Gigs

[JazzJunkie]

Staff Pianist for Boys Choir of Harlem

The Boys Choir of Harlem has available work for the summer with opportunities to continue in the fall.

Pianists are needed to accompany choral rehearsals. Choral experience and strong reading skills required and familiarity with pop styles (particularly jazz and gospel) is a big plus.

There is a live away program in Saratoga Springs in August (a terrific place to be in the summer). This can also lead to teaching, conducting, and/or performance possibilities. Job begins July 7th, and continues through August 21st. Fall semester starts in early September. Hours are regular and flexible.

To respond, please email burtonkdnew@yahoo or call 212/289-1815x212

Keith Burton
Head Accompanist/Music Director
Compensation: $21/hr

[JazzJunkie]

The following venues in the SF/SJ area have recently been looking to book live Jazz:

1751 Social Club:

-- fully remodeled restaurant / club & bar at the old Storyville location -- fully wired for live music in both the front and rear rooms.

Booking for Monday shows as well as possible Sunday night shows or even background dinner music nightly.

1751 Social Club
1751 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415.441.1751
http://www.1751socialclub.com


The Palo Alto Rose & Crown:

Sunday night Jazz and Wednesday night musical showcase (4 to 5 different performances starting at 8 and lasting past midnight.) Send a demo or a website to this email address below. At this time no pay for musicains (Wed), but free drinks and tip jar or donation at the door.

Rose and Crown Pub
an English Food and Ale House
547 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://www.theroseandcrownpub.net/
Contact: TheWednesdayRnC@aol.com

The Purple Onion

140 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 956-1653
http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml

[JazzJunkie]

The Berkeley Jazz Workshops are ensembles that meet once a week, in the evenings, to provide experience playing with a full rhythm section. There are groups at various levels, beginning to advanced, and players on all instruments are welcome. About every three months we put on a concert that's free to the public. The material ranges from standards (thirties & forties repetoire) to bebop, brazilian, afro-cuban, and modern jazz pieces.

The jazz workshops are a place to get some experience, to meet other stir-crazy musicians, and to make all the mistakes you want. Fees are reasonable, covering rent on the space, and some low-key but very useful coaching. We have a few openings for soloists (trumpet, violin, sax, etc.) , and a possible opening for guitar. There are also some spots in the more advanced groups for drums - we have one person covering several ensembles at the moment.

To get more info, or to stop by & listen, call Clark at 510-444-6232

There's also more information @ berkeleyjazz.com

[JazzJunkie]

We are looking for Musicians to play at the Concert Series.

The FeedBack Concert Series is a new monthly event at the University City Arts League. This series highlights musical artists performing new or seldom
heard works.

FeedBack focuses on electronic and experimental music but is open to a wide range of musical styles and talents from classical to folk; from jazz to rock; from blues to pop as well as musically-based performance art pieces. Send us your demo, if we don't hear you we won't get a chance to ask you to perform.

FeedBack is designed to be an interactive event for both the listener and the performer with a short Q&A after each set. The organizers hope to create an
intimate atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable to create a conversation that will continue to foster creative thoughts, ideas, and actions for both the audience and artist.

If you would like to be on the mailing list email us at feedback_at_ucal-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or if you are interested in volunteering or performing at FeedBack e-mail us at feedback_at_ucal@yahoo.com.

Send demos and contact info to:
FeedBack Concert Series
C/O University City Arts League
4226 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4040

[JazzJunkie]

We are looking for Saxes, Trumpets and Trombones. The pay is not great, but is on a per grant or gig basis. Must love to play and be serious. We do have a few great musicians already. However, we need more horns.

For the next few weeks there will be auditions on Wednesday @ 6:30pm. No appointment needed. Just drop by. The address is 5306 Foothill Blvd Street @ Fairfax in Oakland. If you have auditioned already and are a part of the band, don't worry if you have not heard from me in a while.

We will audition on Wednesday, June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21. We will kick off our first rehearsal in July 28, 2004. The starting time will be around 7:30 for the rehearsals. I hope this is okay for everybody.

If you are interested, You may call ERIQ HAYLES @ 510-776-1127 or email eriq@egypttheatre.com.

