Best Summer Ever (From Creative Loafing)
Homemade Music Conference in Ybor City, June 13-14
Homemade Music Symposium - This SXSW in Tampa. This is our version of CMJ. That’s what we are going for. We say we have the talent. Now, let’s see the support.
The second annual symposium is offered free of charge to all Tampa Bay area musicians and the general public. The numerous seminars and workshops are focused on the business of music making and will provide area musicians assistance on how to nurture and develop careers in the modern commercial environment. Woven through the two-day schedule are a number of special live performances and showcases.
What: Homemade Music Symposium
When: June 13-14, 2009
Where: HCC-Performing Arts Building-Ybor City Campus, located at the corner of Palm Avenue and 14th Street in Ybor City/Tampa, FL
Cost: Conference is free to the public. We will soon have information on a multi-venue wristband for the Night Showcases.
Audience: Panels geared towards musicians and music business issues, Night Showcases for all! (18+).
Showcase Info: Mohawk Bomb Records is hosting a showcase on June 13 at Crowbar (1812 N. 17th St., Ybor City, FL 33605) featuring Mohawk Bomb Records bands and choice local talent.
Bands: Win a chance to play. Click here for details.
More info: www.mohawkbomb.com or www.artistsandwritersgroup.com
Rise of Saturn to Play Something Planet Birthday This Weekend
What: The First Ever Something Planet Birthday Extravagganza
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 7pm
Where: Gasoline Alley, 14042 66th St., Largo FL 33771
Who: Rise of Saturn, Badda Skat w/ Tribal Style and Geri X
Why: The podcasting comedy troupe is turning one-year old and celebrating with a concert, Rock Band 2 tournament, beer chugging contest and a celebrity-judged jump rope contest.
How much: $6 for 21+ | $9 for under 21 (All Ages Welcome)
For more info: http://www.somethingplanet.com/
Bands: Win a Spot at the Mohawk Bomb Records Showcase in Tampa on June 13
From today until the end of May, bands can submit their EPKs through Sonicbids for a slot to play the Mohawk Bomb Records showcase during the 2nd Annual Homemade Music Symposium in Tampa, FL on June 13.
The showcase will take place at The Crowbar starting at 8pm and will feature Rise of Saturn and Ascending to Avalon, among others. The winner will get a 30-minute slot and will have a chance to meet Mohawk Bomb Records CEO Ivan Pena. Also, the winning band will have one of their tracks featured on the upcoming No Lip Vol. 3 compilation due out this Fall.
