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Independent Music Fest / Nashville Oct. 4-7 Come Learn & Play!

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Performing artists, songwriters, and industry will visit Nashville’s Music Row from Oct. 4-7 (Thursday eve -Sunday) for the Independent Music Fest. Performers and songwriters will take to indoor stage locations along Demonbreun and Division streets from noon-midnight Friday-Sunday at entertainment venues such as Red Rooster and the Music Row Best Western Lounge with scheduled and open mic play opportunities.

The Best Western also will host music industry information tables, networking areas, and training sessions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Attendees can receive hands-on advice, critiques and training in the Music Specialty Info Areas on topics such as Career Critique, Products Critique, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribution, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Shop, Management, Promotions, Publicity. Productions… Indie Connect and the Tennessee Songwriters Assoc will also be on hand to answer your music biz questions. The education portion of the event is hosted by the Independent Music Association.

The annual “Indie Music Masquerade Gala” will feature costumed dancing from 7 p.m.-midnight on Oct. 6 (Saturday) in the Music Row Best Western Lounge. Also there is a pre fest opening mixer with live entertainment Thursday, October 4 from 5pm till midnight.

“The ‘Independent Music Fest’ is a wonderful networking mixer and career-building opportunity for artists and songwriters at all levels,” said Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson, founder and coordinator of the festival. “More than 100 community industry/ volunteers will donate their time and resources to make this possible. Shows are open to the public.”

To name a few of some special musical performers and guest appearances will include Billy Arr, Lisa Aschmann, Jerry Foster, Bobby Keel, Bobby Pizzaz w Radio Free Nashville, Denny Sroakin, and Tony Stampley, Ron Eckerman, Bobby Keel, Fred Vail, David Wray Esq. to name a few…

At our Music Specialty Info Areas, get the info you want, when ya want, about what you want. You control the learning.” Fill in your day between jam sessions with whatever topics that interest you for all three days. You ask, we answer. Music industry mentors, exhibitors and sponsors include Kim Copeland Productions, Crowe Entertainment, Indie Connect, Musik and Film, National Media Group, Out of the Box Records, SAE Institute, Tennessee Songwriters Association, Top Notch Entertainment, Treasure Isle Recording, Tri Star Entertainment, Whiting Publicity & Promotions and more… These mentors will be available to answer your questions and speak one on one.

All festival badge holders are automatically registered to participate in the various music specialty needs areas, perform if desired, attend all parties and other fest functions. Do one or all at your own pace! Festival registration is $150 for three days, $110 for two days, and $60 for one day. The general public can enjoy three days of live music with a $20 armband. Monthly plans available.

To register or for more information about the “Independent Music Fest”, visit www.IndependentMusicfest.org, send an email inquiry to Popcorn@IndependentMusicFest.org , or call (615) 424-1491.

Music: http://www.songwritersfestival.com/musicdownloads/Spell_It_Out_To_You.mp3

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True Becoming Win A Spot At Uproar Fest In Scranton

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

After padding their resume with sets supporting active rock heavy-hitters such as Papa Roach, In This Moment, Pop Evil and more over the past several months, NEPA’s own True Becoming announced today that they have won the regional competition to play at the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival at Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, PA on August 28th.

Out of the 1,651 bands competing nationally, True Becoming kept pace with front of the pack by placing 18th overall in fan votes when the contest officially ended. This earned the band members a chance to share the spotlight at the event alongside bands such as Shinedown, Godsmack, P.O.D., Staind, and more while playing on the Ernie Ball Stage.

The competition for the slot on the Scranton date of the festival was fierce with three other Northeast PA bands also placing in the top-20 nationally. Because of this, when the voting was complete, True Becoming lead vocalist Rich Allen thought that his band had just missed out on the amazing opportunity by a narrow margin.

“We were sure we’d be congratulating one of the other bands on their win.” said Allen.

But then, True Becoming received an email with the subject “Congratulations Scranton Battle of the Bands Winner”. As it turns out, Uproar Festival regional winners were not just determined by the fan votes alone. The competing bands were also judged on five categories: Originality of Material, Songwriting Skills, Sense of Innovation, Quality of Performance, and Public Appeal. The panel of judges included four of rock music’s top industry professionals.

