(Pacific Northwest Chapter of The Recording Academy)- Gala Event Features Performances by The Kingsmen, Julian Priester, Smoosh and Kinski, and Presenters Include Pat O'Day, Gary "Gorillaman" Davis and
Herbie Hancock WHO: The Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNW) of The Recording Academy is proud to announce its Recording Academy Honors 2005, honoring music advocate Kate Becker , seminal garage band the Kingsmen, world-renowned jazz musician and educator Julian Priester, and legendary record label Sub Pop Records. The gala event will be emceed by Dave Dederer of the Presidents Of The United States of America. The Kingsmen, Julian Priester, Smoosh, and Kinski all will perform, and Pat O'Day, Gary "Gorillaman" Davis and Herbie Hancock will serve as the evening's award presenters. WHAT:
The Recording Academy Honors is the highest honor bestowed by a Chapter and acknowledges those whose outstanding achievements and contributions have significantly enriched the Northwest music community and the community at large.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Westin Hotel - Grand Ballroom 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, Wash., 98101
TICKETS: Individual tickets are $95 each for Recording Academy members or $150 for non-members and can be purchased through the PNW Chapter office at 206.834.1000 or [email protected]. In addition, a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $250 (members only), which includes access to the VIP reception and preferred seating at the event. Please contact The Recording Academy with membership interest
Through its extensive program of initiatives and member benefits, the Pacific Northwest Chapter continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to not only serving its musician and music industry constituency, but also to connecting and participating with the community at large.
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs - including the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download (www.WhatsTheDownload.com).
