TONIGHT! “Perform at The Midday Social” Contest at Fatt Squirrel in PVD!

Midday RecordsTONIGHT! Get over to the Fatt Squirrel in Providence, RI for the “Perform at The Midday Social” competition presented by Midday Records and featuring The Dust Ruffles | Brother Ghost | The Skinny Millionaires | Tomorrow and Tomorrow! Our judges include DAve Crespo of WAAFFull Scene Ahead, and WEMF Radio; George Nasser of Providence Night Out; and Ashley Goldberg of AAG Booking and formerly of 90.7 WXIN.

This event is also doubling as Jessica Prouty Band‘s Rhode Island CD release! They’ll be headlining the night before we announce the winners of the event!

The winner will perform at the next Midday Social on Thursday, August 28 at Platforms in Providence, RI. Don’t miss this!

GoLocalProv has listed this event as a music must for tonight!
http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/5-live-music-mustsjuly-11-2014

And Providence Phoenix just did a big piece on Midday and listed tonight’s event!
http://providence.thephoenix.com/music/158883-most-valuable-players/

Thanks to Nate Grist who will be on hand photographing the evening and to Pat Keister of PALS who will be manning the door. And Mark Charron of Midday and Satellites Fall will (most likely) be our host. (Tonight is also Mike O’Donnell of Skinny Millionaires birthday!)

DOORS at 8:00 | 10 BUCKS | 18 PLUS! ‪#‎celebratelocalmusic‬

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/1429691913962434/

The Midday Social – New England Musician Networking | Thursday September, 26 2013

The Midday Social

We’re excited to bring you the next Midday Social New England musician networking event! RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/384175691705074/

When: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Where: Platforms Nightclub | 165 Poe Street Providence, RI | 7:00 PM
This is a FREE event open to ALL genres.

Description:

The Midday Social is one of New England’s fastest growing music related networking events. The last two events have had hundreds of attendees and representatives from the areas biggest radio stations, venues, magazines & publications, promoters, etc. including 94 HJY, 100.7 WZLX, 90.7 WXIN, 91.5 WMFO, 88.3 WQRI FM, 990WBOB, Unregular Radio, LImelight Magazine, Motif Magazine, 13 Folds Magazine, Go Local Prov, Rock Karma Promotions, WARL 1320, The Steve Katsos Show, General Assembly, Firehouse 13/Fete, and many more.

This is an opportunity for musicians and industry professionals to make new connections. Bands/artists are encouraged to bring press kits and CDs. This event is open to ALL genres across New England.

IMPORTANT INFO:
If your a musician or band that wants your music played over the house system during the event you need to hand in a CD to the DJ by 8:00 PM the latest. We cannot accept submissions after that time. While the event is FREE, food will be 3 bucks for all you can eat. There is a full bar and drink specials. There will also be raffles. If you would like to raffle off artwork, photography, Band swag, such as T-shirts & CDs, please find the raffle table. This is a 50/50 raffle where you the artist will receive half of the proceeds and half goes to help cover costs of the event.

The event will start promptly at 7:00. Industry reps are encouraged to be there earlier in order to set up their tables.

WHATS NEW? | CHANGES & UPDATES:

Throughout the night we play a mix of music by bands in attendance and have a few acoustic performances. Closing out the night we have two live acts performing.

There will also be gear set up in the back room for folks who’d like to perform or just jam. The back room is open to anyone who would like to rock out!

Also, The Studio Cellar will be set up to do record a their upcoming Podcast and interview bands/artists.

ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES: (7:00 to 10:30)

Josh Grabert of Torn Shorts

Jodi Pereira & Jeff Kuznezov of Echoes of Petra

Dylan Sevey of Dylan Sevey and the Gentlemen

LIVE PERFORMANCES: (10:30 to Close)

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Jessica Prouty Band

YOUR INDUSTRY PANEL:

WAAF 97.7/107.3 FM – DAve Crespo (Commercial Radio)
DAve has been part of the Boston music scene for as long as we can remeber. He spent many years over at UnRegular Radio and in additon to co-hosting Bay State Rock on WAAF with Carmelita he also runs Full Scene Ahead.

