Friday, November 11, 2016

San Diego Music Thing Weekend Is Here!

San Diego Music Thing is under way with the first panel kicking off as I type this. I decided to post the whole schedule here for you for easy reference all weekend. As far as I know, individual tickets are still available at the door for all showcases, but if you want a full event wristband, you have to come to Chuckalek Biergarten to purchase. Event schedule after the jump.




FRIDAY
CHUCKALEK BIERGARTEN
3139 University Ave
Event Registration 2pm-7pm
Conference Panels 3pm-6pm
6:00 - 9:00 Grampadrew and the Flim Flam Revue

BAR PINK
829 30th St
6:30 - 7:00 Birdy Bardot
7:20 - 8:00 Rafter
8:30 - 9:30 Rob Crow's Gloomy Place
9:50-10:20 Skinny Venny
10:40-11:10 Ric Scales
11:30-12:30 Open Mike Eagle

THE OFFICE
3936 30th St
6:00 - 6:30 Taken By Canadians
7:00 - 8:00 Sean Hayes
8:30 - 9:30 Johnette Napolitano

THE MERROW
1271 University Ave
8:00 Doors
8:30 - 9:10 Blood Ponies
9:30 - 10:10 Bit Maps
10:30 - 11:10 Adam Torres
11:30 Thor & Friends

THE IRENIC
3090 Polk Ave
6:45 - 7:15 Hours
7:30 - 8:15 Meatbodies
8:45 - 10:00 Touche Amore

CASBAH
2501 Kettner Blvd
Har Mar Superstar
Part Deux
Sweet Spirit

MUSIC BOX
1337 India Street
Health
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SATURDAY
CHUCKALEK BIERGARTEN
3:30-4:30 Krass Bros
5:00-6:00 The Amandas

BAR PINK
3:45 - 4:30 The Bassics
4:50 - 5:30 Prism Tats
5:50 - 6:30 Mission Creeps
6:50 - 7:30 Wild Wild Wets
7:50 - 8:30 The Dead Ships
9:00 - 10:00 Kim and the Created

THE OFFICE
3:15 - 4:00 Jimmy Ruelas
4:20 - 5:00 Dani Bell and the Tarantist
5:20 - 6:00 King Dude
6:20 - 7:20 Geographer
7:50 - 9:15 Little Hurricane

THE MERROW
8:30-9:00 Sculpins
9:15-9:45 The Touchies
10:00-10:30 Spitfire Torpedo
10:45-11:30 White Fang
11:45 No Parents

THE IRENIC
7:00 - 7:30 HExa
7:45 - 8:15 Naked Giants
8:45 - 10:00 Carseat Headrest


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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

FRIDAY

Panel 1 - 2:00 - 3:00
LAW
Several top attorneys in the fields of music, entertainment, and the creative arts will discuss the top "Need to Know" points of music law. The session will cover the basics of copyright, trademark, and business law for musicians, and will include updates on the latest legal trends affecting musicians and the music industry. Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned pro, this panel will help you understand how to own your content, negotiate from a position of strength, and stay out of legal trouble as you pursue your career.

Mark Reichenthal, Branfman Law
Jennifer Nelson
David Lizerbram, Lizerbram Law
Michael Hoisington Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP


Panel 2 - 3:15 - 4:15
SOCIAL MEDIA / PR
Whether you're just starting out or you're a music scene veteran, we all know that it's difficult to make a band stand out in a crowd. This panel will include experts in PR and social media – learn what a good publicist can do for you and different ways to get your music out there via social media, so you can establish a fan base, generate buzz, and stay connected with fans!

Rosemary Bystrak - SD Dialed In
Wendy Brynford Jones - Hello Wendy PR


Panel 3 - 4:30 - 5:30
LABELS
While most artists self- release their music today, the dream for many is still that elusive deal with a label. But what does that mean? This panel will answer questions about what it takes to be on a label in 2016 - What can a label do for you? Is it the right fit for everyone? What kind of support can they offer? Could you start your own? And much more.

Craig Oliver - Volar Records
Brian Witkin - Pacific Records
Jake Skolnick - Mannequin Vanity Records
Justin Pearson - 31G Records



SATURDAY

Panel 4 - 10:00 - 11:00
BOOKING
You’ve honed your music through countless rehearsals – now how do you get on stage? Once there, how do you take things to the next level? On this panel, talent buyers from local and regional venues explain the booking process and how to get your own band booked!

Tim Mays - The Casbah Presents
Steve Kader - Adams Ave. Street Fair, Imperial Ave Street Fair
Joe Rinaldi - The Music Box
Chad Waldorf - The Belly Up Tavern
Josh Jose - Acoustic Spot


Panel 5 - 11:15 - 12:15
TOURING
Taking your show on the road takes planning. Beyond the music itself, there’s logistics, backlines, merchandise and more to deal with. This panel will offer tips and information on touring in 2016 with panelists ranging from bookers to musical road veterans.

Michael Buchmiller / Hand Carved Graphics
Mark Sgarbossa / Tour poster artist
Johnny Vernazza / Elvin Bishop Group, Van Morrison, Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack
Vania Zamora / OC Music League
Gale Hopping / Gale Force Productions


Panel 6 – 12:30 – 1:30
RECORDING
There are lots of things that your band needs to catch people’s attention, but don’t forget the root of it all - your music. A good website can help make a good impression, but if you don’t take the time to create a great recording your efforts will be wasted! Talk with producers about how to prepare for the studio, what your options are for your budget, and how to create something really special.

Richard Livoni / Blitz Recording
Bryan Stratman / Capricorn Studios / Iacon Studios
Roy Silverstein / Rarified Recordings
Jeff Houck / Bacon Street Recording
Frank Torres / Iacon Studios


Panel 7 - 1:45 - 2:45
LOCAL MEDIA
Every town has local media - Learn from the very folks involved in some of San Diego’s favorite programming and print outlets, from internet radio to television, what they look for when it comes to featuring an artist on their programming or in their articles.

Fale Luis – Producer of Tonight in San Diego , The Revue
TJ (Timothy Joseph) – Host of FM949 local show
91X- Loudspeaker
Traci Smith – host of Girlz Talk Radio
Tiffany Frowiss – Segment producer CW6 TV
Jeff Terich – Music editor Citybeat
Scott Richison – Unherd TV

Moderator: Halloran – Program director 91X

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