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Sioux Falls Musicians Market 2011

15 Aug

Last year I started an event which I named the Sioux Falls Musicians Market. It was the culmination of years worth of ideas and numerous friends’ thoughts. The event was held in October at the 8th and Railroad Center in downtown Sioux Falls. Local musicians and music-related businesses were able to register for a spot at the event, where they would be able to meet other artists and contacts within the ‘scene’.

We received an amazing turnout with over 60 participants (including bands, photographers, radio stations, local publication, and music retailers). I was floored with the excitement the community had to offer over the event and the scene as a whole.

Though I did run into a few problems with asshole musicians (I won’t name names – you know who you are) ruining a good time for the group, I would like to prepare another event. As last year was the first year, I definitely learned a lot about what the event could be, and received some feedback from participants.

As I start to organize another event, I would gladly accept any and all of your feedback on how to make this year bigger and better. Please head over to the Musicians Market website and leave your ideas on this post. You can even do it anonymously!

This event would be nothing without the help of my friends and local musicians. I welcome any discussion on the event and idea as a whole!

(Above photo by Daybreak Photo and Design.)

Special Post: Congrats and Good Luck to Kat

18 Feb

Please entertain me for a moment while I make this bittersweet post.

Just over a week ago, Katrina Lehr-McKinney posted a ‘New Beginnings’ note on Facebook announcing her departure from Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society. Beings today is her last day, I wanted to congratulate her on her new position at Fresh Produce, and personally thank her for all of her work with the local Sioux Falls community and music scene. It is with wonderful people like Kat that this city can truly expand, and her work will be missed. From endless days leading up to Jazzfest to Mexican lunch dates discussing the importance of local music to attending shows in support of her husband, friends, and The CEU, Kat has been a vital part of what I consider to be the Sioux Falls music family.

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Check out this show: Atmosphere

4 Oct

Tomorrow night (October 5), Atmosphere will be performing at the Sioux Falls Expo Building.

The band is currently touring with Grieves and Budo, Blueprint and DJ Rare Groove as part of the To All My Friends Tour. The tour comes right after the release of their double EP, To All My Friends, Blood Makes The Blade Holy: The Atmosphere EPs. (more…)

El Raedio Show on Hiatus

24 Sep

I’m very sad to announce that the El Raedio Show will no longer be airing on KCFS every Friday afternoon.

This morning, I received an email explaining that my show has been cut due to the amount of students interested in a show this semester. Apparently seven months means nothing to them if you’re not registered at the university.

I’m working on setting something else up, but it’s hard to constantly rearrange time slots, etc, when you have numerous other jobs. I’ll keep you all updated on the situation. I’m also tossing around the idea of just having some sort of podcast. We’ll see.

Thanks to everyone who has listened to my show thus far. I really appreciate you all. None of this would have been possible without listeners, and wonderful musicians willing to spend some time with me on air. I hope this is not the end.

Sioux Falls Musicians Market

24 Sep

I’m very excited to be putting together an event in Sioux Falls titled the Musicians Market.

The event is set for October 8, 2010, at the 8th and Railroad Center in downtown Sioux Falls.

The Musicians Market will present the Sioux Falls community with an opportunity to be involved in and experience the local music scene firsthand. The event will hold a mixer for bands, media, recording studios, bookings agents, photographers, and various others involved with music. It will also allow the public to visit with the artists and discover new talent.

Created to build a united group of artists and solidify the local scene, the MM is open to everyone. Local music will be played throughout the night, but no bands will be performing live. Thus, no one band, genre, or age group will be treated as a main focus. The event is open to anyone involved with music, from playing an instrument to covering concerts for the news to taking photos for band websites, and so on. (more…)

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