Scarab Records and Pavement Productions are very proud to present the first annual Midwest Music Summit.
Sponsored by:
ATA/Rolling Rock/Camel/General Cinema/Guitar Center/NUVO
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - August 10th, 11th & 12th
Indianapolis, Indiana
3 Days - 2 Nights
Over 30 venues & nightclubs
Over 100 bands and DJs
Over 2000 music industry representatives
The Adam’s Mark Hotel Downtown will be the “heart” of the conference.
Venues in Downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple Village & The Indiana Convention Center
TO REGISTER FOR MMS 2001, GET A SHOWCASE APPLICATION, RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM, ADVERTISE OR BECOME A SPONSOR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
MIDWEST MUSIC SUMMIT 2001
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comHEADLINERS . . .
ELECTRONICA:
Aphrodite - V2 Records- Detroit
Juan Atkins - Metroplex - Detroit
Heather Heart - Sonic Groove - NYC
DJ Mea - Afterhours - Los Angeles, CA
Linus - Minimal Wage - London, UK
Also Performing . . .
David Hollands, Paul Anthony,
Revolution 9, Three Jay, Matt Bandy,
Jonathan Keith, Phase, Shiva, K-Step,
Craco Saca, Chocolate, D-Fine,
Mitzubishi, One Source, Varsha,
Pixie & Justin & Niswander
+ More headliners to be announced!
For exact times and locations please visit our website:
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comHIP-HOP:
KRS-One - Koch - NYC
Royce the 5' 9" - Columbia Records - Detroit
Mudkids - Stray/Crush - IN
Rhymefest - Surf - Chicago
Speech Therapy - IN
Also Performing . . .
Indiana Jones, Topspeed, Rusty,
Section 31, Paul Bunyon & Skittles
+ More headliners to be announced!
For exact times and locations please visit our website:
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comROCK:
Factory 81 - Mojo/Universal - Detroit
Dovetail Joint - Chicago
Dust for Life - Memphis
Muchacha - Veronica - Chicago
Michelle Malone - SBS - Atlanta
Also Performing . . .
19 Wheels, The Piper Stones, Vis@40,
Crash Poet, Storm, Inc., Eli-Stone,
Johnny Socko, The Blank Theory,
Short Bus, Dent, Lunar Event,
Jenny Devoe, You're Pretty,
Land of the El Caminos, Paradox 44,
Pop Lolita, The Aurelians, Godsize,
Falling Up, Shaeffer Street, Status,
Spill, Standing 8, Breakdown,
The Last Conservative, Paint, Grissel,
Shun, Ann McWilliams, Pizzle,
Sindacato, Wonderdrug & Von Em
+ More headliners to be announced!
For exact times and locations please visit our website:
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comPANELISTS . . .
Jon Autrey - Autonomous-Robot Inc. - Chicago, IL
Tim Auvenshine - Select-O-Hits - Memphis, TN
Jack Campbell - NARAS/The Recording Academy - Chicago, IL
Geoffrey Colon - V2 Records - NYC
Scott Davidson - WKTA/Rebel Radio - Chicago, IL
Suzanne Glass - Indie-Music.com - IN
Vicki Hamilton - Small Hairy Dog Records - Hollywood, CA
Heather Heart - Sonic Groove Records - NYC
Jon Hines - Scarab Records - IN
KRS-One - Koch - NYC
Jonathan Keith - Scarab/WRZX "Planet X" - IN
Pennie Lane - Pennie Lane Productions - Portland, OR
Michael Laskow - TAXI - NYC
Brian Leach - A&R TVT Records - NYC
David Lindquist - Indianapolis Star - IN
Joe Medonia - Chicago, IL
Ron Miner - Crush Entertainment - IN
Kevin Morrissey - The Morrissey Group - Chicago, IL
Mark Need - Bose, McKinney & Evans - IN
Nasty Nes - Hits Magazine - Los Angeles, CA
Will Patterson - EM:DEF - Santa Monica, CA
Leon Reed - Vintage Vinyl - St. Louis, MO
Marthae Reynolds - Island/Def Jam - Los Angels, CA
Dave Rogers - Raleighmusic.com - Raleigh, NC
Chris Russell - Entertainment/NFL Attorney - IN
Charles Shriner - Elemental Media - IN
Andy Simmons - The Lodge - IN
Derek Sivers - CDBaby.com - Portland, OR
Steve Spapperi - Studio of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Kevin Spellman - Uppercut Management - Chicago, IL
Mike Taylor - WOXY - Cincinnati, OH
Dan Thompson - Blue Sky Distribution - St. Louis, MO
John Timmons - Ear X-Tacy - Louisville, KY
John Weakland - A&R Columbia Records - Los Angeles, CA
OJ Wedlaw - Columbia Records - NYC
Brian Whitney - Just Plain Folks - IN
Damon Zwirn - A&R Artemis Records - NYC
+ More panelists to be announced!
