CHC Network's Posts - Pittsburgh Jazz Network2024-03-29T11:55:15ZCHC Networkhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/CHCNetworkhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/353535663?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://jazzburgher.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=33y2iw5fn5atb&xn_auth=noPlay Michigan's Historic Theaters, Meet Michigan's Movie Industrytag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2012-01-13:1992552:BlogPost:2439262012-01-13T16:22:58.000ZCHC Networkhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/CHCNetwork
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/AbZwqYOS0i44vw6sl4ixUbpbWkl36DIuG3*L*FpmlDK3Qj2rTod6E0BD26OXrwQ6UfibqjJy1Lp56YJq0h*wUSPk2dSaKgQ*/MichiganTheaterJackson.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/AbZwqYOS0i44vw6sl4ixUbpbWkl36DIuG3*L*FpmlDK3Qj2rTod6E0BD26OXrwQ6UfibqjJy1Lp56YJq0h*wUSPk2dSaKgQ*/MichiganTheaterJackson.jpg" width="222"></img></a> <br></br> Before the 1930s and the advent of what has come to be called the "talkies", opulently decorated vaudeville and movie theaters were built. Predating the earliest sound systems they were created to be acoustically perfect. Every small town had one. Michigan at one time had many from its south…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/AbZwqYOS0i44vw6sl4ixUbpbWkl36DIuG3*L*FpmlDK3Qj2rTod6E0BD26OXrwQ6UfibqjJy1Lp56YJq0h*wUSPk2dSaKgQ*/MichiganTheaterJackson.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/AbZwqYOS0i44vw6sl4ixUbpbWkl36DIuG3*L*FpmlDK3Qj2rTod6E0BD26OXrwQ6UfibqjJy1Lp56YJq0h*wUSPk2dSaKgQ*/MichiganTheaterJackson.jpg" width="222"></a><br> Before the 1930s and the advent of what has come to be called the "talkies", opulently decorated vaudeville and movie theaters were built. Predating the earliest sound systems they were created to be acoustically perfect. Every small town had one. Michigan at one time had many from its south western most border to Detroit and points north. Today many of these theaters still stand, painstakingly restored and faithfully tended. Now as a musician you can play many of these theaters and stand where the earliest stars of stage and screen stood.</p>
<p>The promoters of south central Michigan's newest film and music festival are looking for select bands and spoken word performers to play these venues. Those chosen will have the opportunity to play at the first ever Jaxon Film and Music Fest.</p>
<p>They are looking for as many Michigan musicians as might be interested in such an opportunity. They will draw these musicians from a fifty mile radius of each of these theaters. They will be inviting people from the movie industry, whether students or professionals to these events to introduce them to Michigan musicians at meet and greets which will follow each evening's performance . These events will also, of course, be open to the general public.</p>
<p>What genres are being accepted? The Jaxon Film Festival’s promoters are looking for Michigan performers in these various genres: A Capella, Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Comedy, Country, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Jam Band, Jazz, Non Music Performer, Reggae, Rock, Soul, Spoken Word, and World musics.</p>
<p>As Michigan has a wealth of faithfully restored theaters from across the state, they will be staging these events at many of them and depending upon the draw of each, may hold these events at each more than once. This means increased opportunity for selected musicians.</p>
<p>For more information<br> <a href="http://www.sonicbids.com/playmichiganshistorictheaters">http://www.sonicbids.com/playmichiganshistorictheaters</a></p>
<p><strong>About Sonicbids:</strong><br> In business since 2000, Sonicbids has become the standard way for people in the music business to send and receive press kits online. The company's main product is the Sonicbids EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit), an easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all the basic information of a musical act such as music, photos, date calendar and riders.. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.sonicbids.com">http://www.sonicbids.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Jaxon Film Fest</strong><br> The Jaxon Film Fest is focused on both the independent and student films and the independent music industry. It will champion both while working to create a connecting bridge between film makers and musicians, while providing a fresh voice in both.</p>
