One Hell of a Weekend… And it’s Just Begun

First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS to The Rare Occasions. They’ll be moving on to the final round of 95.5 WBRU‘s annual rock hunt!

The Rare Occasions We headed over to The Spot Underground last night for the first semi-final event of the 2014 Rock Hunt. Both Here We Just Dream and The October Accord played amazing sets. But The Rare Occasions have definitely stepped up their game. They played a fantastic set last year in the Rock Hunt and still managed to top it this year. These guys have been on the rise and have obviously been working hard at it. They don’t even have time to enjoy their win as they are hoping on a plane Wednesday for a few SXSW tour dates. They’ll be back in the area in time for the Rock Hunt finals over at The Met.

We were pretty psyched this event was being held at The Spot. One of those venues where we are fortunate to call just about every staff member a good friend. Always great to have a few drinks with our pal, Josh, who keeps things running over there. But have to say, Joe Ferro is not as fun when he’s on the clock! It was definitely nice catching up with them and the WBRU crew. We also ran into the boys from Fly Kite Canvas. We may have to start an official petition to get these guys back together. Also, met up with George from Providence Night Out, Todd from Downcity Armory, and Nina from BB Entertainment. After the event, we all headed over to Dusk to catch Nymphidels and Viking Jesus.

Even with all the rushing around we, unfortunately, missed Nymphidels set. Grrrrr. We made it in time for Ants in the Cellar‘s and Resistor’s sets. Major props for Rob Duaguy for putting together this lineup. A great bill that drew lots of heads out even going up against the Rock Hunt kick off. Viking Jesus, of course, killed it. We say this every time but these guys are made up of some of the most talented people in the Rhode Island music scene. George Dussault was sick and still managed to play a beautiful guitar solo with his eyes shut. Literally. He even played it with the guitar behind his back. Show off!

Dusk is another venue where we always seem to run into so many good people. Our crew spent the rest of the night hanging with Rick, the owner; Marc Clarkin from Motif Magazine;  Kelley Bowman from 990WBOB, Dave from 13 Folds Magazine, and the boys from Torn Shorts. (Who, coincidentally, won last years 95.5 WBRU Rock Hunt). Some of the nicest cats you’ll ever meet.

Fun nights can also be exhausting nights. But no time for rest. Tonight we have our first official meeting for Music For Paws with Tracy & Shawn from VulGarrity and Chris Conti from Providence Phoenix. There are some great ideas being tossed around to raise funds and make this one hell of an event.

FlyerThen we’ll be at Mardi Gras MultiClub in Cranston, RI for Midday Records Presents: Dylan Sevey and the Gentlemen, Bourne, Daddie Long Legs, and Most Dangerous Men Alive. This is a great bill so I hope to see you there!

Tomorrow, (Sunday, March 9th) we’ll be heading over to Fete to pig out on some scrum-diddy-umptious treats for RI Food Fights 3rd Annual Great Cupcake Championship with  Providence Night Out and then we’ll be rushing over to The Spot to guest co-host Sully’s Cafe. Weld Square will be our guests. Good times!

Let the fun continue!

The Midday Social

The Midday Social

We’re excited to bring you the next Midday Social New England musician networking event! RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/519007461539822/

When: Thursday, February 27, 2014
Where: Platforms Nightclub | 165 Poe Street Providence, RI | 7:00 PM
This is a FREE event open to ALL genres.

Description:

Starts promptly at 7:00 PM | FREE | All Ages – All Genres!

The Midday Social is one of New England’s fastest growing music related networking events. These events have hundreds of attendees and representatives from the areas best radio stations, venues, magazines & publications, promoters, etc. including 94 HJY, 100.7 WZLX, 90.7 WXIN, 91.5 WMFO, 88.3 WQRI FM, 990WBOB, 95.5 WBRU, Unregular Radio, Limelight Magazine, Providence Phoenix, 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 and strengthen old ones. Bands/artists are encouraged to bring press kits and CDs. This event is open to ALL genres across New England.

ANNOUNCEMENT: 13 Folds Magazine will be releasing Volume 2 Issue 1 at this event!
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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.

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

Food: TBA
Drinks: Full bar with 4 dollar Narragansett Tallboys.
http://www.facebook.com/narragansettbeer

OTHER INFO:

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.

YOUR INDUSTRY PANEL:

The panel will be moderated by John Laurenti of Boston’s Classic Rock, 100.7 WZLX.

Speakers:

Joe Graham – The New England Music Awards (Awards Show)

The goal of NEMA is to celebrate and recognize some of the areas best musical achievements. Every year NEMA will nominate over 100 artists and/or bands spanning a number of categories and genres of popular music in New England, including the coveted individual state awards which will select one band/act from each of the six states as its Best In State.