“We all feel so blessed and honored for the support from our fans,” explained bassist Ed Stef. “And for us to have been chosen out of so many great artists is an honor upon itself.”

With their win at this date of the Uproar Festival, True Becoming is now in the running (along with other regional winners at each date of the tour) for the grand prize of the Ernie Ball battle of the bands which includes a record produced by Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Evanescence, Papa Roach) and the opportunity to perform next year on the entire Uproar Festival’s national touring schedule.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/TrueBecoming
Music: http://truebecoming.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/true-becoming-not-like-you.mp3

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Independent Music Fest: Nashville Come Play!

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Come Play, Pitch, Party & Path Find At The Independent Music Fest / Nashville

Indie music people from all points North, South, East and West will converge in Nashville, Tennessee, October 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2012 for the Independent Music Fest Nashville. Three days of music experiences where memories of a lifetime are created in a weekend on Music Row. Choose to perform as an artist seeking new material or singer-songwriter looking for cuts. Let your hair down at the Indie Music Masquerade where there will be dancing, food and fun! Or visit the Music Specialty Info Areas and Path Find to define your music future.

We’re having a Pitch Fest. Come play or hang on multiple indoor stages as a performing artist or singer songwriter. The goal of the event is to pair performing artist with original songwriters who have the types of material the artist are seeking for their acts. By mixing the two together, we hope to get writers products directly in the hands of others who are working shows. This is Music Row and Music City, USA, so don’t be shy!

Mid way thru the Fest on Saturday evening the event host an Indie Music Masquerade Gala. People are encouraged to come as they “ARE NOT” and hide behind a mask. With mask donned and costumes on, let the party begin. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and prizes.

Attend the Music Specialty Info Areas where 17 categories of the industry are discussed, asking the questions you want, about what you want, when you want and help define your career path. Sharpen the tools you need to be a serious indie musician!

All festival badge holders are automatically registered to attend and participate in all Performing or Non Performing / Industry opportunities, Music Specialty Needs Areas and Masquerade Gala at the Fest. Go to one or all at your own pace!

Registration is open. We would like to invite everyone out there who either is an Indie music professional or is trying to be one. This is the age of independents. 4 Ways To Sign Up at www.IndependentMusicFest.org, Popcorn@IndependentMusicFest.org or call 615-424-1491 for more info

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BamaJam 2012 Adds HERRICK To All-Star Line-Up

Monday, May 28th, 2012

Herrick has been added to the roster of stellar performers for the 2012 edition of BamaJam, arguably the South’s most spectacular outdoor entertainment extravaganza.

The Nashville based band recently pocketed the prestigious Country Song Award in the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) for “Cry Memphis” from the band’s 2012 debut album NEW DANCE.

Herrick makes a triumphant return to BamaJam with the dynamic musicianship and intricate harmonies that proved to be a winning combination in the 2010 Jim Beam Battle of the Bands at the famed Alabama music festival.

Fresh off their IMA win, the band returns to BamaJam 2012 joining a star-studded roster that includes Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church and Gov’t Mule, to name a few. Herrick is set to perform on June 14th at the fest.

From the BamaJam Music Festival to the Grand Ole Opry, Herrick continues to grip music fans and industry professionals alike with a dynamic live show combined with compelling songwriting and comprehensive instrumentation, posing a triple threat affair that has established the band with a stronghold on the touring circuit with an average 125 shows a year.

NEW DANCE is produced by Herrick with Buddy Cannon and Michael Bonagura and released on Breakaway Entertainment. The forthcoming single “Do You Love Me” will hit radio this summer. Herrick is comprised of Donna Herrick (mandolin/lead vocals), Kerry Herrick (bass/vocals), Zach Ballard (drums/percussion), and Jefferson Rogers (lead guitar/lap steel/acoustic guitar).

Check out http://www.herricklive.com for show dates and ticket information.

