The Liberty Musicfest - Schedule of Events and Ticket Prices

August 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th
All Events are at The Legendary Dobbs
and Friday at the Twisted Tail

 

Thursday Aug 15^th, 2013
Cover $10

 

6pm-8pm – VIP Networking Party
Free Star Hill Draft Beer (Must Have Badge)
6pm – 6pm – Showcases Both Floors (See Schedule)
*** South Street is holding their Night Market from 2nd to 8th street. The South Street will be closed but the numbered streets will be open. There will be all the gourmet Food Trucks on the Street from 4pm - 10pm****

 

Friday Aug 16^th, 2013
Cover $10

 

6pm-8pm – VIP Networking Party
Free PBR Drafts (Must Have Badge)
6pm - 7pm - "Step up to the Mic"
6pm – Showcases Both Floors (See Schedule)
8pm – Showcases at The Twisted Tail (2^nd and Lombard)

Saturday Aug 17^th, 2013
Cover $10 – for Panels -  includes panels, VIP Party and Showcases
***Must be purchased before 4pm****
Cover $10

after 4pm for Showcases

2pm-3pm – The Producers - 1st Floor Stage
Vic Steffans (Elm City Music/Horizon Music Group) - www.horizonmusicgroup.com/‎
Ian Bennett (Moshi Moshi) - www.moshimoshimusic.com/
George Roskos (Architekt) - www.architektmusic.com/
Jim Salamone (Cambridge Studios) - www.cambridgesoundstudios.com/
Discussion:

These 4 esteemed producers will discuss making a great recordings, the real purpose of a producer and what they add to a recording, importance of mixing a record, finding the right sounds, etc.

3pm - 4:30pm– Songwriting Session - 2nd Floor Stage Dr. Lou Delise (Delise Studios/Composer/Arranger/Producer) www.delisestudios.com/
Discussion:

Dr. Lou Delise will discuss in an open workshop the art of composing and crafting great songs. Dr. deLise composes concert music, arranges and conducts for commercial recordings, and composes and produces music for radio, television and film

3:30pm - 4:30pm – Publishing, Royalties, Licensing - 1st Floor Stage 
Paula Savastano (SSA Music) http://www.ssamusic.com/
Discussion:

Paula is providing a presentation that covers  publishing, royalties, licensing and intellectual property  as it relates to you and where do you make money in today's music industry.

4:30pm – 5:30pm -  All Things Merch/Social Media - 2nd Floor Stage Anthony Corato (Philly Band Merch) www.phillybandmerch.com  
Discussion:

Anthony will be helping you out on what merch products sell well on tour, quanties, sizes for t-shirts. Antony has toured with Pyshostick, Power Glove on others handling their merch. Also Anthony has a strong background in social media and he will offer tips to utilizing all the options on the market.

5pm- 6pm – Band 101: Getting to the Next Level - 1st Floor Stage
Lou Plaia (Reverbnation) http://www.reverbnation.com/fan/louplaia
John Pfeiffer (The Aquarian Weekly) www.theaquarian.com/
Mike Lock (Beyond Dishonor/Broken Goblet Brewery) - www.beyonddishonor.com
Gayle Dillman (Gable Music Ventures) http://gablemusicventures.com
Discussion:

This esteemed panel is a worth of knowledge when it revolves around bands getting to the next level. This panel will offer you insights on how bands get the opportunities , how to build fanbases, DIY touring, why are artists getting better gigs, what is really going on out there in the music scene.

It will also be an open forum for questions.

 

6pm-8pm – VIP Networking Party
Free Star Hill Beer (Must Have Badge)
6pm - 7pm - "Step up to the Mic"
6pm – Showcases Both Floors

Sunday Aug 18^th, 2013
Cover $10 – for Panels -  includes panels, VIP Party and Showcases
***Must be purchased before 4pm****
Cover $10

after 4pm for Showcases

 
2pm-3pm – Alternative Media Outlets for Artists - 1st Floor Stage
 Jay Tran (Rock Paper Records) - http://rockpaperrecords.com/
Dustin Dellinger (Gashouse Radio) - http://gashouseradio.com
KL Justice - (Rockbunny TV) - https://www.facebook.com/rockbunnytv
To Be Announced
Discussion:

This panel will talk talk about different media outlets to get your music out there from internet radio, podcasts and from and indie labels perspective on how the break their artists.

3pm - 4:30pm– Music Markerting for the Real World - 2nd Floor Stage Brian Cronin (That MAg! - Mirror Image Media) www.thatmusicmag.com Jodi E. Saueraker (Exponent Entertainment) https://www.facebook.com/ExponentEntertainment
Discussion:

Brian and Jodi will breakout the tools to market your band better, give you tools and ideas to put to use. They will point out mistakes made by artists and how to avoid them.

3:30pm - 4:30pm – Avoiding the Off Button  - 1st Floor Stage 
Jim Thorpe (DVT Entertainment/Dewey Beach MC/Legendary Dobbs) - www.deweybeachfest.com
Stephanie Seiple (Tri-State Indie) www.tristateindie.com
Kurt Schmel (SSA Music) - www.ssamusic.com
To Be Announced
Discussion:

What tunes out your fans. We are going to discuss what artists are constantly doing wrong from branding, networking, getting press, getting noticed, placements along what they should be doing to make these opportunities exist. We will offer tips that will go a long way

4:30pm – 5:30pm -  All Things Legal- 2nd Floor Stage
Glenn Romano, P.C. (Entertainment Lawyer) www.glennromano.com/‎ 
Discussion:

Glenn will explain contracts, intellectual rights, licensing and all things legal regarding the music industry.
 

5pm- 6pm – Band 101: Booking/Touring - 1st Floor Stage
Ken Deavers (Alkaline Agency) https://www.facebook.com/thealkalineagency
Vince Volz(DVT Entertainment//Legendary Dobbs) - www.dvtevents.com
Wes Ingraham (Beyond Dishonor) - www.beyonddishonor.com
Anthony Cabrera (ACI Entertainment) - http://www.acientertainment.net 
Discussion:

This an experienced panel when it comes to DIY touring and doing it successfully. Are buy on Shows worth it? Tips on setting up tours in different regions. They Will also discuss what clubs are looking for in bands from and artist vs booking agent view, who do we get better shows?

 

6pm-8pm – VIP Networking Party
Free Star Hill Beer (Must Have Badge)
6pm – Showcases Both Floors