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We’re excited to bring you the next Midday Social New England musician networking event! RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/384175691705074/
When: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Where: Platforms Nightclub | 165 Poe Street Providence, RI | 7:00 PM
This is a FREE event open to ALL genres.
Description:
The Midday Social is one of New England’s fastest growing music related networking events. The last two events have had hundreds of attendees and representatives from the areas biggest radio stations, venues, magazines & publications, promoters, etc. including 94 HJY, 100.7 WZLX, 90.7 WXIN, 91.5 WMFO, 88.3 WQRI FM, 990WBOB, Unregular Radio, LImelight Magazine, Motif Magazine, 13 Folds Magazine, Go Local Prov, Rock Karma Promotions, WARL 1320, The Steve Katsos Show, General Assembly, Firehouse 13/Fete, and many more.
This is an opportunity for musicians and industry professionals to make new connections. Bands/artists are encouraged to bring press kits and CDs. This event is open to ALL genres across New England.
IMPORTANT INFO:
If your a musician or band that wants your music played over the house system during the event you need to hand in a CD to the DJ by 8:00 PM the latest. We cannot accept submissions after that time. While the event is FREE, food will be 3 bucks for all you can eat. There is a full bar and drink specials. There will also be raffles. If you would like to raffle off artwork, photography, Band swag, such as T-shirts & CDs, please find the raffle table. This is a 50/50 raffle where you the artist will receive half of the proceeds and half goes to help cover costs of the event.
The event will start promptly at 7:00. Industry reps are encouraged to be there earlier in order to set up their tables.
WHATS NEW? | CHANGES & UPDATES:
Throughout the night we play a mix of music by bands in attendance and have a few acoustic performances. Closing out the night we have two live acts performing.
There will also be gear set up in the back room for folks who’d like to perform or just jam. The back room is open to anyone who would like to rock out!
Also, The Studio Cellar will be set up to do record a their upcoming Podcast and interview bands/artists.
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES: (7:00 to 10:30)
Josh Grabert of Torn Shorts
Jodi Pereira & Jeff Kuznezov of Echoes of Petra
Dylan Sevey of Dylan Sevey and the Gentlemen
LIVE PERFORMANCES: (10:30 to Close)
blackbutton
Jessica Prouty Band
YOUR INDUSTRY PANEL:
WAAF 97.7/107.3 FM – DAve Crespo (Commercial Radio)
DAve has been part of the Boston music scene for as long as we can remeber. He spent many years over at UnRegular Radio and in additon to co-hosting Bay State Rock on WAAF with Carmelita he also runs Full Scene Ahead.
Gina Migliozzi – Worcester Palladium, MassConcerts, The Webster & New England Metal Fest (Venues/Promoter)
Gina has been in the Music industry for over 23 years. She’s been the General Manager/Talent Buyer of multiple clubs throughout her career and is currently the CFO/Manager of the Worcester Palladium in MA and The Webster in Hartford, CT. She has been hands on with New England Metal Fest Fest Fest from year one. She is the GM and a promoter forMassconcerts, New England’s second largest concert promoters. She also books the Rock & Shock Music Convention and is co-owner of Paris Cafe in Worcester. She has also been a Tour Manager and a Production Manager and has done merch on the road for countless national bands.
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INDUSTRY REPS:
COMMERCIAL/COLLEGE/INTERNET RADIO, PODCASTS & TV
WAAF 97.7/107.3 FM – DAve Crespo – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/waaf
100.7 WZLX – John Laurenti (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/1007wzlx
94 HJY – Steve Scarpetti (Commercial Radio) – Host of The Metal Zone & SoundCheck
http://www.facebook.com/94HJY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/94-HJY/173652036018247
http://www.facebook.com/scarpetti94hjy
http://www.facebook.com/TheMetalZone
http://www.facebook.com/SoundCheck94
92.9 FM – Cassandra Paiva – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/Radio929
Radio 92.9 have a HD station devoted to local music.
