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Maurices Kicks Off Second Annual Nationwide Band Search with PlayNetwork & Sonicbids

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:42:01 +0000

Maurices Kicks Off Second Annual Nationwide Band Search with PlayNetwork & Sonicbids

National Young Women’s Fashion Retailer maurices Kicks Off Second Annual Nationwide Band Search, in Partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids

maurices “Hometown Sound” bands together with Graffiti6 to select the next big music group

Duluth, Minn. (December 5, 2011) – maurices (NASDAQ – ASNA), the leading hometown specialty store and fashion authority, today announced the launch of its second annual nationwide “Hometown Sound” band search in partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids. Last year maurices had tremendous success with its band search, leading to the discovery of the Alton, Illinois, songwriting duo “Audri & Aaron” and their winning single, “Home.”

“The goal of this program is not only to discover the next hot up-and-coming band in the country, but to continue building strong connections with maurices communities,” says Lisa Bartlett, assistant vice president of marketing at maurices. “We pride ourselves on being the best hometown specialty retailer, so we look for every opportunity to reach our customers across America and celebrate their unique musical gifts.”

Building on the success of last year’s girls-only campaign, led by the iconic presence of The Bangles and Chrissie Hynde, along with the emerging all-female indie band, Sick of Sarah, this year’s maurices Hometown Sound will be adding guys into the mix. Emerging global electro soul popsters Graffiti6 will launch maurices Hometown Sound as the kickoff partner artist. As the campaign rolls along, new partner artists will be introduced.

Music strategy and retail media agency PlayNetwork is once again partnering with maurices to launch this nationwide band search. The campaign will include a series of artist features, exclusive content, studio recordings, live performances and video productions featuring the partner bands. Calling on consumers to enter or vote, maurices stores will become immersive Hometown Sound experiences featuring PlayNetwork-produced music and content. The contest microsite, once again created and managed by Sonicbids, will also provide a number of opportunities to engage with the brand and bands.

“The launch of Hometown Sound proves once again that maurices understands the power of making an emotional connection with their fans through music and storytelling. maurices and PlayNetwork have become true strategic partners and we are working closely to create a new and authentic musical narrative for maurices that elevates the emotional conversation with their customers outside the walls of the retail space,” said John Crooke, vice president, creative at PlayNetwork.

Beginning today, any unsigned band is eligible to enter maurices Hometown Sound at www.mauricesmusic.sonicbids.com. Submissions will be accepted through December 28, 2011.

From January 9 through January 23, 2012, fans can vote for their favorite bands, narrowing the field to the top 50 musical ensembles. From these 50 bands, a group of panelists, including select partner artists, will narrow it down to four finalists.

From February 6 through March 4, 2012, the final voting will take place and each finalist will have their music featured in maurices stores and on the contest microsite during a 7-day period. During each artist’s 7-day feature period, the public will be able to cast their vote by scanning a QR (Quick Response) code in stores or on the contest microsite. The band receiving the most votes will win maurices Hometown Sound.

“We’re excited to be working with maurices to extend their hometown outreach campaign. With more than 800 stores nationwide, maurices is a great outlet for the promotion of independent music,” said Sonicbids founder and CEO Panos Panay. “Sonicbids’ mission is to get music in front of consumers through unique distribution channels and this campaign reinforces that.”

The grand prize winner will perform live at their local maurices and receive a trip to Los Angeles to shoot a music video with PlayNetwork. They’ll also receive gifts from maurices, as well as the opportunity to perform at a maurices branded daytime showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas, in March, 2012, with Graffiti6 and other select partner artists.

All fans who vote will receive maurices coupons and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a maurices gift card.

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About maurices maurices, a division of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – ASNA), is the leading hometown specialty store and authority for the savvy, fashion-conscious girl with a twenty-something attitude. Today, maurices operates 800 stores in 44 states. maurices stands for fashion, quality, value and customer service. Offering sizes 1-26 in select stores and online, our styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size. For store information and to shop online, visit maurices.com.

