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SEPTEMBER 02, 2010
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Koffeehouse Accepting Artist Submissions
Koffeehouse is an LA based production and promotion company known for showcasing emerging singer-songwriters and bands. They have worked with A Fine Frenzy, After Midnight Project, Jenni Alpert, Stacy Clark and more. To submit material, e-mail links to your website, live performance videos and music to chris@koffeehouse.com. For more info, visit http://koffeehouse.com/.

Celebrate John Lennon
On September 23 in NYC at the famed Radio City Music Hall, the Fab Faux will present some of John Lennon's greatest music from The Beatles and his solo career. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Spirit Foundation, which was set up by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. To get tickets, click here.

Looking to Travel Abroad?
Ready to slide your trombone around the world? Sing to Africa, Europe or even Indonesia?!? The NYC, Jazz at Lincoln Center is currently accepting applications for their Rhythm Road 2011-2012 tour. Ten ensembles will be chosen for the tour. For more information and to submit, click here.

Sunset Strip Music Festival
The SSMF kicks-off next Thursday and Julianna Young will be there Saturday, August 28 with a video camera to capture "I Believes" and short interview clips. If you are going to be performing or in attendance and would like to participate, e-mail juliannay@musicconnection.com.

Better Than The Van Compilation Disc
Already a fan of BTTV? Now they are providing you with another reason to love them, and providing you with the opportunity to be a part of the upcoming compilation disc they intend to release. Nine bands will be selected to be featured on the disc, so submit your music already! For complete details and to submit, click here.

HATCHfest Deadline Looms
Sept. 2 is the last day that HATCHfest will be accepting submissions. HATCHfest takes place in Bozeman, MT, and prides itself on stimulating young artist's creativity throughout the world, by connecting new filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers, architects, writers and fine artists with award-winning veterans in the entertainment industry. For more details and to submit, visit http://hatchfest.org.

Outside Lands Keeps on Giving
During San Francisco, CA's 3rd annual music & arts festival in conjunction with Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents, they were able to generate over $3 million in proceeds to be donated to San Francisco Recreation & Park Department.

Sirius XM Radio seeking Intern
Must be enrolled in school, preferably in an audio production degree program. If you are ready to be a slave for one the largest satelitte radio distrbutors, click here.

Better Than The Van Needs Testers
The good ole' boys and girls over at Better Than The Van are giving you guys the opportunity to help them out for once and take their new beta version for a test drive. If you support those who support you and your peers alike, click here.

Win 2 VIP Tickets, UPROAR Music Fest.
Today is the final day that fans can bid on eBay for a chance to receive two (2) VIP tickets to the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival, where they will watch their favorite band perform ONSTAGE! The winner will also receive: Level 1 premium reserved seats OR General Admission 'Pit' tickets, a backstage guided tour, limited edition "Working Crew" shirts, full access to the VIP Rockstar Energy Drink Lounge, front-of-the-line access to Best Buy artist signings and one EVANS drumhead signed by Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour and Halestorm. More info: rockstaruproar.com.

Fundraiser For the Gulf?
Who's got one? Is your band doing anything cool to raise money to help aid in the gulf cleanup? If so let Julianna Young know about it and she'll do the best she can to support your cause, juliannay@musicconnection.com.

ReverbNation, Ernie Ball & CMJ Music Marathon
We have banned together to provide artists the opportunity to play a showcase during NYC's CMJ Music Marathon with no submission fee. To find out more and to submit your request, visit www.reverbnation.com/CMJshowcase2010.

Your Chance to be Featured on AMP
Check out the "I Believe" series at the bottom of the page. Make a video similar to the ones posted where you tell us what YOU believe and it's pretty likely that we will add your video to our series. If you have any questions, e-mail Julianna Young, juliannay@musicconnection.com

Vocalists Seeking the Best Tips
Check out Teri Danz's monthly newsletter, each month she features a few tips, equipment specials and up-to-date info on the local happening for the artist looking for new collaborations, open mics or contests. To start receiving her helpful hints, e-mail cybergrl@earthlink.net to be added to her mailing list or to find out more information on Teri, visit www.teridanz.com.

Indie on the Move
In MC's guide of the top 100 sites for musicians, we included Indie on the Move. Why? Because it rocks! Well, it's a site that helps you rock. When you are planning your tours, it lets you know about all the venues that can be found along the road and what they are looking for. Check it out, www.indieonthemove.com.

Need a Ghostwriter? Are you a Ghostwriter?
Check out Rap-Rebirth.com. , a website that caters to collaborating with hip-hoppers looking to raise the bar and bring back the importance of lyrical content. They focus on keeping an artist's authenticity by working closely with them to ensure the lyrics fit their life, influences and album goals. They also have a "Proving Ground" where fellow ghostwriters can share lyrics, gossip and encourage one another. Samples start as low as $25.

