{"id":303,"date":"2010-02-28T07:23:59","date_gmt":"2010-02-28T14:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sparetherock.com\/wordpress\/?p=303"},"modified":"2010-02-28T07:23:59","modified_gmt":"2010-02-28T14:23:59","slug":"kindiefest-an-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparetherock.com\/wordpress\/events\/kindiefest-an-update\/","title":{"rendered":"KindieFest – An Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have mentioned before that I’m co-producing KindieFest<\/a>, the family music conference. \u00a0It’s taking place from April 30 through May 2 in Brooklyn, and includes both an industry conference and a public family music festival. \u00a0I certainly hope everyone who should know about it does, but just in case, I thought I’d do a quick roundup of what it’ll include:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Friday night (April 30) from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm – Welcome & Keynote!<\/h2>\n

We’ll have an opening networking reception and a keynote address from Dan Zanes<\/a>. Get your badges, have a drink, meet your fellow attendees, and hear some thoughts from one of the people most responsible for today’s independent family music scene!<\/p>\n

Saturday (May 1) from 10 am until 8:30 pm – Conference & Showcase!<\/h2>\n

We’ll have panels throughout the day. Subjects will include:<\/p>\n

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Image JP Stephens<\/p><\/div>\n

The Future of Marketing Kindie Music<\/strong> – From Photocopied Flyers to Social Networking
\nOld School Meets New School<\/strong> – Bridging the Gap
\nDistribution in 2010 and Beyond<\/strong> – More Ways to More Ears
\nGigs and Venues<\/strong> – From Libraries to Festivals and Everywhere in Between
\nWhat’s the Story? <\/strong>– Kitchen-Counter PR vs the Big Kid Publicists
\nMoving Pictures<\/strong> – TV, DVD, Online, and More
\nRecording 101<\/strong> – How to Make a Great Kindie Record, from Production to Packaging<\/p>\n

And here’s some of the people you’ll hear from (alphabetically):<\/p>\n

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Andy Adelewitz<\/a> (Paradigm Agency\/Publicity)
\nAshley Albert<\/a> (The Jimmies)
\nRay Andersen<\/a> (Mr. Ray)
\nMarty Beller<\/a> (They Might Be Giants; Producer)
\nBeth Blenz-Clucas<\/a> (Sugar Mountain PR)
\nRick Chertoff<\/a> (Producer)
\nBill Childs<\/a> (Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child)
\nRalph Covert<\/a> (Ralph’s World)
\nDarren Critz<\/a> (Symphony Space)
\n<\/a>Marty Diamond<\/a> (Paradigm Agency\/Booking)
\nDanny Fisher<\/a> (Tune-A-Fish Records)
\n\"\"<\/a>Jack Forman<\/a> (Recess Monkey)
\nDan Gellert<\/a> (Jitterbug TV)
\nLiz Gumbiner<\/a> (Cool Mom Picks)
\nBill Harley<\/a> (Grammy-winning performer)
\n\"\"<\/a>Sara Hickman<\/a> (2010-11 State Musician of Texas)
\nAndy Blackman Hurwitz<\/a> (Baby Loves…)
\nTor Hyams<\/a> (Grammy nominated producer, Co-Founder, Kidzapalooza)
\nDean Jones<\/a> (Dog on Fleas; Producer)
\nMona Kayhan<\/a> (Putumayo Kids)
\nRegina Kelland<\/a> (To Market Kids, formerly Rounder Records, Kelland Consulting)
\nStephanie Mayers<\/a> (Putumayo Kids)
\n\"\"<\/a>Elizabeth Mitchell<\/a> (Elizabeth Mitchell & Family)
\nKathy O’Connell<\/a> (WXPN’s Kids’ Corner)
\nPanos Panay<\/a> (SonicBids)
\n\"\"<\/a>Suni Paz<\/a> (Children’s Music Network Magic Penny Award recipient)
\nMichael Rachap<\/a> (Readeez\/Songeez)
\nJustin Roberts<\/a> (Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players)
\nKevin Salem<\/a> (Little Monster Records)
\nStefan Shepherd<\/a> (Zooglobble.com)
\nLaura Sullivan<\/a> (Parenting Magazine)
\nMindy Thomas<\/a> (XM\/Sirius)
\nVeronica Villarreal<\/a> (Koch\/E1)<\/p>\n

Showcase<\/span><\/h3>\n

The day of panels will be followed by an evening of showcasing bands, networking, and fun. Featured performances will include:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Frances England<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Mr. Leebot<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Rocknoceros<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Rhythm Child<\/a><\/p>\n

…and more, including three winners of our SonicBids submission process.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 2, from noon until 4 – Festival!<\/h2>\n

Sunday, the family music festival will have even more great acts, including:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ralph Covert<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Bill Harley<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Secret Agent 23 Skidoo<\/a>
\n\"\"<\/a>Recess Monkey<\/a><\/p>\n

…and more, including two more SonicBids winners!<\/p>\n

Everything is subject to change.<\/p>\n

To buy tickets for the public music festival, click here<\/a>.<\/h1>\n

To register for the conference, click here<\/a>.<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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