Gina Migliozzi – Worcester Palladium, MassConcerts, The Webster & New England Metal Fest (Venues/Promoter)
Gina has been in the Music industry for over 23 years. She’s been the General Manager/Talent Buyer of multiple clubs throughout her career and is currently the CFO/Manager of the Worcester Palladium in MA and The Webster in Hartford, CT. She has been hands on with New England Metal Fest Fest Fest from year one. She is the GM and a promoter forMassconcerts, New England’s second largest concert promoters. She also books the Rock & Shock Music Convention and is co-owner of Paris Cafe in Worcester. She has also been a Tour Manager and a Production Manager and has done merch on the road for countless national bands.

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INDUSTRY REPS:

COMMERCIAL/COLLEGE/INTERNET RADIO, PODCASTS & TV

WAAF 97.7/107.3 FM – DAve Crespo – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/waaf

100.7 WZLX – John Laurenti (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/1007wzlx

94 HJY – Steve Scarpetti (Commercial Radio) – Host of The Metal Zone & SoundCheck
http://www.facebook.com/94HJY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/94-HJY/173652036018247
http://www.facebook.com/scarpetti94hjy
http://www.facebook.com/TheMetalZone
http://www.facebook.com/SoundCheck94

92.9 FM – Cassandra Paiva – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/Radio929
Radio 92.9 have a HD station devoted to local music.

990WBOB.com – Pal & Crew – (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/990wbob

90.7 WXIN FM – Nate Grist – (Rhode Island College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/RICRadioWXIN

CBS Radio – Shawn Sixx – (Boston Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CBS-Radio/165760583475583

The Studio Cellar – Jim Shultz & Tom Ribeiro (Podcast)
http://www.facebook.com/TheStudioCellar

1320 WARL AM / The Tony Jones Show – Tony Jones (AM Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/1320WARL
http://www.facebook.com/tonyjonesshow

Full Stream Ahead / Universal Vibes – Adam Angelico (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/UniversalVibes.Fullsceneahead

Citywide Blackout on Unregular Radio – Max Bowen (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/CityWideBlackOut
http://www.facebook.com/UNregularRadio

91.5 WMFO FM The Dweezil Show – Phil Fleming (MA College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/dweezilshow
http://www.facebook.com/WMFOMedford

The Franchise with Ferro – Joe Ferro (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Franchise-with-Ferro/113661565349567

MAGAZINES/BLOGS/MUSIC JOURNALIST

The Noise Magazine – Max Bowen (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/TheNoiseBoston

GoLocalProv – Rob Duguay (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/GoLocalProv

Motif Magazine – Marc Clarkin (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Motif-Magazine/132300650182666

Gigzealot – Michael Sheldon, Pete Rock & Nina McCarthy (Music Blog)
http://www.facebook.com/gigzealot

13 Folds Magazine – Dave Sorgman (Magazine)
http://www.facebook.com/13FoldsMagazine

PROMOTERS/VENUES/TALENT BUYERS

MassConcerts – Gina Migliozzi (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/massconcertsevents

Full Scene Ahead – DAve Crespo & David Cupps (Boston Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/FullSceneAhead

Worcester Palladium – Gina Migliozzi (MA Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/worcesterpalladium

The Webster Theatre – Gina Migliozzi (CT Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/thewebsterct

The Hardrock Cafe: Boston – Dayna Brunelli (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/hardrockcafeboston

Rock Karma Promotions – Lisa Tiley, Pete Rock, & Mike Headbanging (Rhode Island Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/Rockkarma

BB Entertainment – Nina McCarthy – (RI Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BB-Entertainment/418216788268364

General Assembly – Denny Rochefort (MA/RI Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/generalassemblyprovidence

Firehouse 13 / Fete – Kristen Kohler (RI Venues)
http://www.facebook.com/FHXIII
http://www.facebook.com/fetemusic

Ashley Goldberg – Booking for Rhode Island College shows

Scorpion Bar in Foxwoods Resort in CT – Jon Snow (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/scorpionbarfoxwoods

Platforms Nightclub – Davey Moore (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/platfoms

Music Studio 307 – Elisa Giannelli (Promoter for Various CT Venues)
http://www.facebook.com/MS307

