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DESCRIPTION:Test Press, San Francisco's Premier Dance and Electronic Music Industry 
 Networking Mixer,	\n Thursday Evening, July 17, 2008 at Pyramind, 832 
 Folsom Street, San Francisco\n“Submit Your Tracks And Be Heard!”\n Test 
 Press is FREE and Open to the Public\n\nTest Press was founded in 2005 by 
 the Electronic and Dance Music Committee of the San Francisco Chapter of 
 the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), with the 
 desire to bring DJs, musicians, performers, producers, and fans together in 
 a networking mixer to introduce new music and talent. \n\nArtists and 
 producers alike get immediate access to the ears and feedback of Dance and 
 Electronic music industry veterans and their peers, which results in an 
 unrivaled opportunity to showcase their newest tracks and network with 
 labels, press and distribution representatives.  During the event, fans, 
 attendees and industry professionals vote to determine the best tracks.  
 Five finalists are selected from each event and will have their tracks 
 voted on by the Test Press committee to determine the artists and tracks to 
 be included on the next Test Press release on Epiphyte Records, scheduled 
 for release in early 2009.  (www.epiphyterecords.com)\nThe 2006/2007 Test 
 Press events received over 200 song entries and resulted in the 15 tracks 
 that were selected for the Test Press SF 2007 compilation CD/DVD release, 
 sponsored by Ableton (makers of Ableton Live - www.ableton.com) and 
 Pyramind Production and Training (www.pyramind.com).  All attendees will 
 have the opportunity to participate in a raffle where one lucky winner will 
 be selected to receive a copy Ableton Live 7 Suite, valued at 
 $800.00!\n\nThe artists/producers submitting a track for evaluation must be 
 present at the event for the track to be critiqued by the panelists and 
 considered for inclusion on the compilation CD/DVD release.  All attendees 
 participate by voting (via Applause-Meter) for each track to determine the 
 finalists.  The finalists are selected by a combination of panelist votes 
 and the attendee Applause-Meter response.\nSubmissions for the Test Press 
 review panel can be uploaded to www.epiphyterecords.com/TestPressuploader  
 Additional details regarding Test Press can be found at 
 www.epiphyterecords.com\n\nTrack review panelists/judges for the July 17th 
 event will include: DJ/Producer Forest Green of Cute Fang Records 
 (www.myspace.com/forestgreen), DJ/Producer Homero Espinosa of Yerba Buena 
 Discos (www.myspace.com/homeroespinosa), and Mike Addicott, aka: ADD1, 
 dance collection manager for Pandora.com, as well as resident DJ for 
 Remedy, The SF Giants, and The Oakland Warriors.\n\nGuest DJ’s for the 
 evening will feature past Test Press finalists: Professor Bang from The 
 Body Mechanics (www.myspace.com/thebodymechanics), and Playdoughboy 
 (www.myspace.com/playdoughboymusic).\nGuest Presenter: Yukio King from 
 Ableton (Makers of Ableton Live)\n\nTest Press committee members include 
 Pyramind founder and San Francisco NARAS Chapter Governor Gregory J. 
 Gordon, recording artist Rashida Clendening (aka Audio Angel - 
 www.rashida.net), Scott Quick (formerly of Thump Radio), Jeff Straw 
 (INgrooves/Breakshop Studios), Patrick Hinds and Tyler Stone of Sutro 
 (www.myspace.com/sutro), and new committee members Darcy Kearney (DJ 
 DRC/Destra Music) and Chris Horgan (Pandora.com/Beatropolis).\n\nEvent 
 schedule: \nWhen: Thursday, July 17, 2008\nMixer & Guest DJ: 7:00 PM – 
 8:00 PM\nTrack Review Panel I: 8:00 - 8:45 PM\nGuest Sponsor Presentation 
 8:45 – 9:00 PM\nMixer & Guest DJ:  9:00 – 9:30 PM\nTrack Review Panel 
 II: 9:30 – 10:30 PM\nWhere: Pyramind Production and Training, 832 Folsom 
 Street, San Francisco.  www.pyramind.com\nCost: FREE\n\nFor more info and 
 to learn how to submit music visit www.epiphyterecords.com or contact 
 Michael Roache at (415) 896-9800 x 200 or e-mail 
 Michael@pyramind.com\n\nAbout Pyramind Production and Training: Located in 
 the heart of San Francisco's creative development community, Pyramind is a 
 leading-edge production and training facility offering interactive sound 
 development services and music & media production for the biggest names in 
 screen and interactive entertainment. Pyramind's integrated approach to 
 training and production provides education and expertise in today's working 
 studio environment. Pyramind works with clients and students alike to 
 realize their professional and creative goals by providing production 
 services and a proven curriculum that reflects evolving industry needs. 
 (www.pyramind.com)\n\nAbout Epiphyte Records: Epiphyte Records draws its 
 inspiration and talent from Pyramind and the SF Bay Area community. Its 
 mission is to give back with opportunities that make musicians successful 
 and music that draws people in. (www.epiphyterecords.com). \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/08/18514640.php
SUMMARY:Test Press, Premier Dance and Electronic Music Industry Networking Mixer
LOCATION:Pyramind, 832 Folsom Street, San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/08/18514640.php
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