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
Last 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 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.
Up 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.
Things 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.
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
Thanks 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.
