Metro Music Expo

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Member Since: 1/18/2008
Band Website: MetroMusicExpo.com
Band Members: Metro Music Expo Live Performance Schedule

Main Stage

The Main Stage at the Metro Music Expo will feature a complete concert experience for both the performers and the audience. Main Stage sound and lighting is courtesy of Pegasus Entertainment and boasts an enormous stage, booming sound system and dazzling light show.

Friday, September 12th

7:00 pm – WRIF “Big Break”

WRIF-FM will give one lucky Detroit area band a “Big Break” which will include recording studio time with Synergy Media Seven, video tape of their band’s performance, a feature on WRIF’s “Motor City Riffs” and the opening slot for Tesla at The Fillmore on October 17th! Through online voting, WRIF will determine the three final bands that will perform at The Metro Music Expo on Friday, September 12th in front of a panel of industry judges. One talented band will walk away that evening with a “Big Break” courtesy of 101 The WRIF!

Saturday, September 13th

1:00 pm: Cowboy Messiah -Detroit- myspace.com/cowboymessiah

2:00 pm: Broken Day Machine – Taylor- brokendaymachine.com

3:00 pm: Sons of the Gun – Detroit - myspace.com/sonsofthegun

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: 89x Local Artist Showcase

4:00 pm: Wall Clocks
5:00 pm: Otto Vector
6:00 pm: Maceri
7:00 pm: Lies Unknown

8:15 pm: Krescent 4 – Ann Arbor- krescent4.com

Sunday, September 14th

12:00 – 3:00 pm: Fox 2 Fox Rocks Band Contest

FOX 2, DTE Energy Music Theater and the Metro Music Expo are giving one local band the chance of a lifetime. They will perform live as the opening act for legendary southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd!

Visitors to myFOXDetroit.com listened to the band contestants and voted for their favorites. The ultimate winner of the Grand Prize will share the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd on September 21 at the DTE Energy Music Theater.

3:30 pm: Stephanie K – Bloomfield Hills - StephanieKMusic.com

4:30 pm: Zebula Avenue – Detroit- myspace.com/zebulaavenue

Bose Lounge Stage

Chill out in the Bose Lounge at the MME! Bask in the cool lounge lighting provided by Fantasee. Relax on the couches, enjoy a beverage at the Monster Energy Drink bar and take in some of the region’s hottest bands.

The Metro Music Expo is pleased to announce that the lounge area stage will be equipped with Bose L1® systems - a completely new and different approach to live sound. The L1 Model II system combined with the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine will allow the bands and audience in the Bose Lounge to experience smooth and consistent sound coverage with exceptional clarity throughout the venue.

Friday, September 12th

4:00 pm: Brett Mitchell & the Giant GHOST – Midland- brettmitchellmusic.com

6:00 pm: SikSik Nation –Detroit- myspace.com/siksiknation

7:00 pm: Ether Aura – Hazel Park - myspace.com/etheraura

8:00 pm: Greenstreet – Detroit- greenstreetband.com

Saturday, September 13th

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: ann arbor’s 107one acoustic showcase
12:00 pm: Anna Ash & the Family Tree
1:30 pm: Note to Self
3:00 pm: Khalid Hanifi
4:30 pm: Matt Jones

6:30 pm: Nick Strange – Ann Arbor - myspace.com/nickstrangeband

7:30 pm: Carolyn Striho – Detroit– myspace.com/striho

Sunday, September 14th

12:00 pm: Bill Grogan’s Goat – Warren- billgrogansgoat.com

1:00 pm: Starfire Band – Detroit - myspace.com/thestarfireband

2:00 pm: The Prime Ministers – Berkley- theprimeministers.com

3:00 pm: Bear Lake - myspace.com/bearlakemusic

4:00 pm: National Ghost – Detroit - myspace.com/nationalghost

5:00 pm: 1592 – Ferndale - myspace.com/1592dub

Influences: AXIS MUSIC EDUCATION SERIES
Saturday, September 13:

1:00 PM: Careers in Music you’ve never considered

2:00 PM (2 hr session): Songwriting Essentials

3:00 PM: Music Management challenges for 2009 and beyond: Label deals, Licensing for TV, Film and Gaming

4:00 PM: Indie Artist Road Map

5:00 PM: Sat Radio Promotion and Print Publicity

Sunday, September 14:

1:00 PM (2 hr session): Social Networking Music Roundtable Join some of the big brains of Web 2.0 for a panel discussion highlighting the use of internet tools to promote music. The panel will include experts on viral marketing, blogging and podcasting. Ning, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Facebook will be discussed.

