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This Week's Top Music Gigs: House of Blues, Pianos NYC, and More

Written by Lisa Occhino | Jul 29, 2014 04:03 PM

Pianos NYC

Trying to find gigs for your band? We've got lots of Sonicbids promoters who want you to perform! Check out our top opportunities this week, and then submit your EPK to anything that sounds like a good fit for you.

House of Blues Parish Room

The House of Blues: Sunset is located on the iconic Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA. Five Sonicbids artists will be selected to play the exclusive Parish Room, which sits atop of the music venue and is always abuzz with industry insiders and professional party seekers.

Application fee: FREE  |  Deadline: July 31, 2014

 

Yellow Phone Music Conference 2014

A minimum of 15 Sonicbids bands will have the chance to perform at Yellow Phone Music Conference and will receive free conference badges (valued at $199 each). Butch Vig, who played drums for the hugely successful Madison-based band Garbage and is renowned for his production work on Nirvana’s diamond-selling album, Nevermind, has been announced as this year's keynote speaker.

Application fee: $15  |  Deadline: July 31, 2014

 

Festival L.I.M.A.

Festival L.I.M.A. (Lima Interactiva Musica Arte) is the first multi-venue music conference in Perú. Six Sonicbids acts will be chosen to perform, and will also receive festival passes that allow access to the professional music industry panels and performance showcases.

Application fee: FREE  |  Deadline: July 31, 2014

 

Pianos NYC

Pianos NYC, one of the mainstay venues of the Lower East Side music scene, is dedicated to celebrating local and touring artists. They’re looking to book three Sonicbids artists to play Pianos Upstairs on August 25th and two Sonicbids artists to play Pianos Showroom on September 4th. Past performers have included Cold War Kids, The Griswolds, Andrew W.K., Lucius, Passion Pit, and more.

Application fee: FREE  |  Deadline: July 31, 2014

 

Get Featured on WEMF Radio

10 Sonicbids artists will be selected to have their music played on WEMF Radio, an independent, online radio station in Cambridge, MA. WEMF is also looking for bands to consider for live in-studio interviews and performances.

Application fee: FREE  |  Deadline: August 9, 2014