The Grass Valley Chapter of Songsalive is seeking performers to come
and play their original music the first Wednesday of every month.
Showcase is held at The Beat, 114 West Main Street, Grass Valley from
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. See the photos page for some pictures. We have a
very receptive audience who are supporting the shows.
Contact host/chapter coordinator Michael Gregory at 530-274-1835 for
more info.

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Dear Gilli and Songsalive!

My sister, Regina "Gina" Bos, disappeared after an open mike night in 2000.
Gilli has been very supportive of the nonprofit I started in my sisters honor,
  "GINA for Missing Persons." I so appreciate every prayer,  every thought in
word and in deed. It all matters, it all gives me energy, hope  and the
strength to continue.

If you are interested in joining our efforts while getting your  music out
there to a broader audience please enter this contest. See  Below for
details. Winners will have their music  heard from coast to coast via our 50
plus concerts/events...not to mention our  national media push in April and May
2005.


Thanks in advance for your support!!

I am honored to say that _Songsalive!_ (http://www.songsalive.org/)   is
helping to sponsor  this event!


Jannel Rap
_clemstreet@..._ (mailto:clemstreet@...)
G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons
_America Lost and Found_ (http://www.americalostandfound.org/)
(http://ginaformissingpersons.com/)

If you have any questions feel free to email me. Someone will get back to
you ASAP.

WANTED: Song’s to Benefit Nations Missing
Entry deadline March 1, 2005

How contest works: You submit your best song on CD (include lyric sheet) with a
$29.entry fee. Artists can submit more than one song. Entering this contest is
not just a chance for you to get your great music out to a broader public, but
it is also a valuable donation and gift of love to help the missing and their
families to gain the attention they deserve. So, you will WIN either way!

Industry professionals will judge the lyrical, melodic and vocal presentation of
your song. 10-15 finalists will be chosen to be featured on the CD that will be
sent out all over the country to be part of the national campaign:
Warriors for the Missing: 50 Plus Concerts/Events/National Media Tour April/May
2005.

The CD artwork will include: the faces, names and profiles of missing people,
your song, your name and your website. Our original projects proved that INDIE
Artists can make a huge difference! One person featured on each of our
compilation CD Project’s has been found! YOU are AMAZING! How could we not love
you!
The benefits to those families are priceless! The POWER of Music is clear!

We want CD quality songs. Your version is what we will use.  Please include
lyrics sheets. Songs about missing people are not required; we WANT your best
song! All styles welcome! However, song content is important due to the
sensitive nature of our cause.

Make sure checks are payable to GINA for Missing Persons.
Please mail this form and check to: GINA for Missing Persons, PO Box 627,
Anaheim, CA  92815

Name___________________________________________________________(please print)

Address_________________________________________________________

Contact Email________________________________________

Phone #'s____________________________________________

Name of Song________________________________________

Songwriter/s__________________________________________Year of
Copyright____________
We must have your signed permission to place your song on this project. Songs
must have copyright.

Website______________________________________________

Signature_______________________________________Date of Signature___________
***Your signature indicates that you hold the copyright on said song submission
or that you have been granted permission by the copyright holder to submit this
song to the above contest. "Please indicate by underline whether (1) this is my
original work to which I hold the copyright, or (2) this is a work to which I
have written authorization to submit and perform."

Due to volume of entries, CD’s will NOT be returned.

  Thanks for your submission!

G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons is a 501(c) (3), 509(a) (1) with the National
Heritage Foundation.
For More Info: 411Gina.org or email clemstreet@...

Greetings NARIP Members & Friends:

I am delighted for NARIP to once again support the Concert Industry
Consortium (CIC) this year in Los Angeles.  CIC Conferences are always
superb and this year’s keynote will be delivered by MERCK MERCURIADIS,
Sanctuary Group Inc.’s CEO (US).

NARIP has a limited number of CIC passes (valued at $699) for NARIP
members to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.  We also
have a limited number of Pollstar Concert Industry Awards Show & Party
tickets (valued at $150) for NARIP members, also to be distributed on a
first-come, first-served basis.  Your membership must be current to claim
a pass or ticket, please do not claim one unless you are quite sure you
can use it.  Email info@....

We invite you to come aboard... conference details at
www.PollstarOnline.com/cic2005 (or scroll down).

Cheers,

Tess Taylor

--
Tess Taylor, President
National Association of Record Industry Professionals
Post Office Box 2446          ***PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS***
Toluca Lake, CA  91610-2446
Tel: (818) 769-7007
Fax: (818) 769-6191
http://www.narip.com
tess@...
_____________________________________________________________

The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career
advancement, education and good will among record executives.
_____________________________________________________________

Concert Industry Consortium (CIC) 2005
February 2 – 4, 2005
The Westin Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
Los Angeles, CA

CIC 2005 takes flight for the eleventh time on February 2 - 4, 2005 when
the movers and shakers of the industry will converge on The Westin Century
Plaza Hotel & Spa in Los Angeles, CA to continue the now-decade-long
tradition of brainstorming, networking and planning for
the future. Familiar faces, new connections, the always popular forums and
more are certain to make CIC 2005 another runaway success.