3:00 PM: Music Publishing and Royalties 101

4:00 PM: Booking: Veteran’s tips for landing the gig: Your band wants to play live! How do you find the right venues and get the gigs?

Full Panel Schedule including Descriptions and Speakers is Available on our Website

DJS Pro Audio and Lighting Gear Clinics
American Group Sound & Lighting (Gear Clinic Room 1)

DMX Lighting Programming: "Taking your lighting presentation to the next level via DMX using hardware controllers.” Charles Green will show you the ins and outs of DMX lighting boards and how to program them to enhance your next show. Friday at 6:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM

Lighting Software: "Taking your lighting presentation to the next level via DMX using computer software.” Charles Green will show you some of the newest software available to make programming your light show a breeze. Saturday at 6:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM

Dynacord & Electro Voice (Gear Clinic Room 2)

Live Sound Technologies (Dynacord & Electro Voice): This clinic brings everything together….Electronics, Microphones, Wireless and Speakers. Discussion will be based around how to integrate all these elements together to optimize your live sound. This session will be mostly based upon Q & A, so come prepared with your sound questions for the experts. Friday at 5:00 PM, Saturday at 1:00 PM

Microphones and Wireless (Electro Voice): Choosing the right microphone is a detail that is more important than some realize. This session is dedicated to aiding you in choosing the right mic for the job. Topics to be covered include: dynamic and condenser technologies, different polar patterns, and magnetic materials. As with all sessions provided by Bosch Communications, an extensive Q & A session will follow. Friday at 7:00 PM

Electronics in Sound Systems (Dynacord & Electro Voice): This session will cover all things electronics! Representatives from EV and Dynacord will cover the basics in electronics and then answer any specific questions you may have. Discussion to include: Mixing Consoles, Analog vs. Digital: What is the best tool for the job? Powered mixers and non-powered mixers: Which one is right for you? Power Amps: Technology types and class differences will be covered. Signal processing: EQ’s, compressors, limiters, all in one speaker processors and more will be touched upon to ensure you are using what you really need. Saturday at 3:00 PM, Sunday at 5:00 PM

Speaker Technologies (Dynacord & Electro Voice): This session is all about speakers and is appropriate for beginners and advanced users alike. Discussion to include: Line Array: When is it the best choice?, Speaker choices: How to choose the right speaker for your application, Tips from the experts: Interpreting speaker spec sheets; driver technologies and materials; understanding coverage patterns; the truth about power handling and sensitivity. Saturday at 7:00 PM

Wireless Microphone Technologies (Electro Voice): Will my wireless work after Feb 17th, 2009? Will it work today? This session is dedicated to dispelling some rumors that have become common. Handheld, lavaliere and head worn technologies will be discussed, as well as, diversity schemes and its many flavors. As with all sessions provided by Bosch Communications, an extensive Q & A session will follow. Sunday at 3:00 PM

M-Audio (Gear Clinic Room 1)

Recording with Pro Tools Mobile Studio: Mobile recording has never been easier, Chris Zaharias from M-Audio will demonstrate some of the new ways that Pro-Tools lets you get creative, wherever you are. Learn how new 7.4 features like Elastic Time let you Stretch your Sound. Listen to the Virtual Instruments from Digidesign's A.I.R Group, including Transfuser. Check out Eleven, our new guitar amplification modeling plug-in and learn about M-Audio’s new Audio Interface the ProFire 2626. Saturday at 4:00 PM, Sunday at 4:00 PM

Shure (Gear Clinic Room 2)

Selection & Operation of Wireless Microphone Systems: This workshop will cover the basic principles of radio frequencies and wireless microphone systems. Learn how to select the right system for your needs and how to make wireless work for your application. Discussion will include product line overviews and differences, frequency coordination, antenna placement and troubleshooting techniques. Saturday at 1:00 PM

Selection & Operation of In Ear Monitors: High stage volumes are a serious problem and in-ear monitors are a solution. Learn how these tools can offer solutions for loud stage levels, feedback and consistent mixes, while improving the performance experience for the band and the audience. This course will cover wired and wireless applications, as well as earphones and hearing conservation. Saturday at 5:00 PM

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