North Park Music Thing 2010 - Confirmed Panel Topics

 

Friday, August 13th

 

Music Industry 101: The Basics
Everything you need to know about getting started in the business of music. Panelists will discuss recording a quality demo, developing an effective promo package, building a functional website, booking and promoting consistent gigs, releasing your first record, and more. An informative session for newbies and seasoned music scene veterans alike - this panel is sure to offer something for everyone.

Panelists include: Glenn Litwak (Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin), Allison Shaw (Listen Records/Sony), Sven-Erik Seaholm (Recording Engineer/Producer), Brooke Burt (Indigenous Promotions), Traa Daniels (musician, P.O.D.), Phil Palazzolo Producer/Engineer, The New Pornographers)

Music Publishing: The New Frontier 
The world of music publishing– a world where the rights to use music are bought and sold every day. This session will examine numerous opportunities and educate songwriters on the business of music publishing including mechanical royalties, performance royalties, print royalties and synchronization licenses. 

Panelists include: Tom DeSavia (Notable Music), Jennifer Knoepfle (Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Jon Granat (Chrysalis Publishing), Marc Wilson (Warner Chappell Music), Tavi Shabestari (BMI), Etan Rosenbloom (ASCAP)

Lawyers, Guns & Money: Legal Issues For Musicians
There are myriad ways for musicians to get "taken" by the music industry. In the "knowledge is power" category, this two-part series of panels – led by lawyers with years of experience in the music and entertainment business – will cover some of the most important legal aspects of "the biz." 

Day 1: Addresses recording agreements, copyrights and DIY legal issues.
Panelists include: David Branfman (Branfman Law Group, P.C.), Paul Mirowski (Mirowski & Associates), Michael Hoisington (Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP), Valerie Nemeth (Law offices of Valerie Nemeth)

The Future of Music PR
With the music business in a constant state of flux, this panel looks to address the future of PR (public relations/publicity) within that world. Much of the biz is now online, so panelists will discuss changes in distribution of information to the media as well as more basic issues such as working with a publicist vs. DIY. Whether you are looking to promote an artist or an album release, this panel will help you understand the mechanics of modern day music PR and offer useful tips and guidance.

Panelists include: Wendy Brynford-Jones (Hello Wendy PR), Lilledeshan Bose (OC Weekly), Jo-Ann Geffen (JAG PR), Josh Mills (It's Alive Media), Steve Baltin (AOL's spinner), Stefan Goldby (buzzine.com)

Social Media and Music: Building Your Network
So you have a MySpace site, Facebook page and Twitter account – now what? It can be overwhelming and confusing deciding how to reach out to fans and build audiences without flooding the world with irrelevant information. Join social media experts to learn how to use these online platforms strategically and to your advantage. 

Panelists include: Jeff Kreinik (Front Gate Tickets), Tom Gimbel (Clatterhead), Jason Fisher (Epitaph Records), Larry Weintraub (Fanscape), Sara Berkowitz (Viper Room), Jeff Becker (J2X Media)

PERFORMANCE VIDEO/VJing: The Art, Business & Reality of Real Time Video
Technology has allowed for the real time manipulation of images to match and even surpass the speed of live sound creation. Whether you are a musician looking to add video to your set, or a VJ working with different DJs every night, these concepts and techniques will educate you on how to bridge the gap between audio and video easier then ever. Panelists will be discussing the creative & business sides of the industry, current hardware & software of the trade and field your questions on how to set your creative pursuit up with real time video. Special guests will be stopping by to give advice on being an Audio/Visual project as-well-as providing instruction on taking the visuals out from behind the scenes - an exploration of costuming, props & showmanship. 
Day 1: An intro to Real Time Video – Concepts & Techniques.
Panelists include: John-Ryan Shea (AVicious), Jeremy Glaholt         (AVicious), Bryan Stratman (HYENA band), Megan Pogoda (Pogoda Live Visuals)

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Saturday, August 14

 

Creating a Music Town
We’d all like to see our respective music communities grow and thrive, and this panel will feature discussions on just that. From increasing audience size and working with other artists to grassroots efforts and corporate tie-ins, discover methods that have worked to strengthen music scenes in the past as well as new techniques for the future.
Panelists include: 1 - Josh Feingold (SESAC), Scott Pactor (Law Office Of Scott Pactor), Scott Sheldon (RM64.com), Mitchell Frank (Spaceland), Tim Mays  (The Casbah)

 