We invite you to come aboard... register online at
www.PollstarOnline.com/cic2005

Conference Registration Pricing
CIC 2005 Conference Registration includes Pollstar Awards Party Ticket
$699 per person
$749 per person after January 29 through walk-up on-site.

Pollstar Concert Industry Awards Party Tickets
Extra Pollstar Awards Party Tickets are available for purchase.
Conference Registration is not required to attend the Pollstar Concert
Industry Awards Party.
$150 per person

ABOUT CIC:

The Concert Industry Consortium was founded in 1994 to foster greater
communication among key professionals within the concert business and also
between the concert business and other elements of the music business. The
partnership comprises executives from major booking
agencies, concert promotion, facility management and record companies.

The CIC seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas between key decision
makers, enhance the flow of information among professionals, and make a
positive contribution toward enriching the concert industry's health.

The concert industry landscape has changed significantly since the
inception of the consortium; the business itself is constantly being
redefined. Consolidation, new technology, and global economics are
bringing unprecedented challenges and opportunities to our industry. These
forces of change have made the CIC more valuable.

Our ability to adapt to the new business climate depends on our ability to
brainstorm, address common concerns, and share ideas that will brighten
the future for all of us. The CIC's goal is to help the concert industry
not just survive, but also to evolve and prosper.
_____________________________________________________________

The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career
advancement, education and good will among record executives.
_____________________________________________________________

The San Francisco Songsalive! Showcase has a new venue and time!  Starting
in February, we will be strutting our stuff the 2nd Monday of the month from
9-11 PM at

The Canvas Gallery and Lounge
1200 9th Ave. (at Lincoln)
San Francisco, CA

This is a wonderful venue with lots of foot traffic from the Haight and the
Sunset, right next to Golden Gate Park.  We will be showcasing 3-5
performers each month in a 'Songwriter-in-the-Round' format.  Which means
we'll take turns and get to hear each others' wonderful music.

Our first showcase will be Monday February 14th, from 9-11 PM.  So I think
we should focus on love songs in honor of Valentine's Day.  (Not a rule, but
a theme, OK?)

So let me know if you're interested in performing at this showcase, OK?

Steven Andrew Kacsmar

415 333-4172 or stevenandrew@...

http://www.songsalive.org/norcal

Los Angeles THE 2005 DIY CONVENTION: FRIDAY, FEB. 11 panel line up
includes Songsalive!'s gilli moon (artist, producer, Songsalive!
President), talking about:

STARTING YOUR OWN ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS: Starting and
growing a venture in the fickle world of entertainment is no easy task.
Fri Feb 11 10am


details below....


THE 2005 DIY CONVENTION:
Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books

February 7-12, 2005
Hollywood, CA.

A FULL PASS TICKET grants you admission to two days of panels, workshops
and speeches on creating, promoting, protecting and distributing
independent film, music and books at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.

PLUS! Free admission to six nights of music performances by such
cutting-edge independent stalwarts as Mountain Goats, Hidden Cameras,
Madeleine Peyroux, Steve Earle. Doug Gillard and the 2005 DIY Music
Festival winners.

PLUS! Enjoy two nights of DIY Film Festival screenings.

PLUS! Celebrate at our famous OPENING NIGHT PARTY!

TO PURCHASE A FULL PASS: Go to www.diyconvention.com and click on the
red "register" button under "2005 DIY Convention" on the right-hand side
of the page. Or call our office at 323-665-8080 with a credit card.

2005 DIY CONVENTION PANEL LINEUP
FRIDAY, FEB. 11

9:45 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

10-11 a.m. STARTING YOUR OWN ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS: Starting and
growing a venture in the fickle world of entertainment is no easy task.
But our panel will tell you the secrets of their success!

Moderator: Tess Taylor, NARIP

Panelists:

Tish Ciravolo, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars

David Wimble, Indie Bible

Gilli Moon, SongsAlive!

Dave Neupert, M80 Interactive

11-12 noon DIGITAL ON DEMAND: A discussion of the various digital
distribution strategies available for independent artists in film, music
and books

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Travis Kalanick, Red Swoosh

Derek Sivers, CD Baby

Michael Weiss, Morpheus

Tim Mitchell, IODA

NOON Keynote Address: JOHN WAITE. The voice and songwriter behind one of
rock's all-time classics, "Missing You," is now a born-again DIY'er with
a new album out on his own No Brakes Records label. He'll discuss his
long career and take audience questions. Moderated by Melinda Newman,
West Coast bureau chief, Billboard magazine.

1-2 p.m. BRANDING AND SPONSORSHIP: How to attract the attention of the
people wwho have money to spend, as told by people who do it for a
living.