NARIP hosting Music Marketing Panel
Tomorrow - July 29th - in Los Angeles, NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals) will be at SAE teaching a, "How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan" course. To enroll or to get more information about NARIP, visit www.narip.com.

Bring on SXSW!
If you are ready to start submitting for 2010 SXSW showcase spots, start with MusicGorilla.com, a site that has hosted successful showcases for the last 6 years. To apply to be a part of their event, click here, or for more information visit MusicGorilla.com or email info@musicgorilla.com.

Royalty Analyst Sought by UMG
Must be willing to work overtime as required, have 4-year college degree and have record label royalty experience. To get complete details, or to apply for this position, click here.

Preserving the Relationship
When considering others to collaborate with, after you have established an ability to communicate, don't commit until you are sure that your weakness can be met with their strengths and visa versa. Ensuring the bond is truly strengthened by the partnership making it unlikely to end on a sour note.

KROQ Locals Only
Local Los Angeles Radio is accredited with being a major player in the success of once local bands Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Briggs, Carney, Saint Motel, Halos, Crash Kings and plenty more. To submit your music to be a part of the KROQ "Locals Only" programming, you simply need the follow the instructions found here.

MC Cover Story, Wolfmother Announce US Tour
The group is start their US tour on August 8th in Chicago on none-other than the cities most blessed music festival, Lolapalloza. There are 10 stops on their US tour. To find out more on this group, visit www.wolfmother.com.

Industry Poker Tournament Comes to LA
SPARS and Village Studios are set to host the 2nd Annual Recording Industry Poker Tournament on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer David Reitzas, this Texas Hold 'Em charity tournament will bring together more than 100 of music industry's top producers, engineers, musicians and audio manufacturers. All tournament proceeds will benefit Sound Art L.A. For more information on this event, click here

Got Some Extra Cash?
Donate! Eagles Of Death Metal bassist Brian O'Connor needs you to help him fight cancer. To find out more and to donate, visit http://bit.ly/cLbQOL

Slash Plays with State Line Empire
Winners of Guitar Center's "Your Next Record Contest," State Line Empire are not only getting the opportunity to record a 3-song EP with legendary producer Mike Clink, but now Slash has agreed to perform alongside the group for their single.

NBC Seeking Music Equipment Coordinator
The Coordinator will be support for the house band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Must have 5+ years of experience working in music production. For more details, visit here

Working With a Charity?
Is your music helping fund a charity? Have you started your own non-profit? Tell us about the charitable deeds your involved in by sending Julianna Young, juliannay@musicconnection.com an email about your choice charity.

Wanna Be a Key Player at BMI?
Well, here is an opportunity to get your foot in the door. They are currently seeking an assistant to a VP. For complete details and to apply, visit here.

Spending Nights in the Studio
I know we are all guilty of staying in the studio too late and being tired during our day jobs. Just make sure that your studio time is focused, it's easy to practice a few songs, banter about personal stuff and then talk business and then travel into many other conversations. Avoid the chaotic conversations, have an agenda for all time spent in recording, rehearsal and during band meetings. This way all of your energy can be focused and there is no wasted time.

Hey Bands! Contest Winners Announced
Olivia Henken and Andrea Davidson are two lucky gals that are getting the opportunity to play in front of thousands of unsuspecting fans during the HullabaLOU Music Festival in Louisville, KY. Congrats ladies!

Marching Bands ready to march in 24 hours?
Well the city of Columbia, SC needs you! They intend to have a full-fledged parade honoring the Gamecocks baseball team. For more details on how you can get involved, visit here

Lilith Tour is seeking a Social Media Ambassador!
One lucky show-goer in each city will receive top-notch media credentials to share photos, tweets, videos, and more documenting their day at Lilith. For a chance to win, email lilithfair@nettwerk.com with the subject line "CITY NAME - Lilith Ambassador." In the email include your name, your Lilith city, and a short explanation why you'd be the best Social Media Ambassador for your city. Good luck!

Sam Ash Music is Seeking New Instructors
Sam Ash Music in Indianapolis is currently looking for experienced Guitar, Bass, Drum and Keyboard instructors who have a minimum of five students to provides lessons in the following styles: Rock, Blues, Jazz and Bluegrass. For more information or to submit your resume, email Lee Mendelson at Lee.Mendelson@samashmusic.com or call 516-686-4127.

Kudos to the Mayo Clinic
For another successfully transplanted liver! Rock n' Roller Gregg Allman of the Allman Brother's is one of the lucky few Hep C patients to receive a used, yet perfectly okay liver. We wish him a healthy recovery! For updates on his recovery, visit www.greggallman.com.

Indie Movie & Soundtrack Seeking Music
This movie intends to expose music in the same manner as AMERICAN GRAFFITI, THE BREAKFAST CLUB and NICK & NORA'S INFINITE PLAYLIST did with the music they incorporated in their film. For complete details and to submit music, visit here.

