WAMA News - June 15, 2012

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From WAMA Headquarters

26th Wammies Nominee Compilation CD "Tip of the Burg"
From House Studio DC
http://www.housestudiodc.com/


Purchase any of these 26th Wammie nominees' songs using these online links, and the proceeds benefit WAMA. We expect to add to these cuts soon, an upgade will be available.

Title Artist Song ID
1 Finale Angel Gil Ordonez ( TCABG1296412)
2 Ourselves The Grey Area ( TCABG1296413)
3 La Mer Veronneau ( TCABG1296414)
4 The Butterfly Zan Mcleod ( TCABG1296415)
5 It's Possible (Gotta Have Faith) Brandon Camphor And One Way ( TCABG1296416)
6 Johann Sebastian Bach:
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225 (III) Daniel Abraham And The Bach Sinfonia ( TCABG1296417)
7 Quintettino Arvo Pärt The Georgetown Quintet ( TCABG1296419)
8 Hey Baby Kyonté ( TCABG1296421)
9 The Old-Fashioned Way Seth Kibel ( TCABG1296423)
10 The Warm Up
(You Say You Want Da Funk) GODISHEUS ( TCABG1296425)
11 My Name Is Stacy Stacy Brooks ( TCABG1296432)
12 Now Logic ( TCABG1296434)
13 Fall Back RaTheMc ( TCABG1296435)
14 Mori, Ajde Slaveya ( TCABG1296437)
15 Mucho Caliente Trio Caliente ( TCABG1296438)
16 Layers Lynn Hollyfield ( TCABG1296440)
17 Lark in the Morning,
Wild Geese at Night Loralyn Coles
w/Robert Spates ( TCABG1296443)


WAMA P.A.S.S. Contest
Starts up on July 9, 2012

New Prize added this year! The Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 cash, and the two Semi-Finalist Winners will receive $250 cash each.

National & International Music News


Belmont University's Student Road Crew: The Tour Launches...
June 11, 2012
By Donnie Hedden, Columbus, GA
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 4752.story

"For 10 music-business students of Belmont University in Nashville, the summer of 2012 will include an experience they probably never dreamed they'd be getting school credit for: Being the road crew for a touring band, handling everything from loading gear to making sure the band gets paid."

The great Olympic fiddle: Farce as London Symphony Orchestra
is told to mime at opening of Games
June 3, 2012
By Martin Delgado
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... Games.html

"...Members of the LSO, widely acclaimed as one of the world’s finest orchestras, were shocked to discover last week that they will be required to give a ‘pretend performance’ at the ceremony, while the actual sound filling the stadium will be from a recording the same musicians made six weeks ago."

Recording Academy adds changes to jazz, Latin, R&B, classical fields;
now has 81 categories
Friday, June 8
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ ... story.html

"A year after the Grammy Awards cut 31 categories, sparking protests and a lawsuit by Latin jazz musicians, the music organization has made more changes by adding three awards, including the reinstatement of best Latin jazz album."

The Peril Of The Flying Violin
June 8, 2012
by Tom Huizenga
http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecaden ... ing-violin

"Recent revisions to British Airways' carry-on luggage rules can confuse travelers with musical instruments."

Cost of German Music Piracy at $660 Million
June 12, 2012
By Scott Roxborough
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 6952.story

"Piracy has cost the German music industry $660 million in lost revenue and nearly $200 million for the country’s film industry, according to a recent study by Berlin-based House of Research. The debate over online piracy has heated up in Germany with the political success of the Pirate Party, which advocates copyright law reform."

BMI, Radio Industry Announce Settlement
June 11, 2012
By Ed Christman, New York
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 3752.story

"In a settlement announced today between U.S. radio stations and BMI, the performance right organization will receive performance royalty compensation of 1.7% of radio revenue less certain standard deductions going forward through 2016."