The Spot Underground – Nick Cardi & Tim Davis (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/thespotunderground

Ghost Town Entertainment – Matt Melia & Jarred Difazio (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/GhostTownEntertainment13

Mindless Society Events – Glenn Rockwell MacRae (CT Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/mindless.society.events

McNeils Tavern – Chad McNeil (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/evilgoat73

Simon’s 677 – Simon Sarkisian – (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/Simons677

1150 Oak Bar & Grill – Henry Ottaviano (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/1150Oak

The Blood Drive Co-op at The Columbus Club – Jay Palmari (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/theblooddrivecoop

SERVICES/OTHER

Rock And Shock Horror & Music Convention – Gina Migliozzi (Film & Music Convention)
http://www.facebook.com/rockandshockusa

Get Punched Clothing – Matt Beauchemin (Apparel)
http://www.facebook.com/GetPunchedClothing

Music Town – Nathan, Dan, & Derek (Musician networking)
http://www.facebook.com/MusicTownPage

Turbulent Studios – Jim Shultz (Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/turbulentstudios

Providence Night Out – George Nasser (Online Site)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Providence-Night-Out/169939416368623

Nate Grist – Photographer
http://www.facebook.com/nate.grist

Midday Records – Davey & Mark (Label/Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/MiddayRecords

Mark In Time Records – Jon Snow (Label)
http://www.facebook.com/MarkInTimeRecords

Music Studio 307 – Elisa Giannelli (Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/MS307

Evo Audio Group – Brian Poillucci (Sound/Producer)
http://www.facebook.com/evoaudiostudio

New England Promotions – Alicia Vitorino (Promotions & apparel)
http://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandPromotions

The Artwork of Tim Batty – Tim Batty (Artist)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/179399732147528/

Brian Bardsley Photography – Brian Bardsley (Photographer)
http://www.facebook.com/BrianBardsleyPhotography

Galilee Productions – George Dussault (Grammy Nominated Producer / Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/galileeprod

Tony Timpano – Entertainment Attorney
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Law-Office-of-A-B-Timpano-II/137036846360629

THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED:
If you are an industry rep and would like to attend this event please email [email protected] Artists and bands just show up!

Please invite your musician and industry friends to this event and please share this event.

STAFF:

Organizers: Davey Moore & Mark Charron of Midday Records/Satellites Fall
Sound: David Begin of Midday Records/Satellites Fall
Door: Pat Keister of PALS
http://www.facebook.com/palsmusic
Raffle Station: Nina McCarthy of BB Entertainment
Extra Hands: Scott Giambanco of SixTenConnector, Bryan Yebba & Ken Parker of Midday Records/Satellites Fall, and Christopher Brown of Vary Lumar & The Difference Engine
http://www.facebook.com/sixtenconnector
http://www.facebook.com/like.varylumar
http://www.facebook.com/thedifferenceengineusa

The Midday Social: A New England Music Networking Event

Thursday, May 23rd | Platforms Nightclub | Doors at 7:00 PM | FREE
165 Poe Street – Providence, RI

We’re excited to bring you the SECOND “Midday Social”!

This will be an opportunity for musicians and industry professionals to make new connections. Bands/artists are encouraged to bring press kits. This event is open to all genres across New England. It will be a great opportunity to network both within your own backyard and across state lines. We’ve putting tother a fantastic panel of industry professionals.

There will be raffles with a mix of swag from various bands, vendors, and media. There is also a full bar. Drink Special: 3 dollar Narragansett Beer and 1 dollar off first mixed drink.

There will be Cheeseburgers, hamburgers & hotdogs, as well as homemade pasta marinara and cold Italian pasts salad at this event. A 3 dollar food bracelet will get you all the food you want.

IMPORTANT INFO: If your a musician or band that wants your music played over the house system during the event you need to hand in a CD to the DJ by 8:00 PM the latest. We cannot accept submissions after that time.

If you would like to raffle off artwork, photography, Band swag, such as T-shirts & CDs, please find the raffle table and speak with Nina. This is a 50/50 raffle where you the artist will receive half of the proceeds and half goes to help cover costs of the event.