Also feel free to check out our website: www.egypttheatre.com

[JazzJunkie]

Kelly's of Alameda, the only Bay Area club owned by a jazz pianist, is hosting a Jazz Jam every Sunday. The jazz jam is hosted by pianist and owner, Kelly Park with Reid Whatley, upright bass.

Kelly's Jazz Jam is open to vocalists and instrumentalists including pianists, horn players, string players,* percussionists and more.

There is an excellent 6' Yamaha piano formerly of the Plush Room and a drum set on site.

http://www.kellysofalameda.com

Kelly's Of Alameda
1313 Park St. (at Encinal)
Alameda, CA 94501
510.769.1011

[JazzJunkie]

Seeking New York City musicians and arrangers for a vintage jazz/pop orchestra. Do the names Paul Whiteman, Bix Beiderbeke, Isham Jones, Gene Goldkette, Fletcher Henderson, Glenn Gray get your pulse racing? That’s EXACTLY what we are looking for. If you are knowledgeable of, and have a passion for, the music from 1927-1937 please contact us asap.

The is NOT another “swing” bebop revival a la Brian Setzer. This is NOT another Frank Sinatra a la Count Basie tribute. This is the real deal. Think of a Paul Whiteman et al 78 record come to life. We’re not only looking to play the original music from the 20’s/30’s but we’re also looking to play the original arrangements in the original style- everything from sweet ballads to fox trots to hot dance numbers. We are seeking to look good doing it too (i.e. grooming will be important).

We are accepting demo tapes/cd’s in the mail with music of this style as well as your resume. Be sure and include your contact info on the demo itself. Once we go through all the submissions, we will contact the appropriate people for an interview/audition. The demo's do NOT have to be slick/professional studio quality. We are just looking to get an idea of your style. Let me know if you are unable to send one and we'll work something out. This is a paying gig and the goal is to perform around the NYC area. If we get a steady gig at one specific venue- all the better, huh?

Please email David at: monstermash@gawab.com for further information and a mailing address. Again, only level-headed dedicated musicians who know and love this era and style of music need apply. Thanks!
Sincerely,
David

[JazzJunkie]

Ravenwood Films is seeking music for it's latest short film project entitled "Lift". "Lift" stars Jennifer Morrison ("Grind," and the upcoming "Stealing Christmas" with Ben Affleck), and Drago Sumonja ("Joe and Betty" Off Broadway, and "Cold/Tender" Boston Court Theatre, Pasadena).

The project is a dramatic feature about two seemingly unfamiliar people who meet at an all-night diner only to reveal that a recent event ties them together.

We have a score by commercial and feature composer Seth Podowitz, but are seeking music to fill the scenes as though it were on house speakers. Virtually all types of music are welcome, but with a special emphasis on Jazz. No heavy metal please.

Please contact ravenwoodfilms@verizon.net regarding where to send Demo's. If selected, we'll contact you regarding the project.

This film will go to festivals, and would be a great showcase for your work!

Thanks for your interest!

[JazzJunkie]

Chicago's Buddha's Belly is auditioning keyboard players. Looking for a musician of the highest caliber with jazz/improvisational skills a must. Anybody interested should check out www.thebelly.net. If you think you would fit in with our style, shoot us an e-mail @ info@thebelly.net and we'll get in touch. The belly plays usually a couple times a week and has been touring the country for the past 2 years. Serious inquiries only.

[JazzJunkie]

New nightclub to open this summer in prime downtown San Mateo location. Looking for jazz or blues bands, musicians and/or volcalists with min. 10 years exp.

Inquire within or email us at undergroundnightclub@hotmail.com

Undereground Nightclub
223 S. B Street
San Mateo, Ca 94401

[Lois Gilbert]

I'm surprised no one else has posted here yetr This is fantastic. I'm wondering if we should move it over to Speakout. Also if anyone needs recommendations about promotion, publicity, management, (and a thing called websites) etc. feel free to ask me....

Thank you JJ - great stuff....

[Phil_Meloy]

For any UK based musicians out there looking for function work (corporate functions, private parties, weddings, etc.) for their bands you could check out www.livemusicsearch.co.uk The concept is simple. This is a musician led organisation. It costs £15 to list your band on the site (£10 if you're an MU member). You put you're details and photograph on the site, indicate what style(s) of music you play, what type of functions you're prepared to do and how far you will travel to work and hopefully people will book you through the site. They take no agent's percentage at all - only the inital yearly registration fee. You deal with the client directly through the site and decide how much you charge. Even if you only get one gig a year it's worth it. The registration fee covers the maintenance and advertising of the site.