Wishing you could join an infamous hair metal band?
Dude! Whitesnake is seeking a new bassists. Legendary hair-metal megastars need you! To find out more, visit here

Don't Take Anyone for Granted
Not everyone can play an intricate part in your career, but everyone has something to offer from their ears, to their penmanship to telling at least one other person about ya. Even that person who spreads negatives lies about you is important, so smile and be accepting of everyone in this crazy biz you meet. Welcome their ideas and write them a song, if they ask.

Gibson Announce GuitarTown
GuitarTown is set to hit the Sunset Strip in August of 2010 with more than 25 10-foot tall fiberglass Gibson Les Paul model guitars strategically placed along 1.6 miles of the infamous rockstar boulevard. For more details, visit www.gibson.com

ArtistData and Sonicbids Partner Up
ArtistData has 25,000 dedicated musicians managing profiles through their software and Sonicbids connects over 245,000 artists, so this new juncture is going to provide new and great resources for musicians in just a matter of clicks. For more information on the merger or company, visit www.artistdata.com

Track to Benefit Gulf Relief Foundation
Musical collaborators Lenny Kravitz, Tim Robbins, Trombone Shorty and Mos Def have released an updated version of the 1960s New Orleans Mardi Gras standard, "Ain't My Fault." All proceeds will be donated to www.gulfaid.org.

Become an OurStage City Rep
OurStage's NYC office is looking for people to promote the local music scene. So if you are one who encourages both the band and devoted music lovers, check out this opp click here.

It's Friday People!
Get out there and jam this weekend! Then come back to AMP and blog about the pros and cons of your gig. Seek out advice from your fellow brethren and sistern on the AMP network or at least warn them of about the biz practices of others.

North Park Music Thing
San Diego Music and Media Conference still has showcase spots open. For more information and to apply, visit www.northparkmusicthing.com

Dr.Luke Seeks an Engineer/Technical Assistant
Dr. Luke has co-written and co-produced, "Since You've Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "Who Knew," "I Kissed a Girl," "Hot N' Cold," "Circus," "Right Round," "My Life Would Suck Without You," "Party in the U.S.A.," " Tik Tok," "California Girls" and more. To find out more about this position and to apply, click here.

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Style: Acoustic Pop Rock
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Ayres has absolutely no fear as a performer and he proves it on every single track. A born romantic, this Aussie's originals brim with high-energy love numbers like "Chasing Ghosts," as well as the somber mid-tempo plea "About Us" which, like all of his tracks, features a deft change-up that says this artist possesses finesse and sophistication beyond his years. Ayres' projection is infectious, his amplified acoustic guitar is confidently buoyant and he's got personality to burn. Good looks, good tunes, great dynamic energy.

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The Players: The Players: Sharron Sulami, vocals, bass, guitar; Yz, guitar; Itamar Ziegler, vocals, bass, guitar; Yuval Lion, drums.

Material: Pink Noise is an art-rock outfit that hails from New York by way of a demented factory in Hades. Pixies fans should take note. This band is neither predictable nor decipherable. Don't stand too close because no single aspect of the band's music makes sense. Lyrics, rhythm, melody, none of it can be picked apart. This group flows and crashes as one unit and would fall apart otherwise. With their experimental sound, you will likely never hear a Pink Noise song on the modern rock charts. Well, maybe on a cold day in Hades.

Musicianship: This act performs at a high level. Each seemingly random sound fits so perfectly with the other musicians that what seems to be chaos is actually perfectly controlled and impressive playing. These musicians would probably be just as happy doing one long continuous number, telling an entire story with altering keys, time signatures, tempos and dynamics. They practically do, as lead singer Sharron Sulami's vocals sound less like a voice and more like a manual instrument. With her swells, timbre and screeches, her vocals are a collection of sounds that could just as easily be a violin.

Performance: Pink Noise is only truly itself while on stage. The band's performance oozed a too-cool-for-you vibe and each player was a cog in the rock machine. However, with a singer like Sulami, this group should have made more use of its powerful vocalist and nixed the decibals on the instruments so the audience could experience more of their leader's eerie and beautiful voice, which was filled with emotion, pain and beauty. If by chance Pink Noise would like to chart a few tunes someday, Sulami is the group's ticket to ride.

Summary: If you're feeling a little old or unhip, check out a Pink Noise show and tell people you love this band, even if you don't. Its not-ready-for-primetime vibe is just what many listeners tired of modern rock might be into. With tribal beats juxtaposed with factory machine rhythms, this four-piece is a different offering to the senses. The group would benefit from putting more emphasis on its lead singer's vocals, and maybe even making her lyrics decipherable. Pink Noise seem like a band with something to say. Now they just have to let the audience hear it.

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