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Sean Suicide, Suicide Girls

Raymond Roker, URB

Ron Voss, Hi Frequency

Lee Bailey, EUR

2-3 p.m. VIDEO GAMESMANSHIP: Licensing your music into this niche
requires strategies and skills far different than traditional composing.
Our experts reveal the secrets....

Moderator: Mara Schwartz, Bug Music

Panelists:

John Anderson, Windswept Pacific

Cybele Pettus, Electronic Arts

Carianne Brown, Universal Music Publishing

Brandon Young, Activision

3-4 p.m. THE STATE OF PUNK: What happens when a formerly underground
movement becomes one of the nation's hottest genres discussed by artists
and executives in the scene.

Moderator: Anita Rivas, attorney

Panelists:

East Bay Ray, Dead Kennedys

Kevin Lyman, Warped Tour founder

Blaze James, manager, Coheed and Cambria/TSOL

Nick Bogardus, manager, Rubio/Thrice

Michael Steele, Indie 103.1

4-5 p.m. SONGWRITER 101: Writing for other artists is far different than
preparing for a career as a performer. A panel drawn from hit
songwriters in several genres talks about their careers and the business
of creating music....

Moderator: Dan Kimpel, Music Connection

Panelists:

Shelly Piken, songwriter, "Bitch"

Lauren Christy, The Matrix, "Complicated"

Randy Sharp, "Why Does It Have To Be Wrong or Right?"

5-6 p.m. YOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE: The rules of the road explained
by people who have piled up a few miles.....

Moderator: Noel Ramos, IndieGate.com/IMC

Panelists:

Roggie Baer Elm, RajiWorld/RTC

PC Munoz, recording artist

Jocelyn Kane, SF Entertainment Commission

Jennifer Tefft, Spaceland Productions

SAT. FEB. 12

9:45 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

10 a.m. SETTING UP SUCCESS: Success in film, music and books starts with
keeping good books and knowing what your obligations are to the state
and federal government. We'll tell you the steps in quick, painless
fashion. Moderator: Panelists: 11 a.m.

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Robynn Ragland, recording artist

Jason Howell, accountant/Giggin Software

Mike Todd, ASCAP

Tom Fox, attorney

11 a.m. LICENSING YOUR MUSIC. Getting your music into film and
television requires a strong strategy. Getting music for your film
production also requires a strong strategy. The two camps meet in this
panel....

Moderator: Ray Yee, BMI

Panelists:

James Venable, composer, "Scary Movie 3"

Joei Alvarez, Generation Music

PJ Bloom, music supervisor, Neophonic

Wende Crowley, music supervisor, Whirly Girl Music

NOON KEYNOTE - "A CONVERSATION WITH DOUG GILLARD" A member of indie
stalwarts Guided By Voices, Death of Samantha and Cobra Verde, Gillard
has won acclaim for his solo debut album, "Salamander." He'll discuss
his secrets for success and his views on where the industry is headed in
a one-on-one conversation followed by audience questions.

1 p.m. HOW TO SELL 10,000 CDs THIS YEAR: A discussion on how to achieve
a sale plateau that let's you make a living and positions you for the
next level.....

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Derek Sivers, CDBaby

Todd Clifford, Sea Level Records

Stephen Ferrone, Average White Band

Kashif, recording artist/entrepreneur

Mitchell Frank, Spaceland Productions

2 p.m. INDIE, MAJOR OR DIY: The three paths to music glory as discussed
by people who have been in all three camps. Expect a few good war
stories.....

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Bob Bernstein, Little Dog Records

Daryl Stuermer, Genesis

Debra Iyall, Romeo Void

Count, producer, "No Doubt"/artist

AJ Croce, recording artist

Jennifer "Precious" Finch, L7/The Shocker

3 p.m. MUSIC MARKETING, PUBLICITY, PROMOTION. There's a difference
between the three forms of letting the world know about your music. Our
A-team will explain it all to you....

Moderator: Bruce Haring, DIY Convention

Panelists:

Maryelizabeth Carter, manager, Anti-Flag

Greg Ross, Go Kart Records

Daniel House, Tsunami Entertainment

James Levesque, Agent Orange/Luck Media

Kat Parsons, recording artist

4 p.m. THE PITCH: You meet someone with money in an elevator. You have
30 seconds to tell them about your project and gain their interest. Our
panel will explain how to do it and then rate your skills!

Moderator: Steve Mirkin, Variety

Panelists:

Cary Baker, Conqueroo

Susan Mainzer, Sugar-Lab

FILM TRACK:

1 p.m. DIGITAL FILMMAKING 101: An idea, a camera, a computer, a movie.
Our battle-tested lineup of filmmakers will tell you how they did it and
how you can do it yourself.....

