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Dearest Sunset Sessions ROCK! Attendee... Every single year - after several months of 14 hour work days, lots & lots of stress and anxiety, I swear I’m never going to do this again. If it’s going to be so hard, and cost so much, then what’s the point? I just want to help artists be heard – and help people connect with each other in a meaningful way. Then, without fail, every time I think I’m too tired to do it all again, I get an amazing email or call that brings me to tears (this one, I just had to share): “I want you to know that what you’ve done in the past several years has been life changing for me. Your desires, shared ambition, passion, caring and ability to include others in a trip to move music into another hemisphere has not gone unnoticed on me... Some of us can support in certain ways... you support in all ways. When we are all gone from here, your efforts will be noted. We are all required to do what is necessary. You have decided to do everything possible. There is a big difference.” by a Program Director. Holy cow – she wrote that email to ME? Just some chick who loves music? Then the icing on the cake is when, time after time, artists tell me Sunset Sessions changed their careers and changed THEIR lives (and we see it happen), programmers tell us they got to discover artists they now love – and music supervisors find that perfect song for a scene. People become lifelong friends because of the connections they made at one of these 20 Sunset Sessions. How can I ever stop? One person CAN make a difference. I learn every day how I can make a difference… YOU can make a difference by finding an artist you love and BREAKING THEM. That will change their entire LIFE! YOU can make a difference by being kind to someone who is really excited to meet you. YOU can make a difference (like Mother Teresa was quoted as saying) if you just “find one person in the world who thinks they are alone and convince them that they’re not.” We can ALL make a difference. That’s why we’re here. That’s why Sunset Sessions exists... to make a difference! And from the bottom of my heart – THANK YOU for being one of the passionate ones who still care enough to show up. YOU are the passionate ones. I hope you have an amazing weekend! Sunset Sessions Rock! #3, this ain’t no Catalina wine mixer here, it’s TIME TO ROCK!
In love & gratitude, Michele Clark
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Sunset Sessions ROCK! * June 6-8, 2013
june 2013 schedule Thursday, June 6th, 2013 12:00pm-7:00pm Sunset Sessions Rock! Registration * Hotel Lobby 3:00pm-4:30pm Passion Panel * Pelican Watch Room Moderated by: Michele Clark / CEO & Founder of Sunset Sessions & MCE and Matthew “Potter” / WYBB 5:45pm-6:15pm Kick Off * Pool Deck (Cocktails) Yellow Marbles 6:15pm-7:00pm Buses From Hilton to the Belly Up 7:00pm-10:30pm Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 91X Cameron Rafati * The Unlikely Candidates * Faulkner * Semi Precious Weapons * Monster Truck * DJ Skratch N Sniff spinning between sets 10:30pm-11:30pm Late Night Lounge * Belly Up FERAL VINCA * Big B 12:15am-Whenever Super Duper Late Night Lounge * Presidential Suite 1026 (Drinks) Hosted by Alumni: Gayle Skidmore * Alumni Unplugged Jam
friday, June 7th, 2013 9:00am-6:00pm Sunset Sessions Rock! Registration * Hotel Lobby 9:00am-10:00am
MusiCares Safe Harbor Meeting * Surfbird
10:30am-12:00pm Moguls of The New World * Pool Deck (Breakfast) Moderated by: Danny Goldberg / GoldVe 12:00pm-1:00pm Look at Me: How Radio uses Social Media * Pool Deck Moderated by: Axel Lowe / WNNX 1:00pm-2:00pm Epochal Pool Party & Lunch * Pool Deck Emphatic * Brand New Machine 2:00pm-3:30pm Sammy Hagar Up Close & Personal, World Premiere * Pelican Watch Room Interviewed by: Terrie Carr / WDHA 3:30pm-5:00pm “Spin the Bottle” on the Beach * Ponto Beach (Drinks) Hosted by: IDJ’s Christine Chiappetta 5:00pm-6:00pm
One on One with Jim Lindberg & Matt Pinfield * Pool Deck
6:15pm-7:00pm Buses From Hilton to the Belly Up june 6-8, 2013 * Sunset Sessions ROCK!
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JUNE 2013 schedule 7:00pm-All Night! Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 94.9 Cheating Daylight * Leogun * Dale Earnhart Jr Jr * 7Lions * Redlight King * Heavens Basement * Michelle Delamor * Ed Hale and Transcendence * DJ Skratch N Sniff spinning between sets 12:15am – Whenever Super Duper Late Night Lounge * Presidential Suite 1026 (Drinks) Hosted by Alumni: Sloane * Oleander * Alumni Unplugged Jam
saturday, June 8th, 2013 9:00am-6:00pm Sunset Sessions Rock! Registration * Hotel Lobby 9:00am-10:00am MusiCares Safe Harbor Meeting * Surfbird 10:30am-12:00pm Music Meeting Panel * Pelican Watch Room (Breakfast) Moderated by: Tony Von Pervieux / ABC Studios and Mike Karolyi / WCCC Data gathered by: Kepler Entertainment Pre-Panel Performance by: Porter Lori 12:15pm-1:15pm Rock’s place Music Supervision - and btw, WTF Is a Music Supervisor anyway?! * Pool Deck Moderated by: Ward Hake / 20th Century Fox 2:30pm-3:30pm Keynote: Kevin Lyman * Pool Deck Interviewed by: Whitebread 3:45pm-4:45pm Artist Development Panel * Pelican Watch Room Moderated by: Michael Parrish Pre-Panel Performance: Beachwood Coyotes 5:30pm-6:15pm Kick Off * Pool Deck (Cocktails) The Negotiators 6:15pm-7:00pm Buses from Hilton to the Belly Up 7:30pm-11:00pm Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 91X The Boxer Rebellion * Eve to Adam * ACIDIC * Dig the Kid * Burn Halo 11:00pm-12:00am
Late Night Lounge * Belly Up Strange Native * D-Strutter 12:15am – Whenever Super Duper Late Night Lounge * Presidential Suite 1026 (Drinks) Hosted by Alumni: Whitebread * Alumni Unplugged Jam 4
Sunset Sessions ROCK! * June 6-8, 2013
THURSDAY, June 6th * 3:00pm-4:30pm Panel * Pelican Watch Room
Passion Panel
The “Real” Social Networking The Passion Panel has quickly become the kick off panel of all Sunset Sessions Events. It was created to merge the different people who gather together only for Sunset Sessions but don’t know each other yet! Make a connection... put a face to the title. Meet human to human. We gather Table Captains to keep conversations flowing. Whatever part of the business you are in, THIS is the ONE panel that you definitely want to make. It’s like speed dating but cool! Don’t miss this most talked about panel that could quite possibly change everything...
moderated by:
Michele Clark Founder & CEO Sunset Sessions & MCE
Matthew “Potter” WYBB Charleston, SC
Michele Clark: In 1990, Clark began her journey as an independent promotion person by creating Michele Clark Promotion which quickly became the top firm in the Triple A format. In 2006, Clark changed the name of her company to M:M Music and in 2007 began the transition of ownership to her top employee & dear friend. The company Michele created still remains the most successful force in the Triple A format today! In 1998, Clark produced the inaugural Sunset Sessions event. This highly respected music conclave is now in its 16th year of “Giving Artists a True Chance to Be Heard”. It encompasses bi-annual conventions, US Sunset Sessions tours, and alumni songwriters retreats. Michele and Sunset Sessions have been instrumental in the launches and campaigns of thousands of artists over the last 25 years. Apart from everything else, Michele has also managed several successful artists and is currently working on her book “The Hit Women.” She continues to consult radio stations, managers and artists in various ways, using her experience to help her clients thrive and succeed. Michele launched a Mind-body Spirit Wellness Retreat called Be You Retreats this year. She is married to her high school sweetheart Jack, is the mother of four and grandmother of three (and counting).