Management 101: Guiding Your Career 
As traditional record labels dissolve and artist revenue streams get tighter with each passing day, a competent manager is more relevant than ever. Skillfully negotiating the twists and turns of a band's day-to-day existence demands a fine-tuned skill set. This panel of music management professionals will dissect what artists should look for in the hiring process and what to strive for once the ink on the contract has dried.
Panelists include: Robbie Lloyd (Silva Artist Management), Kristen Worden-Harris (Croshal Entertainment Group), Steve Nice (Nice Management), Bradshaw Lambert (GBL Media Management), Jake Livingston (Epic Records), Mark Gorlick (The Collective)

 

Lawyers, Guns & Money: Legal Issues For Musicians
There are myriad ways for musicians to get "taken" by the music industry. In the "knowledge is power" category, this two-part series of panels – led by lawyers with years of experience in the music and entertainment business – will cover some of the most important legal aspects of "the biz."
Day 2: Addresses songwriting & publishing, managers & agents, and protecting band names
Panelists include: David Branfman (Branfman Law Group, P.C.), Alex Vargas (Law offices of Alex J. Vargas),  James Clayton (Law offices of James Clayton), Jeff Leven (Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP)

 

Touring on a Budget
The economy might be taking its time to recover, but gigging is still a necessity for live bands.  This panel will provide cost-effective planning tools and techniques to get your band on the road without breaking the bank and make the most out of every tour.
Panelists include: Roggie Baer (Rajiworld Touri Consultants), John Pantle (Agency for the Performing Arts), Steve Poltz (Touring musician), Kristian Dunn (Touring musician, El Ten Eleven), Joe Rinaldi (US Concerts)

 

All Things Radio: Terrestrial, Satellite, Internet and College
As radio continues to twist, turn and change before our ears, it’s becoming difficult to make sense of the numerous formats and technologies delivering music.  This panel of radio professionals from a diversity of backgrounds will help clear up the confusion and provide useful insight into each radio platform and how they can best serve local musicians. 
Panelists include: Mike Halloran (radio professional), Garrett Capone (91X), Lisa Worden (KROQ), Gary Gorman (Atlantic Records), Christine Chiappetta (Island Def Jam Records), Kevin Stapleford (X1FM.com), Tazy Phillips (KROG The Rogue / skaparade.com)

 

PERFORMANCE VIDEO/VJing: The Art, Business & Reality of Real Time Video
Technology has allowed for the real time manipulation of images to match and even surpass the speed of live sound creation. Whether you are a musician looking to add video to your set, or a VJ working with different DJs every night, these concepts and techniques will educate you on how to bridge the gap between audio and video easier then ever. Panelists will be discussing the creative & business sides of the industry, current hardware & software of the trade and field your questions on how to set your creative pursuit up with real time video. Special guests will be stopping by to give advice on being an Audio/Visual project as-well-as providing instruction on taking the visuals out from behind the scenes - an exploration of costuming, props & showmanship. 

Day 2: The Show – Gigging & the Art of Performance
Panelists include: John-Ryan Shea (AVicious), Jeremy Glaholt (AVicious), Bryan Stratman (HYENA band), Megan Pogoda (Pogoda Live Visuals)

 

Using Music and Technology for the Greater Good
For decades artists have utilized the power of music to effect social change and transform thought into action.   With the myriad of online tools and social networks available today, musicians are able to spread their influence and awareness through the Web in real time.  This panel will look at the best new media tools and approaches to take in introducing an artist’s cause or message. 
Panelists include: Tim Sweeney (Tim Sweeney & Associates), Nic Adler (The Roxy), Kristin Rolla (Myspace Music), Abe Burns (Variety), Matthew Bates (Slacker.com), ben Patterson (DashGo.com)

 

Getting Your Music Licensed
Music is bought and sold everyday by artists, publishers, labels, TV, film, online and video game companies. With the arrival of new media, apps, streaming sites, viral videos and more, a multitude of new licensing opportunities have sprung up.  If you’re looking to engage in any of these markets and get your music licensed, this collection of panelists will provide useful tips to maximize the opportunities that exist.
Panelists include: Ron Sobel (North Star Media), Jeff Brabek (Chrysalis Music Publishing), Todd Brabek (book author, former ASCAP VP), Daryl Berg (Fuel TV, Fix Cable Network), Mike Locke (Rhino Records)

 

