WAMA News - August 13, 2011

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The 2011-2012 WAMA Pages are Here!
Shinning brightly in it's metallic silver cover.

We'll start mailing them out next week to all current WAMA members.
We welcome volunteers to help with the mailing on Tuesday August 16
Contact us at dcmusic@wamadc.com

Thanks to Jamie Potter for picking up the WAMA Pages. You can hear his music at www.reverbnation.com/jamiepotter

As the "Jerk" says: The new phonebook's here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOTDn2A7hcY


National Music News


SiriusXM Attempting to License Directly From Labels
August 11, 2011
By Ed Christman, New York
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 2752.story

"SiriusXM Radio, via Music Reports Inc., is attempting to directly license music from record labels, bypassing SoundExchange, Billboard.biz has learned. Currently, SiriusXM operates under a statutory license and pays royalties to SoundExchange."

Three Arrested Over Sony Warehouse Fire During London Riots
-- 25 Million Discs Destroyed
August 11, 2011
By Jem Aswad, New York and Richard Smirke, London
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 3352.story

"Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday in connection with the fire that destroyed Sony DADC's warehouse during the London riots Monday, gutting the inventories of more than 150 independent labels...The larger labels have said they have stock at other locations, but many of the smaller indies are facing devastating losses. A Sony rep told Billboard that some 25 million discs total -- including CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and video games -- were destroyed.

The Guardian reported that PRS for Music, the U.K.'s music royalty organization, and the Association of Independent Music are working on a plan to provide relief loans to labels that might not otherwise survive the loss of stock and sales."

Live Nation Posts Second-Quarter Profit, Beats Expectations
August 08, 2011
By Ryan Nakashima, Associated Press
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 8452.story

"Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment Inc. made a profit in the second quarter, reversing a loss from a year ago, as concert attendance went up in North America and people spent more money than last year on beer and parking."

Cary Sherman Named RIAA Chairman & CEO
August 08, 2011
By Billboard staff
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 8362.story

"As expected, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Cary Sherman as RIAA Chairman & CEO, effective September 1, 2011. Sherman succeeds Mitch Bainwol, who has resigned his position to become CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers."

Michigan: Chrysler Turns Focus to Detroit, Charities
Detroit Free Press, 8/2/11
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/02/v-prin ... ities.html

"The morning after the Super Bowl, then-Chrysler chief Olivier Francois urgently summoned his team...As emotional praise for the automaker's 'Imported From Detroit' ad poured in from around the world, Francois wanted to brainstorm: Where else can we take with this thing? Six months later, they're taking it to a higher plane. A stirring gospel version of Eminem's 'Lose Yourself,' performed by Selected of God choir, was released [this week] on iTunes and Amazon.com. Sale proceeds, including song royalties, will be funneled by Chrysler and Eminem's publisher to three Detroit nonprofit groups. The accompanying music video is a sequel of sorts to the Super Bowl ad...It's part of an important next phase for 'Imported From Detroit,' which is rolling out a new slogan: 'Never Give Up. Always Give Back.'"




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3rd Annual P.A.S.S. Contest


WAMA is sponsoring the P.A.S.S. contest to help artists receive the training and
recognition to take their music to the next professional level. From the eligible
entries, three artists (either individuals or bands) will be awarded a Prize Package
of Services by a panel of judges.

The Deadline to submit is midnight, September 30, 2011.

For more info and to submit click
http://wamadc.com/wama/passRules.html

Local Notes




Patty Reese' "Strong Medicine" CD is in the Number 1 position on the Airplay Direct Rock Album chart. And singer/saxman/songwriter Scott Ramminger's album, "Crawstickers" is in the number 1 position on the Airplay Direct Blues Album Chart. (Airplay Direct is a service that allows radio stations to download music for airplay digitally. The charts measure the number of times stations download the albums.)

The Ramayana’ by Constellation Theatre remounted at Source in D.C. Teasley & Stockman
By Nelson Pressley, Published: August 9
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle ... tml?wprss=
"It hasn’t taken long for Allison Arkell Stockman and Tom Teasley to form one of the most distinctive theatrical partnerships in Washington. Stockman, artistic director of Constellation Theatre Company, has aggressively tackled projects stamped by such major stylists as Mary Zimmerman and Julie Taymor (”The Arabian Nights,” “The Green Bird”). Composer-percussionist Teasley frequently provides exotic live music."



