News & Events

NEXT ALBUQUERQUE SONGWRITER SERIES SLATED FOR MAY 1, 2008
WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATE MacLEOD

The monthly Albuquerque Songwriter Series will take place once again at Slate Street Café in their fabulous Wine Loft on May 1. The session runs 7 - 9 PM and admission is free. Slate Street Café is located at 515 Slate NW Albuquerque, NM (one block north of Lomas between 5th and 6th) 505-243-2210 .

Presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Mayor's Economic Development Department, the monthly songwriter series features a changing lineup of local songwriters and takes place the first Thursday of each month. For our "May Day" edition we are excited to welcome recording and touring singer-songwriter KATE MacLEOD. Kate has record a number of critically acclaimed albums and has toured around the world. She will join the Songwriter Series in advance of her performance at the Outpost on May 3. Joining Kate is veteran Albuquerque songwriter BILL PARNALL and roots-rocker/alt-country guy JOHN THAYER (John Thayer & Hungry Mungry).

The goal of The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is to showcase songwriters from all genres of music by presenting an evening of exploring song craft in an intimate setting.  Each month the featured songwriters join each other on stage with host Rob Martinez, Jr. to take turns playing original songs, talk about their origins, how they came to write them, their influences and challenges.  Songs range from completed pieces to works in progress.

Mr. Martinez is a songwriter and musician with deep local ties. As well as performing solo and with local outfit The Daddy Os he is a member of New Mexico’s legendary traditional band Los Reyes de Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez is also a member of the Mayor’s Albuquerque Music Advisory Board (AMAB).  James de Champlon, also a member of the AMAB and a partner in local record label Little Kiss Records, coordinates the monthly series with City Music Liaison Tom Frouge. 

“This series is not about performance, nor is it about perfect voices or playing.” says Mr. Frouge. “It is about the art of song craft, and is not an open mic presentation. The stripped down setting, whether the songs are rock, rap, jazz, classical, folk, world, Latin or country, will showcase the compositions presented as they were written, on a single instrument.  It will allow the Albuquerque songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters perhaps learn from one another and, hopefully help nourish that part of the music business in Albuquerque.  It will also allow the community at large to get to know these artists through their songs.” 

Please note: the Songwriter Series is not an open mic session. or more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor’s Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov

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NEW MEXICO INTERNET RADIO DEBUTS!
New internet station features only "Made In New Mexico Music"!

There is a new way fro New Mexican musicians and songwriters to get their music heard: NMRADIO.NET! To submit music send your song via email to: SubmitNMRadio@Gmail.com.
Please include your song name, band or artist name, website, and any contact information if you feel comfortable. Song file format must be MP3.

For more info and to check out the sounds visit www.nmradio.net
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THE ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FESTIVAL TO PRESENT A SERIES OF OLD TOWN CONCERTS

The Albuquerque Folk Festival will be presnting a series of concerts in Old Town every Thursday evening beginning at 6PM through June 19th.

For more info http://www.abqfolkfest.org/oldtown.shtml

May

1     Wing and a Prayer (Americana/Celtic/Folk)  and New Mexico Marimba Band   

8      JUBALation (Celtic/Folk) and Fiasco Brothers (Bluegrass/Folk)                       

15    Adobe Brothers (Old Time/Variety) and Saoirse  (Irish/Celtic)                 

22    Virginia Creepers  (Old Time) and  Fonn Sona (Celtic)                        

29    Hey!  (Old Time/Contra) and Cheap Shots  (Contra/Variety)                     

June

5      Bluegrass Odyssey (Bluegrass) and African Sounds (Dance/Song/Drums)  

12     Instruments of Joy (Vocal Harmony) and Duke City Swampcoolers (Bluegrass)

19     National Institute of Flamenco (Flamenco) and Holy Water & Whiskey (Folk/Songwriter Trio)

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THE NEW MEXICO JAZZ WORKSHOP'S JAZZ CAMP ANNOUNCES SUMMER DATES
Camp to take place at Eubank Elementary School.                            

The NM Jazz Workshop will hold its summer camps this year at Eubank Elementary School. The Camp is for kids ages 6-12 and will feature Drums of the World, Jazz Jam Band, Improvisational Theatre, and much more.   Camp hours are from 9:00 to 2:45 Monday through Friday. Eubank Elementary School is located at 9717 Indian School Rd. NE.