<p>The Jaxon Film Fest is south-central Michigan’s newest independent film and music fest. Located in Jackson, Michigan, west of Detroit/Ann Arbor, Michigan (Detroit is home of Wayne State Univeristy/Ann Arbor home of the University of Michgan): south of Lansing, MI (state capital and home of Michigan State Univeristy); east of Battle Creek/Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University); and just minutes north of both the Indiana and Ohio state lines, Jackson is an ideal location to become a hub for both the independent film and music industries.</p>The Coventry Lions Club To Host 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4tag:jazzburgher.ning.com,2011-05-12:1992552:BlogPost:2028912011-05-12T00:13:12.000ZCHC Networkhttps://jazzburgher.ning.com/profile/CHCNetwork
<p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Coventry, PA</strong> - The Coventry Lions Club will host the 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting, with food and drinks available for purchase throughout the afternoon. The Barbecue will be held rain or shine as Wyndsor Farm has a large indoor…</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Coventry, PA</strong> - The Coventry Lions Club will host the 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting, with food and drinks available for purchase throughout the afternoon. The Barbecue will be held rain or shine as Wyndsor Farm has a large indoor arena that will serve as shelter in case of inclement weather.<br/> <br/> Tickets are $20 per person if purchased at the gate, $15 if purchased in advance. Advance tickets are available online on the event website, <a href="http://www.chestercountyblues.com">www.chestercountyblues.com</a>, from Coventry Lions members, and a number of local outlets. The proceeds from this event will be used to support the many charitable activities of the Coventry Lions Club in Chester County, PA<br/> <br/> <strong>Three Great Local Blues Bands</strong><br/> <br/> The event will feature three outstanding Chester County blues bands. Each band will perform a set of approximately 90 minutes. It will be a fantastic afternoon and evening featuring some great blues music!<br/> <br/> <strong>Voodoo DeVille</strong> : formed in 1998, Voodoo Deville has become a staple in the Chester County music scene, performing at Sportsters, Saint Peter’s Inn, Ron’s Schoolhouse, as well as many private events. According to the band, "It's never failed - when we have fun, our audience has fun. And that's why we do it." <br/> <br/> <strong>The Alligators Blues Band</strong> : Since 1994, The Alligators have been entertaining Blues fans from Reading to Philly in a wide variety of venues. They have made the Blues pilgrimage to New Orleans, where they opened for the famed Rebirth Brass Band. The band primarily features the Chicago Blues Style, but also covers swing, rock and roll, and rockabilly styles. <br/> <br/> <strong>Blue Cat Blues Band</strong> : From Wilmington, Delaware, the fabulous Blue Cat Blues Band plays good-time, party music that gets your foot to tapping. They’ve been featured at the renowned Wilmington Riverfront Blues Fest. Expect some great harmonica blues from this four man musical explosion.<br/> <br/> <strong>About Coventry Lions of Pennsylvania</strong><br/> The Coventry Lions Club was chartered in 1958. Since then it has grown and currently has 19 very active members dedicated to the tenets of Lionism. Current projects include a medical equipment loan program, holiday baskets for the less fortunate in our community on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, leader dog training sponsorship, used eyeglasses collection for the LCIF, support for free eye exams and glasses for the less fortunate individuals in the area, an annual scholarship for an Owen J. Roberts high school graduate and much much more.<br/> <br/> The club also sponsors a Leo Club at the Owen J. Roberts school district (OJR) Middle school as well as the Lion Cubs, an exciting initiative for students attending any of the five OJR elementary schools. The purpose of the youth program clubs is to instill a sense of civic pride and service responsibilities in today’s youth. Find out more about these youth programs by clicking the Youth Programs link located at the top of our web page.<br/> <br/> To support these projects, the Coventry Lions club holds various fundraising events to raise awareness of the needs of the sight impaired and funding for the service activities supported by the club.<br/> <br/> Ray Bentley<br/> 171 Grove Road<br/> Elverson, PA 19520<br/> 484-639-2521<br/> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:info@chestercountyblues.com">info@chestercountyblues.com</a><br/> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chestercountyblues.com/">www.chestercountyblues.com</a></font></p>