[September 3rd, 2008]

The Recording Academy®, Pacific NW Chapter, Presents:
Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30-6 pm
Nemo Design (1875 SE Belmont St.)

Registration

Get In The Van!: A Survival Guide To Touring

Gas prices are up, guarantees are down, and bands are stuck in the middle. How can you survive on the road these days? Can staggered regional tours make enough of an impact? This panel will investigate different creative options to pursue in order to maximize your touring impact without bankrupting yourself.

Panelists:
Ben London, The Recording Academy
Slim Moon, Shotclock Management
Alicia J. Rose, Doug Fir
Tracie Verlinde, BMI
Tom Windish, Windish Agency

Get Out!: Building An Audience Online And Off

Most bands today know they need at least some online presence to get by, but with seemingly endless marketing outlets, how do you choose where to focus? How do you cut through the noise? Can you build a national fan base without hitting the road? Should you? This panel will provide spirited dialogue to explore the most efficient and effective ways to market your music online and off.

Panelists:
Dave Allen, Nemo Design
Kate Jackson, Sub Pop
Kevin Kusatsu, Sony/BMG
Frank Nieto, 230 Publicity
Julianne Shepherd, The Fader
Bekah Zietz, Suicide Squeeze

Reception