The dates for the 3 sessions are:    Session A   June 2-13

                                                 Session B    June16-27

                                                 Session C   June 30-July 11 

To register, or for more information, please call Lisa Nichols at The New Mexico Jazz Workshop
255-9798  or email lisa990@nmjazz.org 

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CITY ANNOUNCES LOCAL WEEKDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS,SEEKS ARTISTS

The City of Albuquerque is looking to produce a series of lunchtime concerts during the week for downtown locals and employees to enjoy on Civic Plaza. The current proposed dates are ednesday's in April through the first half of May, with the possibility of extending the series based on response. The show would begin at noon and last approximately one hour. We are looking for fun, upbeat, all ages (no profanity) music. We welcome all genres to apply, jazz, rock and roll, country, ninja jug bands, etc. The City will provide use of the Civic Plaza sound system (no backline.) A small stipend may be available. So if you just love to play for the fun of it to a receptive audience, feel free to apply. Also, for bands who might like to be considered for a future Summerfest, this would be a great way to "audition." All interested groups and musicians please send PR and/or demo CD to Lunchtime Concerts/Cultural Services Dept./City of Albuquerque/PO Box 1293/Albuquerque, NM 87103.

For more info please contact Eric Werner ewerner@cabq.gov

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ASCAP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW GRANT DEADLINES
Letter of Inquiry Deadline: August 1, 2008

The ASCAP Foundation is a publicly supported charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. As part of this mission, the foundation annually provides grants to non-profit organizations engaged in educational programs for aspiring songwriters and composers.

The foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry from U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations engaging in music education and talent development programs that are consistent with the
mission and objectives of the ASCAP Foundation and that support music education programs for aspiring songwriters and composers.

The foundation's average grant is between $3,000 and $5,000, and is made on an annual one-time basis. The foundation does not consider requests for general operating or administrative support or annual giving campaigns, capital purposes, endowments, deficit operations, recordings, marketing efforts or performance and production funding. The foundation does not purchase advertisements, sponsor events, or donate equipment.

Full grant applications are by invitation only. Those interested in applying for a grant must first submit a Letter of Inquiry Form by August 1, 2008. Applicants will hear within one month of receipt of their Letter of Inquiry whether their organization will be invited to submit a full grant application. Letters of Inquiry should be submitted to the ASCAP Foundation as early as possible. Full grant applications for 2009 funding must be received by October 1, 2008.

Visit the ASCAP Foundation Web site ( http://www.ascapfoundation.org/ ) for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and information on previously funded programs. Check out the possibilities under Career Development Support.

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 AMERICAN COMPOSERS FORUM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIRST NATIONS COMPOSER GRANT

The American Composers Forum is now accepting applications for the First Nations Composer Initiative Common Ground grant program. The goals of Common Ground is to support activities that boost traditional and contemporary Indigenous creative musicians, such as commissions, residencies, performance and production, travel/study, and outreach.  http://www.fnci.org/

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STATE COWBOY SONG COMPETITION

Competition to decide official state cowboy song


*If you're a musician or a writer, grab your cowboy hats and pencils – because now is your chance to make history. The New Mexico Music Commission is holding a competition for to choose the official state cowboy song.

During the 2007 Legislative Session, New Mexico lawmakers approved a memorial that set the stage for the state cowboy song competition. In the memorial, it was noted that New Mexico has a state bilingual song, a state ballad and even a state Western song, but no cowboy song.

The submission deadline to enter the song competition is November 14, 2008. Entrants should send CD’s or tapes, along with proof of copyright, to the New Mexico Music Commission, PO Box 1450, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 .

The winner will be announced during the week of December 15, 2008 and subsequently forwarded to the NM Legislature for official recognition.

For more info contact Nancy Laflin at The New Mexico Music Commission: 505-827-6454 nancy.laflin@state.nm.us

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THE NEW MEXICO MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2008

Entries for the 21st annual New Mexico Music Awards are now open. Music productions primarily recorded and produced within the State of New Mexico between January 1st 2007 and December 31st 2007 are eligible for entry. Entry forms and complete rules and information on the awards program are available at www.newmexicomusicawards.com

. Entry forms will also be available at various retail locations around the state beginning January 1st , 2008.

