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Nine 12 Records

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Nine 12 Records
Deadline: Dec 8, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Nine 12 Records team is currently looking for bands and artists across the globe interested in extensive touring to join their national booking roster.

Please note: They are interested in only experimental/progressive, alternative, punk, rock, and pop artists - not in singer/songwriter, hip hop, country, or any other genres. Additionally, they are arranging signings for experimental and punk artists in the immediate Los Angeles area.

Nine 12 Records was established in February 2004 in the quaint town of Newbury Park, California. With the release of Front Row's (Highland Park, CA) album, "Past Tense" in October 2004, the label began to take off, relocating to Los Angeles.

Nine 12 Records began working with progressive rock band, Silence Is Treason (Silverlake, CA) in October 2004, just before sending the band to play a guerilla set at the Coachella Valley Music Festival. In June of 2005, Silence is Treason released their self-titled debut album in 2005, shortly followed by a stint on the Vans Warped Tour.

Nine 12 Records has also coordinated a west coast tour for solo artist Greg DeFuria (Los Angeles, CA) in 2006 to accompany his debut album, Thoughts Like Menifee, which was released in October of 2005.

They have managed and coordinated national tours for experimental rock band, Sputnik Monroe (Santa Monica, CA) since November 2006.

In 2007, they also set up Legs on Sale's tour up the coast of California. Thus far, in 2008, Nine 12 Records has booked tours for Death is not a Joyride (Austin, TX), The Pleasures of Merely Circulating (Marfa, TX), and The Ignorant (Los Angeles, CA).

Nine 12 Records will be releasing Killradio's (Los Angeles, CA) EP, "Good Americans" in early fall 2008.

Please check their website for more information on the label.

For more info, visit: http://www.nine12records.com

(914) Music Management & Consulting

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

(914) Music Management & Consulting
Deadline: Sep 8, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

(914) Music Management & Consulting is a boutique entertainment firm located in the New York metropolitan area. The firm focuses on exclusive, professional career management of artists, bands, producers, songwriters, and other entertainment professionals.

(914) Music hopes to provide their clients with career advisement, counseling, and support to ensure prolonged and successful professional careers in the entertainment industry. They accomplish their mission through two specific avenues of support and guidance:

MANAGEMENT

Assist artists in seeking an agreement with a record company and/or record distribution company

Provide artists with exclusive personal management of their careers

Assist in the preparation and coordination of demonstration tapes/ DVDs and live and/or showcase performances, and promotion of both live and recorded concert events

Assist Artists in securing publishing and/ or administration agreements for their catalog(s)

Assist Artists in securing distribution of career-oriented merchandise

Assist Artists in securing product endorsements of musical and non-musical equipment and/or goods

Assist Artists in securing online distribution of recorded and/or written compositions through third-party entities

CONSULTING
(914) Music also offers non-exclusive consulting services for artists and industry professionals, which are available on a case-by-case basis. Their staff is comprised of experienced agents and attorneys who can assist you as much or as little as needed.

For more info, visit: http://www.914music.com

Perry Mann's Strippers and Hustlers Ball

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Perry Mann's Strippers and Hustlers Ball
Deadline: Aug 8, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Exotic Erotic Ball is an annual event held in the San Francisco Bay Area every October, proximal to Halloween. Now - for the first time ever - the Producers bring the party to Las Vegas for The Strippers and Hustlers Ball, to be held at The Orleans Arena over Labor Day weekend, August 30-31.

The Strippers and Hustlers Ball is a giant party which features headline entertainment - both dj's and live bands, hot burlesque, fetish acts from across the globe, outrageous fashion, and lots of strippers. The entertainment is sometimes serious, sometimes silly, but always stimulating.

On Saturday August 30, the headline music genre will be dj's spinning house and electronic, and on Sunday August 31, the headline music genre will be live bands and upbeat rock n roll.

Sonicbids is the exclusive musical sponsor of the 2008 Strippers and Hustlers Ball. Performers slated to appear include Richard Vission on Saturday and The Genitorturers on Sunday. Some of the remaining 2008 lineup has been confirmed but is being kept under wraps.

A minimum of one musical performance slot on Sunday is being reserved for a Sonicbids artist. Besides playing as part of a great weekend lineup, selected artists will be paid (negotiated fee), be performing in front of several thousand people at once, and just might also have the time of their lives.