[JazzJunkie]

Needed ASAP an experienced guitar instructor for our north New Jersey
music store. 4-5 days a week with a 30-40 student potential. Great
work atmosphere and the pay ain't bad either ! Please pass this along
to any friends that may have interest. Please call or e-mail.

http://www.rutherfordmusic.com
Rutherford Music Exchange
39 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
201-933-8683

[Lois Gilbert]

DirectCatering has recently received event information from one of our
users in need of Live Music services in the Westbury, NY- Long Island,
11590 area. The purpose of this message is to ask for your permission
to provide you with information about this event as well as upcoming
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DirectCatering, in no way wants to send you unwanted information. Our
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We look forward to hearing from you soon, and helping you gain new
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Yours truly,
DirectCatering.com

[Lois Gilbert]

DBS Music's Open Talent Quest

All musicians, bands,and songwriters are invited to enter their song at no cost.
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[JazzJunkie]

Funky/Soulful bassist wanted - R&B/Funk/Top 40/Pop/Jazz Standards.
Band in the process of getting contract with a major cruiseline that seeks a versatile band to be able to play all styles.
Sinatra/Temptations/Earth Wind & Fire/Morris Day & The Time/Usher/R Kelly type stuff.
Must be able to read charts & music & occasionaly dance (Earth Wind & Fire type stuff).
This is a great opportunity - the ship gives you a place to live, good food, and an amazing environment. Serious cats only please.

Reply to: lamusician@hotmail.com

[JazzJunkie]

Multiinstrumentalist/composer/vocalist is seeking production assistance for at least a 2 CD deal and to help complete present project, original musical revue. The music has a wide adult contempory appeal, in a wide range of musical genres--pop, rock, latin, jazz, folk, vocal music. Specifically, I am seeking a producer/programmer person, with engineering skills that can help me with final product in my own studio. I play keys, guitar, vocals and harmonica--30+ yr exp. I have a budget and am looking for only an experienced, capable, serious producer type, with good versatile musical background (Not a rap guy doing beats, etc). I would be looking for help in rhythm section programming, general arranging and mixing. Instrumentalist preferred. If you would like to talk about it--if you might know some folks capable and interested, please give me a call: 602-367-3737 or at my office: 602-336-9700.

[JazzJunkie]

WANTED: OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA TEACHER START DATE: July 2004 Our Mission: To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to succeed in top-quality high schools, universities, and the competitive world beyond. Background: KIPP Ascend Charter School is an open-enrollment, public school which opened in July 2003. In 2004-05, KIPP Ascend will educate approximately 170 students in grades five and six. The school will grow one grade per year, until it reaches a capacity of approximately 340 students, grades 5-8, in 2006. Students and their parents choose to attend KIPP from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM during the week, for four hours every other Saturday, and for four weeks during the summer in preparation for high school and college. KIPP Ascend’s success has brought significant media attention, including coverage on ABC7, NBC5, WGN Radio, WNUA, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and The Catalyst. KIPP Ascend seeks an orchestra teacher that will build our school’s music program from inception. We aspire to create an orchestra program regarded as one of the best middle school orchestras in the Midwest. The ideal candidate will possess teaching and performance experience. Jazz and rhythm section experience is a plus. The position can be part-time or full-time for the 2004-05 school year. State certification is not required. For more information regarding the type of program KIPP Ascend seeks to build, please see: http://kippny.org/school/orchestra.asp. At KIPP Ascend, we know that teachers are the difference between a good school and a great school. Our founding teachers are all flexible and skilled educators who work hard and work well as a team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Providing quality, well-planned instruction that engages students • Building quality relationships with students •avior consistent with the school-wide discipline policy Proactively managing student beh• Collaborate with other educators • Participate actively in faculty/staff meetings • Seek to constantly refine and improve instructional techniques • Participate actively in professional learning opportunities, both on and off-site
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submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to joconnor@kippascend.org
• Meet regularly with Principal to provide updates and feedback KIPP Ascend Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying fmployment at our school. KIPP Ascend does not discriminate on thehandicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national/ethnic origin. To apply, please email joconnor@kipp.org or fax to
773.261.9975.