Pricewaterhouse Coopers: U.S. Music Market To Grow 5.5%
By 2016, Digital Revenue to Overtake Physical
June 12, 2012
By Andrew Hampp, New York
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 5152.story

"This year will mark the first time digital distribution revenue will overtake physical distribution in U.S. music sales..."

NXNE Co-Founder Andy McLean On 2012's Interdisciplinary Fest
June 11, 2012
By Karen Bliss, Toronto
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 2352.story

"Since its start 18 years ago in Toronto, North By Northeast (NXNE) has developed into a fully-integrated music, film and interactive conference that works as a platform for the different disciplines to work together and learn from each other.Taking place June 11-17, the confab will feature 80 interactive sessions, along with a festival component of 780 bands and 40 films."

Google, Amazon Among ICANN Applicants For .music Domain
June 13, 2012
By Glenn Peoples, Nashville
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 9752.story

"Eight groups, including Google and Amazon, have submitted applications with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to be the exclusive operator of the .music domain. Five difference groups have applied for .tickets and dozens more are vying for top-level domains related to media and entertainment."

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Moroccan Artists Earn Applause but Little in Royalties
By Aida Alami
June 6, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/07/world ... &src=rechp

"...after 10 years and 5 albums they don’t earn enough from their recorded art to live on. They have earned just $220 in royalties from their music..."

ASCAP Launches Redesigned Mobile Access For All Devices
06-10-2012
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=154802

"ASCAP's app allows users to stay current with their Member Access account and the latest news no matter where they are."

SoundExchange Enhances International Initiatives
06-10-2012
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=154794

"The organization announced it has joined the International Performer Database Association (IPDA) and has signed five new reciprocal agreements with record label collecting societies in France, Spain, Sweden, Ireland and Jamaica. With the addition of these agreements, it brings SoundExchange total number of international agreements to 22."

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra contest finds no winner
12 June 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18396492

"An online competition run by a US orchestra to find a new soloist has ended without a winner after failing to find anyone good enough."

Les Paul guitar and memorabilia auction raises $5m
11 June 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18393203

"The 1982 Gibson Les Paul prototype was part of a collection of his instruments and memorabilia that raised nearly $5 million (£3.2 million) in Los Angeles."

Electronic Woe: The Short Lives of Instruments
By Allan Kozinn
June 8, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/arts/ ... ?ref=music

"...Mr. Geffen wanted to know how Ms. Saariaho deals with the technological change that renders an electronic composers’ tools archaic with alarming frequency. This, Ms. Saariaho acknowledged, was one of her worst nightmares. Several works on her program dated to the 1980s and ’90s. The technology behind them had to be revisited before they could be revived."

Record labels paying students to snitch on other students over piracy
by Tarun Kunwar
June 12, 2012
http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/9 ... er-piracy/

"Record companies are applying a new tactic in their never-ending fight against illegal music downloads. EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner are investing in an anti-piracy group known as “proMedia” in an attempt to seek out individuals involved with music piracy. Big deal, right? Well, the nuance in this case is that the Germany-based company is using students to snitch out other students."

No Middle Class = No Music Industry
June 12, 2012
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permali ... iddleclass

"Welcome to one of the most serious problems facing the economy, of which the music industry is completely dependent. Because no matter how fast upper class grows, rich people simply can't buy enough stuff to power a robust economy."

Six Creative Presenters Finding New Audiences For Jazz
by Alex W. Rodriguez
June 9, 2012
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2 ... s-for-jazz

"...Rather than linking up with national entertainment circuits or large-scale public campaigns like the Ken Burns film Jazz, many successful efforts are operating on a grassroots scale, through local efforts and dedicated distribution channels."

Metallica Helps FBI In Trying To Catch Va. killer
http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=801726

Metallica has made a public service video as part of a law enforcement publicity blitz to try to catch a man wanted in the death of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared after one of the heavy metal band’s concerts.