This year's banquet will be held at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid on Sunday, May 18th, 2008. Please visit the website for updates on entries, finalists and awards banquet information.

For information on volunteer opportunities to assist with the awards program or if you are a New Mexico Music Industry professional and would like to help with the preliminary judging, please e-mail Jose Ponce at joseponce@aol.com.     

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ONGOING WEEKLY SONGWRITER OPEN MICS

Here is a new list of ongoing weekly open mics in Albuquerque. If you know of others please send info to tfrouge@cabq.gov and we will post!

 

Monday Night Songwriter Open Mic
7 pm
The Tavern
4007 Menaul NE (Between Washington and Carlise Blvd on North side of the street
Albuquerque, NM
505-880-8494
All Shows are 21 and up
http://www.myspace.com/songwriteropenmic

Hosted by E. Christina Herr & Wild Frontier

Tuesday Night Songwriter & Poetry Acoustic Open Mic
8:45pm
Brickyard Pizza
2216 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM
505-262-2216

Hosted by Chris Dracup

Thursday Night Songwriter, Poetry & Comedy Open Mic
6:45pm
Winning Coffee Co.
111 Harvard Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM
505-266-0000

Hosted by Steve Nery

Saturday Night Songwriter Showcase & Performer Open Mic
7-to-9pm Free
Southwest Gift Baskets & Coffee House
11200 Montgomery NE Eldorado Square - Suite 8 (SE corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo)
Contact: Dismas or Rose @ 505.294.4299 for information or directions.
http://www.myspace.com/thebasketsquotsongwritershowcase
All ages welcome. Coloring books for the kids.

Hosted by PSSST!   

Sunday Night Women's Songwriter Open Mic
6:00 PM
Exhale Bar and Grille
6132 4th NW (Across from Smith's South of Solar and North of Montano)
505-342-0049.

Hosted by Dianivy

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SENNHEISER SOUND LOGO CONTEST

The search is on for a Sennheiser sound logo! Sennheiser is launching a global contest to  find an "acoustic trademark" that will best represent our brand. The contest runs through July 17. 

What is a sound logo? It can be a memorable mini-melody or a simple sequence of sound that ensures recognition of the brand. (If you've seen an Intel® commercial, you've heard a sound logo). The  goal with this contest is to find a sound that is distinctly  Sennheiser. 

We're leaving it up to our global customers and Sennheiser enthusiasts to determine just what Sennheiser sounds like, from the  logo's creation to a crucial part in the final vote. We are accepting submissions via the sound logo microsite (http://www.se-soundlogo.com/ ) Each entrant may send in up to five entries, which must  be uploaded in MP3 format (stereo, 128 kb/s, max. 10 MB) and may not  exceed 8 seconds in length. 

During early August, a jury of four international judges will select 30 finalists. These final 30 will then face the careful deliberation  of global Internet users when the MP3s are uploaded online for  public voting for a two-week period beginning August 15th. 

10 lucky people will be considered winners when all is said and  done, but only one will take home the grand prize. The first place  winner will receive a prize of 5,000 euros, as well as an optional 
30,000 euros if Sennheiser acquires unlimited rights to use the  winning logo. Those who come in the remaining nine places can each  choose from a pair of world-famous HD 650 headphones or a complete  ew 300 G2 microphone system. 

 

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¡GLOBALQUERQUE! ANNOUNCES ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR
4th ANNUAL WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

¡Globalquerque! New Mexico's Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture returns to the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque on September 19 and 20, 2008. The festival will again feature a variety of acts from 5 continents on three stages over two nights along with The Global Village of Craft Culture and Cuisine, plus free family-focused community day programming on Saturday September 20 with educational workshops, instrument building for kids, international dance lessons and more.

Advance Tickets are now on sale at the NHCC Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations, including SMith Stores in New Mexico, select F.Y.E and Macy's stores nationwide as well as online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&keyword=globalquerque

Confirmed Artists as of April 15 include:

GENTICORUM (Quebec, Canada)
HAPA (Hawai'i, USA)
MOR KARBASI (Israel)
VALKYRIEN ALLSTARS (Norway)

For more info and updates on confirmed artist for this year's festival please visit www.globalquerque.com