[Tom Storer]

The New York Times has an interesting article by Fred Kaplan about the latest business model for selling albums over the web:

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D.I.Y. Meets N.R.L. (No Record Label)
By FRED KAPLAN

Published: July 4, 2004


IN the last decade, Maria Schneider, who regularly wins prizes for best composer and best big-band arranger in jazz, has made three albums on the Enja record label. Each sold about 20,000 copies — very good numbers for jazz. She didn't make a dime off any of them. On two of them, she lost money.

So recently, she went off the grid. She became the first musician to sign with a company called ArtistShare. Rather than go through labels, distributors and retailers, ArtistShare sells discs over the Web and turns over all the proceeds (minus a small fee) to the artist.

Her new CD, "Concert in the Garden," went on sale last Thursday exclusively through www.mariaschneider.com. If it sells one-quarter as many copies as any of her previous discs, she will do better than break even. If it sells half as many, she will earn tens of thousands of dollars.

"Making an album takes lots of time and effort," Ms. Schneider said in her apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. "It takes me two or three years to write the music. Then there are the rehearsals, the studio time, the mixing and mastering. It would be nice to get something back for it. The thought that I could actually make a profit off my records — that's unbelievable, really."

To make this new album, Ms. Schneider put up $87,000 of her own money, which she had earned from commissions, music clinics and guest conducting. Almost $40,000 went to pay her musicians for four days' work in the studio. By the eve of the disc's release, online orders had brought in $33,700, strictly through word of mouth.

Record labels are still vital for many musicians. They get the CD in the bins; they advertise it; they put up the money to produce it in the first place.

But for those who already have a following and some capital, the new way has appeal. "The guy who's doing this is on to something," said Michael Cuscuna, a veteran producer for the Blue Note jazz label. "For a lot of artists, it makes sense to take control of their future."

That guy is Brian Camelio, a 38-year-old musician and computer programmer, who started ArtistShare after he heard stories from too many friends — one of them Ms. Schneider — about frustrating experiences with record labels. His roster is growing. Recently, he persuaded the jazz-guitar giant Jim Hall to sign up and record a trio album. That CD will be available on www.jimhallmusic.com in September. It cost $18,600 to make. Pre-orders have already brought in $11,042.

Going this route was a strange step for Mr. Hall, who is 73. "I'm still in the kerosene age, I don't know how to use a typewriter," he said. "But I've known Brian for a few years. He was so enthusiastic about this. So I thought I'd give it a try."

Other friends-turned-clients include the jazz bassist Todd Coolman, the pianist Danilo Perez, the keyboardist Rachel Z and Trey Anastasio, the leader of the rock band Phish, which recently announced that it would break up after its summer tour.

Rock musicians have been recording live concerts and selling them over the Internet, as CD's or MP3 downloads, for years. But Mr. Camelio's twist is new in two ways. First, he sees the Internet not as a supplement to labels and record stores but as an alternative. Second, he's marketing more than music.

On Ms. Schneider's Web site, fans can order her CD for $16.95. For an additional $35 to $95, they also gain access to printed scores, rehearsal sessions, interviews, post-concert question-and-answer sessions and commentaries, including a two-hour audio stream of Ms. Schneider analyzing several of her arrangements.

On Mr. Hall's site, for $60, fans can watch him give a guitar lesson.

"The key thing was when I realized that anyone could download music for free," Mr. Camelio said. "I got to thinking: what's the one thing you can't download, the one thing that the artist can hold on to? The answer: the creative process. That's the product I'm offering: the creative process."

To a surprising degree, these special features are also turning out to be the most lucrative part of the package. As of last week, Ms. Schneider's online customers were spending an average of $53, nearly three times the price of the CD.

It may be that few people beyond her fans will even learn about her new record. Ms. Schneider mentions her Web site at her concerts, and she's hired a publicist for press and radio promotion. Then again, she noted, "jazz is so siphoned off from the rest of the culture, I'm not sure people who aren't fans of mine find their way to my music anyhow."

Ms. Schneider recorded her first big-band album, "Evanescence," in 1993. It was swooningly romantic music, stacked with lush harmonies yet propelled by a muscular swing. She produced it at her own expense for $35,000; sold it to Enja for $10,000; and never recouped her initial investment.