Tips from the Ball: Submit to be considered ONLY if your musical style is energetic and engaging, with sex appeal. The producers feel that acts that are either too passive or too raucous don't capture enough of the cross-section of attendees. Any form of visual enhancement, or offbeat "hook" would be considered a plus for this event.

For more info, visit: http://strippersandhustlersball.com/

Canadian Music Caf 2008

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Canadian Music Caf 2008
Deadline: Jul 23, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The 4th Annual Canadian Music Caf is taking place September 9 - 11, 2008, during the Toronto International Film Festival. The Caf showcases 15 artists to Music Supervisors, Feature Film producers and directors from around the world and has become a Festival destination for these tastemakers.

Canadian Music Caf has showcased 45 artists in the past 3 years and has been met with overwhelming success and support from the film and music industries. Some of the artists who have performed include: Chantal Kreviazuk, Ron Sexsmith, Steven Page (of Barenaked Ladies), Jully Black, Oh Susanna, Kid Koala, The Trews and DJ Champion.

The Canadian Music Caf is a unique opportunity to showcase Canadian talent to the international film industry in an intimate environment. It creates awareness and opportunity for Canadian artists and provides a stage to help generate exposure and revenue for artists, labels and publishers.

The Caf has elected to use Sonicbids for its online submissions.

The Canadian Music Caf is an initiative developed by the Canadian music industry and is collaboratively produced by the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA), the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA), the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), and, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Group and in association with the Government of Canada.

For more info, visit: http://www.canadianmusiccafe.com

Exotic Erotic Expo 2008

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Exotic Erotic Expo 2008
Deadline: Sep 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Exotic Erotic Ball is an annual event held in the San Francisco Bay Area every October, proximal to Halloween. It is the longest-running adult-themed public event in U.S. history, and it features the world's largest ever masquerade ball. E! Entertainment Television has dubbed it "the World's #1 Wildest and Sexiest Party, and it is the recipient of over 50 awards and proclamations. Despite its long 29 year history, the event continues to grow in popularity and acclaim.

In 2008, the Exotic Erotic Ball is moving to Treasure Island, where Sonicbids is the exclusive musical sponsor. Last year's performers included Snoop Dogg, Peaches, Spyderz and Mini Kiss.

A minimum of one musical performance slot is reserved exclusively for a Sonicbids artist. Besides playing as part of a great lineup, selected artists will be paid according to their negotiated price and performing in front of several thousand people at once, and just might also have the time of their lives.

Submit to be considered if your musical style is energetic but also melodic. The producers feel that acts that are either too passive or too raucous don't capture enough of the cross-section of attendees. If you're act's content, lyrics or natural appeal exudes some sexiness or includes offbeat visuals, this would be considered a plus for this event.

Not all the performances are musical - this event celebrates flesh and fantasy, and most of all - freedom of expression; so there is a mix between live music and other erotic styles that may range from traditional burlesque and circus acts to bondage, body-painting, and the bizarre. It's Halloween Weekend, so there are a lot of hilarious hijinks on hand, and as the prizes for best outfits are substantial, the costumes worn by attendees are elaborate and frequently outrageous.

For more info, visit: http://www.exoticeroticball.com

JazzTimes Magazine (December 2008 Issue)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

JazzTimes Magazine (December 2008 Issue)
Deadline: Aug 12, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

JazzTimes Magazine dates back to Radio Free Jazz, a publication founded in 1970 by Ira Sabin when he was operating a record store in Washington, DC. It was originally a newsletter designed to update shoppers on the latest jazz releases and provide jazz radio programmers with a means of communicating with the industry. However, Radio Free Jazz grew substantially over the next decade, attracting readers and writers from around the world.

In 1980, the magazine's broader focus and appeal prompted a name change, so Radio Free became JazzTimes. In 1990, the magazine also underwent a change, receiving a bold new look that incorporated exclusive cover photography and state of the art graphic design. Since then JazzTimes has continued to evolve into what is widely regarded as the world's leading jazz publication.

Today, JazzTimes has a circulation of 102,813 and distribution of 111,813 copies. The magazine is sold at all leading magazine vendors including Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster Music, Borders Books & Music, Camelot Music, Cat's Records, Central Records, Compact Disc World, Coconuts, Crossroads Entertainment, Disc Go Round, Exclusive Company, For Your Entertainment, Gallery of Sound, Harmony House, Hastings Books & Music, HMV, Kemp Mill Music, Manifest Discs & Tapes, Media Play, Michigan Wherehouse, Music Company, Music World, Music X, Oasis Music & Video, Olsson's Books & Records, Peaches, Planet Music, Record Exchange, Record Express, Record Time, Record Town, Repeat the Beat, Saturday Matinee, Strawberries, Streetside Records, Tempo Music, Tape World, Vibes Music, Virgin Megastore, The Wall, Waves Music, Wherehouse Entertainment.