Video Views

IONA Kickstarter


IONA has a new Kickstarter video to help finance their latest CD, tentatively called "Silver" and due to be released in September 2011.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/122 ... versary-cd

Online Resources


Meet Billboard's 2011 '30 Under 30':
The Young Execs You Need to Know
August 05, 2011
By Thom Duffy, New York
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 5982.story

"Rising young executives who are driving our business forward take the spotlight once again in this seventh annual edition of Billboard's Power Players special feature, "30 Under 30"...team of Billboard editors reviewed every eligible nomination and numerically ranked the nominees according to their achievements in the past 12 months and the nominees' leadership within the broader industry, as described in their nomination."

Writing a Band Bio for Your Website – Create an Artist Bio That Rocks
http://blog.hostbaby.com/2011/08/writin ... ign=081011

"Describing your music project in a way that really sells can be a daunting task. It's easy to get mired in names, dates, events, musical influences and other details while neglecting the more compelling aspects of your musical story."

YouTube 101 for Musicians: The Basic Terms
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2011/08/y ... ign=081011

"...it’d help to define a few of the common terms..."

The Winter/Spring 2011 Issue
of the Library of Congress Folklife Center Newsletter
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/news/pdf/FCN_Vol33no1-2.pdf



Workshops


"Little Walter" Harmonica Workshop with Dennis Gruenling
Fri. August 12
7:30 - 9 pm
with a small concert from 9 - 9:30 pm
at Archie Edwards Blues Barbershop, 4701 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, MD
Cost for the workshop will be $35
Email info@acousticblues.com – if you want to attend the workshop.

Dennis will also demo “Little Walter” songs from about 9pm to 930pm with his band. They are traveling through our area on their way to New Jersey and stopping by to share this workshop with us.

Acoustic Guitar Recording Class
Presented by Chuck Levin's and Golden Sound Studio
Sat. August 13
11 am - 3 pm
at Golden Sound Studio, 3843 Farragut Ave., Kensington, MD
Class size is limited to 10 people
Tickets: $50, purchase online or in the store at the microphone counter

Attendees should bring one guitar, either steel string or nylon string. This class will focus on a wide range of recording and mixing technics and will feature special guest engineer Greg Lukens of Washington Professional Systems. Chuck's will also be demonstrating special MXL microphones during this seminar.

Harmonica Workshops with Matt Smart
Sat. August 13
4:30 - 6 pm
at HMT's lessons studio: 7010 Westmoreland Avenue Takoma Park, MD (next to Airshow)
Fee: $20.00 per class, or $50.00 for all 3
To register call House of Musical Traditions 301-270-9090

A full day of harmonica instruction -- take one class or all 3. Bring any type of harmonica.

Beginner -- 1:00-2:30 pm
Playing single notes, embouchures, basic major scale, "fake blues" scale, intro to bending, basic blues licks.
Intermediate/Advanced -- 2:30-4:30 pm
Advanced bending techniques, real blues scale, hot blues riffs, rhythm harp, beginning tongue block techniques, intro to 3rd position.

Harmonica Care, Maintenance & Customization -- 4:30-6:00 pm
Storage & maintenance, cleaning, re-tuning, changing combs, arcing & gapping reeds, harp tools & more.

Mandolin Workshop with Matt Flinner
Mon. August 15
7:30 -10 pm
at HMT's lessons studio: 7010 Westmoreland Avenue Takoma Park, MD (next to Airshow)
Fee: $50.00
To register call House of Musical Traditions 301-270-9090

Come get some advice and hands-on help from renowned mandolinist Matt Flinner to get you to the next level in your playing. The workshop is open to players of all ability levels and will cover: right hand exercises to help improve your tone, dynamics and speed, double stops to give you more options in your bluegrass playing and help you expand your knowledge of the fingerboard, approaches to improvisation, 4 Tunes (two old & two modern ones) you've never heard before but should know. Handouts will be provided.

Jody Marshall Hammered Dulcimer Classes
Monday, September 12 : Beginning of group classes in Northern Virginia. Classes are held each Monday evening for seven weeks. The beginner class is from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., and an intermediate class from 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. (Rental instruments available with advance notice.) Classes also available in mountain dulcimer and guitar.