Chris Conti – Providence Phoenix (Publication)

Chris is The Providence Phoenix’s music journalist. In addition to his work for the Phoenix, Chris is very active in the local music community. He also often serves as a judge for 95.5 WBRU’s annual Rock Hunt.

Ashley Ann Goldberg – 90.7 WXIN & AAG Booking (College Radio)

Ashley is a DJ on Rhode Island College’s radio station, 90.7 WXIN. She also handles booking for the station and books events and shows on campus through her company AAG Booking.

INDUSTRY REPS:

COMMERCIAL/COLLEGE/INTERNET RADIO, PODCASTS & TV

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

95.5 WBRU – Brian Manfredi (Providence Commercial Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/95.5.WBRU

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

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

The Dweezil Show – Phil Fleming (Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/dweezilshow

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

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

Dig Boston Radio – Max Bowen (Internet Radio)
http://www.facebook.com/DigRadioBoston

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

Sully’s Cafe – Daniel Sullivan (Podcast)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sullys-Cafe/124834113825

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

RI FREE Radio – Tony Jones (Internet Radio)
http://rifreeradio.org/
http://tunein.com/get-tunein/
http://tunein.com/radio/RI-Free-Radio-s213056/

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

MAGAZINES/BLOGS/MUSIC JOURNALIST

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

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

Providence Phoenix – Chris Conti (Publication)
http://www.facebook.com/ProvidencePhoenix

Adam Parshall – Freelance Journalist

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

PROMOTERS/VENUES/TALENT BUYERS

DUSK – Rick Sunderland (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/DuskProvidence

Manchester 65 – Jay Palmeri (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manchester-65/255123324628302

The Parlour – Greg Rourke (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/ParlourRI

The Red Room – Arianna Soto (Boston Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/redroom.cafe939

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

182 Productions – Mitch Candiano (Promoter)
Books Gemstones & Blue-Shamrock (Lowell, MA), and others)
http://www.facebook.com/182productions
http://www.facebook.com/GemstonesBlueShamrock

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

Justin Sane – (Promoter)
Books Simons (Providence, RI), Fete, and others
http://www.facebook.com/Simons677
http://www.facebook.com/fetemusic

OTW Live – James Mclaughlin (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/OtwLiveMA

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

Fusion Bar & Nightclub – James McLaughlin (MA Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/FusionFoxboro

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

Fete – Kristen Kohler (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/fetemusic

Handsome Factory Entertainment – Martin Newell (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/HandsomeFactory

Presidents Rock Club – Martin Newell (Venue – Quincy MA)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presidents-Rock-Club/318841611477619

The Sad Cafe – Eric (NH Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sad-Cafe/248375354765

Rambudikon Booking & Productions – Mike Carp (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/rambudikonpromotions

Full Scene Ahead (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/FullSceneAhead

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

P.E. Entertainment – Psycho Eddie (Promoter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PE_Entertainment/1400186886905061

Ashley Goldberg – Booking for Rhode Island College shows
http://www.facebook.com/ashley.ann.100

Fat Cats Events & Marketing – Christopher Coderre (Promoters)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Cats-Events-Marketing/422441717815820

Degenerate Booking – Lauren Peter Theroux (Promoter)

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

Mardi Gras MulitClub – Davey Moore (RI Venue)
http://www.facebook.com/mardigras.multiclub

SERVICES/OTHER

Do617 – Adam Parshall (Web Service)
http://www.facebook.com/Do617

ArtistBomb – Mitch Candiano (Web Service)
http://www.facebook.com/ArtistBomb

Full Stream – KC Hoye (Multi-Media)
http://www.facebook.com/FullSceneAhead

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

Honor Roll Management – Marcus Ohanesian (Artist Development)
http://www.facebook.com/honorroll

Perfect Evolution – Marcus Ohanesian (WebDesign)
http://www.facebook.com/perfectevolution

EVO Audio Group – Brian Poillucci (Recording Studio)
http://www.facebook.com/evoaudiostudio

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

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

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

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

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 the artist will receive half of the proceeds and half helps cover costs of the event.

Raffles:

Get Punched Clothing (Bundle)

MORE TBA

STAFF:

Organizers: Davey Moore & Mark Charron of Midday Records/Satellites Fall
Sound: David Begin of Satellites Fall
Door: Kait Clavette
Raffle Station: Nina McCarthy of BB Entertainment
Extra Hands: Bryan Yebba & Ken Parker of Satellites Fall, Pat Keister of PALS