Moderator: Ross Novie, filmmaker

Panelists:

Norman Hollyn, filmmaker/author

Julie Hermelin, director, "Final Sale"

Seth Swirsky, director, "There's A Place"

Dave Markey, director, "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls"

Mike Shoob, co-producer, "Bush's Brain"

2 p.m.FILM MARKETING/PROMO/ DISTRIBUTION. Your film is done. Now what?
Attend this panel and you'll find ou how to get the word out....

Moderator: Richard Martini, DIY Film Festival programming coordinator

Panelists:

Jamie Chvotkin, FilmBaby

Tom Emma, Artist View Entertainment

Mark Bell, Film Threat

David Zuckerman, producer

Richard Metzger, Disinformation

3 p.m. THE STATE OF URBAN MUSIC. The thriving world of independent urban
music unveiled by those immersed in it.....

Moderator: Gary Jackson, journalist

Panelists:

Don Rey, manager, Cody ChesnuTT

Rahsaan Patterson, recording artist

Leon Ware, songwriter

Marlon McClain, manager, Mint Condition

James Leach, SESAC

Karen Lee, Sol2Soul

4 p.m. GETTING PUBLISHED. Everyone has a half-finished book in their
desk drawer. We'll tell you how to get it out of the desk and into book
form.

Moderator: Joan La Grone, author

Panelists:

Jeff Black, Lone Eagle Press

Rob Cohen/David Wollock, authors, "Been There/Done That"

Cole Coonce, Kerosene Bomb Publishing

6 p.m. DEREK SIVERS The secret of selling your entertainment product in
an always tough marketplace for independents may be as simple as
learning how to describe it. Learn the secrets of breaking through the
sales barrier from the man who has helped sell over $10 million worth of
independent music while establishing the CDBaby brand as the go-to
source for the indie nation.....

# # #




http://www.songsalive.org
http://www.songsalive.org/sponsoredevents.html

Good day,

Your songwriters may be interested in INSC 2005:

Narrative Music Canada in partnership with Sonicbids announces the
launch of International Narrative Song Competition (INSC)2005.

http://www.narrativemusic.ca/insc.html

Have you composed a song or written a lyric that tells a great
story? Do you wish to be recognized for your songwriting craft? Do
you intend to further pursue the songwriting business? Does your
narrative explore one of the following topics?

- Romantic Love
- Historical Circumstances
- Journey of Self-Discovery
- Cultural / Spiritual Identity
- Other Human Relationships

If your answer is a resounding YES, then International Narrative Song
Competition (INSC) 2005 is for YOU! There are over $5,000.00 worth of
prizes to date. Additional prizes shall be added throughout 2005.

Competition sponsors to date include: Narrative Music Canada,
Sonicbids,
MasterWriter, Music Gorilla, Black Dog Promotions, All Music Project,
Clarke Entertainment Law, Galaris Publishing, Big Meteor Publishing
(publisher of the "Indie Bible") and the Music Resource Group
(publisher
of the "Musician's Atlas").

All genres accepted.

Regards,
Barry

Barry McLoughlin
barrym@...
Singer/Songwriter/Founder
Narrative Music Canada
http://www.narrativemusic.ca
PIECES at CDBaby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/mcloughlin
INSC-2005 International Narrative Song Competition
http://www.narrativemusic.ca/insc.html

Narrative Music
PO 446
Sioux Lookout, ON
Canada
P8T 1A5

"Telling timeless tales through original song"

Also sponsored by Songsalive!, get involved everyone. This is a must
convention for you.

DIY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2005
The DIY Music Festival is part of the DIY Convention: Do It Yourself
in Film, Music & Books. Now in its fifth year, the event showcases
independent and DIY music at year-round showcases in Los Angeles, New
York and other cities, culminating in a grand finale as part of the
2005 DIY Convention in Los Angeles, February 8-12, 2005. There are 70
showcase slots available for year-round showcases. Category winners
receive prizes and all entrants receive free admission to the DIY
Convention and select other events. DIY event sponsors include BMI,
SESAC, Sound Exchange, CDBaby, Luck Media & Marketing, Bryan Farrish
Radio Promotions, Alcasid.com, Imagic, Primera and Sonicbids. Past
winners have been showcased at venues such as the Derby and Troubadour
in Hollywood – and past performers include Dramarama, The Bouncing
Souls, Steve Wynn, Pat DiNizio, The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Hypnogaja,
John Doe, Julianna Raye, Wayne Kramer and Cathy Richardson. DIY is
looking to honor great music. If you make it, send it in! Past winners
have come from a variety of genres and cities.

Los Angeles, CA - February 8-12, 2005

January 26, 2005

$40 - To submit, log into your account, go to the Promoter Drop Box
and hit submit. Click here to log in now!

All genres accepted. More info: http://www.diyconvention.com

Questions? Contact us at artists@....




