Lafayette Hotel
2223 El Cajon Blvd.
The San Diego Music Thing is an annual two-day music conference that takes place at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park - one of San Diego's thriving arts communities. Registrants have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the music business through interactive and roundtable sessions with nationally-known panelists and featured speakers who represent the best and most innovative aspects of the music business. Daytime activities include a trade show, happy hour parties, listening stations and pop-up live performances as well as a chance to meet and mingle with top industry professionals and artists. Then stay and enjoy the evening Music Fest, with over 150 local, regional and national bands performing at 13 venues around San Diego.
The San Diego Music Thing has some incredible speakers scheduled this year, including Wayne Kramer (from MC5), Chuck D (Public Enemy) and Martin Atkins (TourSmart) just to mention a few. Performers at the Music Festival this year include Pinback, Alejandro Escovedo, Father John Misty, Night Jewel and over 100 others who will perform at the 13 stages during the festival.
Buy tickets and see the entire schedule of speakers and performers at http://www.sandiegomusicthing.com.