YOUR INDUSTRY PANEL:

Steve Scarpetti – Radio Personality/DJ on 94 HJY – Host of The Metal Zone & Soundcheck
http://www.facebook.com/scarpetti94hjy

Jessica A. Botelho – Editor-In-Chief at Limelight Magazine
http://www.facebook.com/limelightmagazine

Stephanie Rose – Music Director of UNRegular Radio/Host of Alternative Rock Radio/Editor-In-Chief of Rose Rundown
http://www.facebook.com/UNregularRadio

Tony Timpano – Entertainment Attorney – Law Office of A. B. Timpano II
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Law-Office-of-A-B-Timpano-II/137036846360629

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INDUSTRY REPS:

Music In Pictures – Lisa & Ken Cote (Photographer, Videographer, Music Blog)
http://www.facebook.com/musicinpictures

Limelight Magazine – Jessica Botelho (Music Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/limelightmagazine

UNregular Radio / Alternative Rock Radio – Stephanie Rose (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/UNregularRadio
http://www.facebook.com/AltRockRadio

The Boston Local Music Show – Jonny Katz (Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boston-Local-Music-Show/248667975783

94 HJY – Scarpetti (Commercial Radio) – Host of The Metal Zone, Soundcheck, as well as part of the stations daytime programming.
http://www.facebook.com/scarpetti94hjy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/94-HJY/173652036018247
http://www.facebook.com/SoundCheck94
http://www.facebook.com/TheMetalZone

Kristen Kohler – Promotions at Fete & Firehouse 13
http://www.facebook.com/FHXIII
http://www.facebook.com/fetemusic

Chris Johnson – Audio/Sound Engineer at Q Division Studios
http://www.facebook.com/Qdivisionstudios/

88.3 WQRI FM (College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/wqrifm

Sterlingtology Radio – Sterling Golden – (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/SterlingtologyRadio

Rock Karma Promotions – Mike & Lisa – (Promoter @ Simons & KCs Tap)
http://www.facebook.com/Rockkarma
http://www.facebook.com/Simons677
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cats-Pawtucket-RI/118543961542259

Inner Child Studios – April Stelzmann – (Photographer)
http://www.facebook.com/innerchildstudios

13 Folds Magazine – Dave Sorgman (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/13FoldsMagazine

990WBOB.com – Pal & crew – (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/990wbob

Rambudikon Booking & Promotions (Promoter @ Simon’s, Fete & Firehouse 13)
http://www.facebook.com/rambudikonpromotions

Sixx String Promotions – Mike Spaziano (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/SixxStringPromotions

GoLocalProv – Rob Duguay – (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/GoLocalProv

Tony Jones – WARL 1320 AM – The Tony Jones Show (Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/tonyjonesshow

100.7 WZLX – John Laurenti (Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/1007wzlx

Paul Sennott – Entertainment Attorney – Stern, Shapiro, Weissberg & Garin, LLP
http://www.sswg.com/paul_sennott.htm

Midday Records – Davey & Mark (Label/Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/MiddayRecords

Brian Poillucci (Producer)
http://www.facebook.com/poillucci.brian

The Rock Junction & 1150 Oak Bar & Grill – Kenny Marks – (Venues)
http://www.facebook.com/TheRockJunction
http://www.facebook.com/1150Oak

BB Entertainment – Nina McCarthy (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BB-Entertainment/418216788268364

Brian Bardsley Photographer – (Photographer)
http://www.facebook.com/BrianBardsleyPhotography

Joe Manfredi – Manfredi Productions / Platforms Nightclub owner (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/platfoms

Boston Live – (Record Label)
http://www.facebook.com/BostonLiveRecords

Mutiny on the Microphone – Adam Blye (Podcast)
http://www.facebook.com/mutinyonthemicrophone

The Steve Katsos Show – Mick Greenwood (TV Show)
http://www.facebook.com/stevekatsosshow

The Franchise with Ferro – Joe Ferro – (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/stevekatsosshow

