· Baltimore Music Conference August 23, 24th, 25th, and 26th at Sonar Club and Club One, 400 E. Saratoga Street, in Baltimore,
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We need 20 videographers, with their own equipment and crew assistants.to work on Thursday August 23rd, Friday August 24th, Saturday August 25th, and Sunday August 26th for the 2007 Baltimore Music Conference concert and seminar event... www.bmcon.com
Video crews are needed to tape at least one song and group interviews, for each band or musician present. It is planned that the camera tape to be downloaded to a master dvd on site or shortly thereafter. A media center will be requested and arranged to accomodate all videographers and interviewers. There is to space next to it for the media center. Can anybody sponsor this?
If you are interested and can be present for certain times of the event, contact info@baltimoreupdate.info to be assigned as a video crew member.
What times can you be present from noon to 2 a.m. ?
YOU WILL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST 8-12 hours.. This event requires you to work IN/OUTside and you will be on your feet... The hours will be 12 pm to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. You will get for 12 hours of open access and you will get 2 one hour unpaid assigned breaks so that you may walk around the event, free access for at least one other day of the event, any food and beverages supplied.
· Do you have your own video equipment, what is it?
Use mini-dv tape or dvd?
Are you interested in interviewing musicians? One song, one interview per music group. Interviewers are requested.
At least 2 people assigned per video crew. Do you have your own team?
Four stages prepared, possibly 3 performances running at one time.
Crew member will receive a pass and receive benefits.
A second crew manager is wanted to assist this project. One utility manager, one technical manager, with one assistant each as a back-up.
Equipment Sponsors Needed.
If you know of sponsors to provide computer and monitor, dvd burner, dvd duplicator, dvd label machine, post production editing software, please provide this information to info@baltimoreupdate.info Gene Balbierz, co-coordinator of Media Crew Team.
See additonal information below:
Lisa Chaplin Suit
President/Founder
Baltimore Music Conference, Inc.
PO Box 6066
Baltimore, Md 21231
410-274-4157
www.BaltimoreMusicConference.com
www.BMCon.org
· This event is fun and we encourage friends to sign up
together...however; we cannot always guarantee that you will be
assigned the same duties. It is imperative that you are available for
both days and it is important that you sign up only if you are
dependable and responsible. .... Do not sign up if you have ever
cancelled last minute or no-showed an event at any time.... We only
want professional workers on this event as it is a huge undertaking and
we will need the participation of every person hired....
If you are interested in this event - please send your specific personal informations to info@baltimoreupdate.info and please put Baltimore Music Conference 2007 in the subject line.
Factoids:
The Baltimore Music Conference continues to bring recognition to music here in Baltimore as well as worldwide and to those that make it happen!
Add in educational forums, artists, vendors, film, dancers, plus more and you have undoubtedly, the hottest four day event in the Mid-Atlantic region!
1. Over 100 bands and DJs on multiple stages, indoor and outdoor
2. Over two dozen Seminars
3. Workshops and Demonstrations
4. Dance Performances
5. Visual Urban Artist Showcases
6. Skateboarding Demos
7. Video Game Room
8. Independent Movie Screenings
9. Merchants, Vendors, Artists and a slew of great Sponsors
10. Adolescent Events and Competitions focused on preserving music in schools
11. MUCH, much more
Attend...
As a fan, friend or family member of one of our many performers. A music industry rep, a venue owner, employee or patron. Music Lovers... Young or Old. Rock fan or Country fan. Dancer or "Train Spotter". We welcome and invite everyone to attend one or all four days as there is something for everyone!
Volunteer...
During the planning stages and/or during the event, volunteers are needed for every aspect of the conference.
Sponsorship...
Join together with the BMC as a sponsor and place your name in front of the 1000’s of fans at the event, in our program, on our website and in all of our promotional materials leading up to the big event itself!
Seminars
Music Biz 101...
A major aspect of the conference is the seminars and workshops led by some of the most respected and well known in the music industry. We strongly believe through education comes better music, better performers, and better businessmen and women. Host a seminar, conduct a workshop, or join your peers for a panel discussion. Either way, you can help teach the up and coming both the old school way and and the new cutting edge as both have their place in the industry.