Sent from Songsalive!
http://www.songsalive.org
http://www.songsalive.org/sponsoredevents.html

I reside in Boston, Massachusetts where there are two of the best
music schools in the country. Yet, I am unable to find someone to
compose the music for the lyrics to two songs that I have written.
One of the songs is about my mother who died of inoperable cancer in
October 2004. The song is entitled "There's no cure". If you can be
of assistance to me, email or Instant Message at:
joeturnerinboston@.... Your immediate response would be greatly
appreciated. Joe Turner.

from:firetrax@...

  I am casting for a TV series that will be a great opportunity for one
talented singer. Please spread the word. Thank you, Susan.

An exciting new dramatic Television series will give one lucky fan a
once in a lifetime opportunity to record and perform with T-BOZ and
CHILLI from the group TLC, four time Grammy award winners, and one of
the biggest selling female groups of all time.

This is a nationwide search to find eleven to fourteen performers of
all ethnicities who will compete for the coveted spot to record and
perform live with T-BOZ and CHILLI. If you are 18 years or older and
crazy, sexy , cool, contact  Susan J. Cooper for details at
818-882-2092, or reply to email at firetrax@...

hi songsalive! members. Danica is a great attorney if you need one and
her talks are fantastic. have a readof her newsletter
gilli


On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:37:14 -0500, info@...
<info@...> wrote:
> www.EntertainerLaw.com
>  Newsletter
>                                              19 January 2005
>
> In This Issue
> ________________________________
>  *Make It Count
>  *EntertainerLaw.com
>    on the Radio
> ________________________________
>
>  Contact Information:
>  Jeff Michelman &
>  Danica Mathes
>  Blumenfeld, Kaplan &
>  Sandweiss, P.C.
>  168 N. Meramec Ave.
>  St. Louis, MO 63105
>  314-863-0800
>  info@...
>  www.EntertainerLaw.com
>
>
> Greetings from www.EntertainerLaw.com!________________________________
>
>
>
>  Hello, Entertainers!
> While it&#039s hard to believe 2004 is already behind us...the good news is
> that the clean slate that is 2005 now lies ahead.  The real question is how
> will you take advantage of the time you have in the coming months?
>
> Make It Count
> People are always telling us that they want to be full-time musicians or
> record labels.  We usually respond by asking what they&#039re doing to make
> that happen.  More often than we&#039d like to admit, we get blank stares in
> response.  That&#039s ok.  There&#039s a lot to know and even more to do in
> order to achieve those lofty dreams.  So here are some tips to help you
> become the CEO of You, Inc.:
>
> Set Goals...Set some goals you want to achieve in the next year, month or
> even week.  Once you have your big goals in mind, go back and break down
> everything you need to do in order to achieve each goal.  Then set deadlines
> for each task to complete and stick to your schedule.  The most important
> thing to do is to write down your goals!  Once you discover how effective
> and efficient you have become, you may want to go a step further and create
> a business plan...or, better yet, create a Personal Strategic Plan.  For
> more practical information on goal setting and creating personal strategic
> plans, check out The Goals Guy at www.thegoalsguy.com.
>
> Get Organized...We especially took our own advice on this one.  It&#039s so
> easy to create piles a papers and whatever else you can imagine with the
> best intentions that you&#039ll organize it later.  Before you know it, you
> find yourself buried in piles, feeling overwhelmed, and accomplishing
> nothing.  Our advice: do something about it...fast!  Set aside chunks of
> time to tackle different tasks.  As you go through your piles, create a list
> of tasks that need to be completed.  Keep the list our where you can find it
> easily, but put everything else away.  Put important papers in file folders
> that are clearly marked and put the file folders in expandable file holders.
>  Don&#039t be afraid to throw away or donate things you don&#039t need or
> haven&#039t used in a long time.  Once everything is organized, you can go
> back to your list and check off one task at a time.  Before you know it,
> your once messy space and long list are both manageable, and you are more
> productive than ever.  Cleaning up my office changed my life.  It was
> amazing how much easier it became to focus on different tasks when I
> wasn&#039t being swallowed by paper monsters.  The paper was still there for
> the most part, but it was (and continues to be) organized in a manageable
> way.
>
> Create Opportunities...Talk to people wherever you go.  You never know who
> you might run into and connect with, so strike up conversations and keep
> track of contact info.  You may make a new fan or meet someone who books
> open acts at major venues.  If one of your goals is to get your music placed
> in a TV show or film, do some research online about submission opportunities
> and send in your music.
>
> Go to Conferences and Seminars...Go to an event that&#039s geared for folks
> just like you.  There are a number of great conferences and seminars geared
> for Entertainers that can provide Entertainers with a great deal of
> information and resources.  For a great list of conferences, visit
> http://www.musicregistry.com/calendar.html.  Danica had the honor of being a
> speaker at the 2004 Nashville New Music Conference (2NMC).  It was an
> information-packed marathon, but it was also a mind-blowing experience for
> everyone who had the endurance to attend and stick it out.  Practically
> everything a musical group needs to know to make a living as a musician was
> included - from creating an emotional connection with your audience by
> focusing on the live performance or the production nuances to protecting and
> marketing your music.  She has been involved with a number of music
> conferences, but none has ever been as intense or as full of practical
> information as this one.  For more information about upcoming events, check
> out www.2NMC.com.
>
> Make and Spend Money...If you truly want to do music full time, then you
> need to start treating it like a business.  Think of your team as an
> investment in your career.  Don&#039t spend your money foolishly, but
> don&#039t be afraid to spend it wisely on people, activities and things that
> can help you meet the goals you&#039ve set for yourself.  Barter services
> when it makes sense to do so.  Sell your music, merchandise, artwork, films
> - whatever it is that you do.  Making a living as an Entertainer is about
> getting paid for your creative abilities.  Don&#039t be afraid to charge
> people to own a piece of your talents.  We all appreciate things more when
> we have to pay for them...and you&#039ll be able to continue doing what you
> love because of your fans&#039 support.  It&#039s a win-win.
>
> Take Care of Yourself...Of course, eating well and exercising help to keep
> You running.  While you&#039re busy planning and exercising your goals, make
> sure to schedule in some time just for You, whether you want to watch a
> movie, do some yoga, take a class...whatever helps you relax and unwind.
> Remember, all work and no play makes Jack (or Jill) a dull boy (or
> girl)...so try to achieve some balance between work and play.
>
> Ok, enough tips for now.  Just imagine the possibilities...and then make
> them happen!
>
> EntertainerLaw.com on the Radio
> Check It Out...TONIGHT!
> Danica will be featured on tonight&#039s Internet webcast of "Think About
> It!," a new business talk show for musicians, answering questions about
> copyrights, trademarks, contracts and other topics, which may be of
> particular interest if you are in a band or group that has several
> composers.
>
> So, be sure to tune in tonight at 8:00
> p.m. (EST), or tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. (EST) to "Think About It!," airs only
> on the URSCENE International Radio Network at http://www.urscene.com.  To
> listen, simply click on the little button labeled "Click Here to Listen" in
> the top/middle of the page.  To see a list of upcoming shows, visit
> http://www.mubiz.com/TAI-Guests-2005.html.
>
> There are exciting things to come from EntertainerLaw
> in the months ahead.  We&#039ll be in touch soon!
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Upcoming NARIP and NARIP-supported events:

Jan 29 – Tess Taylor keynotes at Music Law Conference (Gainesville, FL)
Feb 3 - Inside the Record Industry Press Room (NY)
Feb 7-12 - Fifth annual DIY Convention (Hollywood)
Feb 19 - Indie Distribution Solution workshop - w- Clay Pasternack (NY)
Feb 26 – NARIP Brunch (LA)

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Subject: College Radio Directory for Indie Musicians

Attn: Indie Musicians Seeking College Radio Play/ The Ultimate
College Radio Directory
Take control of your career in 2005
Introducing the Ultimate College Radio Directory. Available on CD,
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500 college radio stations in the US, Canada, U.K., Australia, New
Zealand and Ireland. The list provides stations, addresses, phones
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These college stations program and play Indie, Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance,
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NEWS FROM FILM MUSIC
January 20, 2005
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New Course - Now in New York:

HOW TO BE A FILM & TV MUSIC AGENT
And Represent Your Music or The Music of Others

Instructor: Film Music Agent JEFF KAUFMAN

Saturday, April 16, 2005 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Actors Connection
630 Ninth Ave. (between 44 and 45 St.)
New York, NY
Course fee: $195 including all handouts and materials (limited seating)

** Save 20% - enroll for only $155 before January 28, 2005 **

REGISTER TODAY at:
http://www.theindustrystore.com/newyohowtobe.html

This new one-day course taught by veteran composer JEFF KAUFMAN, will
benefit those in the industry who represent themselves and those who
currently or are exploring the option of representing the music of
others. The course sold out in Los Angeles last fall, and after
receiving many requests we are excited to bring this course to New
York.

HOW TO BE AN AGENT FOR FILM & TV MUSIC details the processes,
functions, and techniques of the film and television music agent, with
a special focus of how to identify opportunities and present music and
composers to decision makers in the industry. Among the topics the
course will include are:

* IDENTIFYING PROSPECTS - techniques by which films, television shows,
multimedia projects and others can be identified and decision makers
determined.

* APPROACHING DECISION MAKERS - how to get decision makers interested
in composers and their music, different methods for approaching
decisions makers, and how to start and build

* UTILIZING RELATIONSHIPS - how to begin and build successful
relationships with decision makers, how to leverage existing
relationships, and how to

* THE SUBMISSION PROCESS - what works, what doesn't when submitting a
composer and his/her music on a project, with a special emphasis on
submission materials including demo CDs, bio and credit sheets, and
more.

* THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS - how the negotiation process works between
a filmmaker or production company, an agent, and the composer,
including discussion of specific deal points and more

* DEALING WITH CHALLENGES - how to successfully deal with challenges
and unexpected situations during the submission, negotiation and
contracting process, including finalist competitions (aka "bake-offs")
and more

* THE FINANCIAL ASPECTS - financial deal points including typical
rates for composers at different levels of the business and rates for
network, cable, and indie productions

* CLOSING THE DEAL - how to end the negotiation and close the deal successfully

* BUILDING A BUSINESS AS AN AGENT - choosing clients, building
relationships in the industry, focusing on various industry segments,
and organizational issues involved in building a successful composer
agent business.

** Save 20% - enroll for only $155 before January 28, 2005 **
REGISTER TODAY at:
http://www.theindustrystore.com/newyohowtobe.html

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

JEFF KAUFMAN - Veteran agent Jeff Kaufman has worked as a film and
television music agent in Los Angeles since 1986, and was a partner
with the following firms including LA's original film music agency -
the Bart Milander Company, Milander, Schleussner, Kaufman and Film
Music Associates. At these agencies Kaufman was solely responsible for
signing, developing and nurturing the talents of Hans Zimmer, Gabriel
Yared, Rachel Portman, Mason Daring and others .By late 1996, Kaufman
left the agency to open up his own firm, The Kaufman Agency, which
represents award winning composer clients worldwide including Carl
Davis, Barry Goldberg, Dick Hyman, Ron Jones, Hummie Mann, Mark
McKenzie, Peter Melnick, Sheldon Mirowitz, Mark Suozzo, Michael
Whalen, Alan Williams and others.

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(c) 2005 Film Music Media Group, Inc.  All Rights Reserved

Wanna get on the best compilation for songwriters? Our track record
proves it.
CD Sampler 7 wants your hottest hit song!

Songsalive! is now accepting submissions for the upcoming
Songsalive! CD Sampler 7, setting sails for SXSW Austin TX, Nemo
Boston, 2NMC, IMC Philly plus more music conferences, festivals,
radio stations and film and TV music supervisors in 2005. Go
http://www.songsalive.org/cdsamplers.html

From: West Coast Songwriters Mailing List <Ian Crombie

LAST CHANCE to mail your song in for the WCS International Song
Contest – the "postmarked by" date is January 31st 2005.  Don't miss
this opportunity.  Watch for our compilation CD of Contest Winners for
the past four years, plus winners of our Open Mic Playoffs – coming
soon to CDBaby.com our sponsor.

We have a number of upcoming songwriting classes and workshops – check
the website for details.

The January newsletter is viewable on the website at
http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/assets/images/Jan05.pdf

SFSU Music /Recording Industry is presenting Music Business Workshop:
The Art of marketing Yourself & Negotiation, lead by former artist
manager, booking agent and now author, Jeri Goldstein. The seminar
will take place on Saturday, February 5, 2005 and will be held from
9:00am to 5:00pm at SFSU Downtown Center, 425 Market Street in San
Francisco. For information and reservations please call: 415-405-3374
or http://www.cel.sfsu.edu/music/events.cfm .

West Coast Songwriters looking for the Song of 2005!

West Coast Songwriters (WCS) presents the WCS International Song
Contest. The contest is sponsored by Xytar Digital Systems
(http://www.xytar.com).

LAST CHANCE to mail your song in for the WCS International Song
Contest – the "postmarked by"
date is January 31st 2005.  Don't miss this opportunity.  Watch for
our compilation CD of
Contest Winners for the past four years, plus winners of our Open Mic
Playoffs – coming soon to
CDBaby.com our sponsor.

With the official Mission Statement of creating more opportunities
for songwriters, the song contest is a vehicle for songwriters to
create and to have their material heard by industry pros as well as
the opportunity to win some exceptional prizes. Songwriters from all
over the world vie for these prizes and acknowledgement in each
genre.  WCS membership is NOT required.

Winners will be announced April 1, 2005. Winners will be selected by
an Executive Committee comprised of noted songwriters and industry
professionals. The Judging Team includes Steve Seskin, Andre Pessis,
Marcus Barone, Cindy Wilt, Bonnie Hayes and other Industry Pros. The
songs will be judged based on melody, composition, and lyrics (except
in the case of instrumentals). Three songwriters will each win one of
the following prizes: GRAND PRIZE: Xytar recording/mixing/mastering
system worth $19,000 at retail. The grand prize is everything a
songwriter needs to record, mix and master a next record or film
score and produce the next duplicatable master; Second Prize: Xytar
personal/portable Traveller retailing for $3,400; and Third Prize:
Shure Beta 87c (value $400).

Previous winner Jeffry Prince says, "We were ecstatic about winning
the Contest and were also given the opportunity of a lifetime -
performing at the Sunset Concert at C:C:C along with the guest Hit
Songwriters in front of an amazing list of industry professionals."
CREATION:CRAFT:CONNECTION (C:C:C) is the Annual Songwriters
Conference that attracts an ever-increasing network of talented
industry professionals and songwriting members.