General Assembly – Denny Rochefort (Promoter at Firehouse 13, Fete, Great Scott, Machines with Magnets, Dusk, Middle East, Local 121)
http://www.facebook.com/generalassemblyprovidence
http://www.facebook.com/MachinesWithMagnets
http://www.facebook.com/DuskProvidence
http://www.facebook.com/Local121
http://www.facebook.com/GreatScottBoston
http://www.facebook.com/mideastclub

90.7 WXIN – Nate Grist – (College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/907-WXIN/208872385810314

All About Records – Russell Orcutt (Radio/Promoter/Label)
http://www.facebook.com/allaboutrecords

The Dweezil Show – 91.5 FM WMFO – Phil Fleming (College Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/dweezilshow
http://www.facebook.com/WMFOMedford

Tony Timpano – Entertainment Attorney
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Law-Office-of-A-B-Timpano-II/137036846360629

Providence Night Out – George Nasser (Online Service)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Providence-Night-Out/169939416368623

Galilee Productions – George Dussault (Grammy Nominated Producer)
http://www.facebook.com/galileeprod

Ghost Town Entertainment – (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/GhostTownEntertainment13

The Roi – Pal (Venue/Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/theroifoodmusic?rf=218455081576006

McNeils Tavern – Chad – (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/McNeils-Tavern/302589206504178

Fat Cats Events & Marketing – Chris Coderre (Manager/Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Cats-Events-Marketing/422441717815820

The Spot Underground – Derek Wood (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/thespotunderground

GKH Pics – (Photographer)
http://www.facebook.com/GKHPics

24 Hour Music Project – Kimberly Ann
http://www.facebook.com/groups/264854810281228/

Metal Cage – Rick Craige (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/OoMetalCageoO

Get Punched Clothing (Apparel)
http://www.facebook.com/getpunchedstore

South Shore Music Hall – Martin Newell (Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/SouthShoreMusicHall

Tim Batty – Artist
http://www.facebook.com/groups/179399732147528/

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ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE BY:

Chris Masson
http://www.facebook.com/ChrisMassonMusic

Kris Hansen
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Viking-Jesus-Kris-Hansen/146324002099404

Maria Earabino
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maria-Earabino/192499277479428

Andrew Spatz
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew-Spatz-Live/137811512937606

Josh Beetler
http://www.facebook.com/JoshBeetler

Silhouette Rising
http://www.facebook.com/SilhouetteRising

Nick Deluca
http://www.facebook.com/nickdelucamusic

STAFF:

Event organizer/man behind the curtain: Davey Moore of Midday Records & Satellites Fall

Your MC: Mark Charron of Midday Records & Satellites Fall
http://www.facebook.com/SatellitesFall

Door: Bryan Yebba
Bryan has donated his time to work the door and hand out the name badges. Bryan is a local musician playing drums in Satellites Fall & 51 Shortfalls.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/51-Shortfalls/275389505438

Raffle Station: Nina McCarthy
Nina runs BB Entertainment and books shows in RI.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BB-Entertainment/418216788268364

Extra hands: Patricio Keister
Pat plays in the band Pals.
http://www.facebook.com/palsmusic

DJ: Nick Angelo

Event Photographer: Mike Benoit of Wicked Famous Productions
http://www.facebook.com/wickedfamousproductions

Event Videographer: Jeff of CrashBandBoom Media
http://www.facebook.com/crashboombng

Sound Engineer: Brian Poillucci of Evo Audio Group
http://www.facebook.com/evoaudiostudio

Bartenders: Michele Moore & Tina

WHAT’S NEW?: We plan to have color coded name badges so you will know with one glance who is in a band, works for a radio station, a publication, etc… We will have food available. We will have food bracelets available for 3 bucks that will allow you to eat as much as you’d like. We’ll have a more organized 50/50 raffle section, more table for bands and vendors to set up swag, and we are working on a segment where we’ll allow folks to quickly introduce themselves and explain who they are and who they are looking to network with. If you have other ideas on how we can improve this event please email [email protected]

If you are a music blogger, radio personality, talent buyer, promoter, photographer, web designer, graphic designer, recording studio, journalist, apparel company, etc. we’d love to have you in attendance, Please contact [email protected] to discuss your involvement.

BANDS/MUSICIANS do NOT need to “apply”. Just show up!