About PlayNetwork PlayNetwork produces unrivaled media experiences for brands worldwide. PlayNetwork programs include music, messaging, video, web radio artist promotions and events, A/V systems, advertising networks, and commercial XM Satellite Radio. PlayNetwork aims to deliver experiences with the truest level of customization and integration across every touch point ─ in-store, online and on-device. Founded in 1996, PlayNetwork is currently playing for over 75,000 media subscribers in 70 countries, reaching over 23 million people every day. For more information, visit playnetwork.com or xm4biz.com.

About Sonicbids Sonicbids is the leading matchmaking site for bands and promoters. Since its launch in 2001, Sonicbids has become the standard for submitting music to events and opportunities around the globe, counting as partners thousands of prominent events and festivals in North America, Europe, and Australia. Today, the Company boasts a registered membership base of 325,000 bands from over 100 different countries, who use the site daily to connect with 25,000 music “promoters” – ranging from some of the world’s largest music festivals and music conferences, to clubs, coffee houses, cruise ships, colleges, advertising agencies, brand managers, podcasters, music supervisors and other people looking to book, license or broadcast music. So far this year, bands and artists using Sonicbids booked close to 95,000 “gigs” through the site. Learn more at sonicbids.com.

Media Contacts
Jessica Stauber on behalf of maurices
WestmorelandFlint, jessica.stauber@westmorelandflint.com

Bender/Helper Impact on behalf of PlayNetwork
Jessica Bass
Jessica_bass@bhimpact.com
Darlene Doyle, Sonicbids
Ddoyle@sonicbids.com

Celebrating Earth Day the Musical Way with Ekam Satyam Band

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:55:44 +0000

Celebrating Earth Day the Musical Way with Ekam Satyam Band

Development Alternatives Presents “Earth Day” by ‘Ekam Satyam Band’

When: April 20th

Event Timings: 8 am

Performance by Ekam Satyam Band at 12pm

Where: Auditorium, Nehru Memorial, Museum & Library

Teen Murti Bhawan, New Delhi

Ekam Satyam Band
www.ekamsatyam.com
Facebook: Ekam Satyam Band
New Delhi 110003
09968989072

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Fusion Music Band from Nagaland, India

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:16:31 +0000

Fusion Music Band from Nagaland, India

Bands Name : Abiogenesis
Place: Nagaland, India
Genre : Fusion/Mixed Genre
Music: www.soundcloud.com/abiogenesis

Unique features: Only band to play a new wind musical instrument called Bamhum invented by a band member & Howey music evolved by the band.

Read more here: Fusion Music Band from Nagaland, India

http://www.musicalescapades.com/talents/music-bands/fusion-mixed-music-band-abiogenesis-nagaland-india.htm

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Music Concert – GHARANA Fusion Band, Live in Jamshedpur

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:41:54 +0000

Music Concert – GHARANA Fusion Band, Live in Jamshedpur

VENUE Jamshedpur

DATE March 6 , 2011 (Sunday)

TIME 8 – 10PM

Official Website www.gharanaworld.com

Illinois-based band Audri & Aaron Voted Hottest Female-Fronted Band

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:50:39 +0000

Up-and-Coming Musicians Audri & Aaron Rock maurices’ Nationwide Band Search As “Small Town Sound” Winners

After several months of competition in maurices “Small Town Sound,” fans voted Illinois-based band Audri & Aaron the hottest female-fronted band in the country.

Next stop: Performing with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah at a private daytime showcase hosted by maurices during South by Southwest 2011

PlayNetwork to Produce Audri & Aaron Music Video and Recording With Winning Track

Duluth, Minn. – Today, maurices announced the winner of its “Small Town Sound” nationwide band search. After several months of competition, fans voted Illinois-based band Audri & Aaron through the final round and named them the hottest female-fronted band in the country. maurices, the leading small town specialty store and fashion authority with 760+ stores nationwide, created the “Small Town Sound” contest in partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids.

“We’re thrilled with the outcome of this competition. As a brand we have deep roots in small towns and our goal was to find the hidden gems of talent within those communities,” said Lisa Bartlett, maurices associate vice president of marketing. “The band Audri & Aaron is exactly what we were hoping to uncover.”

Formed in April 2010, this acoustic/soul/pop duo from Alton, Ill., has already found their musical niche with influences from artists such as Norah Jones, Colbie Caillat and Michael Buble. The group consists of Audri Lucasey on lead vocals and violin, and Aaron Kellim on vocals, guitar and piano. The two teamed up while attending Lewis & Clark Community College, where they had many music and vocal performance classes together.