Frances Preston, Former BMI CEO and Pioneering Female Exec, Dead at 83
June 13, 2012
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 7952.story

"Frances Williams Preston, longtime president/CEO of BMI, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a pioneering executive in the music industry, died this morning in Nashville from congestive heart failure, according to a release from a representative for her family. She was 83."



Local Notes




Mary Sue Twohy has a new job title - Program Director at SiriusXM.

Beach House's song, "Myth" is on NPR's list of the top 50 songs (so far) of 2012.
http://www.npr.org/2012/06/11/154785665 ... ar?ps=cprs

These United States, formerly from D.C., has an interview and review of their upcoming live CD on WTOP.
http://www.wtop.com/541/2895221/These-U ... nd-from-DC

DJ Quicksilva will be doing special show dates with Wale.
http://kysdc.com/2834079/dj-quicksilva- ... sic-group/

Benjie Porecki, Mark Prince, and Brad Collins will be recording a live CD, "Firm Roots," at Blues Alley, DC on Thurs. June 21.

The Baltimore Consort's program at The Washington Early Music Festival was reviewed by the Washington Post.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertain ... story.html


Film & Video Views

“On Jupiter”
http://kysdc.com/2833568/tabi-bonney-re ... di-bonney/

In preparation for Father’s Day, Tabi Bonney releases his third visual, featuring his father, go-go star, Itadi Bonney. “On Jupiter” is a cut off of Tabi Bonney’s new free album, The Endless Summer, and is directed by Rob Mitton/Moys Production. And he has a WP article about his father’s musical influence

"Ain't That Peculiar"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcz--kNhW44

New video from MC/producer Oddisee, which finds him remixing the vocals for Marvin Gaye's song.




Online Resources


8 Simple Steps to Formatting a Proper Press Release
by Ariel Hyatt
June 14, 2012
http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/8-si ... lease.html

"A press release should be one page only and on letterhead (if you do not have letterhead put your logo or your record company’s logo at the top). Your press release should be formatted like this:..."

4 Key Traits of Successful Independent Musicians
by Shaun LeTang
June 12, 2012
http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/4-ke ... cians.html

"...While this isn’t a complete list of the things that they generally have in common, all of these things do tend to be defining characteristics outside of the fact that they have talent."

Why Buying Followers is a Bad Idea
by Simon Tam
June 4, 2012
http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why- ... -idea.html

"There are several companies out there that offer services where you can buy “real” followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. Other services sell “real” views on YouTube videos or plays on Sound Cloud. For nearly every social media site available, there are services that claim to boost your reach, increase your followers, and give you more credibility by increased views."

How Crowdfunding is Connecting Classical Musicians with Cash
Monday, June 11, 2012
http://www.wqxr.org/#!/articles/conduct ... tent=item0

Podcast with "Anastasia Tsioulcas, a music reporter and producer at NPR Music; Michael Royce, executive director of New York Foundation for the Arts, which recently started the crowdfunding site Artspire; and Tracy Silverman, the Nashville-based electric violinist who used Kickstarter to raise money for an upcoming recording project."

Q&A: How Music Supervisors License Music
by James Aviaz
June 11, 2012
http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/qa-h ... music.html

"...the role of licensing’s gatekeepers – better known as music supervisors."

Q&A: Getting Music Placed in Advertising
with James Alvich
http://blog.songtrust.com/licensing-2/q ... vertising/

Q&A: Getting Music Placed in Film and TV
with Jumee Park
http://blog.songtrust.com/licensing-2/g ... n-film-tv/




Workshops


The Folkies' Classical Guitar Techniques Workshop
with John Giunta
Sat. June 16
3:00-5:00 pm
at HMT's lessons studio, 7010 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
$50.00
register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090

Beginning or improving fingerpicking as understood from the classical perspective; changing chords more fluently; orientation on the fingerboard; use of harmonics; accompanying techniques for song-writers; avoiding repetitive motion injury; basic ear training; basic music theory; memorization, and wherever the group's interests take us, which might include reading music. We will use the right hand nails and learn how to shape them. Guide sheets will be provided.

