Playing bass guitar. You, especially if you make me laugh. Giving people a hard time. Cooking (but I'm not really good at it). Listening to old "college rock" stuff and Internet radio. Watching indie flicks and documentaries. A good cup of coffee. A nice glass of wine. BMWs (and other cars I'll never be able to afford). Discovering new talent. Law. Lawyer jokes and cartoons. Writing for Screen Magazine.
Music
AC/DC, Bad Company, Eric Clapton, The Cult, DMB, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Hoodoo Gurus, Johnny Cash, Kaiser Chiefs, King's X, Live, The MissioNaries, New Order, Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, Old 97's, The Outfield, Phish, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., Rush, Simple Minds, The Smithereens, Steve Miller Band, The Stranglers, U2, Walking On Einstein, Wilco, X, and XTC.
Movies
The Blues Brothers, Caddyshack, Clerks, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Fight Club, Natural Born Killers, The Shining, Usual Suspects, Swingers, Office Space, Reservoir Dogs, A Clockwork Orange, Taxi Driver, and anything by David Lynch.
Television
Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Cheaters, Coupling (the BBC version), The Simpsons, The Office (the American version), Lost, trashy reality TV, and daytime court shows.
Books
Time to read? That's funny! Who's the comedian?
Heroes
My kids Emma, Connor, and Grace, of course! Other than that, Clarence Darrow and Mancow--I know, I know--weird combination!
John Marshall Law School
Chicago,Illinois
Graduated: 2003
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: LL.M. (Intellectual Property)
2002 to 2003
John Marshall Law School
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Graduated: 2002
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: J.D.
Clubs: Journal of Computer and Information Law
Greek:
Phi Delta Phi
Founder and Chairman of Entertainment Law Chicago, P.C., Chicago's Creative Arts Law Firm, concentrating in entertainment, music, and intellectual property law issues. Visit the firm's website at: www.entertainmentlawchicago.com.
Entertainment, Esq.'s Companies
Entertainment Law Chicago, P.C. Chicago, Illinois US Founder/Chairman
June 2003 - Present
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I'm Donald R. Simon--frustrated musician, radio announcer, television producer, and now a frustrated entertainment lawyer! In addition to my law practice, I'm an adjunct professor of "Broadcast Law" and "Music Licensing" in the Radio Department of Columbia College Chicago and of "Principles of Business" and "Interpersonal Communication" in the Digital Photography Department of Harrington College of Design. You can access my firm's website here.
Who I'd like to meet: Musicians, filmmakers, and other creative types who may be in need of legal services or who just want to talk shop! Providing the following services to musicians: band name protection, copyrights, recording, publishing & performance contracts, band partnership agreements, incorporation & LLCs, talent agency & management contracts, & licensing. For filmmakers: production & distribution contracts, host & talent agreements, music clearance, project financing assistance, screenplay protection & stock footage licenses.
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Friday, December 11th 7:30pm – 10:30pm Eastern – Former Band Member Of Yes Billy Sherwood Meets Yessongs Brasil onlinewithandrea.
Musician Billy Sherwood of Yes Meets Yessongs Brasil
Musician and Composer Billy Sherwood Band Member of Yes and Circa goes onlinewithandrea to meet members of Yessongs Brasil – the Yes Tribute Band from Sao Paulo, Brasil. Hosted by Andrea R. Garrison. Listen to the show live or catch the archive.
Welcome to the Scandinavian Fantasy artrock - progressive metal, strong female powervocals, electronic sensual mysticism. "This album is a precious treasure for every serious CD collection" (Progressive music UK)
WE FINALLY HAVE SOME NEW DEMOS UP!! Please check them out and tell us what you think!
Since we have changed the name of the band our CD is now a collector’s item! If you’re interested, please show your support and purchase the Sand Timer CD here. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aegisinteger
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Hey again! My Fall tour kicks off this week and I'll be in Chicago on Monday at The Elbo Room. The show kicks off around 9pm. If you're around, come say hi! Here's the Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164746948770&index=1 Hope t see you!
Cheers my friend. Just passing to wish you a great day. Sharing a cold one with your friends is some of the most fun you can have with you pants on !!! "Fear no beer" and always, Rock Hard... Timo kaarkoski - Temple of Sin
Whats going on? We just launched our new social interactive website! We will be using it to communicate directly to all the Gringo Soul fans! Please visit the site and sign up!
OKKKAAAY! Here’s a fresh new single to start the “Sample Platter” album off for the 2010! It’s called “New Miss” ft DMV. Its now available to add to your music player & in the Snocap Store to download so please show some support for ya boy! LP&H.
THIS TUESDAY October 13th at 9p Aaron Koppel Quartet,Kelli Rudick,S Joel Norman Tuesday, 10/13, 9p @Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60613
The Aaron Koppel Quartet performing original music from "The Wild Call Of The Multi-Tasker" and their new album "Falling Together Falling Apart", covers by Radiohead and James Brown. New album will be available for purchase at the show. 21+ Cover $7
We just found out our new CD is currently being played on 150+ college radio stations across the US. We’re super excited! If you’d like to hear what all the hubbub is about listen to the CD’s songs at http://www.tiny.cc/listen2TGH
Online Now!
Live Interview Dec 11th
Friday, December 11th 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Eastern – Former Band Member Of Yes Billy Sherwood Meets Yessongs
Brasil onlinewithandrea.
Musician Billy Sherwood of Yes Meets Yessongs Brasil
Musician and Composer Billy Sherwood Band Member of Yes and Circa goes onlinewithandrea
to meet members of Yessongs Brasil – the Yes Tribute Band from Sao
Paulo, Brasil. Hosted by Andrea R. Garrison. Listen to the show live or
catch the archive.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onlinewithandrea/2009/12/12/musician-billy-sherwood-of-yes-meets-yessongs-brasil