The magazine features extensive new coverage, award winning jazz journalism, hundreds of CD, book and video reviews, world class photography and award-winning graphics, informative features and columns, special theme issues and much more.

Typical cover artists include Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Ornette Coleman, Joshua Redman, John Scofield, Roy Haynes, Brad Mehldau, Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner, Joe Lovano, Christian McBride, Bill Frisell, Branford Marsalis, The Bad Plus, Dave Douglas, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Medeski Martin & Wood and Marcus Miller. Plus, legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, Jaco Pastorius, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington.

JazzTimes is looking exclusively for jazz records. The magazine does not review or cover blues, soul, world music and folk. As long as the CD would clearly be identified as jazz, regardless of the jazz genre (smooth, mainstream, avant-garde, Dixieland, traditional, big band, vocals, etc), it will be given consideration.

Preference is given to core or established jazz artists. The appearance of these core artists (someone like Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride or Kenny Barron) on a CD by a relatively unknown artist can be helpful in pushing a CD above the hundreds of other releases from local jazz groups. It is preferred that the group or artist has performed and gotten airplay in areas other than its home city or region. Artists must have released a physical CD, with a bar code. Recordings only available by download will not be reviewed. Releases with distribution or sales by a third party - CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, eMusic, North Country - are preferred over releases which are only sold at gigs.

JazzTimes tries to review CDs that fit this criteria based on artistic merit. Less than 100 CDs can be reviewed per issue (10 issues per year) out of the 300-400 CDs that are received each month, so that leaves a lot of CDs un-reviewed. Please be sure that you meet all of the criteria before submitting.

JAZZTIMES AUDIO DOWNLOAD PROGRAM

JazzTimes is also making its Audio Download Program available to Sonicbids artists who submit at a HUGE DISCOUNT, over 80% off its open rate. . The Audio Download Program is a solid opportunity to get promotional tracks delivered to some of the most passionate music fans in the world and will drive traffic to your website and/or MySpace page or point folks to the e-commerce site of your choice.

The Audio Download Program offers

One track available for user download on the JazzTimes downloads page.
Rotating CD cover image on JazzTimes.com home page.
Label logo on the JazzTimes downloads page, and a link to your label or artist website.
Link to the e-commerce site of your choice for CD purchases.
CD cover image on the JazzTimes.com downloads page.
CD cover image and track info featured in a quarterly HARP magazine print ad, directing readers to the download page on JazzTimes.com.

Each quarter, one Sonicbids Download Program participant will be awarded a free JazzTimes Download package.

Please note: JazzTimes only reviews CDs which have been released within the last 3 months. Please submit only if you have a new recording which JazzTimes can consider for coverage. All artists who submit for coverage in JazzTimes Magazine will receive a one-year subscription to JazzTimes Magazine.

For more info, visit: http://www.jazztimes.com

Radford University CAB (Fall 2008)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Radford University CAB (Fall 2008)
Deadline: Aug 8, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Radford University is a NACA affiliated school located in Radford, VA, nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The school enrolls over 9,000 students and is currently accepting submissions for on campus performances during the Fall 2008 semester. Musical acts, novelty acts, and comedians are all welcome to submit.

In general, Radford books 8-10 acts per semester and is interested in local and regional acts, both NACA and non-NACA. Selected acts will be compensated for their performance with a negotiable amount. Artists are expected to provide their own equipment and sound.

The Concert Committee is responsible for handling all musical events throughout the year, from the local "Battle of the Bands" to major concerts with nationally known artists. Past performers have included Eve 6, Match Box Twenty, Fuel, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Gavin DeGraw, Monique, and OAR.

The Spectrum Committee focuses on events such as comedians, hypnotists, magicians, Highlander Specials, Showtime at the Bonnie, novelty programs, performers and more. Past guests include Rebecca Corry, Owen Smith, Sekou and Steve, Joaquin, and Jen Kober.

For more info, visit: http://www.radford.edu/~cab-clb/home.html

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