BamaJam 2012 is a production of BamaJam Productions, LLC. For more information about BamaJam, please visit http://www.bamajam2012.com

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Fall In Love At The Song Fest: Come Be A Player

Monday, March 26th, 2012

12 SongWriter Tips and Secrets to Making Love Songs

Rendezvous with us at the 10th Nashville SongWriters Fest on Music Row in the month of love, this June 1-3, 2012! Hear romantic songs by the writers who felt them from the past, present and future. All genres are invited to come swoon others on many different stages across from BMI and ASCAP at the top of Music Row.

1. Find love at the fest! “Oh listen!?! They’re playing our song…” Bring your original heart felt music and chirp like a bird on stage or off.

2. Declare you love on air, video or web cast for all the world to hear as you bare your soul.

3. Fool around the clock anytime!  Whip it out and start jamming. Find or bring that special some one and start a sing ring. Carouse around the Co Writers Corner or profess your love all night at the After Hours Sing Ring.

4. The key to finding love is meeting many like minded others who have a tune to share. Come as you are and become intertwined. Network with partners who dedicated their musical lives to each other.

5. Flirt with others who have written love songs and get their telephone numbers and contact info. Hook up and finally meet in person your Facebook sweeties in the real music world.

6. Give them the eye at the Music Specialty Instruction areas. Make others in the biz fall madly in love with your music. Ask intimate questions about what ya want, when ya want in areas covering Career Critiques, Products Critiques, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribution, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Management, Promotions and Productions… No more listening an hour to boring classes just to get 5 minutes of what you really wanted to know!

7. Sneak off and browse the Music Business Open House and Booths with your significant other.

8. Express your love for all to see and display your CD’s at the Writers Table.

9. Live together at the Publisher Drop Box.

10. Become a love slave and volunteer to help with the festivities.

11. Tie the knot as others have at past festivals on Sunday June 3rd 6 PM, as we will perform your songwriter marriage. Minister, reception and entertainment provided. Reserve your ceremony today

12. Start your own little love nest now and live together at our website online Freedom Forum or post your adult classifieds.

Listen to your heart and take the plunge by registering today to come to Music City and make musical love. Visit www.SongWritersFestival.org , email Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.org or call 615-424-1491 for your perfect match.

Can’t make it to June? Do us this Autumn and come to our Fall in Love Fest! October 5-7, 2012 at the Independent Music Fest Nashville.

Disclaimer: If you wake up with a tattoo of someone’s name on your body or if your co writer becomes a stalker the fest is not responsible.

Email: Pocorn@SongWritersFestival.org
Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10284240

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The Bungay Bash - live instrumental music and space music!

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The Suffolk market town of Bungay again hosts ‘The Bungay Bash’ electronic music Concerts, nicknamed ‘BBC’, on 9th June 2012 at The Fisher Theatre. Last years BBC1 presented an all day event by some of the UK finest instrumental music, electronic music and space music acts and was such a big hit as to prompt an annual space music event. The BBC2 concert features three highly respected UK instrumental music, space music acts; David Wright, Michael Shipway and Modulator ESP, plus Glenn Main, Norway’s answer to electronic music maestro Jean Michel Jarre. The show also features light show and graphic backdrop. Doors open at 13:00 hours with 2 afternoon electronic music concerts then two evening space music concerts ending at around 22:00 hours. There will be other electronic music artists in attendance during the day including Code Indigo, Callisto, Geigertek, Steve Orchard, Steve Barnes and Divine Matrix plus CD and merchandise from the AD Music stall. Tickets are just £12:00 and available direct from the Fisher Theatre box office, telephone +44 (0) 1986 897130 or online from the AD Music website www.admusiconline.com where you’ll find more information about this event. So please come and join us for a great day of classic live, instrumental music and space music.

Email: admin@admusiconline.com

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10th Nashville SongWriters Fest on Music Row: Come Play!

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The 10th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival is several music happenings in one! Find your place in the mix. It’s part live original music festival, part music conference, part networking opportunity and part gathering of old friends held June 1-3, 2012. The live performances, education and Open House are concurrently running events. Attendees can take in all or parts and “Play it by ear!”

It’s 3 Days of Live Original Music from all genres on multiple stages, classes, Open House held at the top of Music Row in Nashville, TN representing the past, present and future of songwriting.

