Francis C. Brown

boston, ma

Events:

Clinic

Where: Paradise

Date: 2008-05-09 20:00:00

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doors at 8 PM; 18+ show - ON SALE 1/19 at NOON http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinic_(band) http://www.myspace.com/clinicvoot http://www.clinicvoot.org/

Heavy Rotation Records Epic Event and Dorm Sessions Vol. 5 C...

Where: Berklee Performance Center

Date: 2008-02-06 20:15:00

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Heavy Rotation Records (HRR) presents its eighth annual Epic Event and Dorm Sessions Volume 5 CD release concert on Wednesday, February 6, at the Berklee Performance Center. The concert, a popular event that packs the venue every year, showcases artists featured on Dorm Sessions Volume 5, the new compilation CD by Berklee’s student-run label Heavy Rotation Records. The CD features an eclectic mix of rock, pop, indie pop, r&b, hip-hop, funk, and experimental music by Berklee students and alumni, including The Peasantry, Turkuaz, Kevin Ross, Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers, Christopher Barnes, Black Tea, With Engines, Rebel & the Truth, Honest Thomas, and Altered Tensions. The HRR Epic Event and Dorm Sessions Volume 5 CD release concert is $10, all ages, and begins at 8:15 p.m.. Please call 617-747-2261 or visit www.berkleebpc.com for more information. Free copies of the CD will be given away at the concert. Heavy Rotation Records was developed for Music Business/Management majors at Berklee to gain hands-on experience in running a record company. Under the guidance of faculty advisor Jeff Dorenfeld, former manager of the band Boston, the staff oversees all aspects of the label's functions, including A&R, marketing, sales, touring, web development, media, and accounting. Song selection for Dorm Sessions Volume 5 was done last spring and summer. The A&R committee listened to the multitude of tracks submitted to the label, directly and through the Sonicbids website, ultimately choosing 10 artists to feature on the CD with two tracks each. Says Dorenfeld “We covered quite a bit of ground on this CD [musically]. What we look for in the submissions is strong material and a high-quality recording, since we don’t do much re-recording.” Dorm Sessions Volume 5 is the 10th HRR release since the label formed in 1995. Other releases include the all-female CD Shekinah: 13 Artists, distributed by Epic Records; and Apollo Sunshine’s second album, co-released with spinART records. In addition to Apollo Sunshine, many up-and-coming artists have appeared on Dorms Sessions compilations, including Annie Clark (St. Vincent); The Click Five (then called Oscar Bravo); Big D & The Kids Table; Madi Diaz, who appeared at the Newport Folk Festival and recently on WXPN’s World Café Live; and hip-hop artist Anjuli Stars, whose song “Raindrops” first appeared on Dorm Sessions Vol. 3 and was featured on Pitbull’s album El Mariel. The accomplishments of the label and its employees are ever growing. The students recently produced a promotional DVD about the label, and also promote live events, including a showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon 2007, parties at SXSW 2006, 2007, and upcoming at SXSW 2008. The label also serves as a springboard for careers in the music industry. HRR alumni have gone on to work at major and independent record labels, including Interscope, Capitol, DreamWorks, BMG, and Universal, as well as in publishing, management, booking, and touring.

Animal Invaders

Where: Boston Public Library Copley Square

Date: 2008-02-21 15:00:00

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This event showcasing live animals that will explain how some animals have adapted to live successfully among humans.

Morcheeba

Where: Somerville Theater

Date: 2008-03-27 19:30:00

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The female-fronted Morcheeba emerged as one of the most groove-oriented acts in the mid-'90s with the electronica crowd. Morcheeba sprung back to life earlier this year with their latest album, 'The Antidote.' Siblings Paul and Ross Godfrey bring vocalist Daisy Martey, who had some big shoes to fill when she took over for former singer Skye Edwards.

Autechre

Where: The Middle East

Date: 2008-04-14 20:00:00

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Autechre remains one of the UKs most cutting-edge techno groups, championing a free-form style that echoes experimental modern jazz.

David Copperfield

Where: Opera House (Boston)

Date: 2008-05-10 14:00:00

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This famous illusionist will make things disappear and then reappear right before your very eyes.

3rd Annual Belly Dance Benefit for Jane Doe Inc.

Where: The Middle East

Date: 2008-08-17 13:00:00

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A Celebration In Rhythm The 3rd Annual Belly Dance Benefit for Jane Doe Inc. In Memory of Melissa L. Namey Proceeds of the benefit to go to Jane Doe Inc. Sunday, August 17th, 2008 The Middle East Upstairs 472/480 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Parking & T-Accessible (Red Line to Central Square) Tickets $15.00 OR $12.00 if purchased by July 26th (*see below) Children 12 & under FREE Featuring: Belly Dance Performances by New England Area Dancers Special Guests: Odd Child Uprising & The Human Floor Show to end with a Healing Drum Circle by local Drummers! *To purchase tickets in advance please contact Zehara@aol.com or visit www.zehara.com/janedoe For more information on Jane Doe Inc., please visit www.janedoe.org Directions to The Middle East can be found at www.mideastclub.com