Potter: Born in Philadelphia but raised in Columbia, SC, Potter is a Southern Boy and a fan of the Eagles and Phillies. He went to USC (University of South Carolina) and did some college radio there with his best friend. It was an all music station, so their bits and skits didn’t last very long. But, it was fun till they kicked them off. Though they were big into doing funny stuff, it was his love for music that made him realize that he could be in radio somewhere down the road. Matthew graduated in Journalism and Advertising and moved to Charleston managing a restaurant and partying like he was still in college. It wasn’t but just a few days after WYBB turned to its current format (Active Rock) that he said “Yep, time for me to get back in. I dig the music, and I already know the buttons.” He drove up to the station and asked Mike Allen for a job. He lucked out, they had a no-show that day. He really thought he would end up on the sales side of things in radio, but he was WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY better at producing, running his mouth on air, and doing the “upstairs” stuff than trying to get people to buy airtime. His evenings turned into an afternoon shift, then his behind the scenes stuff turned into music director, which then turned into Program Director and now Operations Manager of their AAA as well. And he is loving it! Potter doesn’t know what else he would be doing right now. If it wasn’t for radio he said he would probably be doing something with horses or old people (he’s just kidding, people always say that).
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table captains:
DZL WEND Charlotte, NC
Blando WXNR New Bern, NC
Kim Monroe WLFM Cleveland, OH
Dustin Matthews WRXL Richmond, VA
Mase WKZQ Myrtle Beach, SC
Mookie KX 93.5 Laguna, CA
Dent WXEG Dayton, OH
Chris Jackson E! Entertainment / NBCUniversal
Jon Manley KXTE Las Vegas, NV
Russell Zieckler LIONSGATE
Janine Kerr Fox Sports
Steve Curran Harvest Creative Services
Trygge Toven Vidsyn
Jonathan Platt J-3 Music
Tim Riley Activision Blizzard
Brandon Young Activision Blizzard
Michael Parrish MX2 Media
Mike Bacon MX2 Media
Steve Resnik RAMP
John DeSantis KCXX Riverside, CA
Jonathan Miller Stop Go Music Supervision
Chuck Bein See Music
THURSDAY, June 6th * 5:30pm-6:15pm
Kick-Off Performance * Pool Deck (Cocktails)
Yellow Marbles The “Laurel Canyon” scene of yore is experiencing a renaissance in one of it’s neighboring communities, namely Venice. One of the developing acts emerging from this scene is the Yellow Marbles. With their stunning four part harmonies and timeless songs, they very easily could have shared a bungalow with kindred spirits like Joni, Jackson, Don or Glenn. The genre bending band consists of Carrie Turner, Jessie Whitaker, Ciaran Makepeace, and Liam Makepeace. Although not together all that long, they’re in the process of completing their first full length album. They’ve been fortunate to have Ray LaMontagne’s band, the Pariah Dogs as well as the wonderful Sara Watkins play on the album as a true testament to the quality of the songwriting.
Contact: Tom Lewis / Tom@AmusementMgmt.com Twitter: @YMband Facebook: YellowMarbles
» www.yellowmarbles.fm // independent 6
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THURSDAY, June 6th * 7:00pm-10:30pm Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 91X Mandatory Attendance for all Radio Programmers and Music Supervisors. Please be prompt for Roll Call!
The Unlikely Candidates
Cameron Rafati Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cameron Rafati first began playing Guitar and singing in Middle School playing talent shows and pizza parlors for fun. While at college at USC, though his artistic endeavors were placed behind his scholastic goals, Cameron still managed to start a band named Vertices that gained much campus attention. After graduating and spending some time in the corporate world, he decided to return to his first love, music. In 2011 he Independently released his solo self-titled full-length debut. Getting his initial tour experience playing residencies at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas, Cameron The Public recently has opened for acts such as Imagine Dragons, Fitz and the Tantrums, Goo Goo Dolls, Hanson, Sean Kingston, The Parlotones and Jason Derulo. Cameron also recently partnered with Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, Randy Jackson, and world famous boxer Manny Pacquiao to write and perform “Face Your Destiny.” Manny’s new walkout theme song. Cameron and his band are currently finishing their new album to be released in late summer of 2013.
Who would’ve thought small town boredom, adrenaline, and a lust for recklessness mixed together on the suburban streets of Fort Worth, Texas would end up producing raw, real, and infectious rock anthems? Although they didn’t know each-other yet, Cole Male and Kyle Morris were booked on separate accounts of grand theft auto and ended up in a Fort Worth juvenile dentetion center together. The two became fast friends, and as their brush with the law came to an end, they decided to focus their energies elsewhere... music. Back home in Texas, uniting with classmates Kevin Goddard (Drums), and Brenton Carney (Lead Guitar), The Unlikely Candidates were born. With an authentic sound and an ability to paint vivid pictures with their lyrics, The Unlikely Candidates transcend trends with a focus on the art of the song.
Contact: Cole Male / theunlikelycandidates@gmail.com Twitter: @TUCband Facebook: TUCBAND
» Atlantic
Contact: Al Rafati / al@cmrmusic.com Twitter: @cameronmusic1 Facebook: CameronRafatiMusic
» www.cameron.fm // CMR Music Inc.
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Faulkner Faulkner is a “working-class, cosmopolitan” band based in Los Angeles that blends elements from the streets and a smuggling lifestyle with a raw and honest delivery of life’s harsh realities. Experience the debut single Triumph of The Underdog on YouTube with 1.6 million hits. Faulkner is gracing the Sunset Sessions stages for the 3rd time!
Contact: Shiva Baum / shivabaum@gmail.com Twitter: @FaulknerMusic Facebook: GlobalAmbition
» www.StreetInvasion.com // Street Invasion/managed by GoldVE management
Semi Precious Weapons Forming in New York City, Semi Precious Weapons quickly developed a cult-like following with their songs, live performances, and visual style. SPW played sold out shows in the city, promoted warehouse parties, and became mainstays at Brooklyn events and New York Fashion Week alike. SPW were voted ‘Best Band in NYC’ in the Village Voice reader’s poll. Eventually the buzz the band created touring the country with the likes of Ladyhawke, Ida Maria and The Sounds garnered the attention of Interscope Records, who signed the band and released their first major label album in 2010. Lady Gaga then went on to invite her favorite band to join The Monster Ball World Tour as her opening act for a worldwide 18 month run. SPW’s profile grew in this period, leading to featured performances at Lollapalooza, The Isle of Wight festival, headlining the Colours of Ostrava festival, and opening for Ke$ha. The band had performed to nearly 2 million people, and their impact became obvious in the form of a truly die-hard fanbase across the world. After 3 years on the road, the band found themselves in Los Angeles collaborating on new music with legendary producer Tricky Stewart. SPW soon began writing and producing for other artists as well. In 2012, their innovation and determination captivated Tricky, who made the band one of his first signing to his own company, RedZone. Now 2013, Semi Precious Weapons is set to release new music, led by their first single, Aviation High.
