April 15: "Music Curation" with Joe Bryl, Duane Powell, Scott McNiece (Chicago)

View all: Jobs / Calls for Artists / Events / Spaces for Rent Send us a one-page story about the way you work–a tip or technique, formula or recipe that benefits other artists. We'll pick one a month and publish it on Chicago Artists Resource ... and give you $50 to boot. So tell us: Music DJ Talk at Chicago Artists Resource Music Curation: Sharing in the Digital Age Tuesday, April 15 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free and open to public. Must be over 21 years old to attend. Chicago Artists Coalition, 217 N. Carpenter, Chicago, IL 60607 Join us at Chicago Artists Coalition as CAR Music Researcher J. Johari Palacio moderates an informal discussion with Chicago music curators Joe Bryl, Duane Powell and Scott McNiece. Topics include the Internet's role in sourcing music; analog versus digital; bloggers and music journalism; the DJ technique; making money and sharing music. CAR will also announce the winner of its $500 Call for Bumper Music. RSVP is required. About the Speakers Joe Bryl, Music Director, Maria's Packaged Goods & Nico Osteria Previously a co-owner and musical director of famed nightclub Sonotheque, Joe Bryl has focused on eclectic, underground sounds for the past 20 years. Bryl was a partner in HotHouse, bringing Chicagoans a wide range of left-field dance music from rare groove, Latin, funk, Brazilian, steppers, African, acid jazz and neo-soul. Duane Powell, DJ, Promoter and Tastemaker From soul music and house to acid jazz and neo­-soul, Duane Powell has proved himself an eclectic DJ. In 12 years at Dr Wax Records, he broke Ledisi, Eric Roberson, Julie Dexter & Jill Scott. He launched SOUNDROTATION. Powell has also spun at House Of Blues, The Funky Buddha Lounge, Park 52 and Reggie's Music Club. Scott McNiece, Founder, Uncanned Music Scott McNiece is an active participant in music and dining scenes. A seasoned drummer, McNiece subsidized his lifestyle with various restaurant jobs. After two years as music curator for Hogsalt Hospitality (Gilt Bar, Maude’s Liquor Bar, Au Cheval), he launched Uncanned Music LLC in 2012. Last Chance: Submit Your Song Call for Video Bumper Music CAR is looking for high-quality, 30-second recordings of original composition to be used in CAR videos. The artist of the selected track will be paid a $500 honorarium to develop the song. All submissions will be considered for future features on Chicago Artists Resource. The winning track will be announced at the Music Curation talk (above) on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Deadline: March 24, 2014, 5 p.m. Submit Your Track on SoundCloud Uploads should have the proper metadata with name of composer, electronic contact information and date recorded. No samples unless already cleared.   Chicago Artists Resource A program of Chicago Artists Coalition 217 N. Carpenter Street Chicago, IL 60607 312.491.8888