August 16th: The Collective Session
The Collective, The Cave and Redd 7 Recording are teaming up to host a monthly songwriter’s round the second Wednesday of the month (except August which will be on August 16th). Session will be from at 8:30-10. Feel free to come early and converse with your colleagues. Kevin Neal of Redd 7 will be hosting. As we expand on this monthly songwriters round, we’ll be looking at doing live recording of the sessions and potentially integrating a podcast as well!
Our inaugural session is anchored by Andrew Hoyt. Be sure to check out Andrew’s brand new album.
All musicians are welcome. Bring your instrument (even if that is exclusively your voice), your tunes and your open spirit. The session will be a listening room style environment. Musicians will take turns sharing music in the round.
Save the dates for upcoming sessions:
September 13th
October 11th
November 8th
December 13th
Wanna anchor a session? Contact us here!
August 25th: Women in Music at Righteous Babes Show
Shout out to all women and women-identified humans in the Des Moines music industry. We are keeping the up the momentum we got going at 80/35 with a special evening at XBK Live! The Righeous Babes Tour (Ani Difranco's label) is making a stop at XBK live on August 24th. We are going to have a WIM's gathering from 5:30-7pm before doors open for the show. Come on out and keep the conversation and relationship building going! If you know a WIM pass on the invitation.
City Sounds is generously supporting WIM by sponsoring a limited number of tickets to the show. If you want to stay for that show please RSVP with ticket. If you can't join stay please RSVP for meeting only.
Tickets are will call.
Contact Kat with questions
The Collective will have an RV for DSM Music Industry Professionals throughout the 80/35 Music Festival. It will be located a few steps off of the festival grounds in the Des Moines Radio Group Parking Lot at 1416 Locust. Come and chill out (the RV will be air conditioned), bring a camp chair if you like. We will be hosting a series of industry hours over the two-day festival and an industry wide brunch on Saturday! The Schedule is as follows!
friday july 7th:
3-4 PM, WOMEN IN MUSIC hosted by Amy Sawyer, Sara Routh, Amanda Gibbons, Teri Tebockhorst & Kathryn Dickel.
4-5 VENUES, FESTIVALS, FAIRS AND PROMOTERS hosted by Hoyt Sherman Place (Robert Warren), XBK Live (Tobi Parks), and Tajali Presents (Jeff Kane).
5-6 STUDIOS, LABELS, PRODUCERS AND STUDIO ENGINEERS hosted by Kevin Neal (Red 7 Recording), Erik Jarvis (Producer, arrangement, recording).
6pm- 11pm, Open Hang. Chill out.
saturday july 8th:
10am-12pm THE COLLECTIVE BRUNCH, all segments of industry and supporters. Hosted by MIDWESTIX, Headlight Strategies and Swell Vodka. Showcase artists: Chad Elliot, Andrew Hoyt. RSVP Required!
12pm-1pm, POC in Music, hosted by Madison Ray.
1pm-2pm, MUSICIANS, hosted by Trent Derby, Chad Elliot, Kathryn Severing Fox and Andrew Hoyt.
2pm-3pm, MEDIA, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Hosted by MIDWESTIX (Kathryn Dickel), Marc Hogan (Music Journalist, Pitchfork) DAN RAY (Music Journalist, Little Village), HEADLIGHT STRATEGIES (Teri Tebockhorst), Iowa Public Radio (Al Schares).
3pm-4pm, PRODUCTION, TECHNICAL DIRECTORS, SOUND/ LIGHTING TECHS, STAGING, EVENT MANAGERS. Hosted by Darren Hushak (Pinnacle Recording).
4-5pm, INDEPENDENT MUSIC EDUCATORS. Hosted by James Biehn (Central Iowa Music Lab), Monica Bollenbaugh (City Sounds Studio).
6pm- 11pm, Open Hang. Chill out.
10:30 pm, Campfire Sessions. Des moines Musicians are invited for an In the round style jam, hosted by Chad Elliot, Kathryn Severing Fox and Andrew Hoyt at The Cave, 1437 Walnut.. Bring your instruments, songs and join us! The Cave has a beautiful piano too. This live session will be recorded (fingers-crossed). Wine bar will be open. Public is welcome, but musicians are preferred. If you need a place to store your instrument while your at the festival, drop at the RV or The Cave.
Supporters of The Collective outreach at 80/35 include: MIDWESTIX, DMMC, Headlight Strategies, Dan Ray, Firetrucker Brewery, Des Moines Radio Group, Mark Leeper, Swell Vodka, Panache Events.
Thank you!
how to get involved
Attend an industry hour or three. We grouped them to make it easier to attend multiple hours. You can also stop by for ‘open hang.’ Bring a friend, show them what were all about.
Spread the word. We need your help with invites. Make sure your co-workers, favorite musicians, collaborators and super fans know about The Collective and our 80/35 RV.
Bring your info to our table. Do you have information about your services? Business cards? Booking/Management info? Membership info for your non-profit? Class offerings? BRING THEM to the RV and we’ll make them available throughout the weekend.
Bring your merch. We will have a “discovery” merch table at the RV. This is a free table so if you have music, schwag, posters, T’s etc. you want to make available for those looking for new DSM music. Bring it! (Note: We believe artists should be paid for their talent, unfortunately this year we don’t have the resources to staff a full-sale merch table, but if you wanna get your stuff out there in this context, feel free to!)
Come to the Campfire Session Saturday night! This is a great opportunity to share and make music with your colleagues.
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