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Limited Edition Independent Music, Courtesy of Record Store Day's Black Friday Event

Source: HypeBot
November 27, 2014

Record Store Day will be holding their fifth annual Black Friday event on Friday, November 28th. There is not an incomprehensible list of sale items being broadcasted as you've likely seen or experienced throughout this week in nearly every medium imaginible. Rather, in an effort to remove commercialized chaos from the experience, Record Store Day's Black Friday Event will offer limited edition exclusives and small-run specialty items to consumers who seek and appreciate the rarity and value of such pieces. Record Store ...

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Miss SF Music Tech? Session Recordings Now Available on Soundcloud

Source: HypeBot
November 20, 2014

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Music Events vs. Fan Experiences | the Extra 10%

Source: HypeBot
November 18, 2014

Serving the Super Fan was a common theme among last week’s SF Music Tech Summit panelists, entrepreneurs, and attendee’s alike. With the topography of the music industry shifting seismically, maintaining your competitive edge can be a daunting challenge. More and more bands are turning to viral marketing by way of their fans. How? By turning events into experiences. Not to bring up Taylor Swift, but to bring up Taylor Swift, she brilliantly executed an exclusive fan experience dubbed the “1989 ...

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Stephanie Jordan Headlines Xavier University's Tribute Honoring Dr. Norman C. Francis

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
November 17, 2014

New Orleans songstress Stephanie Jordan is the featured entertainer for Xavier University Homecoming Tribute honoring retiring President Dr. Norman C. Francis. The “Thank You Tribute” takes place on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Xavier University Convocation Center. Dr. Francis is the nation's longest serving university president and has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2015. During Dr. Francis’ tenure as president, Xavier has received a constantly increasing volume of national recognition for outstanding academic achievements especially ...

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The world premiere of Barry Guy's new composition "The Blue Shroud"

Source: Maxim Micheliov
November 15, 2014

The world première of Barry Guy’s new composition “The Blue Shroud” will take place in Krakow, Poland on November 21st. During the three preceding rehearsal days , there will be concerts every evening in the famous Alchemia Club. This will involve his new ensemble the “BLUE SHROUD BAND” Barry Guy – bass and director (GB) Savina Yannatou – voice (GR) Agusti Fernandez – piano (ESP) Ben Dwyer – guitar (IR) Peter Evans – trumpet (USA) Maya Homburger – violin (CH) ...

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Two Florida Jazz Book-Signing Events 11/15-16

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
November 13, 2014

There will be book signing/meet the author events this weekend for Jazz in the Key of Light in two Southwest Florida locations. Find out more about the book here. The first is Saturday afternoon, November 15 from 1-5 pm, at Venice Beach Photography, 205 W. Venice Ave, upstairs. If you're in downtown Venice for the Chalk Festival or other goings on, this is a great chance to do some early holiday shopping for jazz fans in your life. If you're ...

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SF Music Tech Summit | Recap and Remarks

Source: HypeBot
November 13, 2014

Let's start by admitting that I'm about to break several basic rules of journalism. While there's reporting in this piece, I am also a newly minted fan of SF Music Tech. So, it is with heartfelt gratitude that I take to my computer at 11:30pm to gather my thoughts after a whirlwind day at SF Music Tech Summit. Gratitude for Brian Zisk and the incredible team that worked tirelessly to pull of an impeccable conference; for the countless enthusiastic individuals ...

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Berklee City Music Network Conference - The Challenge of Change

Source: HypeBot
November 11, 2014

By Diana C. Hereld of Pathways in Music On Monday, November 3, The Berklee City Music Network Conference kicked off with a morning of presentations and discussions with youth development leaders Libby Chiu and Jonathan Zeichner, while music performers/educators/advocates Kevin Eubanks, Terri Lyne Carrington, Sheila E, Patrice Rushen, Lalah Hathaway, and Donald Harrison shared insights on working with young musicians. Robert Gould and Laura Padilla, scholarship recipients from Berklee College of Music, delivered the keynote presentation. The afternoon featured breakout ...

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