Still, Enja made enough money off it that, two years later, the label paid the full cost of producing her second album, "Coming About." It also sold well, but not well enough to earn her any money. In 2000, she split the cost of her third album, "Allegresse," but again earned no return on her share.

"I can't really complain about Enja," she said. "They put my name on the map. But there are so many pieces of the pie to slice up — for the record company, the distributor, the record stores — that there's nothing left for the person who did all the work: me."

"My point is not that the record companies are bad," she added. "They have to make a living. They're risking their money. They absorb the losses from artists who don't sell. But I needed to find a business model where, at minimum, I made my money back."

Ms. Schneider's situation was hardly unique. Most instrumental jazz albums sell just a few thousand copies. One that sells 10,000 is doing well. To sell 50,000 is almost unheard of. Record labels typically offer musicians a royalty of 10 percent to 12 percent of the retail price for each album sold. But musicians are not paid any royalty until after the label makes back the production costs. Those costs include studio rental (in New York, about $200 an hour), equipment rental ($1,000 or more) and the engineer's fee (up to $100 an hour). Many labels also insist on making back the costs of packaging and pressing the CD's ($4,000 to $20,000, depending on the quality of the printing and graphics).

If the album includes original compositions, as Ms. Schneider's do, some labels also demand the music's publishing royalties. (Ms. Schneider gave Enja a 50 percent share, though she has since acquired not only the full rights but also the master tapes and is selling the older albums on her Web site, too.) Under the traditional system, then, it's no surprise that artists rarely see any royalties.

Musicians with ArtistShare pay upfront for an album's production costs. They also pay Mr. Camelio a fee to create and maintain the Web site (about $5,000) as well as 15 percent of the gross proceeds. Other than that, they receive all revenue.

"Who knows," Ms. Schneider said. "I may even get to the point of making a living entirely off my recordings."


Fred Kaplan is a columnist for Slate and jazz critic for The Absolute Sound.

[SEJ]

It's amazing that jazz is recorded at all.

It'd be nice to know that when I buy a CD some of the money actually goes to the artist. I've been waiting for more of this sort of thing to happen. I hope others do the same. In jazz, what is there to lose? You're talking about a relatively small, committed audience who will seek out the new releases, so I think it's a viable way to go despite the lack of traditional promotion and distribution mechanisms. That's what the Net (and UPS) is for!

I wish her success. I plan on getting the new recording.

[Jazzooo]

I am intrigued, but paying $5000 upfront to become a member of ArtistShare seems incredibly high to me. I'm not sure how they can guarantee anything for that money. There are lots of models out there like CDBaby that are doing a good job of marketing indie music this way, where the entry AND the royalty you owe them per disc is much lower.

Anyone here have any dealings with them?

[sonic1]

I believe in using other tactics to get my way. Threatening physical harm to reps of labels goes a long way. Nothing like the image of broken knee caps to get an ear...

[JazzJunkie]

Originally Posted by Jazzooo

I am intrigued, but paying $5000 upfront to become a member of ArtistShare seems incredibly high to me.

Well, it's probably not high considering the amount of work that's involved in store-fronting/merchandising such content, but... I'm feeling a bit skeptical about this particular paradigm. While the intent of Mr. Camelio may be 100 percent artist-driven, I tend to get a rash when I hear tired Ronko-ish marketing phrases like "first and only patent pending end all solution", and the oh-so-tired concepts of trying to invent value through product limitation etc. etc. In other words, I don't have a problem with selling rich-media content, in fact, I think all artists should consider it in some form, I just don't particulary care for this guy's cheesy (and very convoluted) approach. Mr. Hall doesn't have much content to offer, and since you can't just have two options hanging out on a page, things like "for $X you get the CD and can also leave a personal message on the website" -- which amounts to what? charging users to essentially sign your guest book? People are just too smart, and doing stuff like that can backfire on you big time. Sorry, but that's my take on tis one. {JJ}

[JazzJunkie]

1751 Social Club, a renovated, hip new spot in San Francisco, recently voted 2004’s Best New Restaurant by SF Weekly readers, is looking for talented jazz musicians to perform in our restaurant/nightclub. We are quipped with two rooms, two full bars and a small stage. Please note that we do not have a piano in-house.