Songwriters of all genres share their music on multiple stages and open sing rings. The fest is open to all forms of songwriting, from the novice to the professional. There are no pre qualifications to play or attend. Everyone is encouraged to come as they are. All attendees will have the opportunity to share their words or music and find their place in the mix.

While at the fest, writers can also get the information they want, about the business topics they want, when they want. Attend the Speciality Music Rooms on over 18 Industry Topics, Critiques, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribution, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Shop, Management, Promotions, Productions and more. Q & A sessions and gather other personal tid bits, all about the craft and business of music.

An Open House is held by participating recording studios, publishers, song pluggers and other music related businesses where writers can drop by without an appointment to ask questions, exchange samples or discuss what part they play in the business of Music. Register your music-related business for the Open House or if you’re a festival attendee, stop by and check out some of the industry.

For registered and non performing writers there will be a “Writer’s Area” provided by the Fest near the Info Booth. At the display table attendees can deposit their CDs and the fest staff will take inquiries or make sales for participants. Also drop off a copy of your songs in the Fest Drop Box where your materials can be checked out by the fest or forwarded to others.

Performing and Non performing songwriters, music related business, volunteers and the public wishing to participate in the June 1-3, 2012 activities can visit http://www.SongWritersFestival.org or call 615-424-1491.

Music: http://www.songwritersfestival.com/musicdownloads/fair_sintownfinal.mp3
Email: popcorn@songwritersfestival.org

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Barix Audio over IP Solution to Support Live Streams from 2012 International Piano Festival

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, January 16, 2012 — Audio over IP pioneer Barix AG will bring the 2012 International Piano Festival to a global audience this year through the power of streaming media.

The International Piano Festival is a series of weekly piano concerts taking place from March 3 through April 7, 2012 at the historic 400-seat Teatro Miela in Trieste, Italy. The Association ‘Il Concerto, founded in 2007 to spread knowledge and love for music, hosts the annual event. Featured performers this year include internationally-known musicians Anna Fedorova, Natalia Morozova, Marcos Madrigal, Roberto Prosseda, Trio Maurice and the duo Chiara Soave-Cecilia Baccolo.

Barix will provide a complete Audio over IP solution to support the live audio streams originating from the theater. Listeners can access the streams at home or on the go at http://www.ilconcerto.eu/Il_Concerto/Live.html using desktop computers, smart phones, tablets and other web-accessible devices with audio reception.

The Association ‘Il Concerto cites broadcast-quality sound, flexibility and ease of use as key reasons for choosing Barix.

“Barix makes broadcasting applications dramatically simple,” said Riccardo Radivo, artistic director of the International Piano Festival. “In addition to supporting live streams in the theater, the Barix Audio over IP solution will enable listeners everywhere to hear the concerts on desktop computers, smart phones and other audio devices, expanding the vistas of the Association’s knowledge and love of music.”

The International Piano Festival audio feeds will originate from a front of house mixer in the theater. A Barix Exstreamer 1000 professional Audio over IP device will receive a balanced stereo signal from a mixer output, and encode the audio for distribution over a high-speed broadband connection. (A second stereo output from each mixer will connect to a digital recorder for live recording.)

Barix Instreamer firmware will encode the analog audio signals in the MPEG1 Layer III 48Khz format — the highest bit rate allowed for maximum audio quality. The broadband connection will transport the digital encoded signals to a remote Icecast server, which enables the live stream over fixed and mobile devices.

About Barix AG (www.barix.com)
Barix AG, headquartered in Zurich Switzerland, specializes in research and development of state of the art IP based communication and control technology. Barix products are stand-alone and able to remotely connect worldwide over standard networks / Internet offering new and improved solutions to the professional audio distribution, communication and automation industry. Barix products provide solutions in audio over IP (audio distribution and monitoring, communication, security) and automation (remote controlling, monitoring and maintenance).

