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About Me


Captiva Music Group has been hosting artist showcases since 1996 in Austin, LA, & NYC. In 2007 Captiva formed a partnership with LA-based ATN Management. The 2008 event has been named The Karma Showcases and they are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet featuring some of the best local, national, and international unsigned and indie acts. Past performers include: Sunk Loto (Australia), Fair to Midland (Dallas), Johnny Panic (London), The Hanks (LA), Southern Bitch (Athens, GA), Kisschasy (Australia), Exilia (Italy), The Ringers (LA), Rachel Stamp (UK), and After the Fall (Australia). The showcases are attended by record label reps, publishers, media, managers, booking agents and general public. The last 3 showcases have been featured on the nationally televised "True Music" program hosted by Katie Daryl.
This year we are taking over March 12th - 15th at the Troubadour Saloon on 6th St. in Austin, TX in the heart of the SxSW Music Conference. Land Shark Promtion Studio headed by veteran radio promoter Gary Jay will be hosting a portion of Friday's showcases under the moniker "Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun". As always no official badges or wristbands are required to attend the shows. There's no cover for 21+ and only $5 for minors. Please click on our listings for complete lineups.

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Member Since: 1/31/2007
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Sounds Like: "The Captiva showcase is the only show at SXSW that I am committed to attend. I will be there looking for new musical talent to feature on MTV." - Carrie Hughes, MTV Music Supervisor

"As host and producer for the national TV show "True Music w/ Katie Daryl" I am exposed to many great bands and well produced events. One event that keeps me coming back each year thanks to its quality and well rounded line up is The Captiva showcase at SXSW. It's a night full of fun and talent!" - Katie Daryl, Host/Producer, True Music w/ Katie Daryl, www.hd.net/truemusic

"The highlight of our (The Ringer’s) SXSW rendezvous of '06 was being a part of the Captiva Music Showcase at the Troubadour Saloon...The footage they gave us has been a great tool for us to use in our promotions and a real glimpse into our 'life on the road' for our fans...minus the bologna sandwiches and stagnant body odor...Thank you CAPTIVA...Thank you ATN Management." - joe hursley, The Ringers

"We had an awesome time playing to a Captiva-ated audience at SXSW '06. Boo-ya! 4 for you, Captiva. You go Captiva!" - Josh Grondin, The Hanks

“I manage The Hanks and if it weren’t for Captiva Music Showcase '06, they wouldn't be signed to Cobra Music now! We appreciate the opportunity to play for all the labels we did last year and are coming back to support the showcase that got us signed!!! – Jennifer DaRe, ATN Management

"I attended Captiva 2006 where I discovered The Hanks, the first act signed to my label Cobra Music". – Vlad Radovanov, Cobra Music

"Captiva is a company I have the utmost respect for having had a working relationship with them for over 5 years, both as a label head and as an artist manager. I have made a point of showcasing all of my international touring artists with Captiva every time we visit Texas - not just SXSW - and not only do they deliver a first class show, you can absolutely guarantee a 'who's who' of the music industry will be in the audience. "- Myles Keller, Membership Director, PRS UK
Record Label: Captiva
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Karma Showcases March 12th - 15th

Captiva Music Group & ATN Management Present the Karma Showcases March 12th - 15th @ The Troubadour Saloon (503 E 6th St., Austin, TX).  The Showcases are sponsored by MTV, Music Saves Lives,...
Posted by Captiva Showcase on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:26:00 PST

Captiva partners with ATN Management for Captiva Showcase '07!!!

CaptivaMusicGroup has partnered with Los Angeles-based ATN Management for Captiva Showcase '07.  The partnership is a natural progression resulting from the quality of acts that Jennifer DaRe, Ow...
Posted by Captiva Showcase on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:51:00 PST