For more info and to register, go to www.appalachiandulcimers.com and click on the "Learn how to play a dulcimer" link. Or call Keith Young at 703-941-1071.



Competitions


11th Annual The Independent Music Awards
deadline for submissions is Friday, October 14, 2011
Details and entry forms are available at: www.theIndependentmusicawards.com

The IMAs is an international awards program for self-released and independent label talent. There are 70 album, song, music video and design categories. Produced by Music Resource Group, publisher of The Musician’s Atlas, The IMAs uses its access to performance, promotion & distribution opportunities to place winners & nominees in front of millions of music fans, talent buyers, music supervisors, media outlets, and licensing opportunities.

Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan, Tori Amos, Joshua Redman, Ozzy Osbourne, Del McCoury, Suzanne Vega, Michael Franti, Bettye LaVette are among The 11th Annual Independent Music Awards Judges. Other artists and industry who have joined this year’s panel include Shelby Lynne, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Jim Lauderdale, Jonatha Brooke, Judy Collins, Lee Ritenour, DJ Spooky, and many others.



Selected Events


Benefit for Grassroots Group
Thurs. Aug. 11
8:30 pm
at DC9, 1940 9th Street NW, WDC
$13

Performing: Small Black, Outputmessage. The show will benefit the Grassroots Reconciliation Group, which focuses on healing former Ugandan child soldiers. www.dcnine.com

2011 Girls Rock! DC Camper Showcase
Sat. Aug. 13
11 am
at 9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, WDC
$10 (under 8 free)

One week of camp will culminate with a concert by the 8-18 year old campers of Girls Rock! DC performing their original songs and DJ sets.

Lucketts Fair
August 20 - 21
10 AM to 5 PM
42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA
Tickets: $5

Featuring:
Saturday: Patuxent Partners, Aspen Run , Scott Brannon Band , Skystone Sunday: Patent Pending, Iron Ridge, Dark Hollow, Ernie Bradley and the Grassy Ridge Band

Two full days of bluegrass,Juried handmade crafts, antiques, country contests,petting zoo, hand-churned ice cream, down home food, and much more.
www.luckettsbluegrass.org

Calling All Ukuleles - Guinness World Record Attempt
at Strathmore UkeFest 2011
Weds. August 24
at 7 pm
at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
Free

Featuring Grammy-winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer and a uke-tastic roster of artists including Gerald Ross, Victoria Vox and the uke duo Sweater Set, plus The Riders, The Piney Branch Kids Ukulele Ensemble and The Washington Ukulele Orchestra.

Bring your ukuleles with you, because at 7:30 they will try to break the Guinness World Record in the Largest Ukulele Ensemble category! The previous record is 851 people all performing the same song on ukulele. Come early – register to get your number and join the pre-show strum between 6-7 PM. They will have a notary on site to verify the final number of players, and we’ll be performing two songs, Aloha Oe' and This Land Is Your Land. Please go to www.strathmore.org/ for more information on the event and to watch videos to learn both songs. If you do not have your own ukulele there will be some available for purchase at Strathmore.

Roger Henderson Memorial Concert
Sun. Aug 28
1 - 4 pm
at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave East, Vienna, VA
$10 donation at the door

Performing: Bill Danoff, Mary Ann Redmond, Tom Lofgren, Dusty Rose, Carey Colvin, Granger Helvey, Chad Lash, Special appearances by Roger's brother Skip Henderson and Roger & Diane Henderson's 12-yr-old daughter Galen Henderson

Whether or not you can make it to the show, please help: Roger Henderson Memorial Fund at www.indiegogo.com/rogerhenderson



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New Releases


Megaphone Barons have released their debut album, "Menagerie." They have a August 24th CD release party at Club Heaven and Hell, 2327 18th Street NW, Washington, DC. Their album can be heard in its entirety at megaphonebarons.bandcamp.com

Vegas With Randolph has released their second CD, “Above The Blue," on Caged Giant Records, with guests, local cellist Fred Leider, Maxi Dunn (Liverpool), Wim Oudijk (Netherlands), and Vinnie Zummo (NYC – Joe Jackson’s band). Recorded at Versailles West Studiosa and mastered by Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios. Available at: vegaswithrandolph.bandcamp.com and www.cdbaby.com


















WAMA News compiled by Mike Schreibman and Loralyn Coles