Bring an acoustic guitar in playable condition, footrest (if you already use one or wish to learn its value), music stand and pencil. Let your right hand nails grow for this workshop. Cut the left hand nails short. Bring a nail file, coarse, fine and super-fine grades if you wish to develop a beautiful sound and good articulation on the strings.

Introductory Taiko Workshop with Mark Rooney
Sun. June 17
5 - 8 pm
at The Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD
$50
register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090

Taiko is a dynamic art form based on traditional Japanese drumming practiced all over the world. This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy. No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout. Open to ages 13 and up. Drums will be provided.

BSA Workshop, "Pimp Your Songs"
with Dave Nachmanoff
Mon. June 18
7:30 pm
at the Patterson Arts Center, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
$10 for BSA/Creative Alliance/SAW Members
$20 for non-members

For beginner and advanced songwriters. Songs serve many purposes and the idea here will be to take your song and help it to more effectively do whatever you are aiming for. The process will be fun, relaxed and supportive - this is not intended to be a "song critique." Be prepared to play your song for the group or bring a recording of it, and also bring 10 lyric sheets.

O Street Museum Foundation Songwriters' Workshop
Sun. June 24
3 - 6 pm
$100 donation
Online reservation only at omansion.com/museum/programs

This session will offer a combination the basics of songwriting, songwriting methods, tools and exercises. Discussion and critique/song circle workshop includes: Group sessions, Afternoon snack, Live performance at conclusion of event, free pass for a friend to that evening's sro concert.

Early Banjo Styles: the Minstrels and the Parlor
Workshop with Clark Buehling
Sun. June 24
2 - 4 pm
at HMT's lessons studio, 7010 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
$40.00
register at workshops@hmtrad.com or 301-270-9090

For intermediate and advanced players. The workshop will cover right hand techniques of 19th century clawhammer/stroke style. This will include thumb-lead and triplets. Also included will be a simple parlor-piece in early fingerstyle.

Multi-Track Recording Workshop
June 24 through July 29
every Sunday for 6 weeks
noon - 4 pm
at Golden Sound Studio, 3843 Farragut Ave., Kensington, MD
To register, call 301-962-1119 or email goldensoundstudio@gmail.com
$350, but an early registration price of $275 was extended through June 15

This extensive workshop is intended to help home studio owners gain a much more thorough understanding of the entire recording and mixing process. You can view the curriculum.



Studio News


Omega Studios Open House
Sat. June 16
Noon - 3 pm

A chance to experience Omega’s recording facilities and hands-on education for anyone thinking about a future in the audio/music industry. An opportunity to ask questions about music, technique, technology, careers, the music business, and Omega Studios. Meet and mingle with instructors, students, staff, and alumni. For schedule of events and to RSVP, www.omegastudios.com


Performance Opportunities


Music from the Hearts of America

The National Museum of American History invites you to perform for the Music from the Hearts of America series. Come and showcase the music of your cultural heritage. This is an opportunity to share your musical talent, as an extension of your cultural roots, for Museum visitors from across the globe. The music will be acoustic, eclectic, multicultural, and multiethnic. We are seeking local, regional, and visiting artists to perform as soloists, in duos and trios, and as glee clubs or choruses. Contact James K. Zimmerman at zimmermanj@si.edu or call 202-633-3603.

Selected Events


Def Jam 25th Anniversary Celebration, Discussion
& Tribute to the late MCA of the Beastie Boys
Sat. June 16
7 p.m.at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, WDC
$35 in advance at info@hedrushmusic.com
$42.50 at the door
$50 box seats
$85 for ticket and book Def Jam: "The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label"

The panel discussion will feature with Cey Adams-Def Jam's founding Creative Director, Bill Adler-founding Publicist, Rap Legends EPMD, invited guests DJ Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa), Timothy Anne Burnside [Smithsonian Institution NMAAHC], as well as former Def Jam artist Buggs (of D.C.'s Junkyard Band) and De La Soul's Maseo. Performing: EAsheru, Carolyn Malachi, Tabi Bonney, Maimouna Youssef, RaTheMC, JF Coop, Seez Mics, Gods'Illa, PRO'Verb, Uptown XO and more. Portion of proceeds to benefit DC Loves Dilla.