Contact: Merck Mercuriadis / merck@redzoneent.com Twitter: @preciousweapons Facebook: semipreciousweapons
» www.semipreciousweapons.com // RedZone 8
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Monster Truck The term Rock n’ Roll gets thrown around pretty haphazardly. One can go as far as stating it’s been bastardized to the point of being unrecognizable - and then comes Monster Truck. 2013 Juno Winners for Breakthrough Group of The Year, Monster Truck became a runaway sensation reaching Top 10 on Canadian Rock radio with THREE consecutive singles. Tours followed in 2012 when Monster Truck was handpicked to open for Slash on his North American tour - “Monster Truck is one of the few really great down to earth rock ‘n roll bands I’ve heard in the last couple of years. Hard, soulful & heavy.”–SLASH. Their debut full-length LP, aptly titled Furiosity, featuring first single “Sweet Mountain River” is out May 28 on Dine Alone Records via Caroline Distribution in the US.
Contact: Elias Chios / elias@isolmusic.com Twitter: @monster_truck_ Facebook: ilovemonstertruck
» www.ilovemonstertruck.com // Dine Alone
Spinning between sets
DJ Skratch N SnifF Skratch N Sniff is a two hour long weekly syndicated radio mixshow heard in 60+ cities. Skratch N Sniff was conceived back in the day by Malcolm, who decided that regular old radio was getting too predictable. What was missing was a show that could take the 2 biggest segments of music on the radio - rock and hip-hop - and blend them together to make an unbelievable mixshow. So Malcolm picked up the phone and hollered at Mike Czech, and a plan was hatched: play killer songs that will pull listeners in, use Mike Czech’s original mixes, remixes, and blends to provide a 100% unique sound, and always be sure to keep it fresh. Skratch N Sniff premiered March 9, 2003 on the radio in San Diego and was immediately a hit! Mixing the FRESH and the HESH turned quite a few ears, and within a year Skratch N Sniff had picked up over a dozen affiliates. So whether you like rock in your hip-hop, or you like hip-hop in your rock, Skratch N Sniff always has the perfect mix!!
Contact: Kevin Zinger / zinger@suburbannoizerecords.com Twitter: @snsmix Facebook: snsmix
» www.snsmix.com // Suburban Noize june 6-8, 2013 * Sunset Sessions ROCK!
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THURSDAY, june 6th * 10:30pm-11:30pm Late Night Lounge * Belly Up
FERAL VINCA
Alternative Rock, FERAL VINCA combines meaningful lyrics and powerful music to create a unique, yet consistent sound. With the commanding presence and powerful voice of lead singer, Sloane, this Los Angeles based band is creating quite a buzz on The Sunset Strip. Their live shows have gotten a reputation for not only being very fun but also full of explosive energy! Increased air play of their single, “Sex Symbol”, and a debut album produced by Eric Garcia, make FERAL VINCA a band to watch out for. FERAL VINCA will be rocking our stage for their 5th performance for us!
Contact: Dave / dave@feralvinca.com Twitter: feralvincamusic Facebook: feralvincamusic
» www.feralvinca.com // independent
Big B
Big B has been clawing his way throughout the music industry with a blue-collar mindset and an unorthodox style that bridges the gap between rock, hip-hop, and reggae vibe. Big B’s new album “Fool’s Gold” is scheduled for a July 9th release and features collaborations with pop icon Pink, Butch Walker, The Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, country superstar Colt Ford, and members of NOFX and Pennywise. Big B is enjoying new found success after his single “Sinner” featuring Scott Russo from Unwritten Law, exploded at Alternative Rock radio. Big B capitalized on the heightened awareness by touring with Pennywise, Pepper, House of Pain, the Vans Warped Tour, and performing at KROQ’s Weenie Roast music. In 2012 Big B capped off a banner year off by winning an Emmy Award for their work on a Madison Square Garden commercial, which featured his song “Good Times.” On his new record Big B spills his heart out on the album’s 13-tracks that make up “Fool’s Gold”. The album runs the lyrical gamut from Big B’s introspective musings, to some poignant social commentary. The lead single “Here Comes The Lightning” was produced by Pink and Butch Walker. Big B will be on tour all summer with the Dirty Heads and then Red Light King. We are excited to welcome Big B back for his second Sunset Sessions Rock! performance.
Contact: Kevin Zinger / zinger@suburbannoizerecords.com Twitter: @vegashooligan Facebook: feedbigb
» www.feedbigb.com // Suburban Noize Records
Thursday, june 6th * 12:15am - Whenever Super Duper Late Night Lounge * Presidential Suite 1026 (Drinks)
Alumni Unplugged Jam
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Sunset Sessions ROCK! * June 6-8, 2013
Hosted by: gayle skidmore
friday, june 7th * 10:30am-12:00pm Panel * Pool Deck (Breakfast)
moguls of the new world
discussions of the changing recording business A wide ranging discussion of executives and managers who work with or represent musical talent about the ways to facilitate success for artists in a rapidly changing playing field and where there is connectivity with those radio, music supervisors and others in aligned businesses.
moderator:
Danny Goldberg President/ GoldVe Entertainment
Moderated by DANNY GOLDBERG Danny Goldberg: President of GoldVe Entertainment which manages, world-wide, the careers of The Cranberries, Steve Earle The Hives, Peaches, Blitzen Trapper, Ben Lee,The Old 97s, School Of Seven Bells, and Tom Morello among others. In the nineteen-nineties,Goldberg was President of Atlantic Records, Chairman of Warner Bros Records and President of Mercury Records when each led the United States in market share according to soundscan. Prior to that he ran Gold Mountain Entertainment who managed Nirvana and Bonnie Raitt among others. In the nineteen seventies he was Vice-President of Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song Records. Goldberg is author of the book Bumping Into Geniuses which was published in 2008 and started as a journalist writing for Billboard and Rolling Stone. We were fortunate enough to have Danny moderate the Moguls of the New World panel back in February and he was so helpful in launching our Siunset Sessions Rock in June of 2011! Danny is one of the most amazing, inspirational and important people in our music industry history and we are beyond grateful that he makes time to share his vast wisdom with us all again! Check them out at www.goldve.com.
Panelists:
Cliff Chenfeld CO-President Razor & Tie and Kidz Bop
Dave Kaplan President Surfdog Records
Andy Gould President Spectacle Entertainment
Kevin Zinger Co-Owner, SRH production, Suburban Noize Records, Regime Management
Merck Mercuriadis Managing Partner Redzone Music
Gene Rumsey General Manager Concord Records
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friday, june 7th * 12:00pm-1:00pm Panel * Pool Deck
Look at Me!
How Radio Uses Social Media Using Social Media for bigger ratings. Covering everything from how to build “Likes” and “Followers” to maximize your stations reach and the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to posting and tweeting to contesting for Social Media vs the 1990’s caller 10. Fusing On-Air and Online.
moderated by:
Moderated by axel lowe Axel Lowe: Axel Lowe is a 20 year veteran of Atlanta radio. His career started at the launch of the legendary 99X back in 1992. Axel spent 15 years at 99X (nights, PM Dive and eventually Program Director). Axel has also helped launch 989 The Bone and Rock 100.5. If you have a DIY question, Axel can help, he co-hosted a TV home improvement show on Turner TV for 3 seasons, Southern Home By Design. Radio, power tools & Harley Davidsons, that’s Axel Lowe.
Panelists:
Christy Taylor 91X San Diego, CA
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Ross Mahoney WRMR Wilmington, NC
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Dave Hill WIYY Baltimore, MD
Brock Havens KQRA Springfield, MO
Matt Pinfield MTV New York, NY
Charese Fruge KXTE Las Vegas, NV
Zigz WBUZ Nashville, TN
friday, june 7th * 1:00pm-2:00pm
Epochal Pool Party & Lunch * Pool
epochal pool party & lunch
with music by emphatic & brand new machine
Brand New Machine Brand New Machine’s new album takes the band’s hard-‐living lifestyle and mixes it with arena ready rock anthems to create a soundtrack for debauchery. Brand New Machine provide the musical backdrop for good times in an era when good times are hard to find. The group’s new album, “The Devil Made Me Do It”, was recorded at Validus Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA under the watchful eye of producer/mixer Ryan Greene (Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick). The album is unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll with soaring melodies that hook in listeners in the vein of group’s like Motley Crue, Buckcherry and Guns N’ Roses. Brand New Machine’s explosive live show has earned them countless opening slots for national acts. Brand New Machine recently returned from touring overseas supporting legendary rock outfit Guns N’ Roses on select dates, and will be touring this summer.