“We still can’t believe we won and we’re so excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Lucasey. “For a band that’s just starting out to have the chance to perform with such iconic girl groups and record our own video is just amazing. We’re so thankful to maurices, PlayNetwork and Sonicbids for launching this competition, which will hopefully help launch our careers.”

More than 500 bands entered the competition, which was down to 50 after a round of online voting. A group of panelists including The Bangles, Chrissie Hynde and Sick of Sarah narrowed the competition to 10 finalists who were given two weeks to create an original song based on the “Small Town Sound” theme celebrating American culture. The songs played in maurices stores nationwide and were also posted online, where visitors had the chance to vote for their favorite, ultimately handing Audri & Aaron the top prize and awarding second and third place to Allison Gray (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Euralea (Moline, Ill.) respectively. A demo of Audri & Aaron’s winning song is available for listening online.

The winning band will receive several incredible opportunities to let their star power shine. They’ll perform live at their local maurices store, fly to Los Angeles to shoot a music video and record their winning song at the PlayNetwork production studio, and receive gifts from maurices and Daisy Rock Guitars. In addition, the group will perform live with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah at a private daytime showcase hosted by maurices during South by Southwest 2011 in Austin, TX.

Visit http://www.maurices.com to learn more about Audri & Aaron and hear their winning song.

About maurices maurices, a division of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – ASNA), is the leading small town specialty store and authority for the savvy, fashion-conscious girl with a twenty-something attitude. Today, maurices operates over 760 stores in 44 states. maurices stands for fashion, quality, value and customer service. Offering sizes 1-24, our styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size. For store information and to shop online, visit maurices.com.

About PlayNetwork PlayNetwork, Inc. specializes in the creation and distribution of entertainment media that connects the voice of the brand to the consumer across all touch points – in-store, online and on-device. Founded in 1996, PlayNetwork is the industry’s leading integrated media provider for branded music, messaging, video, entertainment promotions and event media, systems integration services, retail advertising networks, and commercial XM Satellite Radio subscriptions. More information is available at http://www.playnetwork.com or http://www.xm4biz.com.

About Sonicbids Sonicbids is the website that helps bands get gigs and promoters book the right bands. Our community includes more than 275,000 bands and 21,000 promoters and licensors from all around the world. With festivals, clubs, colleges, music licensing and much more, Sonicbids offers a diverse range of gigs for every kind of musician. In fact, last year alone, more than 71,000 gigs were booked on the site. The company was founded in 2001 by Panos Panay and continues to focus on its core mission of empowering the artistic middle class. Get a gig or book a band at http://www.sonicbids.com.

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Grand Prize Winner Announced by JanSport® – Second Annual Online Battle of the Bands Competition

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:01:52 +0000

Grand Prize Winner Announced by JanSport® – Second Annual Online Battle of the Bands Competition

San Leandro, Calif. (June 29, 2010) – JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced Quinn Erwin as the Grand Prize Winner of its second annual online Battle of the Bands competition (www.jansport.com/forecastle).

Erwin was officially announced as the winner of JanSport’s Battle of the Bands competition at the “Halfway to Forecastle” concert in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday evening, January 23, 2010. As the Grand Prize winner, Quinn Erwin will have the opportunity to share the stage with some of the biggest names in music and play in front of thousands of fans, press and industry reps at the ninth annual Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY this July 9-11, 2010.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of such an awesome festival,” said Quinn Erwin. “To play alongside some of my favorite bands is incredible. I am so grateful to JanSport for hosting The Battle of the Bands competition and giving an artist like me a chance.”

“We couldn’t be more excited for Quinn Erwin and the opportunity we’ve had with JanSport to partner on such an amazing event,” said JK McKnight, producer of The Forecastle Festival.

Based in Nashville, TN, singer-songwriter Quinn Erwin has been writing and performing for the past 12 years, working toward creating and perfecting an original sound to bring a new voice to indie folk rock. Whether he is singing about the warm and poignant or the rough and dark, Erwin writes music that makes a difference, giving nods to his influences; particularly artists like Travis, The Frames, Death Cab for Cutie, Genesis and Pete Yorn. Visit www.sonicbids.com/quinnerwin.

