April 9: "You Can't Stop the Music"; April 12: "Black Exodus/Black Evictions"

[iam at lists.artsandmedia.net]

Independent Arts & Media is pleased to announce two upcoming events 
in San Francisco that directly support our mission to advance free 
expression, freedom of information and the culture of democracy.

Please spread the word -- and thanks for supporting independent 
culture & community!

Best

The IAM Staff & Volunteers
http://artsandmedia.net

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1) Coming up next Wednesday, April 12

	   Shaping San Francisco's Spring Talks 2006
	   "Black Exodus, Black Evictions"
	   1310 Mission St., 8:00 p.m. FREE

	   Featuring: Kevin Epps ("Straight Outta Hunters Point"), Willie
	   Ratcliffe (San Francisco Bay View) and more.
	   http://artsandmedia.net/cgi-bin/dc/iam/2006/spring_talks
	   **IAM will record this event for podcasting**


2) Coming up this SUNDAY, April 9:

	Expo for the Artist & Musician & Lilycat.com present:

	YOU CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC  -- Ways to get your music moving
	*** A D.I.Y. Music Panel, Q&A and Swap Meet! ***

	http://artsandmedia.net/cgi-bin/dc/iam/2006/03/DIY_music

	Hosted by Independent Arts & Media and Lilycat.com

	Sunday April 9th
	7:00-9:00 pm-ish
	Edinburgh Castle
	950 Geary (between Polk and Larkin)
	San Francisco
	$3-5 (No one turned away due to lack of funds)

	You have that band put together, some songs that you think
	rock, and even the merch; now you need to get your music
	into peoples' ears!

	This isn't just another industry panel discussion on how to
	Make It Big -- come on down to hear true tales of local music
	travail and triumph, and share a few of your own!

	** Bring your demos and concert flyers to swap and pass
	along to those who need to know!

	This panel of real people from record labels, radio stations,
	venues, bands and more will be talking about such things as:

	- Press kits
	- Demos
	- Best way to approach festivals, radio stations, labels...
	- Booking venues
	- Publicity
	- Touring
	- Dos and don'ts

	** The panel will be largely Q&A from the audience.

	Gain knowledge and swap stories with all these local
	luminaries, and more!

	- Jesse Townley of Alternative Tentacles & 924 Gilman
	- Gun and Doll Show front man Killian MacGeraghty
	- Music reviewer & event-producer DJ Pusspuss
	- Jocelyn Kane (Motogirl Production, SF Ent. Commission)
	- Recording artist Charlotte Summer
	- San Francisco underground-art jack of all trades Li'l Mike Martzke...
	- OTHERS TBA

	This educational opportunity will be at a kick back
	places with the best ale and fish & chips in town; the
	meet-and-greet will be running though the whole event,
	so don't forget your schwag!

	FOR MORE INFO:
	http://artsandmedia.net
	http://www.lilycat.com



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