Promo Central...
We offer promotion availability to nightclubs, venues, promoters, and companies dedicated to promoting musical talent and wanting to bring local, national, and/or international talent to Baltimore
Keep the Music Alive!... Official Parties of the BMC...
Throughout the year, various clubs and venues host parties and special nights dedicated to raising awareness and funds in support of the BMC. Our volunteers help host & promote your event which in turn promotes you and the BMC and our shared belief in keeping the music alive!
Sell Your Wares or Strut Your Stuff...
vendor spaces are available throughout the event for food and merchandise as well as promotional spaces to let everyone know who you are and what you do.
The Line Up so far...
OrnaMenT Korro xDwellx The Gorman Prophecy The Seldon Plan Laslo Lee OFM Blonde Hair Blue Eyes Rodney Henry & The Glenmont Popes Mark James The Perfect Poor Private Nation Fishnet Stalkers ZO2 The Side Effects Justin Jones & Driving Rain Telograph The Celebrities The Gaskets These United States Black Jacks Annie Sidley The Shapes Payola Reserve Tobias Hurwitz Searching For Timothy Welbilt Rome In A Day The Diggs Two If By Sea K.O.E. Cynthia Castro Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano Douglas Masters All Stars Second Story Band The Discordian Society Ryze Johnny Dukes Keith Wesby Rupert Wates Tobias & Terry Laura Higgins The BoomBots Nothing But Trouble Failure To Excel Theophany To The Moon The Diggs Susan Souza Lauren D’Aria Honeychuck GreenTaRa Math Panda (2) Salim & the Music Lovers S.B. Dumhi & Sankofa Deja Minlus & McCracken Unison Collective Illy Emcee Opposable Thumbs Lyrical Preacher U'll Neva No Remstarr Wordsmith Mauikai Sean Toure’ Ab-Rock E Major N’Side Octane Telly DJ Clark Kent Schlitz Retail Joe Nice Chris Brooks Dan Gee Dave Russell Nexius Casey Becker IV Jr Hernendez Pat Harper Logo Stretch Actual Fact DJC Arsonist Zeb Raje Deep QBot Kamar Identity LoveGrove Fasimbas Frankie Hartung Haaps Zak The Beat Shaman Mic F Trip Throttle Aligning Minds Amant Symphonic The Megadrives Balti-Billys Gene Gregory John Fahres John Hardy Boys The Jumble Caper Owen Brown Tittsworth N'Dinga
The following is a partial list of lectures, panels, clinics, and guest speakers. Watch this page for more information as we continue to set these up & add more!
SEMINARS
Starting Your Own Record Label
Discuss the in’s and out’s of starting your own record label
Michael Nestor - Beechfield Recordings...
Songwriting - How Do They Do That? (Saturday & Sunday)
Where does it come from?
How does it go from the hurt of a break up or the joy of new love to the next possible hit song?
Join our panel of veteran songwriters as they discuss and share techniques, ideas, inspirations with others and help those just starting out discover their inner writer!
Panelists:
OrnaMent - Independent Artist
Tislam - Unison Collective
John Fahres - Independent Artist
Michael Nealis - Private Nation
Wordsmith - Independent Artist
Michael Wiley - The Jumble Caper
Billy Deavers - The Jumble Caper
Ab Rock - Independent Artist
Brian DePristo - DJ/Producer/Writer
Navigating Independent Distribution (Saturday)
A discussion of the process of securing distribution for an independent band, including
• what is distribution: “creating demand” versus “facilitating access”
• timing for an independent release,
• handling territorial rights
• advertising and promotion
• deciding between a straight distribution deal versus a Manufacturing & Distribution deal
• cost management
• pitfalls to avoid
David Andler - Morphius records...
David Andler is C.E.O./President of the Baltimore-based record company, distributor and music media manufacturer Morphius Records, Inc., the company he founded in 1993. Over the last 15 years, the Morphius label has signed urban artists such as Rod Lee, Little Clayway, and Labtekwon, and rock/punk artists such as X, The Pietasters, and Pere Ubu. Morphius currently distributes more than 10,000 releases, all of which are available on www.morphius.com.
