Santa Barbara, CA (Top40 Charts/ LYNDA Official Website) With a fact-packed presentation open to everyone in the music industry, the California Copyright Conference will examine "Music En Espanol" on the evening of February 8 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles). Everyone with an interest in the Latin music market will want to hear the latest inside information from labels, lawmakers, managers, marketers, touring companies, retailers and music publishers.
"Latin music has an incredible reach around the globe and this will be a rare opportunity to learn firsthand about the current state of the market," states Eric Palmquist, CCC Board member. "From recording to touring, from airplay to sales, and from publishing to finances, we are looking forward to a stimulating presentation," Palmquist added.
The panel will be a distinguished group of entertainment industry professionals who are deeply involved in all aspects of the Latin music market both domestic and international. Speakers set for the evening are:
* Richard Bull - President, The Sixth House
* Tomas Cookman - CEO, Nacional Records / Cookman International and Founder, Latin Alternative Music Conference
* Yvonne Drazan - Creative Director, peermusic
* Nir Seroussi - Vice President, Marketing and A&R Sony, Music Latin
* Kike Santander - Multi Grammy Award winning Songwriter and Producer, 3x BMI Latin Songwriter of the Year, also Chairman of The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS) Board of Trustees and CEO of Santander Records
Moderators for the panel:
* Marissa Lopez - Associate Director, Latin Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI
* Eric Palmquist - Director, Disney Music Publishing
When and Where:
This special CCC program will take place Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (near Sepulveda & Ventura Blvd., just West of the 405 freeway). The parking entrance is on Orion Avenue and parking is free with validation at the event. Check-in is at 6:15 p.m., cocktails begin at 6:30, dinner at 7:00 with the presentation to follow. Cost is $40 for CCC members and college students with I.D., $50 for non-members.
About the California Copyright Conference:
The California Copyright Conference was established in 1953 for the discussion of copyright-related areas pertaining to music and entertainment. The CCC encourages, fosters and promotes an interest in all materials relating to copyrighting and other protection of intellectual and creative properties.
MCLE credit is available for all CCC programs.
To reserve a seat for the February 8th dinner program, or for more information on The CCC, visit http://www.theccc.org or call 818-379-3312.
** 2011 SB Film Fest Closing Night After Party Features Live Music With Soul Spaceship Feb 6 At SOhO In Santa Barbara The 2011 SB Film Fest Closing Night After Party will be held on February 6 at SOhO. Hosted by the on-line music library "Music for Film and Television", the event will feature live music performances by Soul Spaceship, Coyotes and Bourbon, Electro Hippy Drum Circle, DJ QuestionMark and special guests. Cover charge is $5. The new CD from Soul Spaceship will be given free at the door until 9:30pm.
Show starts at 8pm with the acoustic songs of Coyotes and Bourbon. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, "This Santa Barbara-produced album of 'acoustic groove' fits perfectly between our sandy shores and craggy peaks."
Soul Spaceship will play from 9 to 10pm, with music from their recently completed album "DJ - Presents Soul Spaceship". The group's unique sound is a blend of rhythmic guitar, hip hop/reggae beats and the vocal stylings of rapper C-Los Flow. Album can be downloaded pre-release free at the Soul Spaceship Website
2011 SB Film Fest
The SB Film Fest 2011, presented by lynda.com, runs January 27 - February 6. With an ongoing history of predicting Academy Award winners, a close distance to Los Angeles, and festival dates within short proximity of Hollywood's main event, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has established itself as a reliable preview to Oscar outcomes.
Now in its 26th year, SBIFF presents quality American Independent, Spanish and Latin American, European, World and Documentary cinema, as well as nature and surf films, all within the beautiful setting of downtown Santa Barbara, a perfect backdrop and premier tourist destination along the California coastline considered the American Riviera(). This desirable location, along with the Festival's attraction of A list celebrities and exceptional programming, has resulted in the SB Film Fest becoming one of world's most anticipated film festivals.
SBIFF is also committed to education through its 10-10-10 youth filmmakers project, Field Trip to the Movies, and educational seminars. With a projected audience of over 70,000 viewing more than 200 films over its eleven-day run, SBIFF attracts an eclectic and diverse consumer base, both locally and nationally, while maintaining strong ties with the entertainment industry in nearby Los Angeles. More information on 2011 SB Film Fest can be found at website: www.sbfilmfestival.org.
Led by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor several high profile actors this year including: Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Cinema Vanguard Award), three-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening (American Riviera) and Academy Award winning actor Geoffrey Rush (Montecito Award).
The 2011 SB Film Fest Closing Night After-Party is hosted by Music for Film and Television, an on-line music licensing library. Headquartered in La Conchita, CA, the Music for Film and Television website features an organized selection of diverse music ready to license for score, source, background music, themes and trailers. Genres include hip hop, rock, indie, ethno-world, classical, orchestral, power pop, country, funk, singer-songwriter, traditional, heavy metal, holiday, jazz and more.
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club provides Santa Barbara with live music seven nights a week and offers a full dinner menu featuring California faire with unique pasta dishes, steaks, fresh seafood, gourmet pizzas, vegetarian entrees and a variety of desserts. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club is located at 1221 State Street Suite 205 Santa Barbara, CA 93101, and can be reached at 805-962-7776.
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