Emphatic
Contact: Denny Sanders / ds@epochalartists.com Twitter: @NMband Facebook: brandnewmachine
» www.brandnewmachine.net // Epochal/Capitol
Emphatic are best known for their major label debut album “Damage,” which produced the hit single “Bounce,” and shot the album onto the Billboard Heatseekers charts at #9. The album was produced by Howard Benson (Three Days Grace, Halestorm), and featured A Perfect Circle’s Josh Freese playing drums on the record. From there the band was offered an opening slot on the The Carnival Of Madness Tour alongside hard rock heavyweights Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, and Adelitas Way. Empathic are currently at Validus Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA recording their sophomore album, which is scheduled for a summer release via Epochal Artists Records/Capital Music Group. The group is working with Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance on the album, and have plans to embark on a full U.S tour later this summer.
Contact: Denny Sanders / ds@epochalartists.com Twitter: @_EMPHATIC Facebook: emphaticrock
» www.emphaticrock.com // Epochal/Capitol june 6-8, 2013 * Sunset Sessions ROCK! 13
friday, june 7th * 2:00pm-3:30pm
Sammy Hagar Up Close & Personal World Premiere * Pelican Watch Room
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Sammy Hagar is the multi-platinum Red Rocker, former front man of hard rock legends Van Halen and respected member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who is currently on his fourth platinum run with the super group Chickenfoot. Throughout his prolific music career he also evolved into a dedicated philanthropist, New York Times best-selling author and auspicious entrepreneur with the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum and several successful bar and restaurants. Raised in Fontana, California, Hagar burst onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of Montrose. Following a string of eight solo albums, culminating in several platinum efforts and hundreds of sold out concert appearances across the country; Hagar joined Van Halen in 1985 and took the band to unprecedented heights, including four consecutive No.1 albums before the band broke up in the mid-nineties. He later returned to Van Halen to lead a triumphant 2004 reunion tour. Aside from making his mark as a hit songwriter and lead vocalist, Hagar has played with a succession of genius guitar players; from Ronnie Montrose and Neal Schon to Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani from his current group, Chickenfoot, which also features former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
AL world Premiere UP CLOSE AND PERSON
sammy hagar
Hagar, who celebrates his birthday in epic fashion every year at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, expanded his Cantina restaurants with locations in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe and a number of new restaurants called Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill, where proceeds raise money for local charities. In September 2012 he bolstered his restaurant businesses, opening Sammy’s Rockin’ Island Bar & Grill in Roseville, California. Having a continuing interest in but not owning the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand as of the start of 2011, Sammy is expanding his interests in the spirit industry, producing Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a world-class rum from Hawaii where he owns a home and resides part of each year.
interview by:
interview by terrie carr / wdha
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Terrie Carr: Terrie Carr has been rocking NJ at Greater Media Heritage Rocker WDHA for 22 years total! From 1990-2005 as midday jock and then Program Director. In 2005 Terrie entered the Satellite world heading over to Sirius. In 2006 she returned to terrestrial radio as the Program Director and Midday jock at NJ’s legendary Alternative station WHTG. After the station’s format flip, Terrie was thrilled to return home to WDHA in 2010 to resume middays and become the stations Music Director. “WDHA has always been my home and our listeners, like family”…. “I am so happy to be back home!” Terrie is an accomplished voice over talent and has worked as a segment host on VH 1 Classic. She has also developed an animal rescue charity at WDHA called “Rock N’ Ruff” which to date has raised thousands of dollars for local animal shelters and has placed hundreds of homeless pets with forever families.
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friday, june 7th * 3:30pm-5:00pm Beach Party * Ponto Beach (Drinks)
“Spin the Bottle” on the Beach with IDJ’s Christine Chiappetta
A fun, game show-esque play on Spin the Bottle. Everyone will participate! Focusing on the Politics: Right and Wrong ways for Labels and Radio. Christine Chiappetta SVP Promotion, Island Def Jam
Christine Chiappetta: Christine has been leaving her mark on the Alternative and Rock formats for some time now. After graduating from Arizona State University with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and English she went on to work at Mercury Records. With Mercury from 1996-1999 she was the Senior Director of Alternative Promotion. In 1999 she made a change and moved to Columbia records where she was the VP of Alternative Promotion until 2001. For the past 12 years she has been kick ass as the SVP Promotion of the Rock Formats at Island Def Jam based in LA.
friday, june 7th * 5:00pm-6:00pm
one on one
One on One * Pool Deck
with Pennywise Frontman Jim Lindberg with matt pinfield interview by:
Matt Pinfield MTV New York, NY
jim lindberg Lead vocalist and songwriter Jim Lindberg returned to his band Pennywise last year for their 25 year reunion and celebrated the event with two shows at the Hollywood Palladium that sold out in minutes. His book Punk Rock Dad inspired the Showtime documentary The Other F Word which is now being made into a feature film with actor Jason Segel. He’s also a co-founder of Havoc Television and sits on the Board of Directors for the Surfrider Foundation.
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friday, june 7th * 7:00pm-All Night
Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 94.9 Mandatory Attendance for all Radio Programmers and Music Supervisors. Please be prompt for Roll Call!
leogun LEOGUN - [Leo-gun] a three-piece band from London, surging with a mix of blues, soul and a whole lotta rock & roll! At times like an even-more-unhinged Led Zeppelin and at others, like a hotskillet of blues rock that evokes Elvis, Skynyrd, Queen or any base in between. LEOGUN’s debut album, By The Reins, is filled with bite-your-head-off choruses and a hunger to groove. LEOGUN mixes the musicality and heart bleeding emotion of The Raconteurs with all the sexual prowess and break-neck attitude of Queens of The Stone Age and Wolfmother. The album features the hit rock hit “Let’s Be Friends” and future singles; “Piggy In The Middle,” “Medicine” and the enigmatic “Another Lost Soul.”
Cheating Daylight It has been an award winning year for the Northern California teenage band of brothers! The prestigious Los Angeles Music Awards, named the rock quintet their 2011 “Power Pop “Band of the Year” and followed it up with nominations as 2012 “Rock Artist of the Year,” “Rock Album of the Year” and “Showcase Artist of the Year.” Rainbo Records selected Cheating Daylight’s song, Photographs Don’t Lie for their “Best of 2011” compilation CD. The 2012 All Indie Music Awards nominated Cheating Daylight as “Rock Artist of the Year” and “Pop Artist of the Year.” And finally, the 2013 ARTISTS in Music Awards have nominated the band for their 2013 “Indie Rock Artist of the Year,” “Alternative Artist of the Year” and the “Power Pop Artist of the YEAR” and selected Cheating Daylight to perform LIVE at the 2013 red carpet award show, to be held in Hollywood during Grammy Week in 2013. The new album “All We Know” is produced by music veteran Isha Erkstine (Maroon 5, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Macy Gray, Joss Stone, Jeff Beck) and in stores now. The 100 date “All We Know… Tour 2012-2013” kicked off April 27th in Las Vegas and will continue throughout 2013, with tour dates across the U.S. Cheating Daylight will be blowing our attendees away for the 3rd time at this event!
