SF- How To Use Social Media To Promote Music
How To Use Social Media To Promote Music: Get A Digital Strategy In Just One Session on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at SAE Institute in San Francisco A digital strategy can mean the difference between “Who are you?” and “Wow, look at how many albums you’ve sold!” Good news: you’ll find more places than ever to interact with other professionals and reach new audiences. Bad news: where do you find the time? Between tweets and tags, groups and clouds, friends and feeds, pings and pages, diggs and blogs, you could spend ALL your time on social media and never make a sale. Once you’ve narrowed it down – which is what this session will help you do – what are the best ways to effectively and efficiently increase your Internet presence on social media platforms? Get tips, tricks and strategies from industry leaders GABE BENVENISTE and COREY DENIS to maximize investment of your time and get greater response for your client, music or project. The Internet is hailed as the great equalizer for those seeking music marketing and distribution opportunities. But mere presence on the Internet does not stimulate demand… or sales. For that, you need a plan. And that’s what you’ll get with this 2.5-hour in-depth workshop. For the busy music biz entrepreneur, this is a step-by-step blueprint for success. YOU WILL LEARN
BONUS One NARIP member will be selected from our session to win one (1) free half-hour consultation with Corey Denis, a $150 value. GUEST SPEAKERS Gabe Benveniste, Founder, SonicLiving.com Corey Denis, Founder, Not Shocking Tamra Engle, Senior Director, NARIP San Francisco (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign using social media. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Gabe Benveniste, Founder, SonicLiving Gabe Benveniste founded SonicLiving in 2006 out of a desire to provide music fans with a better way of finding out in advance when their favorite bands were touring, a convenient way to purchase concert tickets, and a place to meet up with friends attending shows. Since the mid 1990s, he has built several Web sites that blend culture and technology, of which SonicLiving is the culmination. As the Internet’??s leading concert discovery service, SonicLiving connects music fans online and in-person through communities created around the live shows their favorite bands play. Prior to SonicLiving, Gabe was at Pixar Animation Studios where he built a particular expertise creating collaborative Web sites that streamlined the work-ï¬?ow for many of the acclaimed studio’??s critical functions. During his six-year tenure there he also was at the forefront in development of Macintosh OS X maintenance and deployment, a process that was subsequently adopted by firms such Genentech and others. Gabe has spoken on behalf of Pixar at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference and O’Reilly’s OS X Conference. Gabe competed in the 2003 World Beard and Mustache Championship, where his prodigious chops propelled him to sixth place (out of six) in the first-ever side burn contest. His work has been featured in Playboy, MTV and Wired.  Corey Denis, Founder, Not Shocking Corey has been pioneering digital music strategies for 12 years using everything from ListServs and forums to social networks and MMORPGs. She got her music industry start at What Are Records? where she leveraged online (digital) street teams by adapting very new online tools, increasing sales and broadening fan bases for Frank Black, Figurine, Stephen Lynch, Maceo Parker, The Samples, innocence mission and many others. By 2003 Corey was Director of Online Marketing and A&R at What Are Records and published the label’s first online music sampler as a podcast. In addition, Corey built W.A.R.?’s digital strategy, helping the label became one of the first independent record labels to sign a direct deal with Apple’s iTunes Music Store. Corey worked with Razor & Tie on digital marketing for Stephen Lynch’s comedy DVD, for which she earned a gold DVD presented by Razor & Tie. She moved to San Francisco in 2005 to work at IODA where she helped create and market Promonet and PromonetPro, running campaigns for Ambulance LTD, The Black Angels, Tee Pee Records, and others before leading marketing efforts as VP of Marketing at digital distributor reapandsow. Corey recently founded Not Shocking, a consulting firm for artists, labels, promoters and mangers. Launching just three months ago, clients include Opus Music Ventures, Luce, Inu, Charlie Hunter and Rob Cantrell. Corey can be found under the “Resources” tab at Reverb Nation, where she is the recommended resource for all Reverb Nation members. She is the founder of Musician & Promoter Workshops and sits on the Advisory Board for New Music Seminar. Public speaking highlights include SXSW, CMJ, Bandwidth, NoisePop, SF Music Tech, Les Recontres, Web 2.0pen, Future Of Music Policy Summit and Stanford University. Corey can play (but totally sucks at) violin, guitar, autoharp and dulcitone, has one patent, two cats and six ipods. Tamra Engle, Senior Director of Marketing and Programs, NARIP San Francisco Chapter Tamra Engle is a social entrepreneur and founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching. Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. She is also a performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final nominating ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.notshocking.com www.tamraengle.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-03-09 | In SF – Show Me The Money: Evolving Deals In Music Licensing
Show Me The Money: Evolving Deals In Music Licensing on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in San Francisco at SAE Institute of Technology To assist with your music licensing needs, NARIP is pleased to present a panel discussion devoted to licensing, one of the most important but frequently least understood areas of the business. With the explosion of new media outlets hungry for music, and ongoing needs for music in film, television and interactive media, opportunities for licensing abound. But the competition is fierce, too, and without a clear understanding of the basics, you may be missing opportunities and leaving money on the table. Join NARIP’s discussion with top licensing experts (see profiles below):
