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The Midday Social Goes Down TONIGHT!

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Midday RecordsTonight! (Thursday, August 28) Come meet local music industry reps from all across New England! FREE / ALL GENRES / ALL AGES

Final details on tonight’s The Midday Social!

Due to this event being reschedule to tonight from a previous date Joe Graham of The New England Music Awards and Amy Nachbar ofExaminer.com are unable to join our industry panel. They will be on the panel at our next event. In their place we have:

Marc Clarkin – Music journalist for Motif Magazine
Phil Fleming – Local music DJ at WMFO 91.5FM (The Dweezil Show)
Tony Pacitti – Music journalist for Providence Monthly

John Laurenti of Boston’s Classic Rock, 100.7 WZLX will be moderating.

The Studio Cellar podcast will be set up on location for interviews again. They’ll be on the backside of the bar. Ask for Jim Schultz, Tom Ribeiro, or Jax Adele.

Also, Scarpetti of 94HJY-The Home of Rock and Roll (host of Soundcheckand The Metal Zone) and DAve Crespo of Boston’s WEMF Radio and co-host of Bay State Rock on WAAF are unable to join us due to prior commitments. They have both asked that Midday Records collect CD’s from the artists in attendance tonight for airtime consideration on their programs. So if you’re in a band make sure you turn in two separate CDs with your material to me. I will be hand delivering these to both stations.

This will be the first time Scarpetti has not been available for this event. We are honored that both he and Crespo are still providing the same opportunities for the artists that attend as if they were here. Scarpetti has played MANY of the artists that turn in material at this event. Crespo also gives artists a spin and helps promote when the bands have upcoming shows in the Boston area. Again, this is a great opportunity to get these stations, and others, your material so don’t miss out on this tonight.

I’d also like to remind bands to bring plenty of CDs to give to other stations, promoters, and the music journalists tonight. And don’t forget to turn one in to our DJ by 8:00 the latest if you want us to spin your songs at tonight’s event.

Our sponsor MusicTown (Seeking Local Musicians) and Circle-Jam Productions will still be setting up gear in the back room for impromptu jam sessions. On our main stage we have:

Tracy and Shawn of VulGarrity
Mardi Garcia of Mardi and The Astral Seekers
Jenn Lombari Jenn-Kitten of Lucky United
Mike Baker of Sgt. Baker & The Clones

And closing out the night will be a full live set by The Skinny Millionaires.

Lastly, Providence Night Out (Providence Nightout) have been good enough to bring out Elwood’s Dog House food truck for us all tonight!

We start PROMPTLY at 7:00 at Platforms in Providence, RI (industry reps should be there by 6:00 to set up). ALL AGES / ALL GENRES / FREE

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/1497931050435982/

Satellites Fall opens for KONGOS at the 95.5 WBRU Dunkin Donuts Summer Concert Series

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KONGOS 95.5 WBRUSatellites Fall is opening for KONGOS at Waterplace Park in Providence, RI TONIGHT (7/25/14) for The 95.5 WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series. This is a FREE show! They go on at 7:00 PM.

Show Review: Midday Records, 95.5 WBRU, & Naragansett Beer Presents: The Sweet Release, The Skinny Millionaires, The Brother Kite, & The Morgana Phase at Mardi Gras in Cranston, RI

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95.5 WBRULast night (Friday, April 18) was another fantastic night celebrating local music for Midday Records, 95.5 WBRU, Narragansett Beer, and Mardi Gras MultiClub Presents: The Sweet Release, The Skinny Millionaires, The Brother Kite, & The Morgana Phase at Mardi Gras in Cranston, RI

The Sweet ReleaseThe Sweat Release kicked off the night and we can say that everything you have been hearing about The Sweet Release is true. Musically, they borrow from 70’s punk, hard rock, and some classic rock. Frontman, Austin Sheridan is a combination of Mick Jagger and Iggy Pop with a dash of GG Allin (without all the self-mutilation, defecation, and beating up fans). And we don’t say that lightly. Austin brings the sex, controversy and provocation, and one hell of a performance. When you see them you’ll either get it or you won’t. You’ll either love them or hate them. There is no in between.

10259706_844689025548644_5054199807491904484_nUp next were The Skinny Millionaires. Anyone who saw Mike O’Donnell play an acoustic set at The Midday Social and were expecting a similar sound with some drums, as we were, were in for a surprise. Mike gave an amazing performance at The Social but the full band brought more of a punk rock element to the table. They describe themselves as folk rock n roll and while their is plenty of rock there is also plenty of good old fashion punk. Especially in how they approach their backing vocals and harmonies. Pure bliss.