Contact: Greg Bennett / greg@konoctiharbor.com Twitter: @CD_Music Facebook: cheatingdaylight
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Contact: Jaime Bradley / jaime@rocketmusic.com Twitter: @leogunband Facebook: LeogunBand
» www.leogun.com // Yamaha
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. The result of a couple friends recording some jams in a Detroit basement under a ridiculous moniker was never originally intended to reach the public and spread from coast to coast. But that’s exactly the unlikely, exciting predicament Josh Epstein and Daniel Zott of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - the band, not the racecar driver - found themselves in a couple years ago. The internet is a beautiful place. Within a year of posting a self-produced EP on their website, DEJJ were performing in front of 10-15,000 people at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, and ended up selling out headline dates across the country. The buzz led to a record deal with Warner Bros. Records, who released the band’s debut album, It’s A Corporate World, in June of 2011. The album was championed by such respected media outlets as Rolling Stone, Paste, Filter and Stereogum and DEJJ became one of the most blogged about bands of 2011 according to Hype Machine. The band capped off an impressive first album cycle with a triumphant performance of their single “Simple Girl” on Conan, complete with four piece orchestra. Look out for new music from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. coming soon.
Contact: Justin Spindler/ justin@mute.com Twitter: @dalejrjrmusic Facebook: daleearnhardtjrjr
» www.daleearnhardtjrjr.com // Warner Bros. Records
7Lions 2101 Records recording artists 7LIONS are a six piece Los Angeles based musical force that include the urban hip-hop poetry from their rapper Mika “Prophet” Guillory, the alternative rock influences of their lead singer/guitarist Forrest Fulmer and the electronic/pop/rock production from their keyboardist Morgan Taylor Reid. A tight knit group, 7LIONS also includes band members Will Carpenter (Lead Guitar/Back-Up Vocals,) Daniel Hange (Bass) and Tony Tommasi (Drums). Their debut Born 2 Run EP was recently released and features the brand new tracks “One Man Symphony,” “Emergency,” “One More Time,” the title track “Born 2 Run” and their new single “Taking Over.” 7Lions have performed at a number of colossal live shows this past year including SXSW, Summer Sessions Rock, Rock The Vote, Wango Tango, CityWalk Stage at Universal Studios and raw acoustic sets at KIIS FM’s Clear Channel Performance Studio amongst others. The band has also performed a number of television, online and radio shows including AXS Live, KTLA, Playboy Radio, OH SIT (on the CW ) and garnered rave reviews for their live performances throughout the northwest. 7Lions is back for the second straight Sunset Sessions to rock us!
Contact: Deborah Radel or Lizz Potter / pr@drpr.us Twitter: @7lionsmusic Facebook: 7lionsmusic
» www.7lions4ever.com // 2101 Records
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Heavens Basement Heaven’s Basement have been making a name for themselves via their relentless touring and fiery live show plus music that features huge guitar riffs, killer melodies and an arena-rock sound. Originally formed in the East Midlands in England, Heaven’s Basement have toured the U.K. and Europe with the likes of Papa Roach, Theory Of A Deadman, Shinedown, Halestorm, Seether and more, and as well played last year’s Download Festival in the UK to a packed tent of more than 5,000 fans. Kerrang declared, “Heaven’s Basement play as if their lives depend on it. They should already be a big name - bristling riffs and jagged, riotous hooks are their poison and exceptional is not too strong a word.” Their UK single “I Am Electric” was recently added to BBC Radio 1, and their debut US single “Fire, Fire” is rapidly climbing the US Active Rock Chart. They are currently on tour in the US playing all the major rock festivals and supporting Buckcherry in-between. Heaven’s Basement is Aaron Buchanan (vocals), Sid Glover (guitar), Rob Ellershaw (bass), and Chris Rivers (drums).
Redlight King Alt/rockers Redlight King released their debut SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN back in 2011 and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. The album landed #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, #10 on iTunes Rock album chart while their song “Old Man” (featuring the first-ever sampling of the Neil Young song of the same name, personally approved by Neil) was the 13th most played song at Alternative Radio for 2011. Performances on Conan and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno followed and in 2012, Redlight King released the scorching rock anthem, “Bullet In My Hand,” which immediately shot up to the top of the rock radio charts, while their song “Comeback” was featured on Avengers Assemble the musical companion to the mega-hit film The Avengers. Frontman/songwriter, Kaz is first and foremost a storyteller. Drawing from his sometimes volatile past for SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN, Kaz’s songs hit a nerve that has resonated with the band’s hardcore fan base. The band is currently finishing up their sophomore release due out this year. The sound will be grittier, the guitars crunchier and the songs razor-sharp, full of angst and rebellion but always with a hint of redemption. Redlight King was the first band to ever play Sunset Sessions at our first event in 2011, we are thrilled to welcome him back for a second time.
Contact: Lisa Cavallo / Lisa.s.cavallo@disney.com Twitter: @redlightking Facebook: RedlightKing
» www.redlightkingmusic.com // Hollywood Records
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Contact: Chip Dorsch / chip.dorsch@redbullrecords.com Twitter: @heavensbasement Facebook: HeavensBasement
» www.heavensbasement.com // Redbull Records
Ed Hale and the Transcendence “Ed Hale and the Transcendence bring to mind the pomp and glitter sounds that may collide if you merged classic Love `n Rockets, Radiohead and Iggy Pop with David Bowie, T. Rex, World Party, The Thrills, Frank Zappa, even U2 and White Stripes. While that sounds all over the place, it works because this band has control of its self-made manifesto and the confidence and talent to pull off the disparate sounds cohesively.” –Bruce Brodeen, Not Lame Records/Pop Geek Heaven. Ed Hale and the Transcendence, best known today for their two latest Billboard Top 30 hits “Scene in San Francisco” and “New Orleans Dreams”, formed in 2002 and have released seven eclectic, genre-defying and critically acclaimed albums. Debuting in the CMJ Top 20 Most Added Chart six albums consecutively, the band has been a perennial favorite with critics and indie music lovers since their eccentric worldmusic meets modern-rock debut Rise and Shine through to this year’s glam-rock garagepop feast The Great Mistake.
Contact: Jen Lyneis / jen@ue3promotions.com Twitter: @ed_hale Facebook: edhalemusic
» www.transcendence.com/www.edhale.com // Dying VanGogh Records
DJ Skratch ‘N SnifF spinning between sets friday, june 7th * 12:15am - Whenever
Super Duper Late Night Lounge * Presidential Suite 1026 (Drinks)
oleander Oleander saw success bloom from their 1999 major label debut February Son. Featuring two Top 10 hits in “Why I’m Here” and “I Walk Alone,” the album would reach gold record status by the RIAA for selling 500K units. This momentum would project the band into the spotlights of arena tours featuring blockbuster names like Creed, Candlebox, Filter and Collective Soul, as well as land them a spot on the history stage of Woodstock ‘99. Oleander managed to make significant waves on the silver screen as well. The band landed clips in films like Spiderman, American Pie 1 & 2 and Scary Movie and also lent their voice to the long-awaited tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors covering the song “Hello, I Love You.” On April 16, 2013, Something Beautiful will be accessible to Oleander’s steadfast fan base and available to win over new listeners.
