Homemade Music Symposium, June 13-14

Homemade Music Symposium - Mohawk Bomb RecordsHomemade Music Symposium - This a mini-SXSW in Ybor City. That’s what we are going for. We say we have the talent. Now, let’s see the support.

The second annual symposium is offered free of charge to all Tampa Bay area musicians and the general public. The numerous seminars and workshops are focused on the business of music making and will provide area musicians assistance on how to nurture and develop careers in the modern commercial environment. Woven through the two-day schedule are a number of special live performances and showcases.

What: Homemade Music Symposium

When: June 13-14, 2009

Where: HCC-Performing Arts Building-Ybor City Campus, located at the corner of Palm Avenue and 14th Street.

Cost: Conference is free to the public. We will soon have information on a multi-venue wristband for the Night Showcases.

Audience: Panels geared towards musicians and music business issues, Night Showcases for all! (18+).

Showcase Info: Mohawk Bomb Records is hosting a showcase on June 13 at Crowbar (1812 N. 17th St., Ybor City, FL 33605) featuring Mohawk Bomb Records bands and choice local talent.

Bands: Win a chance to play. Click here for details.

More info: www.mohawkbomb.com or www.artistsandwritersgroup.com

Timeless Advice to Musicians from Thelonius Monk

My buddy Wes Price from Polysound Studios sold me on the fact that this handwritten note was created by Jazz God Thelonius Monk in 1960 as an advice sheet for his new drummer. I think that most of the advice here is valid for anyone in the music business. This is a great companion piece to Quincy Jones’ SXSW Keynote speech. Enjoy!

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