For exact times and locations please visit our website:
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comHOSTING . . .
Mistress of Ceremonies:
Pennie Lane, that's right, the Pennie Lane, will be serving up some old-fashioned rock & roll hospitality. The one and only original "band-aid" will be hangin' out at the Adam's Mark Hotel to help you find where you want to go and who you want to see.
ADVERTISING . . .
If anyone is interested in having a booth at the MMS trade show, adding an insert to the promo bag, advertising in the directory . . . and the list goes on, please contact us ASAP!
SPACE IS GOING FAST!!!
TO REGISTER FOR MMS 2001, GET A SHOWCASE APPLICATION, RESERVE A HOTEL ROOM, ADVERTISE OR BECOME A SPONSOR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
MIDWEST MUSIC SUMMIT 2001
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comWEEKEND SCHEDULE . . .
Opening Party:
Friday, August 10th, 2001
Join us in the Adam’s Mark Hotel Friday night for our opening ceremony. Nightclub events & parties: There will plenty to do your first night on the town. Please refer to the MMS Directory or Pocket Guide for the list of sponsored events and parties at nightclubs and venues in Indianapolis.
Visit our website for more details:
http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comMMS 2001 Panels:
Saturday, August 11th, 2001
Adam’s Mark Hotel Downtown
Panels & seminars will begin Saturday at 11am and last until 6pm. Check your Directory for a listing of showcases, parties and events all night at Official MMS 2001 Nightclubs & Venues.
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http://www.midwestmusicsummit.comDavid Vs. Goliath
Independent and major labels. What are the ups and downs of each one? Which is best for you and how do you approach them? Our panelists will help you make the right decisions regarding your future and the future of your music.
Vectors, Colours &
Old Man-ufacturing
A comprehensive discussion involving all aspects of manufacturing, graphic design/layout and the importance of a barcode.
Retail and Distribution
Different approaches for getting your record in stores, selling your record once it gets there, and the all important Sound Scan.
Grooves & Peaks
Hip-Hop and Electronica still rely heavily on the support of the vinyl industry. Find out the best way to get your track mastered and pressed to vinyl. Featuring a brief workshop on mixing and remixing with turntables. Old school in the new school of thought.
Electronic Education
A brief history of electronic music and the diverse culture that surrounds it, including a very enlightening discussion on why it should be praised and not prosecuted.
A&R Scouting &
Artist Development
What do record companies, major and indie, look for in an artist. How to package and present your material and then how to approach the proper label. The importance of artist development, and how to take the next step forward.
Music & The Web
What is the most safe and effective way to promote your music via the internet? Learn how to get compensated for your music while at the same time discovering new technologies to help make your cyber-journey a little easier.
Legal Consciousness
A very detailed meeting on the importance of contracts. Discussions will include the legalities of live performances to the coveted “record deal”. How to find a GREAT attorney and how much of the pie are they entitled to.
Radio: From College to Commercial
Aggressive marketing campaigns on the radio are still the best way to promote your music. How do programmers make their decisions and what are their policies toward supporting new and local artists.
Home Vs. Studio
Discover how to record your album at home on a shoe string budget without the help of a major recording studio. Obtain the tools and learn the secrets of how project studios are blurring those delicate lines.
Music & Technology
Technology plays a vital part in all our lives, especially if you are a musician. Computers, keyboards, processors, drum machines and sequencers (just to name a few) are slowly but surely creeping into every mix. Find out how you can benefit from this electronic revolution.
The Future of Rock, Hip-Hop
and Electronica
Where is music headed now that we have all lived to see the next millennium. It seems that every genre nowadays is just that, a little bit of every genre. Join our panelists for a discussion on what to expect over the next decade as we explore the future of music.
Closing Ceremonies:
Sunday, August 12th, 2001
Noon - 6pm
Every year we will end the Summit with a look into the future of music. This year we will be holding a free concert event in downtown Indianapolis for our closing ceremonies. The event will be dedicated to electronic music, featuring local & regional djs, producers & live performers from around the Midwest. This event will focus on educating the public about electronic music as well as helping it gain the positive exposure that it has long deserved. Join us for our final day celebration and a look into our crystal ball.
Visit our website for more details:
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