Contact: Bryan Coleman / bryan@ueginc.com Twitter: @OLEANDERBAND Facebook: oleanderband
» www.oleander.net // RE_IGNITE Records / Kobalt
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Saturday, June 8th * 10:30am-12:00pm Panel * Pelican Watch Room (Breakfast)
Music Meeting Panel
In this staple “Music Meeting Panel” ...our moderators play part of a song and then all panelists & attendees in the room rate the song with research dials. Detailed rating results from everyone are displayed on the screen and we can see who’s in sync with who - radio programmers, music supervisors, TV bookers, record labels, artists and listeners! Discussions as to why who rated songs the way they did follow. Would they play it? Would they use it in a film or tv show? Would they book this artist to perform on TV? Come and find out! moderated by:
Tony Von Pervieux: Tony began his career in music management, working as an assistant for Aaron Walton Entertainment and then for Music Supervisor Dawn Soler. Tony is the Creative Director for ABC Studios, where he helps oversee all aspects of music for their shows. ABC Studios currently produces over eighteen shows for multiple Tony Von Pervieux broadcast and cable networks, including Creative Director ABC Entertainment Group Army Wives, Castle, Cougar Town, Criminal Minds, Nashville and many others.
Mike Karolyi WCCC Hartford, CT
Mike Karolyi: Over the years I have been lucky enough to interview just about every rock band in existance. I am also credited with being the first to discover and play “Outside” by Staind. The song went on to be their first hit and bridged the gap from their “Dysfunction” album and the multi-platinum “Break the Cycle” album. I have been early on Shinedown, Disturbed, Kid Rock, Sevendust and many others. My favorite success story to date is hearing Dead Sara at their Sunset Sessions soundcheck and knowing at that moment that I would give them a shot at radio as soon as I got home. WCCC’s airplay led the country as the band went on to tour with Bush, The Used, Offspring, Warped Tour, Muse and others.
Kepler Consulting: Allen Kepler will be gathering all of the data collected during the panel.
Panelists: radio
Gabby D’Agostino Music Choice New York, NY
Phil Kukawinski CIMX Detriot, MI
Jave Patterson KDOT Reno, NV
Willobee KRZQ Reno, NV
music supervisors
Raphaella Lima Electronic Arts
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Tricia Halloway Path Music
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Jenee DeAnglis Swill Merchant Music
Billy Gottlieb Playback Music Supervision
Jim Richards Q87.7 Chicago, IL
Mike Kaplan KYSR Los Angeles, CA
pre-Panel Performance by:
PORTER LORI
His style is one boot on the sidewalk, the other on a long dirt road. A bi-racial child of Black and French Croatian decent, he was born to a single (white ) mother who was a writer and activist and listened to Motown and a father ( black) who was a cowboy and politician. From dropping out of a violent high school to finding Hip Hop & Skateboarding in downtown Denver to the Hills Of Kentucky where the seeds of Country and Bluegrass were planted, Porter Lori blurs many lines... His deeply rich & majestic baritone voice stands tall like a mountain. One whose soil is rich with the sounds of steel string guitars, harmonica and Dobro that calls from another time. He carries inside him the heart of the country and the soul of the city. He wears the truth on his sleeve and his vulnerability like a badge.
Contact: David R. Woeckener / daverobyn@aol.com Facebook: porter.m.lori Twitter: @porterlori
» www.porterlori.com // Independent
saturday, june 8th * 12:15pm-1:15pm Panel * Pool Deck
Rock’s place in Music Supervision and btw, WTF is a music supervisor anyway?!
The process of placing music in games, TV, ad, film and movies, how we get to the final product and the role Music Supervision has in Rock radio. moderated by:
Ward Hake Vice President of Music 20th Century Fox
Ward Hake: Ward Hake is the Vice President of Music for 20th Century Fox’s TV Music division. He supervises all aspects of music for 20th Century Fox TV, FOX21 and Fox TV Studios. Some of the 20+ shows include mega hits like; Glee, Modern Family, Homeland, The Simpsons, Family Guy, How I Met Your Mother, Sons of Anarchy, Arrested Development and Bones. Starting this Fall he will be working on 11 brand new shows, including Sleepy Hollow and The Crazy Ones (starring Robin Williams). Ward oversees all music needs, starting with the pilot through the show’s life on the air. This includes hiring of the music supervisor, composer, theme song, budget, and making sure everyone involved is… happy with their music. He is also a musician, songwriter, and producer on his own time, who has had various songs placed in TV shows and has even been an opening act for Motley Crue. His guitar playing has been heard on the “Shark” theme song for CBS, and he has done remixes for Crystal Method for the “Bones” theme for FOX. He continues to work on his music and with other artists from around the world from his home based studio.
Panelists:
Jon Ernst ShowRunner Music
Wendy Levy Wendy Levy Music
Bonnie Greenberg Ocean Cities Entertainment
Madonna Wade-Reed whoopsie daisy
Chuck Bein See Music
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saturday, june 8th * 2:30pm-3:30pm Keynote * Pool Deck
keynote kevin lyman
interviewed by Whitebread
Whitebread: Whitebread learned the standards from his grandfather, vaudeville singer Jack Davis. At age 8, he wrote his own lyrics to Beatles songs. At 19, he worked at Associated Recording Studio in NY, where he met renowned lyricist Alan Bernstein, who later became his mentor. Whitebread was the lead singer of The Silly Geese, who were embraced by the LA street scene. Whitebread produced and wrote songs for legendary crooner Rudy Vallee. At the beginning of rap in LA, Whitebread recorded the club hit song Sweat. Whitebread has co-written songs with country artists 3 of a Kind. as well as co-written and co-produced two songs in Son of the Mask and Basmati Blues, which is currently in production. Whitebread
Kevin Lyman began his career booking bands for his university and as a roadie for then unknown acts such as the Untouchables, The Bangles and Bad Religion. After college, Lyman began working with Goldenvoice, as a promoter rep for seminal punk rock and metal bands such as The Germs, Circle Jerks, Anthrax and Jane’s Addiction, working in legendary LA clubs like The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Palladium and many long since forgotten. Kevin is best known as the producer and creator of the hugely successful Vans Warped Tour, the longest running traveling music and extreme sports festival in the world today. Now going into it’s 19th year, the tour reaches nearly 600,000 kids each summer. The “punk rock summer camp” has introduced audiences to artists such as No Doubt, Sublime, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Eminem, 3OH!3 and Fall Out Boy among hundreds of others. With the Vans Warped Tour, Lyman pioneered the successful integration of corporate sponsors with the extreme lifestyle, creating a blueprint for sponsorship integration widely duplicated in the marketplace today. In 2007, Lyman partnered with John Reese to present the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (now going into it’s 6th year), a summer hard rock festival featuring 15 metal bands including acts such as Slipknot, Disturbed and Slayer. A success by all standards, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival perhaps most notably integrated the camaraderie Lyman had created on The Vans Warped Tour into a metal festival. In addition, in 2010, with coproducer Sarah Baer, Kevin started The Country Throwdown Tour operated through the 4Fini office in Nashville. Country Throwdown has featured such well-known artists as Willie Nelson, Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson and Little Big Town. Kevin and 4 Fini, Inc. have also produced numerous other successful tour events including the Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour, The Watcha Tour, Down From the Mountain Tour, Sprite Liquid Mix Tour and Great High Mountain Tour, as well as custom events for popular brands such as Jose Cuervo and SEGA Dreamcast. In addition to production, Kevin is part owner of Side One Dummy Record Company, which has an impressive yet diverse roster including Flogging Molly, punk icons Suicidal Tendencies, Bedouin Soundclash, Gogol Bordello and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. He has also acted as writer and executive producer on several films, including Endless Bummer (2008) and the Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Documentary (2009). In 2012/13 Kevin and The Vans Warped Tour was featured in a reality TV show on the FUSE Network, called Warped Roadies. Kevin acts as a consultant on multiple corporate branding projects, helping companies maintain the valuable street level credibility that endears their products to the youth market. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, Kevin established the Unite The United Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization set up to encourage fans, artists and industry leaders from the music, touring and lifestyle worlds to come together through charitable contributions, events and volunteer efforts in order to work toward a positive change in our national community. Since its inception, Unite The United has raised over $1,000,000 for a variety of charitable efforts and grass roots organizations such as MusiCares, Skate For Cancer, Hollywood Heart and Keep-A-Breast. Also, on each of Lyman’s tours, a portion of every ticket sold goes to specified charities. 22
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saturday, june 8th * 3:45pm-4:45pm
Artist Development Panel * Pelican Watch Room
artist development panel
with Landshark, The MuseBox, Secret Road, The Artist Cooperative & Kenny Aronoff With shrinking playlists and conservative corporate types making it harder for independent artists to find a home on the radio, we explore other outlets that are being used to help develop artists; and what can these artists do in conjunction with radio beyond asking for airplay?