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Plus, we welcome your questions about licensing in advance. Please email any questions to NARIP at kirstin AT narip DOT com. WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit Attention attorneys: receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program for only $75. Select Premium Ticket option below. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Tony Berman, Esq., Berman Entertainment and Technology Law Tony Berman is the founder of Berman Entertainment and Technology Law, a law firm focusing on issues implicated by the convergence of technology and the entertainment industry. His primary practice areas involve negotiation of entertainment contracts and advising clients on legal issues involved in the formation of entertainment-related organizations and protection of copyrights and trademarks. His clients include record companies, online content distribution companies, management companies, film and television production companies, presenters of live entertainment, music venues, publishers, multimedia companies, game developers, producers, technologists and industry executives as well as writers, performers and artists. Tony is the editor-in-chief of Multimedia & Entertainment Law Online News (MELON) and a contributing editor to Entertainment Industry Contracts, published by Matthew Bender. He is also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law where he teaches Negotiating and Drafting Contracts in the Entertainment Business. Tony serves on the board of governors of The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter, where he is co-chair of the Advocacy Committee, and the AFTRA Advisory Board of Managers and Attorneys. He was the chair of the Sports and Entertainment Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 1998 through 1999. Tony is a member of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals. He frequently speaks at entertainment industry conferences including South By Southwest Music & Media Conference, SF MusicTech Summit, NAB, Summer Music Conference, the Bandwidth Conference, Global Entertainment and Media Summit, Music Law Summit West, Future of Music Policy Summit, California Lawyers for the Arts Music Business Seminar and Streaming Media Conference. He has been interviewed by media including CNN, CNET, NBC, KGO Radio, Tech TV, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Wired, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. Prior to practicing law, Tony was involved in the entertainment industry as a manager, producer, performer and concert presenter. Jonathan Earp, Esq., VP of Legal & Business Affairs, IODA Alliance Jonathan Earp oversees IODA’s legal and business affairs. Jon has worked in the entertainment industry as an attorney since 1989, with an emphasis on digital products beginning in 2000. His client list has included digital B2C and B2B companies, entertainment websites, record companies, music publishing companies, film companies, recording artists, songwriters, and producers of music, film and television. Previously, Jon was an in-house attorney for Napster 1.0 (in their ill-fated attempt to become a fully licensed P2P system), Rhino Records, Paramount Pictures and NBC Studios USA/Universal Television. Jon is the author of numerous articles about the entertainment and new media industries, the author of the software package Automated Contracts for the Music Industry [Entertainment Publishers], and designer and teacher of the college course “Record Company Operation”. Jon earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and resides in the Bay Area with his strong wife and above-average children.  Tom Murphy, Digital Media Technologist A native “Bay Arean”, Tom grew up surrounded by technology and music. His dad designed Air Force spy satellites (later to become the foundation for Google Maps), and his mom was a classically-trained opera singer and teacher. Beginning with piano lessons in the third grade, he grew to be fascinated with synthesizers and sound recording in high school. This led to a degree in TV production, where he worked in both college radio and the local San Jose ABC-affiliate TV station. Upon graduating from Santa Clara University, he landed his first “real sound job” at Music Annex Recording Studios before taking the digital plunge. He joined Digidesign to support the launch of Pro Tools, represented the company on their CompuServe and AOL forums, and eventually launched their first website. Those “Web 0.1” experiences led to positions at companies like digital-download pioneers Liquid Audio, rich-media mavens Audiobase, and music locker upstarts musicbank. There he learned the many intricacies of encoding, metadata, and rights-management (not to mention the delicacies of “dot-com” startups). After the “dot-com bubble”, he began a 4-year tenure at Gracenote, where he helped customers integrate nearly every product in the deep Gracenote arsenal. From PC applications to embedded devices, to web services and mobile devices, he managed projects for companies like Apple & Real Networks, Nissan & Honda, RIAJ & KDDI. In 2010 Tom worked with a number of media, technology and e-commerce companies to develop The Connected Media Experience – a new technical standard for enhanced digital media packages. When not sitting in front of a computer, Tom spends a lot of time exploring social media, mobile applications, location-based services, and his hometown of San Francisco.  Todd Porter, Producer + Music Supervisor Goodby, Silverstein & Partners Todd Porter has been working at Ad agency Goodby, Silverstein and Partners for the past ten years. He’s placed many of his favorite artists in commercials and also produced a few campaigns for the Superbowl. Recently he’s worked on projects with Lou Reed, Jon Fratelli and Daniel Johnston (he’s proud of this). Todd became Goodby, Silverstein & Partners first ever music supervisor + producer a year ago and is very, very busy. He hopes he can help bands make a living by giving them infusions of cash from multinational conglomerates.  Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco. She is also a business strategist, lecturer, artist, and blogger. Leveraging over 25 years as an executive and artist she offers business solutions and private consultations to a wide range of clients. Whether an entrepreneur, artist, investor, or innovator, Tamra assists creative minds with business planning, branding strategies, and defining target audiences to achieve their goals. She has toured nationally, worked as a studio musician and performing songwriter in Los Angeles, and enjoyed the placement of her songs in television and in nationally aired commercials. In 2008 her musical work was recognized by the Grammy’s on the nominating ballot for Best Contemporary Folk album. Tamra places high value on working with businesses dedicated to improving our communities, seeking lifestyle balance, and respecting our limited eco-systems.Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Berman Entertainment & Technology Law IODA Alliance Goodby, Silverstein and Partners Tom Murphy NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |