All's Fair in Love and Warmth

Levi's/Lilith Fair Acoustic Talent Search winners Antigone Rising

Earlier this summer ASCAP supported Levi's/Lilith Fair Acoustic Talent Search in cities across the country. The winners in each region had the opportunity to perform at selected Lilith Fair concert dates. The New York winners, the female quintet Antigone Rising, performed on July 16th at Jones Beach on Long Island. Pictured at left in a power hug backstage at the concert are (back row) the Indigo Girls' Amy Ray, Natalie Merchant, the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers, Sarah Maclachlan, Tracy Bonham and Skye Edwards of Morcheeba and (kneeling) Garrison Star and Antigone Rising's Kristen Henderson. Pictured at right is Antigone Rising (l-r, Cathy Henderson, Agona Hardison, Kristen Henderson and Teri Avella) performing on Levi's Village Stage.

Sweet Nector of Youth

ASCAP's Sue Devine caught up with singer/ songwriter Peter Mulvey and his bandmates David "Goody" Goodrich and Mike Piehl at the Nantucket Nectarfest on Nantucket Island. Pictured (l-r) are Goodrich, Mulvey, Devine and Piehl.

Ticket to Telluride

Catie Curtis and Jennifer Kimball (l-r,) were among the many performers who appeared on the ASCAP sponsored Writers in the Round stage at this year's Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Also appearing on the stage were semifinalists in ASCAP's Troubador contest who performed over the course of the four day festival.

A Sunny Disposition

Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival: One of this country's greatest folk festivals continues to draw large crowds as it showcases great emerging and established artists in the folk world. Pictured recently in Newport are (l-r) ASCAP's Brendan Okrent and Dar Williams. A highlight of this year's festival was ASCAP's sponsorship of the "New Voices at the Newport Folk Festival."

In Certain Circles

At New York's Bitter End on July 6, a fine selection of female singer/songwriters sang and strummed through the night at the latest "ASCAP Presents/N.Y. Songwriters Circle" session. Pictured after the show backstage are (l-r) ASCAP's Sue Devine, songwriters Rose Polenzani, Dayna Kurtz (in back), Alicia and L.P. from the duo Lionfish, Mia Sunshine and the Bitter End/N.Y. Songwriters Circle's Tina Shafer and Gina Gee.

Mr. Ed...Roesser, that is

Former Urge Overkill member Ed Roesser is now stepping out on his own in a new group called Electric Airlines. Roesser is pictured above performing at ASCAP's showcase during the recent M.O.B. Festival in Chicago.

History in the making: In a monumental move to recognize outstanding music contributions from ancient and contemporary Native America, the first-ever Native American Music Awards were held at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, located on the Mashantucket Pequot reservation in Mahantucket, Connecticut earlier this year. Highlights of the evening included the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Capitol recording artist Robbie Robertson (pictured with ASCAP's Diane Snyder) and the Living Legend Award to actor John Trudell (above, right).

Membership has its benefits

Emmylou Harris and Spyboy performed a benefit concert at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to raise funds to help end the scourge of landmines. To raise additional funds, a silent auction was held, for which ASCAP helped secure a Gibson Guitar. Harris is pictured with ASCAP's Randy Grimmett and the Gibson.

Da Brats

In Charlotte, North Carolina at the Two Brats Celebrity Jam, a celebrity baketball game, attendees were treated to the athletic prowess of the New Jersey Nets' Tyrone Hill, the New York Knicks' Charles Oakley, the Carolinas Panthers' Carlton Bailey and Columbia Recording artist John Forté (see New Members), among others. Pictured courtside (l-r) are Forté, Two Brats Productions' Kim Bouges and ASCAP's Ian Burke.

Zeke...and you shall find

Seriously Warped Individuals: Epitaph Recording artists Zeke played the ASCAP/Ernie Ball "World Warped Stage" when the 1998 Vans Warped Tour rocked Seattle. Pictured (l-r) are ASCAP's Sean Ricigliano with Zeke band members Mark Pierce, Donny Paycheck, Sonny Riggs III, and Blind Marky Felchtone.

A Lot of Courage

On Tuesday, July 14, ASCAP presented a Bastille Day Showcase at Continental in New York featuring the Booda Velvets (NYC), The Excentrics (D.C.), Popgun (Boston) and Dragstrip Courage (Philadelphia). Pictured (l-r) is Dragstrip Courage manager Derek Dorsey, ASCAP's Marcy Drexler, Dragstrip's Shane Smith, Jason Karaban, Paul Demyun and Ken Buono. (Photograph by Jim Carroll)

Good Work

Pictured at ASCAP's Pop Songwriters Workshop at Fez in New York City are Warner/Chappell Director of A&R John Titta, Atlantic Records recording artist Jill Sobule, producer Steve Addabbo, songwriter/producer and workshop moderator Phil Galdston, Atlantic A&R rep Jennifer Stark, ASCAP's Loretta Muñoz and Arista Records Director of A&R Pete Ganbarg.

Wise Ones

In New York, an ambitious group of songwriters decided to get together to support each other's career goals. They met frequently at songwriter Karen Manno's house to offer each other advice and direction. Then, at the suggestion of ASCAP's Marcy Drexler, they offered their services to a new crop of songwriters selected by Drexler. The result? A stronger sense of musical community and a great opportunity to network. Pictured at the first "Mentor" session held at ASCAP's office are (left, back row, l-r) Eric Beall, Steve Skinner, Billy Lee and David Wolfert and (front row, l-r) David Bellochio, Manno, Drexler, Alex Forbes and Audrey Martells.

Cohn-Heads: Pictured backstage at Marc Cohn's SRO show in Toronto, Canada are (l-r) host of VH-1 Fashion Television Jeanne Becker, ASCAP's Loretta Muñoz, SOCAN writer/artist Marc Jordan, Cohn, fellow musician Chuck Leavell and SOCAN writer/ producer Fred Mollin.

Hip Hop Haven

At the Troubadour in Los Angeles, ASCAP'S Hip Hop Haven Showcase featured Kremlyn Yard, Func Junc, Big Daddy Rah Rah, Soul Jahz, Cocky, Khari Santiago, and Tony Tiger featuring DJ Adam 12 as well as a special performance by Aftermath recording artist King T. Pictured are ASCAP's Keith Johnson, Alonzo Robinson and Charis Henry with the Hip Hop Haven performers. (Styling courtesy of PUMA and Dawn 2 Dusk).

Hitting the Jackpot

Throughout the summer, ASCAP Broadcast Licensing Account Managers hit the road and visited the State Broadcasters Associations' annual conventions. In fact, the Broadcast Licensing staff will attend over 50 national and state events by year's end, bringing ASCAP in touch with over 13,000 radio and TV customers. At this year's Nevada State Broadcasters Convention held in Las Vegas, ASCAP sponsored an evening of "Dueling Pianos" and provided autographed sheet music from Jerry Herman's Hello Dolly for the NBA's silent auction. Pictured above (l-r) are ASCAP's Doug Peek, NBA Executive Director Bob Fisher and Vice Chair for the NBA and Director of Public Relations for Fox's KVVU-TV Lillian McMorris.