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Barix AG, Seefeldstrasse 303, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Phone: +41 43 43322 11, Fax: +41 44 2742849

Barix Technology Inc, St. Paul, MN – (866) 815-0866

http://www.barix.com

http://www.ip-audio.info

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Heartache In Memphis Compilation For Indie Memphis Film Festival Showcases Music From Memphians

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Music Foundation has teamed up with Indie Memphis and the Memphis Shelby County Film Commission to create a Memphis music sampler for music supervisors and creative directors. On November 3rd, in conjunction with the launch of the Indie Memphis Film Festival, Heartache in Memphis, a compilation of 20 songs will be available to stream live on SoundCloud.
A limited number of CDs will be available at the Indie Memphis Film Festival.

“Memphis music is so many things. We have wellspring of diverse sounds. The theme of heartache gives music directors and music supervisors a thematic perspective,” noted Memphis Music Foundation Director of Development & Communications, Pat Mitchell. “Heartache in Memphis explores heartache through a diverse collection of artists.”

The Heartache in Memphis selection committee included representatives from Indie Memphis, The Memphis Music Foundation, The Memphis Shelby County Film Commission and members of the Music Resource Center.

Included in Heartache in Memphis are
Furry Lewis “Worried Blues”
Amy LeVere “Cry My Eyes Out”
Grace Askew “Jupe”
Nancy Apple “Hard Luck ‘N’ Old Dogs”
Susan Marshall “It’s Hitting Me”
Black Rock Revival “Lola Falana”
Deering and Down “Love is a Rock”
The Bo-Keys “Sundown on Beale”
Trashed Romeos “Gotta Find New Love”
Tiger High “Why Oh Why”
Jeffrey James and the Haul “Rain’s Coming Down”
Chris Milan “Always in Love”
Glorie “Water Drops”
Hot Freak Nation “12th of Never”
Marcela Pinilla “Mientras No Estes” (While You Were Away)
Jim Mize “Looking for You”
Star & Micey “Carly”
The Late Show “Judy”
The Tim Terry Experience “Can’t Get You”
Musaria featuring Saturna “Moment” (jazz re-mix)

About Indie Memphis
Through diverse year-round programming, its world-class annual festival, and ongoing efforts to include new voices, new media, and new audiences, Indie Memphis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches, inspires, and connects the Memphis community while cultivating interest in, and development of, independent film. Indie Memphis is one of the city’s core arts institutions and is the only Memphis film organization that receives annual funding from ArtsMemphis. The organization also received special support from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to produce its 2010 film festival.
www.indiememphis.com

About the Memphis Music Foundation
The Memphis Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to working with the community to cultivate a viable economic engine for Memphis by providing musicians and the music industry with resources and opportunities for growth and independence. The Foundation exists to educate the music community about music business systems and trends, help artists develop plans for future business growth, and create dynamic marketing and promotional opportunities for Memphis music. The Foundation’s anchor program, the Music Resource Center is an interactive, living education and information center that offers a devoted staff, tools, and educational programs to help area musicians and music professionals. The Foundation is funded, in part, by public and private funds provided through the Economic Development (MemphisED) Plan, designed to ensure economic growth and prosperity in Memphis and Shelby County.
www.memphismeansmusic.com

About Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission
At the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, the combined experience of both Film Commissioner Linn Sitler and Deputy Film Commissioner Sharon Fox-O’Guin represents over 37 years of hands-on film and television commission experience. Together, the team has worked with such studio projects as “Walk the Line” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt” – along with acclaimed independent films such as Craig Brewer’s Academy Award-winning “Hustle & Flow” and Ira Sachs’ Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, “Forty Shades of Blue.” Recently they have assisted with such projects as “Nothing But the Truth” and “Soul Men”, along with the groundbreaking MTV New Media web mini-series, “$5 Cover”. Together with their board of directors, the Memphis & Shelby County Film Commission remains dedicated to serving all kinds of film productions, whether they are from out of town, or homegrown right here in Memphis.

