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 Blues & Jazz Album II Raises Money for Tipitina's Foundation
The Blues & Jazz forum is back with a follow-up album that's been in progress for a year and a half.
Comprising of 14 original songs written and performed by members of the UG Blues & Jazz forum, the album shows the natural progression, time, dedication and effort put in by all involved in the project that kicks the first album into the shadows – and the first album was a success!
A warm blend of jazz and blues songs from the soft and subtle to the hard and heavy: There is just about everything for any blues or jazz listener in this diverse and eclectic album.
All money raised from the album goes to Tipitina’s Foundation! Learn more about the album, or get your copy by clicking HERE!
 FREE Sunday Music Workshop
Sun., Feb. 28th, 2010: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnny Vidocovich Trio with Brian Seeger
 Johnny Vidacovich (drums) - Born and raised in New Orleans LA, he is a founding member of the world renowned contemporary jazz consortium Astral Project. He has played and/or recorded with such luminaries as Professor Longhair, George Porter Jr., Dr. John, Skerik and John Scofield. He is also a highly regarded teacher and educator whose past students include Stanton Moore and Brian Blade. He has 4 records under his own name and an instructional book and DVD focusing on his approach to New Orleans drumming. He continues to maintain an active playing, touring and teaching schedule and is currently busy touring the world with Joe Sample of the Crusaders.
Brian Seeger (Guitar)
Dubbed “One of New Orleans’ best jazz guitarists,” by Gambit Weekly, Brian Seeger is on the forefront of the New Orleans music scene. His performance and recording credits include Aaron Neville, Charlie Hunter, Big John Patton, Chris Wood, Jason Marsalis, Davell Crawford, Jo Lawry, Bobby Previte, Rakalam Bob Moses, Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Theresa Andersson, Delmark Records tenorman Ed Petersen, Zachary Richard, Rebecca Paris, and many others. Brian has been involved intimately with many of the city’s most creative jazz and funky projects, among them the Gentilly Groovemasters, the Hangtet, Quintology, Moore and More, SP+M, and lots more.
 Show support for victims of The Caterie fire, Baton Rouge
Over 60 musicians in almost 20 bands from Baton Rouge, LA have been affected by a devastating fire that destroyed the The Caterie nightclub and surrounding businesses on Friday January 1st, 2010. Many bands used spaces next The Caterie to rehearse and to house their instruments. Some lost the only place they could rehearse, while others lost everything, including their instruments, gear, merch, computers, and business records. Most of the equipment was uninsured, and took years to accumulate.
Tipitina's Foundation, Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op Baton Rouge and other organizations are coming together to help the city's music community. From the Flames is working tirelessly to coordinate a benefit and relief efforts. Please visit the facebook page or follow on twitter to learn more and show your support!
Newscast, NBC 33 Baton Rouge
Newscast, WAFB, Channel 9, Baton Rouge
"Music Co-Op Shows Results"
MORE THAN $400,000 FLOWED INTO LAFAYETTE ECONOMY
"The point of this project is to help musicians make or keep more money," said Co-Op Director Todd Souvignier"...
Lafayette Co-Op members have earned more than $400,000 in new or increased revenue, which is directly attributed to their participation in the Co-Op.
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel said the impacts, both culturally and economically, can't be underestimated.
"We have a lot of artists and musicians, and there's also a business side to it for them," Durel said. "This helps them with every aspect."
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"Friends of the Foundation" is an exclusive group of special supporters of the Tipitina's Foundation.
Friends of the Foundation routinely receive unique and preferred personal service at Tipitina's music venues and Tipitina's Foundation special events.
$2500/Year Full Membership - Click Below to Join!
- Two Complimentary Tickets for all shows for one year
- Full VIP Treatment whenever available
- Advance notice of special shows
- Pre-sale opportunities
VIP admissions may be RSVP only, or on a first-come, first-served basis, at certain events.
Contact Tipitina's Foundation for complete details on becoming a Friend:
Phone (504) 309-7934 or email foundation@tipitinas.com
Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op Economic Impact Study Released
Study Finds Co-Op Helps Musicians and Filmmakers Buck Trends, Earn More!!
Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op is a five-city network of media business training centers, serving more than 1,800 Louisiana musicians, filmmakers and other digital media workers. The Co-Ops provide technology access, instruction, mentoring, networking, and practical business infrastructure for creative entrepreneurs.
Key Findings:
- Average music/media earnings among Music Office Co-Op members jumped 36% (from $4,726 to $6,427) in 2008
- 56% of surveyed Co-Op members report music/media revenue increases in 2008.
- Economic impact of the Co-Op is projected at $9.3 million in new revenue and investment during 2008.
- Return on investment was better than ten-to-one; for every dollar spent operating the Co-Op, its members realized $10 in new income and investment.
"It’s a simple, inexpensive model, and it really works”
(CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY...)
Read the Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op Economic Impact Study 2009 and data set HERE.
A hardcopy version is also available upon request from Tipitina’s Foundation via request.
Tipitina's Interns Awarded Full Scholarships to Prestigious Berklee College
 Eleven young musicians accepted full-tuition scholarships to attend Berklee College of Music starting this fall at an emotional presentation at the Berklee Performance Center August 11. Out of the eleven scholarships awarded, three are from New Orleans via the Tipitina's Intern Program (TIP). The Berklee City Music Continuing Scholarships were handed out by Berklee president Roger H. Brown; J. Curtis Warner, associate vice president for education outreach/executive director of Berklee City Music; Krystal Banfield, director of City Music Boston; and Lynette Gittens, associate director of City Music. Boston Mayor Thomas P. Menino was also on hand and gave remarks at the event.
The students have all been participants in Berklee City Music, a scholarship, tutorial, and mentoring program that gives selected teens access to music education at no cost to them or their families. If all 11 students complete four years of study at the college, the collective amount of the scholarships awarded will be worth $1.3 million dollars. Individually, each scholarship is worth over $100,000.
 The scholarships were awarded during the annual Berklee City Music Blowout Concert, where students performed rock, pop, jazz, inspirational, and r&b songs by artists including Maroon5, Adele, Christian McBride, Chick Corea, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and Rufus, and Michael Jackson. The 11 Continuing Scholarship recipients were among 72 young musicians ages 15 to 19 who were enrolled in Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program on City Music Summer Scholarships—the highest number to date.
Internship Artistic Director, Donald Harrison and Tipitina's Foundation's Youth Program Director, Erin Frankenheimer attended the event to personally congratulate the New Orleans teens on their achievements.
Berklee College of Music Scholarship Recipients & Tipitina’s Internship Program Graduates:
* Linton Smith Jr., 17, trumpet, Tipitina's Foundation, New Orleans, LA
* Benjamin Allen, 17, saxophone, Tipitina's Foundation, New Orleans, LA
* Jemilia Dunham, 17, electric guitar, Tipitina's Foundation, New Orleans, LA
 Three years ago, Berklee's City Music Network - launched in 2001 - expanded to include partnerships with community organizations nationwide, including Tipitina's Foundation and the Tipitina's Internship Program, who actively shares the goal of changing teenage lives with contemporary music education.
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We look forward to working with the students recently selected to attend the 2009-2010
Tipitina’s Internship Program (now serving even more New Orleans youth, with students ranging in age from 10 to 17), and increasing the profile of Louisiana’s new generation of musical talent.
Learn more about Tipitina’s Internship Program and the Berklee City Music Network.
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