4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival
Sat. June 16
10 am - 11 pm
at Silver Spring Town Center, Silver Spring, MD
www.silverspringblues.com

Performers: Eleanor Ellis, Warner Williams, Willie Leebel, David Rothman, Clarence Turner, Sheryl Sears, Nate Foley, Ruben Dobbs, Black Betty, Joe Poppen, Ayaba Bey, Ed Crowley, and Saskia Van Oot

This year's Festival will be videotaped by Montgomery Community Media. With an after-party at McGinty's Silver Spring.



BandHouse Gigs Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Saturday July 28th
7:30 pm
at The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
$25 for reserved seats, $20 for standing areas
Tickets are on sale now through www.fillmoresilverspring.com

Performers: Julia Nixon, Skip Mahoney & the Casuals, Mary Ann Redmond, Skip Mahoney & the Casuals, Eric Scott, Lea, Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band, Anita King, Kenny Wesley, Tommy Lepson & Soul Crackers, Alfredo Mojica Jr., Chris Dennard, Annie Sidley

They will be accompanied by Al Williams, Paul Langosch (Tony Bennett's Bassist), Vince Evans, Bill Starks, Brian Simms, & Jay Cooley, Will Henderson, Steve Sidley, Greg Hardin, Paul Pisciotta, Chuck Underwood, Deren ‘Fatskeys’ Blessman, Torro Gamble, Cesar Vanegas, Alfredo Mojica Jr., Jim Clatterbuck, Deeme Katson, Peter Nissen, and the Chopteeth & Soul Crackers Horn Sections. www.bandhousegigs.com

DCBU Festival Fundraiser: Barbeque and Bluegrass
Sun. June 17
2 - 8 pm
Home of Jim and Regina Derzon, 3320 Grass Hill Terrace, Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA
$50 per person - includes dinner & beer, wine, & soft drinks
RSVP by emailing derzon@verizon.net or clicking www.dcbu.org

Concert at 6 pm with Randy Barrett, Dede Wyland and Mama Tried

An afternoon and evening of picking, entertainment, and barbeque to support DC Bluegrass Union's fundraising efforts for their Fourth Annual DC Bluegrass Festival. Picking Party from 2 - 4 pm, bring your instruments, your voice and your ears.

CABOMA Summer Pick-Nic At Lyon Park
Sun. June 24
at Lyon Park Community Center & Park, 414 North Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA
2 - 6 pm
www.caboma.org

Join Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association under the trees at the Lyon Park Community Center. They will supply the Burgers, Dogs, Fixin's and Soda; you supply the sides and those sad, sweet songs.



New Releases



Oddisee has released his debut album, "People Hear What They See." He has a CD release show at the Black Cat on June 17, and a CD review in the Washington City Paper.
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arti ... errappers/

Sy Smith, former DC resident, is teaming up with her Foreign Exchange touring band mate, Zo! for two shows Weds. at Blues Alley in support of her latest release, "Fast and Curious."

Janel Leppin and Anthony Pirog have a new release, "Where Is Home," and a review in the Washington City Paper. Performing at the Black Cat on June 16. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arti ... and-cello/

Frau Eva celebrates the release of their debut album “Underneath Eyelids"on June 16 at the Black Cat, DC. www.myspace.com/frauevamusic

Bonjour, Ganesh will release their debut album, "Trunk", at CD release party at IOTA Club & Cafe on June 23rd. www.myspace.com/bonjourganesh

Maverick has released "The Next Step" EP on May 29, 2012, with a free download of all 11 songs on his website. maverickmusic.bandcamp.com


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WAMA News compiled by Mike Schreibman and Loralyn Coles

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