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Where Is Jazz At? 2011 JZ Music Festival Shanghai

Monday, October 31st, 2011

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/TiaandKnutz2.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>The seventh <a href=”http://www.jzfestival.com/en/” target=”_blank”>JZ Music Festival Shanghai</a> Green Note just ended last weekend in the Expo Garden Park. Nearly 70 groups of artists joined the festival, including both globally renowned jazz masters and smashing young artists of various genres of music. The musicians gave great performance on five distinctive stages. By the river and the bridge, with boats passing through, thousands of music fans enjoyed two days’ of jazz in the coziest weather of Shanghai.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/JackPrior.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>The first day started with <a href=”http://site.douban.com/jackprior/” target=”_blank”>Jack Prior</a>, a British folk singer, on the Blue Grass stage. His warm voice, fluid guitar, and improvised lyrics gathered quite a few people together. During the show, he taught the audience to sing a simply happy song called ‘Love Love Love is Calling Your Name’ with him, which was so impressive that even after two whole days’ of the festival, the lyrics and melody of that song were still hovering in many people’s mind.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/LaurentdeWilde.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>On the River Side stage, the French jazz musician <a href=”http://www.laurentdewilde.com” target=”_blank”>Laurent de Wilde</a> played some top classic jazz for us. Beginning with several tributes to Duke Ellington, the three musicians held appeals to all real jazz fans. Followed by them were the new jazz group J3, featuring three excellent young artists. Besides the enthralling saxophone, keyboard, and drum, they also put in some funky vocal sound to their music. J3 finished their last song with the audience participating in the vocal melody part.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/TiaandKnutz3.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>The popular soul and R&B singer <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/tia.rayray” target=”_blank”>Tia</a> from Beijing appeared on the River Side stage with her multi-national band Tha Knutz. Their music blends hip-hop, funk, R&B with jazz and soul, displayed by sexy and sweet voice of Tia, drawing lots of people to the stage and swing with the music.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/Longshendao3.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>On the second day, <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/pages/%E9%BE%8D%E7%A5%9E%E9%81%93%E5%AE%98%E6%96%B9facebook%E9%A0%81-Long-Shen-Dao-Official-Facebook-Page/138609372821952″ target=”_blank”>Long Shen Dao</a>, the king of Chinese reggae, put on the first show at the Green Note stage. Their reggae music is characterized by abundant Chinese elements, especially the fantastic use of Guzheng, an ancient Chinese string instrument, which makes them so conspicuous among all other reggae bands. According to the vocal, they hope that the listeners could recognize them at once as a Chinese band, and thus bring Chinese music to the world.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/Hanggai2.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>The well-received Mongolian band <a href=”http://hanggai.bandcamp.com” target=”_blank”>Hanggai</a> returned to the stage of Shanghai after the Black Rabbit Music Festival, with hundreds of fans craving for their performance. Their perfect mixture of Mongolian tune and rock again aroused people’s emotion, and the fans gathered round dancing to the drinking song as the tempo went faster and faster.

<p align=”center”><a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/DJGaryWangplayingonearthlounge.JPG” alt=”" width=”480″ border=”0″><br><i>More JZ Music Fest Pics</i></a>

<p>On the stage of the Earth Lounge, various DJs played their groovy remixes without interval. <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/GaryShelter” target=”_blank”>DJ Gary Wang</a> brought some really cool funk music, leading to people, including quite a few kids, swaying and jiving freely. <a href=”http://www.myspace.com/djyoudai” target=”_blank”>DJ Youdai</a> did remix versions of several classic hits, such as ‘Smell Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana and ‘Axel F’ by Crazy Frog, which were appealing to people of any country or age.

<p><img src=”http://musicdish.com/china/photo/JZ2011/images/artofdigginginexpopark.JPG” alt=”" width=”300″ align=”right”>Moreover, the amazing views of the Expo Garden Park were also a plus to the jazz music festival. Several abstract sculptures made up of steel were presented around the Bao Steel Stage, while the River Side stage was set up by the Tadiao Café, which was comprised of two large cranes. From every stage, both artists and the audience can see the largest river and the symbolic bridge of Shanghai, with big boats steaming along. Environmental protection was another distinguishing feature of the festival. Not only were there environmental booths and reusable bags were distributed, but also people could get free water if they brought their own water bottle.

<p>Comfortable weather, beautiful scenery, abundant food and entertainment, remarkable music, what more can you expect from a music festival? And that’s what 2011 Jazz Shanghai Music Festival provided for all music lovers.

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<br>Source: <a href=”http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=13016″ target=”_blank”>MusicDish*China</a>

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