The Brother KiteThings shifted gears when The Brother Kite took the stage. Incredibly tight and absolutely beautiful. Last time we saw them was over at Fete Ballroom in Providence, RI opening for Civil Twilight. They’ve been around for some time and are just one of those bands that capture the beauty of local, independent music. Their sound is ethereal at times and rhythmic at others. As a musician watching other acts you often unintentionally zone in on the strengths as well as the weaknesses. There were no weaknesses. These guys are damn near flawless. Interesting and beautiful guitar work, extremely tight rhythm section, and vocals with harmonies that were spot on. I heard elements of Arcade Fire, Death Cab, and even some Cure (good Cure) in the lead lines of some of their older material.

 

The Morgana Phase95.5 WBRU were up last. These guys pull from post-hardcore with some punk/emo. It was definitely evident before they covered a Taking Back Sunday song that they were heavily influenced by them and bands like Brand New. They gave a very energetic performance, engaging the crowd and getting every last person in the venue up on their feet. Could not have asked for a better closing to the night

The great thing about events like this, other than the performances, is hanging out and getting to know artists. We spent much of the night hanging with Mike O’Donnell of The Skinny Millionaires, a man who is as sincere as he is polarizing at times. And while we won’t go into details, we want to publicly give props to The Sweet Release for their willingness to step up and do whatever it took to make the night a success and run smoothly.

The Brother Kite, Skinny Millionaires, The Morgana Phase, The Sweet ReleaseThanks to the BRU crew for coming out and giving away some great swag and for their continued support of local artists. Also, thanks to 95.5 WBRU and Narragansett Beer for sponsoring the event and their help promoting. Thanks to Mardi Gras for hosting these events and allowing Midday to bring in local artists. Also, thanks to our friends from Providence Night Out, 990Wbob.com, Downcity Armory, and The October Accord for constantly coming out to support local artists and our events.

Saturday, February 15, 2014 | Fairhaven, Sic Vita, War Games, Weld Square

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FairhavenThis Saturday at Mardi Gras in Cranston, RI!  Midday Records Presents: Fairhaven, War Games, Sic Vita & Weld Square! You can hear ads running on 95.5 WBRU. This is gonna be one amazing night of music! Don’t miss it!

Doors at 7:00 PM | 21 Plus (Must have a valid ID)

Cover: 7:00 – 7:30 only 4 bucks | 7:30 – 8:00 5 bucks | 8:00 – 8:30 6 bucks | 8:30 – 9:00 7 bucks | 9:00 – Close 8 bucks

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/394523494012603/

The Midday Social

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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

Perform At The Midday Social: Get To Know The Artists

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Check out our interviews with the 6 artists in the upcoming “Perform at The Midday Social” competition for a “Get to Know the Artists” segment. 6 questions for the 6 bands; Echoes of Petra, The October Accord, Downcity Armory, Weld Square, Escape Pod, & Most Dangerous Men Alive.

Jump To The Interviews:
Echoes of Petra
The October Accord
Downcity Armory
Weld Square
Escape Pod
Most Dangerous Men Alive

The Midday Social You can catch all these bands this Friday, January 24 at The Met in Pawtucket, RI. (Doors at 7:00. All ages. 10 bucks. Click here for the event page.) They’ll be competing for our judges: Mike Delehanty, talent buyer for Lupo’s and The Met; Marc Clarkin, music journalist for Motif Magazine, and Brian Manfredi, Senior Account Executive at 95.5 WBRU for a chance to perform at the next Midday Social. The Midday Social is one of New England’s fastest growing music related networking events. Held quarterly by Midday Records at Platforms in Providence, RI, we fill the room with the area’s top promoters, venues, radio stations, publication, etc. for a night of networking. The event is always free and open to all genres. For more details click here.

990WBOB’s Annual “Boobstock” at DUSK…

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Boobstock

TONIGHT! (Saturday, October 26, 2013)

Help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. 990WBOB.com‘s annual fundraiser, “Boobstock” kicks off at 8:00 PM at DUSK in Providence, RI. Now in its fifth year, “Boobstock” one of the area’s most important events. Tonights artists are 2013 95.5 WBRU Rock Hunt winners, Torn Shorts; Satellites Fall; the return of SexCoffee;The Stilts; and Kait Clavette. If you’re in the New England area this is one event you do not want to miss!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/1382879475281799/