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moderated by michael Parrish
Michael Parrish MX2 Media
Mike Parrish: Michael Parrish began his adventures with music in his bedroom in Fulton, New York before officially entering “the industry” at Buffalo State College’s WBNY-FM. He graduated to commercial radio at WDRE/Long Island where he also helped with the launch of WDRE-sister station, WIBF/Philadelphia. Parrish joined Friday Morning Quarterback in August 1995 as Modern Rock Director, exiting 17 years later as VP/Operations. During his time at FMQB, Parrish displayed his innovative skills with the development of format specific magazines, industry targeted email marketing campaigns, and the creation of FMQB Productions in 2001, where he supervised highly successful syndicated radio content initiatives for The Rolling Stones, U2, Foo Fighters, Rush, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Linkin Park, Barbara Streisand, Rock of Ages on Broadway, Jessica Simpson, P!nk, and over 100 other artists.
pre-Panel Performance by:
Beachwood Coyotes Beachwood Coyotes are a 4 piece Rock ‘N’ Roll band from Los Angeles that formed from the wreckage of another band that had toured the U.S. extensively with the likes of The Used, Alkaline Trio, Saves The Day, Set Your Goals, HIM, and many more. Started by guitarist/vocalist Jason Nott, the music of Beachwood Coyotes can best be described as a glorious melodic-noise. “I like loud noises” says Nott, “I like being excited when I watch a band but I’m also a huge fan of good pop songs. My love of The Pixies, The Clash, and The Beatles made me want to start this band.” “The songs I have written for Beachwood Coyotes are about everything that happened in my life over the last year, everything I learned about drugs, sex, relationships and the music/lifestyle I had been a part of. The good, the bad, and the truly ugly.
Contact: Tim Dralle / tdralle@gmail.com Twitter: @BeachwoodCoyote Facebook: BeachwoodCoyotes
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saturday, june 8th * 5:30pm-6:15pm
Kick-Off Performance * Pool Deck (Cocktails)
The Negotiators The Negotiators have been creating great rock music since they were 7 and 8 years old. Now at the ripe age of 9 and 10, they are a local draw at some of LA’s hottest clubs and festivals. Whether headlining at the Whisky a GoGo, or winning first place at the House of Blues, Shredfest 5 “Battle of the Bands” for Best Original Group, The Negotiators are on target to be the next big thing. With Oliver Korzen - guitar, vocals, Elliott Korzen – drums/ vocals, and Colin Love – bass/vocals, the kids are winning the hearts of audiences of all ages. The Negotiators are the winner of the performance spot Sunset Sessions donated to ShredKids Cancer!
Contact: Roger Love / rogerlove@mac.com
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saturday, june 8th * 7:30pm-11:00pm Main Stage * Belly Up Presented by 91X Mandatory Attendance for all Radio Programmers and Music Supervisors. Please be prompt for Roll Call!
The Boxer Rebellion
May 2013 sees the release of indie-rock band The Boxer Rebellion’s ‘Promises’ - a hugely soaring and ambitious album - packed full of melody and hooks that truly delivers on the band’s widescreen, signature sound. “This band can alter your life,” said the UK’s NME Magazine. On the release of their sophomore album ‘Union’ they became the first wholly independent band to ever break the Billboard Top 100 albums chart on a digital-only release. That same album was crowned iTunes’ Alternative Album of the Year, and was followed by a significant feature film appearance alongside Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Christina Applegate, and Jason Sudeikis in the film ‘Going the Distance’. Known as much for their recordings as their fearsome live reputation, we expect 2013 will be The Boxer Rebellion’s breakthrough year.
Contact: Sumit Bothra / sumit@atcmanagement.com Twitter: @boxerrebellion Facebook: theboxerrebellion
» www.theboxerrebellion.com // Independent 24
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Eve To Adam
NYC’s Eve to Adam step it up with their new single “Straitjacket Supermode” which is hitting the radio now. The single will be followed by their much anticipated full-length album “Locked & Loaded” on May 26th and a spring/summer 2013 national tour. The guitar-driven, anthemic rock band, which has never been dictated by fashion, style or fad of the day, has one simple goal: To re-ignite Rock. The band toured extensively last year, hitting the major festivals including Rocklahoma and Rock On The Range, in addition to the Jagermeister Presents Tour with Halestorm and In This Moment, Hinder, Tantric and Saving Abel among others. For the band’s new project, ETA collaborated with top notch producers and writers, including Eric Bass (Shinedown), who along with producer Elvis Baskette (Incubus, Falling Reverse, Alter Bridge) cut lead single “Straitjacket Supermodel,” Writer/producer Dave Bassett (Shinedown, Adelitas Way) also logged several collaborations. The band has taken it to an entirely new level and radio and the fans are already responding. The group is a Billboard “Next Big Sound” artist chart at #1; NBS is a weekly chart that tracks the 25 fastest growing artists online.
Contact: Jamie Hartley / jamie@fitzhart.com Twitter: @evetoadammusic Facebook: evetoadam
» www.evetoadam.com // Yamaha
ACIDIC ACIDIC specializes in a high-powered fusion of insanity-based, radio-friendly, organic, carnivorous rock n’ roll! Explosive live show, hot new CD and a ridiculously hilarious new video with almost 200K views of Youtube! Touring nationally, going out a second time with Hinder in mid-June. “Brain-sticky” original songs. Lead singer Michael Gossard: “Copper Man sounds like Green Day and Jane’s Addiction had a baby…and Of Monsters and Men was the milkman!” Nikki Sixx: “As soon as I heard this, I loved it!” (named it his “Sixx Pick of the Week”!) Alternative Press: “Rocks like Funeral Party, Cage the Elephant, Young the Giant.” AR fan: “This band is the real deal, bad ass front man can play his ax like the wind blows.” OR fan: “Your music is KILLER!” NH fan: “You guys are way too much fun!!!” We are thrilled to welcome back our 1 time alumni ACIDIC.
Contact: Justin Spindler/ justin@mute.com Twitter: @acidicband Facebook: ACIDICband
» www.acidicband.com // Megaforce Records june 6-8, 2013 * Sunset Sessions ROCK! 25
Dig The Kid Dig the Kid is a Bay Area based Alternative Pop-rock band. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Cory Todd, drummer and songwriter Lisa Mongelli and bassist Ian Lasater make up this 3-piece assemble. They set out to create a musical format that would be treated like a blank canvas allowing their catalog of music to sound more like a play list rather than any particular genre. The result of this effort aims to attract as many listener demographics as possible. Their live shows are equally as important as the songs Dig the Kid performs. Dig the Kid plans to make their performance feel like an out of town band at every show. Every show will be a unique experience from dancing to crowd interaction to surprises and special guest performers. Dig the Kid’s goal is to not play too many shows so they don’t over saturate any one location. In doing so this will encourage the largest amount of viewers new and old. Dig the Kid revels in the effortlessness of music in it’s purest form and reminds their listeners how fun it is to play without boundaries.
