The Noise Pop Educational Series presented by ASCAP Here it is folks, your chance to learn a little bit (actually a whole lot) during your six days of Noise Pop debauchery: THE NOISE POP EDUCATIONAL SERIES. It's an exciting afternoon of wit and wisdom, jostling and jest, fun and fandom. This year's Educational Series features three thought provoking, eye opening, and inspirational panel discussions on the life of the independent musician as well as how to make more doing it on your own terms. So open your mind (and your belly if you arrive early for free bagels and refreshments) and take some time out of your busy show-hopping schedule to educate yourself, damn it! As always, the Noise Pop Educational Series is brought to you FREE OF CHARGE as a community service so there's no excuses. Saturday, March 2 from Noon to 4 PM Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez Street (between 23rd and 24th), San Francisco, 415-282-2317 FREE! FREE! FREE! Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide To Making Money In The Music Industry Hosted by the incredibly knowledgeable brotherly combo, Todd Brabec (VP of ASCAP) and Jeff Brabec (VP of business affairs for Chrysalis Records). Together they are the authors of one of the authorative books on the nuts and bolts of the music business: "Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide To Making Money In The Music Industry." They will be spreading the gospel on how to make money with your music, not only in the US but throughout the world. Learn what your songs are worth and how to make them worth even more. Artist Forum: Does Indie Still Rock? An artist only discussion on what it means to be an independently minded artist in today's oh-so-corporate world. Can you maintain integrity and still make a living in an industry that is becoming even less adventurous? What new opportunities - if any - does the digital age represent? Featuring: John Doe (X, The John Doe Thing), Jody Stephens (Big Star and Ardent Studios), Will Schwartz (Imperial Teen), Sharky Laguana (Creeper Lagoon), and more TBA. Moderated by Christopher Appelgren (President of Lookout Records, The Pattern). Independent Rock In The New Millennium: Questioning Values in a Changing Pop Landscape Indie music has undergone a decade of radical transformation from the early 90's heyday of fuzzed-out guitars. Here's your chance to see some of the most respected and opinionated music and culture writers examine the genre's relevance in today's culture. How has its intercourse with the mainstream de- or evolved? How has the emergence of independent electronica or hip-hop altered the landscape? Where does it seem to be heading and who's making the map? Featuring: Greil Marcus - (author of "Lipstick Traces" and "Mystery Train" and many others, contributing writer to Rolling Stone, Interview, New Yorker, and on and on), Ann Powers (staff writer at the New York Times, curator at the Experience Music Project museum, author of "Weird Like Us"), Gina Arnold (author of "Route 66: The Route To Nirvana" and contributing writer to Spin, East Bay Express, LA Times), Neva Chonin (staff writer at the SF Chronicle and contributor to Rolling Stone), and Deborah Giattina (SF Bay Guardian). Moderated by Greg Heller (producer and writer at VH1, contributor to Alternative Press, Rolling Stone, Raygun).
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