990WBOB.com – Pal & Crew – (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/990wbob
90.7 WXIN FM – Nate Grist – (Rhode Island College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/RICRadioWXIN
CBS Radio – Shawn Sixx – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CBS-Radio/165760583475583
The Studio Cellar – Jim Shultz & Tom Ribeiro (Podcast)
http://www.facebook.com/TheStudioCellar
1320 WARL AM / The Tony Jones Show – Tony Jones (AM Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/1320WARL
http://www.facebook.com/tonyjonesshow
Full Stream Ahead / Universal Vibes – Adam Angelico (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/UniversalVibes.Fullsceneahead
Citywide Blackout on Unregular Radio – Max Bowen (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/CityWideBlackOut
http://www.facebook.com/UNregularRadio
91.5 WMFO FM The Dweezil Show – Phil Fleming (MA College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/dweezilshow
http://www.facebook.com/WMFOMedford
The Franchise with Ferro – Joe Ferro (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Franchise-with-Ferro/113661565349567
MAGAZINES/BLOGS/MUSIC JOURNALIST
The Noise Magazine – Max Bowen (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/TheNoiseBoston
GoLocalProv – Rob Duguay (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/GoLocalProv
Motif Magazine – Marc Clarkin (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Motif-Magazine/132300650182666
Gigzealot – Michael Sheldon, Pete Rock & Nina McCarthy (Music Blog)
http://www.facebook.com/gigzealot
13 Folds Magazine – Dave Sorgman (Magazine)
http://www.facebook.com/13FoldsMagazine
PROMOTERS/VENUES/TALENT BUYERS
MassConcerts – Gina Migliozzi (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/massconcertsevents
Full Scene Ahead – DAve Crespo & David Cupps (Boston Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/FullSceneAhead
Worcester Palladium – Gina Migliozzi (MA Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/worcesterpalladium
The Webster Theatre – Gina Migliozzi (CT Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/thewebsterct
The Hardrock Cafe: Boston – Dayna Brunelli (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/hardrockcafeboston
Rock Karma Promotions – Lisa Tiley, Pete Rock, & Mike Headbanging (Rhode Island Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/Rockkarma
BB Entertainment – Nina McCarthy – (RI Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BB-Entertainment/418216788268364
General Assembly – Denny Rochefort (MA/RI Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/generalassemblyprovidence
Firehouse 13 / Fete – Kristen Kohler (RI Venues)
http://www.facebook.com/FHXIII
http://www.facebook.com/fetemusic
Ashley Goldberg – Booking for Rhode Island College shows
Scorpion Bar in Foxwoods Resort in CT – Jon Snow (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/scorpionbarfoxwoods
Platforms Nightclub – Davey Moore (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/platfoms
Music Studio 307 – Elisa Giannelli (Promoter for Various CT Venues)
http://www.facebook.com/MS307
The Spot Underground – Nick Cardi & Tim Davis (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/thespotunderground
Ghost Town Entertainment – Matt Melia & Jarred Difazio (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/GhostTownEntertainment13
Mindless Society Events – Glenn Rockwell MacRae (CT Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/mindless.society.events
McNeils Tavern – Chad McNeil (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/evilgoat73
Simon’s 677 – Simon Sarkisian – (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/Simons677
1150 Oak Bar & Grill – Henry Ottaviano (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/1150Oak
The Blood Drive Co-op at The Columbus Club – Jay Palmari (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/theblooddrivecoop
SERVICES/OTHER
Rock And Shock Horror & Music Convention – Gina Migliozzi (Film & Music Convention)
http://www.facebook.com/rockandshockusa
Get Punched Clothing – Matt Beauchemin (Apparel)
http://www.facebook.com/GetPunchedClothing
Music Town – Nathan, Dan, & Derek (Musician networking)
http://www.facebook.com/MusicTownPage
Turbulent Studios – Jim Shultz (Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/turbulentstudios
Providence Night Out – George Nasser (Online Site)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Providence-Night-Out/169939416368623
Nate Grist – Photographer
http://www.facebook.com/nate.grist
Midday Records – Davey & Mark (Label/Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/MiddayRecords
Mark In Time Records – Jon Snow (Label)
http://www.facebook.com/MarkInTimeRecords
Music Studio 307 – Elisa Giannelli (Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/MS307
Evo Audio Group – Brian Poillucci (Sound/Producer)
http://www.facebook.com/evoaudiostudio
New England Promotions – Alicia Vitorino (Promotions & apparel)
http://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandPromotions
The Artwork of Tim Batty – Tim Batty (Artist)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/179399732147528/
Brian Bardsley Photography – Brian Bardsley (Photographer)
http://www.facebook.com/BrianBardsleyPhotography
Galilee Productions – George Dussault (Grammy Nominated Producer / Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/galileeprod
Tony Timpano – Entertainment Attorney
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Law-Office-of-A-B-Timpano-II/137036846360629
THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED:
If you are an industry rep and would like to attend this event please email [email protected] Artists and bands just show up!
Please invite your musician and industry friends to this event and please share this event.
STAFF:
Organizers: Davey Moore & Mark Charron of Midday Records/Satellites Fall
Sound: David Begin of Midday Records/Satellites Fall
Door: Pat Keister of PALS
http://www.facebook.com/palsmusic
Raffle Station: Nina McCarthy of BB Entertainment
Extra Hands: Scott Giambanco of SixTenConnector, Bryan Yebba & Ken Parker of Midday Records/Satellites Fall, and Christopher Brown of Vary Lumar & The Difference Engine
http://www.facebook.com/sixtenconnector
http://www.facebook.com/like.varylumar
http://www.facebook.com/thedifferenceengineusa