Songwriters Circle: Discussion and Performance
Writing a great song is an art form, and for many musicians a labor of love. This panel of diverse songwriters will discuss the craft of songwriting and pull back the curtain on the creative process. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience live performance and conversation that will educate and inspire. 
Panelists include: George Varga (Union Tribune), AJ Croce, Brian Karcsig (Louis XIV), John Reis (Rocket From the Crypt, Swami Records), Exene cervenka (X), CiCi Porter (singer-songwriter)

 

Indie Labels: The Resurgence
Indie labels have weathered the storm and are now setting the trend for sustainability in the music industry. This collection of artists, managers and indie label experts will address artist and label concerns, and take an up-close look at the current label landscape.
Panelists include: Brian Sharp (Century Media), Chris Trovero (Epitaph Records), Matt Halverson (Lefse Records / Waaga Records), Adrienne Lake (Bloat Records), Richard Laing (Sub Pop Records), Pete Klockau (Bloodshot Records)

 

 

 

Confirmed Panelists

Garrett Capone (91X)
Lisa Worden (KROQ)
Gary Gorman (Atlantic Records)
Christine Chiappetta (Island Def Jam Records)
Kevin Stapleford (X1FM.com)
Tazy Phillips (KROG The Rogue / skaparade.com)
Nic Adler (The Roxy)
Kristin Rolla (Myspace Music)
Abe Burns (Variety)
Matthew Bates (Slacker.com)
Josh Feingold (SESAC)
Scott Pactor (Law Office Of Scott Pactor)
Scott Sheldon (RM64.com)
Mitchell Frank (Spaceland)
Tim Mays  (The Casbah)
Glenn Litwak (Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin)
Allison Shaw (Listen Records/Sony)
Sven-Erik Seaholm (Recording Engineer/Producer)
Brooke Burt (Indigenous Promotions)
Traa Daniels (musician, P.O.D.)
Tom DeSavia (Notable Music)
Jennifer Knoepfle (Sony/ATV Music Publishing)
Jon Granat (Chrysalis Publishing)
Marc Wilson (Warner Chappell Music)
David Branfman (Branfman Law Group, P.C.)
Paul Mirowski (Mirowski & Associates)
Michael Hoisington (Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP)
Valerie Nemeth (Law offices of Valerie Nemeth)
Wendy Brynford-Jones (Hello Wendy PR)
Lilledeshan Bose (OC Weekly)
Jo-Ann Geffen (JAG PR)
Josh Mills (It's Alive Media)
Steve Baltin (AOL's spinner)
Jeff Kreinik (Front Gate Tickets)
Tom Gimbel (Clatterhead)
Jason Fisher (Epitaph Records)
Larry Weintraub (Fanscape)
Sara Berkowitz (Viper Room)
John-Ryan Shea (AVicious)
Jeremy Glaholt (AVicious)
Bryan Stratman (HYENA band)
Megan Pogoda (Pogoda Live Visual)
Robbie Lloyd (Silva Artist Management)
Kristen Worden-Harris (Croshal Entertainment Group)
Steve Nice (Nice Management)
Bradshaw Lambert (GBL Media Management)
Jake Livingston (Epic Records)
Alex Vargas (Law offices of Alex J. Vargas)
James Clayton (Law offices of James Clayton)
Jeff Leven (Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP)
John Pantle (Agency for the Performing Arts)
Steve Poltz (Touring musician)
Kristian Dunn (Touring musician, El Ten Eleven)
Ron Sobel (North Star Media)
Jeff Brabek (Chrysalis Music Publishing)
Todd Brabek (book author, former ASCAP VP)
Brian Sharp (Century Media)
Chris Trovero (Epitaph Records)
Matt Halverson (Lefse Records / Waaga Records)
Adrienne Lake (Bloat Records)
George Varga (Union Tribune)
AJ Croce (Touring musician)
Brian Karcsig (Louie XIV)
John Reis (Rocket From the Crypt, Swami Records)

Exene Cervenka (X)
Mike Locke (Rhino Records)
Tim Sweeney (Tim Sweeney & Assocaites)
Phil Palazolo (Producer/Engineer, The New Pornographers)
Tavi Shabestari (BMI)
Etan Rosenbloom (ASCAP)
Stefan Goldby (buzzine.com)
Jeff Becker (J2X Media)
Mark Gorlick (The Collective)
Roggie Bae (RajiWorld Tour Consultants)
Joe Rinaldi (US Concerts)
Mike Halloran
Ben Patterson (DashGo.com)
Daryl G. Berg  (Fuel TV, Fox Cable Networks)
Richard Laing (Sub Pop Records)
Pete Klockau (Bloodshot Records)

CiCi Porter (singer/songwriter)