If you are interested, please drop off a promo kit and demo CD, or meet Brandon our Jazz promoter on Mondays, after 8pm at the club. We are located at 1751 Fulton Street @ Masonic.

For more information about the club, please visit www.1751socialclub.com

[Jazzooo]

Yes, it seemed terribly convoluted to me--there were something like 10 potential "membership" levels, and many seemed similar with only the tiniest variations. It is typical of early-internet innovation, whereh we thought "Wow--we can tailor every single button push to fit a different individual's needs!" and then we realized that most poeple just find that stuff confusing.

Two or three levels, especially with some of the value-added stuff on ArtistShare, seems like a good idea.

[Lois Gilbert]

Originally Posted by SEJ

It's amazing that jazz is recorded at all.

It'd be nice to know that when I buy a CD some of the money actually goes to the artist. I've been waiting for more of this sort of thing to happen. I hope others do the same. In jazz, what is there to lose? You're talking about a relatively small, committed audience who will seek out the new releases, so I think it's a viable way to go despite the lack of traditional promotion and distribution mechanisms. That's what the Net (and UPS) is for!

I wish her success. I plan on getting the new recording.

As Mark Kleinhaut, Phil Kelly & several artists who post at JC will tell you, we sell CDs for $16 including s&h $2 per order goes to JC & $1 goes to the Jazz Foundation of America's Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund.

[JazzJunkie]

NPR keeps a running list of jobs available in radio, including jobs at NPR, internships at NPR, and jobs available at other stations. www.npr.org/contact/

[Lois Gilbert]

AND DON'T FORGET!!!!!!
EVERY WEDNESDAY NITE~~JAZZ JAM SESSION! 3 YEARS AND GOING STRONG! Hosted by Cathy Segal-Garcia ….Come join the party of jazz musicians and singers~~at The Sportsmen’s Lodge ( in the Muddy Moose Lounge) 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA (NE corner of Ventura & Coldwater) (818) 755-5000 8:30 p.m.-12:00a.m. No Cover Charge! Dinner until 9:30…

[JazzJunkie]

We are still acepting resumes/demos from New York City area musicians and arrangers for a vintage jazz/pop orchestra. Do the names Paul Whiteman, Bix Beiderbeke, Isham Jones, Gene Goldkette, Fletcher Henderson, Ray Noble, Glenn Gray get your pulse racing? That’s EXACTLY what we are looking for. We are working out a gig at the Rainbow Room (yes, THAT Rainbow Room) in late September, 2004. If you are knowledgeable of, and have a passion for, the popular music from 1927-1937 please contact us asap.

This is NOT another “swing” bebop revival. This is NOT another Frank Sinatra a la Count Basie tribute. This is the real deal. Think of a Paul Whiteman et al 78 recording come to life. We’ll not only play the original music from the 1920’s/30’s but we’ll also be playing the original arrangements in the original style- everything from sweet ballads and fox trots to hot dance numbers. Good sight-reading skills a must. Good grooming during a performance is a must too. We ask that all men have their own black tie/black tux and that the ladies have a tasteful, elegant evening gown (preferably evocative of the late 20’s/30’s).

If you have a demo tape of yourself playing this style, please contact me about sending it asap. The demo's do NOT have to be slick/professional studio quality. We are just looking to get an idea of your style. If you do not have a demo- please call me at: 917-286-0525 or email: monstermash@gawab.com. This is a paying gig and the ultimate goal is to perform at various prestigious venues round the NYC area and possibly the country.

Thanks again to all who have submitted their materials.

Again, only level headed, dedicated and talented musicians who know and love this era and style of music need apply. Thanks again to all those who have submitted their materials. We will be setting up auditions very soon.

Sincerely,
David

[Lois Gilbert]

I have a personal radio station on www.live365.com and broadcast mainly
New Age, Native American, and Ambient music. I am always looking to add
new music from new musicians who would like to promote their music over
the internet. I would be happy to discuss and accept the possibility of
receiving CDs from any of your contacts who are looking for a way to
market their new music online.
My internet radio station's address is
http://live365.com/stations/dvd4012?play.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Have a blessed day.

Dennis Vigil
owner
D.V.D. Productions
Allen, Texas
http://dvd-productions.us