FREE Double LP Coming Fri Mar 1, 2013 - The Almagest "Unleashed" Mark Your Calendar!

The Almagest - Unleashed
The FREE double album coming Friday March 1, 2013
The Almagest - Unleashed, the double album includes 24 cuts absolutely FREE! This very special collection of rare edits, remixes and mash-ups was developed over the course of 12 years or more. The Almagest, the former DJ moniker of artist, songwriter and producer Adam Cruz, is a name that represents a period of time when Cruz began experimenting with music production while having little to no knowledge of how music production actually worked. With its producing flaws and all, these cuts show Cruz's great versatility as a music producer and editor. Hope you enjoy this special offering, courtesy of Mixtape Sessions.

Coming Friday March 1, 2013 for FREE!

Stay connected @ http://mixtapesessions.com for details.

IMPORTANT: SoundExchange today addresses congress on Internet Radio Fairness Act

As you may know, a bill is circulating in Congress called the "Internet Radio Fairness Act" (H.R. 6480/S. 3609). We strongly believe that this bill would be anything but fair - particularly for tens of thousands of recording artists and record labels that we represent.

It is our mission to protect, propel and support the digital music industry moving forward. For this reason, SoundExchange President Michael Huppe will testify today, Wednesday, November 28, before Congress in opposition to the "Internet Radio Fairness Act." This bill could dramatically cut the royalties that Internet radio services pay to music creators. It also does nothing to address the fact that AM/FM broadcasters still pay nothing in performance royalties to recording artists and record labels.

As representatives of both recording artists and record labels alike, we believe creators deserve more for their contributions to the digital music space, not less. Creators should receive fair compensation for their work, and we will deliver that message directly to Congress.

You may watch the webcast of the hearing today at 11:30 am ET at: http://judiciary.house.gov/.

You are also encouraged to visit www.fairpayforartists.com to learn more and write your member of Congress. Let them know that musicians should not be deprived of the income they deserve.

Come join us 2NITE! Fri Oct 5th Adam Cruz Pres: Mel Cheren, AIDS and The Paradise Garage

Adam Cruz Presents Mel Cheren, AIDS & The Paradise Garage:
an Art and Culture exhibit

DATES:
Fri Oct 5, 2012 from 6-10pm (reception)
Sat Oct 6, 2012 from 12-4pm
Sun Oct 7, 2012 from 11-5pm (closing day)

ADMISSION:
FREE

LOCATION:
The Coffee Cave Gallery
45 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07107

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
Presented by former Vice President of West End Records, Adam Cruz, "Mel Cheren, AIDS and The Paradise Garage: An art and culture exhibit" explores the artistic work of disco music pioneer, gay activist, and painter, Mel Cheren. The exhibit highlights over a dozen of Cheren's own HIV/AIDS related paintings and because of its importance in dance music history and in Cheren’s life, this exhibit will also feature authentic raw footage of The Paradise Garage, the famed NYC nightclub he financially backed with partner, Michael Brody, and the incredible music of West End Records.

Installation by Stuart Pearman and Eddie Nicholas.

ABOUT THE OPEN DOORS STUDIO TOUR 2012:
The Open Doors Artists' Studios and Available Space Tour is an annual event organized by the Newark Arts Council. The Tour features a number of curated and juried exhibitions highlighting artists from Newark and surrounding areas while showcasing available artists' space; performance art; a rare look into artists' studios and a crawl through Newark's numerous and diverse art galleries.

Newark’s flourishing art scene is comprised of diverse galleries, cultural outlets and a large number of independent artists. The Newark Arts Council unites these entities and will showcase them during the Eleventh Annual Open Doors Studio Tour, October 4-21, 2012.

Following the vast successes of past years’ Open Studios Tours, this year’s celebration of the arts in New Jersey’s largest city will once again include tours of dozens of local galleries and participating artists’ studios and major exhibitions. Available spaces will be showcased, and creative, temporary gallery installations will undoubtedly be full of colorful and thoughtful pieces.

This multi-media exhibit was produced in collaboration with the Newark Arts Council, Open Doors Studio Tour 2012, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Brent Nicholson Earle and The Coffee Cave Gallery.

The Coffee Cave Gallery is downtown Newark's Music & Arts cafe. Our kitchen will be open, serving Newark's best exotic paninis, gourmet soups & barista drinks throughout the Newark Arts Council's Open Doors Studio Tour weekend.

LINKS:
For a full schedule and for more information, visit:
http://newarkarts.org/opendoors

For more information about the curator, Adam Cruz, visit:
http://mixtapesessions.com

For more information about the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, visit:
http://lpccd.org

To view your Facebook invite, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/events/347510468672642/

Mark Your Calendars! This Fri Oct 5, 2012 Adam Cruz Pres: Mel Cheren, AIDS and The Paradise Garage

Adam Cruz Presents Mel Cheren, AIDS & The Paradise Garage:
an Art and Culture exhibit

DATES:
Fri Oct 5, 2012 from 6-10pm (reception)
Sat Oct 6, 2012 from 12-4pm
Sun Oct 7, 2012 from 11-5pm (closing day)

ADMISSION:
FREE

LOCATION:
The Coffee Cave Gallery
45 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07107

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
Presented by former Vice President of West End Records, Adam Cruz, "Mel Cheren, AIDS and The Paradise Garage: An art and culture exhibit" explores the artistic work of disco music pioneer, gay activist, and painter, Mel Cheren. The exhibit highlights over a dozen of Cheren's own HIV/AIDS related paintings and because of its importance in dance music history and in Cheren’s life, this exhibit will also feature authentic raw footage of The Paradise Garage, the famed NYC nightclub he financially backed with partner, Michael Brody, and the incredible music of West End Records.

Installation by Stuart Pearman and Eddie Nicholas

ABOUT THE OPEN DOORS STUDIO TOUR 2012:
The Open Doors Artists' Studios and Available Space Tour is an annual event organized by the Newark Arts Council. The Tour features a number of curated and juried exhibitions highlighting artists from Newark and surrounding areas while showcasing available artists' space; performance art; a rare look into artists' studios and a crawl through Newark's numerous and diverse art galleries.

Newark’s flourishing art scene is comprised of diverse galleries, cultural outlets and a large number of independent artists. The Newark Arts Council unites these entities and will showcase them during the Eleventh Annual Open Doors Studio Tour, October 4-21, 2012.

Following the vast successes of past years’ Open Studios Tours, this year’s celebration of the arts in New Jersey’s largest city will once again include tours of dozens of local galleries and participating artists’ studios and major exhibitions. Available spaces will be showcased, and creative, temporary gallery installations will undoubtedly be full of colorful and thoughtful pieces.

This multi-media exhibit was produced in collaboration with the Newark Arts Council, Open Doors Studio Tour 2012, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Brent Nicholson Earle and The Coffee Cave Gallery.

LINKS:
For a full schedule and for more information, visit:
http://newarkarts.org/opendoors

For more information about the curator, Adam Cruz, visit:
http://mixtapesessions.com

For more information about the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, visit:
http://lpccd.org

To view your Facebook invite, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/events/347510468672642/