Contact: Lisa Mongelli / lisa.mongelli@gmail.com Twitter: @digthekid Facebook: digthekid
» www.digthekid.com // Independent
burn halo Orange County, California based Burn Halo is the hard rock alter-ego of former Eighteen Visions frontman James Hart, who formed the group after the dissolution of his former outfit. With a vision to create a band that brought together all of his influences from hard rock to metal, Hart assembled an all-star band that would deliver a deadly live show. Burn Halo’s self-titled debut album was released in 2009 and the album’s lead single “Dirty Little Girl,” which featured Avenged Sevenfold’s Synyster Gates on guitar, instantly became a mainstream rock radio hit. The band immediately took their brand of explosive hard rock to the masses on the road with acts like Avenged Sevenfold, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Static-X, Saliva and Halestorm. Burn Halo followed up the succ essof their debut with the release of their sophomore effort, “Up from the Ashes,” which unleashed the single “Tear It Down.”
Contact: Denny Sanders / ds@epochalartists.com Twitter: @BurnHalo Facebook: burnhalo
» www.burnhalo.com // Epochal Artists Records/Capital Music Group 26
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saturday, june 8th * 11:00pm-12:00am Late Night Lounge * Belly Up
D-Strutters This rock ‘n’ roll band from Long Beach California is comprised of singer Joe Rodriguez, lead guitarist George Velvet, drummer Gustov Menzter and bass player Alex Gil. They formed in 2004 and produced an eight song blues-inspired rock ‘n’ roll EP titled “Queen City.” Since then they have been spending their time gaining new fans through their various tours, which include a three week European tour, as well as producing 2 videos and currently working their third. Their style of music is gritty rock ‘n’ roll. With a less is more concept, they use Classic rock, Punk Rock and Garage rock elements. Add a little spirit of the Blues and you have D-Strutters. This years Sonic Bid’s winner D-Strutters is sure to rock the stage.
Strange Native
Contact: Joe Rodriguez / dstrutters@live.com Twitter: @dstruttersrock Facebook: dstrutters
Strange Native, a Los Angeles area band that began as a middle school project for 3 of the four band members is beginning to make their mark on the music scene.This four piece, consisting of , Johnny Keach (lead vocal, Guitar), Luke White, (Bass, Vocals), Ivan Peck ( Guitar, Vocals) and Noah Davies (drums) will perform Saturday evening. Mature songwriting, presence, and musical abilities are the hallmark of this young band, make sure to check out what will surely be a force in cutting edge music for years to come.
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Contact: Kevin Zinger / zinger@suburbannoizerecords.com Twitter: @strangenative1 Facebook: strangenativetheband
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Sunset Sessions ROCK! * June 6-8, 2013
THANK YOU! This is the 20th Sunset Sessions event in 16 years. When I look at how it’s evolved since 1998… I am so grateful to so many people for their input, passion, suggestions, time, energy and love – because ALL of it collectively has made Sunset Sessions what it is today. They say “it takes a village” – well in our case, I think it took an entire state. On this 20th event – I want to acknowledge some very special contributions that come to mind (and there are soooo many more so please forgive me if I didn’t remember yours when I wrote this) Jack (my husband) for coming to them all (even when he didn’t want to) and playing devil’s advocate like a pro Madeleine Chattah Davis (then my VP and BFF) who first decided we should figure out how to take the Triple A format on vacation with us, then figured out how to actually do it! And so St. Thomas (March 1998) it was!
Scotty Ross for always trying to connect us to everyone!
All of the press that found what we’re doing worthy enough to share.
Danny Goldberg for flying in to moderate our Moguls panel always!
The Recording Academy for caring about new artists enough to care about Sunset Sessions (and for giving so many of our alumni awards!)
Nick Attaway for thinking we should have inexpensive acoustic spots in suites at night! (SDLNL)
MusiCares for giving people a “safe harbor” during our events
Lisa Michaelson Sonkin for showing us what was wrong with other convention models
Bob Stein for all business affairs, legal stuff and tons of Whitebread friendship & love
Entertainment Tonight for helping us & for helping new artists be seen & heard
Luke Lewis & Chris Stacey for showing us how to do it right
Lucas Asher for our new website and for our soon to come big sponsor!
Every panelists, moderator and keynote for contributing your expertise!
Meg MacDonald for picking up where Madeleine left off as VP, MCing the entire event for many years, and coming up with the “Superstar Spotlight” idea (Melissa Etheridge was our first one) and the “Live Broadcast” idea (amongst others).
Mike Mullaney for actually coming up with the name “Sunset Sessions!”
The Musebox for so much great press & ideas!
Crystal Anne Lea & Christie Stephens for suggesting we invite this other group of important people who could help artists - called “Music Supervisors,” to Puerto Vallarta with us in 2005. Mike Bacon and Mike Parrish for making Sunset Sessions Alt into Sunset Sessions ROCK – to be more inclusive! And then for making sure the right people showed up (and still do). Jack Barton for introducing me to Mike & Mike (and for suggesting we do a Music Meeting Panel too!) Marianne Goode for every panel, every list and every important detail for so many years! And for co- creating the Passion Panel! Sky Daniels for co-creating the Passion Panel with Marianne and I (at Marmalade Café in Calabasas) John Schoenberger for the many years he was a great media partner
RAMP for being a great media partner now
Alisa Bowen for writing my book (that will reveal all the behind the scenes!) Brian Corona, Julie Muncy, Rob Goldklang, Livia Tortella – you know why. Sean O’Connell for suggesting we start having “Keynote Speakers”
Bob Hughes & Bob Burch for doing our first radio broadcast EVTLIVE & Jen Littleton for making our first ever live internet stream a reality! The Belly Up for giving our artists a chance to launch from your stages! Val Wolfe for booking the first Sunset Sessions Tour! For any company who has ever donated anything to us! Sheryl Louis for your wisdom, help and friendship Brittney, Shawn and Jason (my other 3 kids) & Vicky for pitching in every year however they can Donna and Lucinda for helping more To the other conventions or events that try to copy Sunset Sessions – imitation is the finest form of flattery and there’s enough for everyone to thrive… All of or wonderful volunteers – (especially Regan) All of our host stations and host properties over the years (especially Bob Harter and except The Cosmo and La Quinta who still actually owe us money!)
CO5, Gary Jay & Robert England – all for understanding the need to gather together – and give the artists a chance to be heard! Our production managers (especially Will), photographers (especially Tom) and video managers (especially Matt) Heather, Marty & Kim for taking our print & design to a level I never dreamed of
Michael Plenn for suggesting we bring TV bookers! (We got one so far but working on more!) Dawn, Cherie & Kathie for your unconditional love and support All the assistants who actually quit because it’s too much hard work! (it really is) – Elisa please stay! Kristi Gaglio for sampler idea (oh yeah and EVERY single solitary detail of every Sunset Sessions event of the last decade!) and for being a rockin’ daughter too. All of the labels, managers, publishers, publicists, and indies who sent their amazing artists! All of the radio stations & music supervisors who come – with open ears and open hearts to discover new music!!! AND ESPECIALLY to those who go home and break those artists! And lastly to the 465 alumni artists who have graced our stages- new and legendary alike ! YOU are why we are here and why we do what we do.
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