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Los Abandoned Go ‘Loco’ at BMI’s ‘Pick of the Month’ Showcase

2006-09-15T05:00:00-05:00

The September edition of BMI's "Pick of the Month" featured the vivacious musical hybrid of Vapor/Sanctuary Records recording artists Los Abandoned. Marking the launch of their new release, Mix Tape, the band doused a filled-to-capacity Troubadour with a bilingual blend of hooky, high-energy pop/punk rock and retro-folklore that left the crowd elated and screaming "Otra mos" ("one more").

Shown after the show are (l to r, front row): BMI's Joe Maggini, Los Abandoned's Don Verde, BMI's Delia Orjuela, and Los Abandoned's Vira Lata and Dulce; (in back) Los Abandoned's Lady P and BMI's Myles Lewis.

BMI's "Pick of the Month" is a live, monthly showcase series focusing on a musically impacting band or artist whose talent is worthy of attention. The series is meant to help expose these artists to the music industry and public through a show held at a quality venue with discounted admission.

BMI “Pick of the Month” Showcase: Los Angeles

2006-09-11T15:00:01-05:00

Monthly BMI showcase series that helps expose bands and artists to the industry and public through a top quality venue and discount admission. The September edition will feature Vapor/Sanctuary Records recording artists Los Abandoned and their new release, Mix Tape. The showcase will take at the Troubadour (9081 Santa Monica Blvd.) in West Hollywood. The bilingual indie-rockers will take the stage at 9 p.m. and admission is $10.

BMI Pick of the Month

2006-09-11T02:00:00-05:00

Featuring Vapor/Sanctuary Records recording artists Los Abandoned and their new release, Mix Tape.

‘Mexican’ Found at BMI Screening

2004-07-29T18:00:00-05:00

BMI and FOX Searchlight hosted a screening of A Day Without A Mexican in honor of Latino filmmaker and BMI composer Sergio Arau who directed and scored the film. The movie, which also features songs by BMI artists Molotov and Los Abandoned, is about the state of California waking up one morning to find that 14 million Hispanics have disappeared. The comedic satire is now playing in select theaters in California and Texas.

Shown at the reception following the screening are BMI's Linda Livingston and Delia Orjuela; composer/director Sergio Arau; screenwriter and actress Yareli Arizmendi; and BMI's Barbara Cane and Paige Sober.

BMI’s SXSW Schedule Announced

2004-02-19T17:00:00-05:00

BMI has announced the final line-up of showcases and events it will present at the 2004 SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Conferences being held March 12-21 in Austin, Texas. An original sponsor of the 18 year-old Music conference, BMI will kick off several days of activities on Sunday, March 14 at the Film Conference with a "Music For Film" panel and work its way through eight showcases, two additional panels and much more.

Click here for a complete schedule of BMI events at SXSW.

The "Music For Film" panel will be moderated by BMI Vice President of Film/TV Relations, Doreen Ringer Ross. Panelists include composer Anthony Marinelli ("Mayor of The Sunset Strip," "The Man From Elysian Fields"); director George Hickenlooper ("Mayor of The Sunset Strip," "The Man From Elysian Fields"); Warner Brothers Pictures Vice President of Business Affairs, Music, Dan Butler; film producer Rana Joy Glickman; music supervisor Frankie Pine; Commotion Records/music supervisor Tracy McKnight; and Windswept Music Publishing's John Anderson.

On Tuesday, March 16, BMI will host an invitation-only industry dinner featuring live performances by Universal South recording artist Holly Williams and Austin-based trio The Greencards. Tuesday also marks the start of the BMI/KEYE stage at Highland Lakes Bar at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Singer/songwriters from The Greencards to the South Austin Jug Band to honky tonk legend Dale Watson will perform for arriving passengers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 pm to 6pm.

The "Rojo, Caliente y Verde: Generacion Alternativa" showcase, presented by BMI, Garcia Communications, LATV and The Agency Group, will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at Exodus (302-304 E. 6th Street). The show will feature a diverse array of Latin music including alternative rock band Los Abandoned (Los Angeles, CA), alternative rock group Vaquero (Monterrey, Mexico), hip-hop artists Cartel de Santa (Monterrey, Mexico), pop/rock artist Zo� (MX), alternative rock/electronica duo Plastilina Mosh (Monterrey, Mexico) and rock/hip-hop group Ozomatli (Los Angeles, CA).

That same night, BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, Paul Corbin and BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, Mark Mason, will once again present the Song and Songwriter of the Year awards at the Austin Music Awards at the Austin Music Hall.

Thursday, March 18 will feature the keynote address by noted BMI songwriter/artist Little Richard, as well as the BMI-sponsored songwriter's panel. The "Songwriters Way With Words" panel will be moderated by BMI's Corbin and will feature songwriters Robyn Hitchcock, Charlotte Martin and Ron Sexsmith from 2:35pm to 4pm at the Convention Center.

Thursday night's "BMI Presents..." showcase at the Austin Music Hall once again boasts a stellar lineup, with blues legends the Holmes Brothers, Austin's Jack Ingram, Cake, Little Richard and his ten-piece band, Charlie Robison, and Blues Traveler.

On Friday, March 19, BMI will host another "BMI Presents..." showcase at the Hard Rock Caf� (222 East 6th Street), kicking off with a pre-showcase party at 7pm featuring a special performance by urban/rock Capitol recording artist Van Hunt. Other performers include Luna Halo (Nashville, TN), Atlantic recording artist Kill Hannah (Chicago, IL), Jump, American Minor, V2 recording artist Charlie Mars and the UK's Razorlight.

BMI will also have a booth at the SXSW Music Festival trade show. Click here for complete coverage of BMI events at SXSW.

Little Richard to Headline BMI Showcase at SXSW

2004-02-05T17:00:00-05:00

BMI ICON Little Richard will headline the BMI Presents...Showcase at 2004 South By Southwest Music and Media Conference and Festival. The show will be staged at Austin Music Hall and also includes performances by The Holmes Bros., Jack Ingram, Charlie Robison, Cake and Blues Traveler.

Richard has also been named this year's keynote speaker at the music conference, which is being held at the Austin Convention Center March 17-21. His address on Thursday, March 18 at 10:30am will mark the beginning of three days of panels, workshops and showcases that draws musicians and music professionals from around the world.

BMI will also feature a Latin showcase at SXSW on Wednesday, March 17 featuring Los Abandoned, Vaquero, Cartel de Santa, Zoe, Plastalina Mosh and Ozomatli at Exodus (302-304 E. 6th Street). Other BMI events at SXSW to be announced soon.

BMI Verano Alternativo

2003-06-04T02:00:00-05:00

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