For more information about JanSport’s Battle of the Bands competition and its grand prize winner, log onto www.jansport.com/forecastle.

About JanSport®
Founded in 1967, JanSport is the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, JanSport stands for fun and discovery. The company’s products are sold in retail stores throughout the world. For more information, visit www.jansport.com.

About The Forecastle Festival
Forecastle is where the Midwest connects™. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2010 fest is expected to draw 10,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which draws 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond: http://www.forecastlefest.com.

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Carrie Steinberg
Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator
JanSport, A Division of VF Outdoor, Inc.
2011 Farallon Drive
San Leandro, California 94577
carrie_steinberg@vfc.com
www.jansport.com/beoutdoors
www.jansport.com/unzipped

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Career in Music – Bands Who Started Young

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:57:41 +0000

Career in Music – Bands Who Started Young

Here is an interesting post on 10 Famous Bands Who Started In College

For more interesting resources and information on young talent, visit Musicalescapade’s Talent Blog

Bon Jovi Teams up with Innovative Digital Marketing Agency : Culture Jam Labs to use Twitter

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:02:48 +0000

Bon Jovi Teams up with Innovative Digital Marketing Agency : Culture Jam Labs to use Twitter

***BREAKING NEWS***

To celebrate their new album “The Circle” and their highly anticipated tour titled “The Circle Tour”, Bon Jovi teamed up with innovative digital marketing agency Culture Jam Labs to use Twitter to engage their circle of fans. Using Culture Jam Labs’ new Twitter promotion technology called PromoJam, Bon Jovi is inviting their fans to get in the circle with them and enter to win exceptional prizes such as: (2) tickets to see Bon Jovi live in concert at New Meadowlands Stadium and $1,000 to get you there, (2) $100 gift certificates for bonjovi.com, (3) $50 gift certificates for bonjovi.com, and (4) signed copies of the new album!!

How does one get entered to win one of these amazing prizes? You simply tweet for your chance to win at: http://twitter.bonjovi.com/

Bon Jovi has been very active on social media lately. For the first time ever at the Grammys they performed “Living on a Prayer” after it was voted on by fans across the US, they have almost 70,000 Twitter followers and almost 1.5 million fans on Facebook.

Jennifer Searle
Director of Public Relations
THINK PR Los Angeles
jsearle@thinkpublicrelations.com
www.thinkpublicrelations.com

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Music With a Cause – Music Festival in India This January, 2010

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:17:38 +0000

Music With a Cause – Music Festival in India This January, 2010

The upcoming Music Festival in India is a perfect example of how music can enlighten minds, unite hearts and support a cause!

What: A large scale music festival is being organised in India as a part of ‘Aman Ki Asha’ initiative – an Indo-Pak Peace Project with the aim of using music to come together and unite.

Concept: Music artists and well known music maestros from either side of the India and Pak border will come together to perform.

Brought to you by The Times of India and the Jang Group.

Programme Schedule: If you want to be a part of this noble initiative, and celebrate music, read on to know the schedule -

Jan 16, 2010 - Delhi Purana Quila – Popular Music by Kailash Kher & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Jan 17, 2010 – Mumbai Bandra Fort – Sufi Music by Shubha Mudgal & Abida Parveen

Jan 19, 2010 - Kolkata Band Performance – Euphoria and Strings

Jan 22, 2010 – Hyderabad Chowmahalla Palace – Folk music by Parvathy Baul & Arif Lohar

Jan 23, 2010 – Bangalore Jayamahal Palace – Ghazal music by Hariharan & Ghulam Ali

Jan 24, 2010 – Ahmedabad Vastrapur Lake – Qawwali by Wadali Brothers & Abu Mohammed

For details on how to get complimentary invites, refer to TOI

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Vathapi Reloaded – Performance by Fusion Carnatic Rock Band Hamsadhwani

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:24:10 +0000

Vathapi Reloaded – Performance by Fusion Carnatic Rock Band Hamsadhwani

Showcasing Fusion Carnatic Rock Band From Bangalore – Hamsadhwani