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January 10, 1997
MAY 29 - JUNE 1
Volume 1.3
News Letter
ROUTE ONE SOUTH MUSIC CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL ’97
Preparations for Route One South ’97 are currently underway. Two days of panels, workshops, mentor programs and a trade show will be held at The Richmond Centre, 400 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA. MAY 29 - JUNE 1 Sixty-plus vendors are expected to exhibit their wares in the trade show this year. The accompanying listening lounge and stage will enhance the proceedings.
Over 250+ bands will participate in 3 days of show- casing at over 20 venues. Brochures containing showcase and registration applications will be available in these locations:
VIRGINIA: Plan 9/Digits (all locations), Absolute Tattoo, Africa House, Backstage, Barnes & Noble, Bittersweet, Borders, Boykin’s Music, Buddy’s, Carriage House, Cobblestone, Corner, Exile, Fan Market, Fantastique, Fan Video, Floodzone, 4th Street Diner, Hole in the Wall, Icons, John & Norman’s, Lost Sock, Main St. Grill, Memory Lane, Metro Sound, Mister Music, Moon Dance, Peaches, Price’s Market, Rack & Roll, Red Dragon Tattoo, Robinson Coin Laundry, Rock Bottom, Sobles, Soundhole, Southern Music, Subway, Texas-Wisconsin Border Café, Tower, Underground Railroad, VCU, Village Café, WBZU, World Cup, World of Mirth, XL102 (Richmond), Books, Strings & Things (Blacksburg), Record Mart (Alexandria), Birdland (Virginia Beach), Blockbuster, Camp Zama, Skinnies (Norfolk), Fantasy (Newport News), Unicorn Records (Portsmouth).
WEST VIRGINIA: Budget Tapes and Records (Charleston), Davidson’s Music (Huntington).
NORTH CAROLINA: Monster Records (Chapel Hill), Mighty Quinn Music (Raleigh, Winston-Salem).
TENNESSEE: Blockbuster (Memphis, Nashville), Cat’s Records (Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis).
DELAWARE: Rainbow Records (Wilmington, Newark).
MARYLAND: Record Masters, Reptilian (Baltimore), Phantasma-goria (Wheaton).
NEW JERSEY: Crazy Rhythms (Montclair), Princeton Record Exchange (Princeton).
Showcase applications are also available with a fax on demand feature at 1-800-333-7095. Press #9 and follow instructions. If all else fails, contact us and we’ll send one to you. Deadlines and fees for showcase applications are $15 by March 25th, and $20 late fee from March 26th to April 1st.
REGISTRATION Advanced registration for Route One South will be $85 by March 5th.From May 6th - May 26th $125, and $140 after May 27th. Registration forms are now available.
WEB SITE The web site is now up on CVAWEB. On-line, showcase application and registration are available as well as media kit items. CVAWEB.COM/ROUTE1SOUTH
SPONSORSHIPS Route One South print sponsors include: 9X, Big Shout, Goodtimes, Indie File, Juice, King Biscuit Times, Lollipop, Magnet, Manhattan Mirror, ORB Confidential, and Rocks Off. Sponsorships are still available. Please contact Dan-O or Brett Cassis for more info. Route One South fax on demand lines. Just dial our number 1-800-333-7095 and follow the instructions on the message. A listing of what is available will be played to you. Choose from the list and fax it to your self. A miracle!
Also… Route One South is now accepting reservations for media kit items. Booths, inserts, directory ad space are now available. Contact Route One South at 1-800-333-7095.
RADIO STATION PARTICIPATION: Route One South is looking forward to working with radio stations in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Already committed are: Power 92, WRXL, and WXGI.
WHAT CAN THIS CONFERENCE DO FOR YOU?
· Develop direct contact and exchange information with leading industry reps. · Learn self- promotion from those who have mastered the art.
· Discover if you really can make money in the business.
· Network with people who can further your career in music though mentoring programs.
· Acquire skills form hands on workshops.
· Do it your self, learning the answers to these burning questions: Why don’t they book us? Who will? What do I put in my press kit? How do I get a CD out? Why can’t I get air-play? Distribution? Publishing? Say What?
Music Conference This conference will bring together music business leaders, journalists and artists in over 30 panel discussions and workshops to discuss related topics in the music industry. The goal is to encourage growth and networking in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern regions through shared ideas and experiences.
Music Festival This three night festival will feature live performances by over 250+ bands and artists from across the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern regions, as well as, nationally. They will highlight their talent to enthusiastic audiences and industry reps in over 16 Richmond venues. They will be given the opportunity to make direct contact with music leaders at the panels, mentor programs, and trade show held at the Richmond Centre in Richmond, VA. Marketing and Trade Show Meet with artists, labels, studios, and key businesses in the music industry at the Route One South Trade Show. Here will be an excellent opportunity for a registrant to connect with the right persons to encourage growth in a music career.
Performance Highlights of ’96 Last years music Showcase included: The Seymores, Lazy Cain, GWAR, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Technical Jed, Capsize 7, Five State Drive, Siddal, King Sour, Candy Machine, Fulflej, Stinking Lizavetta, Bio Ritmo, Emmett Swimming, Kepone, Terry Garland, Daniel Cartier, The Knobs, Janet Martin Band, Jazz Poet Society, and more!!
Last Years Panelist Highlights: Jello Biafra (Alternative Tentacles)(SF), Dave Allen(World Domination)(LA), Jim Clevo. CD Mfg. (Cleveland, OH), Martin Silfin Esq. (Mays & Valentine)(RIC), Kristin Thomson (Simple Machines) (D.C.), Jason Jordan (Columbia Records) (N.Y.),Debbie Linsey (Local Music Store Distributors) (D.C.),David Katznelson (Warner Bros. ) (L.A.),Joe Banks (AVAIL) (Ric), Dave Brockie (GWAR) (Ric), Randy Reed (Everything) (VA), DAP (Black Diamond Entertainment, Mad Skilz) (Ric),Jorge Negron (Bio Ritmo) (Ric), Joe Aronstamn (Holy Rollers) (D.C.),Tim Berry (AVAIL) (Ric)Greg Tomlinson (Radio promotion, Alias Records) (L.A.),Danyell (GWAR) (Ric),Jorge Negron (Bio Ritmo) (Ric),Randy Reed (Everything) (VA),Barbara McDonald (Re-Search Magazine) (SF),Mark Smoot, engineer (MD)) Lawrence Gelburd, Producer (Phila, PA),Doug Dobey, Graphic Artist (DobeyElectric, Ric) Suzette Fontaine (Mean Girl Merchandise) (Boston) Hunter Jackson (Slave-Pit, GWAR) (Ric),Dennis McHugh (East Coast Ghost) (Phila), Matt Miley (Tour Manager, engineer, musician) (RIC), Joe Nayo, Artist (Seymours), Joel T. Ankney (Mays & Valentine),),Craig Harmon Esq. (McGuire, Woods, Battle and Boothe) (RIC), Claudia Salomon Esq. (Mays & Valentine), Chris Tanner (Cellar Door) (D.C.),Dave Robertson (Local 506) (Chapel Hill, NC), Brett Cassis (Formerly of The Floodzone),Lisa White (9:30 Club) (DC), John Cole (Clubland Records L.A. formerly of Bug Music Publishing), and more!!!