Entrants are encouraged to enter as many times and in as many
categories as they wish. The 16 categories are: Rock, Pop, Jazz,
Country, World, Americana, Gospel/Inspirational, Blues, R & B, Folk,
Hip Hop, Latin, Humorous, Children's, Instrumental,
Miscellaneous/Other. Entrants can print out the entry form from the
WCS website (http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org) and mail the form,
lyric sheet(s) and a CD (or cassette tape) and the fee of $20 per
entry, payable by credit card, check, or money order). ALL winners
(including individual category winners) will receive WCS t-shirts,
and official Winner certificates. The prize winners will be announced
on the West Coast Songwriters website (www.westcoastsongwriters.org)
and in WCS's monthly "NewSong" newsletter, which reaches many
industry professionals. Winners will be notified by mail.

For additional information about the WCS International Contest,
please contact WCS. Visit the WCS website
http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org or anyone interested in more
details can contact WCS by email at info@..., by
phone at 650/654-3966 (or 800-FOR-SONG in California and Tennessee),
by FAX at 650/654-2156, or by mail at 1724 Laurel Street, Suite 120,
San Carlos, CA 94070 USA.

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member of the month
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This artist, new Songsalive! Elite member, is an entracing
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READ THE INTERVIEW!
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Has anyone ever heard anything about this company?
http://www.taxi.com/abouts/contact.html

Thanks
Susan (new member)

Upcoming Songsalive! Sponsored Events & Conferences

DIY Convention

February 7 - 12, 2005
Hollywood CA
Register for the fifth annual DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in
Film, Music & Books is now open. The event will be held Feb. 7-12,
2005 and will feature five nights of independent music acts, two
nights of film festival screenings, plus panels, workshops and
mentoring sessions from top independent film, music and book
professionals at the Roosevelt Hotel.
http://www.DIYconvention.com

Independent Music Conference

August 31st - September 5th, 2005
Sheraton Society Hill, One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA
http://www.IMC2005.com 

http://www.songsalive.org/sponsoredevents.html
http://www.songsalive.org

2004 WINNERS ANNOUNCED, 10TH USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION BEGINS

Patrice Pike, a true woman in rock behind the Rock/Alternative group
Sister Seven (from Austin, TX, USA) has won the overall top prize of
the 2004 Songwriting Competition.  "My Three Wishes" was the winning
song written by Patrice Pike, Wayne Sutton, Sean Phillips and Darrell
Phillips. Winners came from United Kingdom, United States, Czech
Republic, Australia, The Bahamas, Germany, Canada and Denmark.

David Francey (of Ontario, CANADA) was a finalist in 2003, won first
prize in the Folk category of the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition.
Canadians have won the prize in this category three years in a row. In
2002 and 2004, James Keelaghan won the prize in the Folk category.
Trevor 'Suni Clay' Walker (of Ontario, CANADA) won first prize
(hip-Hop). Christine Spero (of East Jewett, NY) was a finalist in
2002, won first prize in the Jazz category. Aruna (of Los Angeles,
CA), an honorable mention winner in 2003 won First Prize in the Pop
category. This shows that persistence does pay off. Charlotte Kelly
(of London, UK) is the first legally blind singer-songwriter to ever
win first prize in the USA Songwriting Competition, she won first
prize in the R&B category with "Cheeky".

Entries for the 10th Annual USA Songwriting Competition are currently
being accepted. Winning songs of the 2005 USA Songwriting Competition
will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program
"Acoustic Café" as well as XM Satellite Radio. This is the first
Songwriting Competition that gives airplay to the winning songs,
giving deserving bands, songwriters the recognition and exposure they
deserve. For more information, please go to:
http://www.songwriting.net

Jessica Brandon
Artists Relations
USA Songwriting Competition
*World's Leading International Songwriting Competition*
http://www.songwriting.net
info@...



Songsalive! is an official sponsor of the USA Songwriting Competition

http://www.songsalive.org

http://www.songsalive.org/sponsoredevents.html

We had a nice show with solid sets by Mike Strasser, Sonya Greta,
Stacey Raskin and myself.  This was Sonya's and Stacey's first
Songsalive Showcase performance and they were both on with their songs
and repertoire with the audience.  Unfortunately, Steven Kacsmar got
into to traffic problems on the Bay Bridge and couldn't make the show.
We missed his energy along with Dave Baldwin's who was doing sound over
at the Fox and Goose.  MIke Strasser's performance was up to the high
bar he set for himself last month with ongoing stories within and
without his songs.  I really liked the one about outsourcing and his
muse.

Next month we'll be back at the Fifth String for another Showcase on
the 26th.  I'll have some photos from the Dec and Jan show shortly.

Craig
www.songsalive.org/norcal
www.craigkincaid.com/music