MorphiusDisc Mfg handles CD & DVD manufacturing as well vinyl pressing for high profile companies like Armani Exchange, ReR Megacorp, Club Kingz, and many others throughout the North America and Europe.
An experienced recording & mixing engineer, David spends some of his time working as a producer in Morphius Records' in-house studio facility Lord Baltimore Recordings. Since the early nineties, he has produced a wide variety of recordings for many nationally known artists (see www.lordbaltimorerecording.com), and is also an accomplished drummer & arranger, having studied percussion at both Musician's Institute and George Washington University.
Over the last two decades, David has done literally hundreds of performances in touring bands such as Octopus, National Razor, and Boneclub, and with internationally known rock singers like John Stabb, David Thomas, & Shawn Stern.
Morphius Records, Inc.
100 East 23rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-662-0112 tel. (xtn 102)
410-662-0116 fax.
http://www.morphius.com
Promo 101 - Getting Your Name/Show/Party/Business Out There!
Ever wonder why Tom's band always has a huge fan base there to see them play? Or why Dick's party is always packed. And how does Jane sell all of those widgets?
Well Spot is going to tell you, it's all about marketing and promoting what it is you have to offer people!
Join some of the big dogs of the industry as they discuss ways to promote, market and make your ventures successful.
Panelists:
Steez - Steez Promotion
Evan Weinstein - Ultraworld
more to be announced
Build Your Own Guitar (Saturday)
Find out how to construct your own guitar from scratch and ways to build your very own dream parts guitar.
Discover various building methods of the music industry leaders such as Taylor, Martin, Fender, Gibson and Paul Reed Smith.
Learn basic set ups and do-it-your self modifications that you can use to do on your own.
There will be a power point slide show with pictures of guitars in all stages of being built.
The presentation will last 1 hour and allow time for a question and answer session.
Lee Hirschmann - Certified Luthier
Lee is a recent graduate of the famous Roberto-Venn school of luthiery. He has been repairing guitars for 4 years and building custom guitars for 2 years. Having built both electric and acoustic guitars as well as making a mandolin, he owns and operates a small repair shop located in Jams Music Store in Carroll County. In addition he is one of two builders working for Pat Murray Guitars.
His guitars have a one of a kind patented neck joint that is still new to the music industry known as invisabolt technology. In addition to his building and repairing guitars, he has been teaching for 3 years and playing for 8 years.
Lee has worked in retail music stores, both small and large scaled, as well as managed one.
Lee Hirschmann
hirschmannsguitarrepair@hotmail.com
Labels: What are they looking for?
Label exec shares the process for finding the right musicians for the right label
Speakers To Be Determined
So You’ve Made It Big, Now What Do You Do With All That Money?
Investment counselor dispels the myth that the money will last forever and share insight on protecting your fortune.
Speakers To Be Determined
Fiona Bloom - The Bloom Effect
The Bloom Effect
112 S. Portland Ave- Suite 3A
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone- 646-764-0004
http://www.thebloomeffect.com
John T Robertson Jr. Esquire John T. Robertson, Jr. Esquire: (Attorney, Musician, label owner) Since 1987, after his 20-year professional music career, John has focused his legal practice and entrepreneurial pursuits on the entertainment industry and has represented and managed entertainers, sports' celebrities and various other entertainment clients and in the entertainment industry. He has also owned, represented and managed numerous entertainment businesses including Tug McGraw's sports and entertainment management and marketing company (McGraw and Company) independent record labels, Karma 33 Records (with recording Artist: Dean Davidson and Grammy winning producer, Phil Nicolo), Judgment/RCA Records (formerly Ruffhouse/Columbia Records); Powerhouse Entertainment Group and Grammy Award winning independent record label, Libertad/Universal Records, a multi-media record, music publishing, film company. John is currently serving his second term as a Governor of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS: The GRAMMYS), and was its former Secretary-Treasurer of the Executive Committee. John is Partner/Chair of the Intellectual Property / Entertainment law Division of Philadelphia based law firm of Hepburn, Robertson, Axelrod & White, LLC.
