Carter Adams • Windish Agency
Roger Jansen • KMA Management
Thomas Scriven • Total Assault
Dan Freidman • Entertainment Lawyer
Paula Moore • Treadstone Music
Dixie Tipton • Epic Records
Damon Atkinson • Tour Manager
David Silbaugh • Summerfest
Jason Silberman • ASCAP
David McGilvray • Island/DefJam
Baron Harper • JMA
Bert Landry • Uppercut Management
Martin Atkins • Invisible Records
Barry O'Connell • VerveLife
Adam Koscielski • MTVU
Jerry Bryant • JBTV
Sarah Gallenburger • Banshee
Chuck Bein • Leo Burnett/Jira Productions
Jason Rudolph • Heavy Hitter
Chris Payne • Q101
Leah Jones • Natiiv
Past MOBfest artist include:
The Killers (Island Def/Jam)
Disturbed (Giant Reprise)
Rachael Yamagata (RCA)
Absentstar (Columbia)
Assassins (Arista)
The Redwalls (Capitol)
Kill Hannah (Atlantic)
Past Panelists include:
Heather Peggs • A&R: Capitol
Ali Buttars • A&R: Atlantic
Seth Cassel A&R: Epic Records
Mollie Moore • A&R: Atlantic
Michael Howe • A&R: Downtown
Jason Jordan • A&R: Hollywood
JW Johnson • A&R: Razor and Tie Publishing
Holly Schomann • A&R: WB
Brendon Mendoza • A&R: American
Vince Quintero • Bunim Murray Productions
Dan Silver • Riptide Music
Daryl Berg • Fuel TV
Peter Coquillard • Windswept Pub
Steve Hutton • Uppercut Management
Lucia Chang • ICM
David Silbaugh • Summerfest
Chuck Bein• Leo Burnett
Dave McGilvray• Island/DefJam
Justin Jarvinen • Vervelife Digital Media
MOBfest has been in operation since 1997. Based in Chicago, this three day music conference gives bands in the Midwest an opportunity to be seen and heard by a gathering of A&R reps from both coasts, media executives, managers, producers and other music industry professionals. In its 12 year run, MOBfest has hosted many showcases with artists that went on to various levels of success including: The Killers (Island Def/Jam), Disturbed (Giant Reprise), Rachael Yamagata (RCA), Absentstar (Columbia), Assassins (Arista), The Redwalls (Capitol), Kill Hannah (Atlantic), and many more.
Chicago MOBfest 2009 will be held during June 18, 19, 20.
Three days of music showcases and one day of music industry panels.
The panel discussions provideds artists, songwriters, producers, and any other music business enthusiasts some insight about the business, current industry trends, and other first hand information from professionals that are active in the field of music.
MOBfest creates the opportunity to network, schmooze, make new contacts, secure current connections, and start new relationships.
This saturday come on out and celebrate Ian from V.O.A.'s birthday with FREE Chicago punk rock show! *Voice Of Addiction *Prim Roses (street brats) *Aadia (Ft Wayne) *Slow Form of Suicide 10pm FREE @ The Mutiny 2428 N. Western Ave (fullerton and western) VoiceOfAddiction.com
MOBFEST AT KINETIC PLAYGROUND WAS EXCELLENT !!!! We had a great time meeting everyone at the door, and as usual DeeAnn was awesome !!!! Looking forward to the next fest. Jessie
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
Chicago Punk Rawk Nite!! every last Saturday. FREE!! July 25th *Voice Of Addiction (Chicago) *The Facials (Cleveland) *She Likes Todd (Chicago) *Burn Sand Burn (Denver) @ Mutiny 2428 N Western 10pm
We have a brand new Split 7 inch out now. Check out a song off of it, Made Anywhere But Here, on our profile and then buy the god damn thing at www.rule22.com peace dave22
This sunday July 19th Elbo Room presents a live performance taping of Obisoulstar featuring Soul People for Chicago Live/ TV show at Elbo Room 2871 N. Lincoln Ave. Join us, network and rub shoulders with beautiful people and music lovers 8:30pm SHARP, $7. This will be another night of exceptional live music so be there. Dont be shy...for you too are a SOUL ROCKINROLLA!!! ;
are you excited for addy to move?i wasnt for keifer but i guess yesterday he went to go visit and refused to back to the 2s and stayed with sharen the hole day! i think addy will do fine because she is very sassy so the bigger kids wont pick on her:)she moves monday? you gonna be able to help her out? did you ever start on them online survey things i told you about? i hope you did, i just another check, this was for $237 from 2 weeks ago. if you didn't yet, pshhh, get on it; i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is again: www. work4surveys .com i guess we'll talk later, i want me some food!
SATURDAY JULY 18th Live @ MEMORIES 4358 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL THE EVERSCATHED performs live as the only local act on the bill. SEVEN YEAR EXISTENCE, CAST DOWN THE PLAGUE, and NECRODEMON travel to Chicago to assault your ears!! Come show our out-of-town metal brethren how we do it in Chi-town!!
hey so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us.
*FREE* GLINT performance @ the new 20,000 square foot venue LASALLE POWER COMPANY in Chicago this FRIDAY, 10PM. Visit www.lasallepowerco.com for more info. Hope to see you there!
hey again, we feel bad sending these but we have to tell you about some new updates. we have remastered all our albums and we have a new album, basically bsides, called rearranging the furniture. it has a cover of arcade fire's rebellion if you would like to check that out. anyway, head to our myspace for free download information. let us know what you think even if you don't think anything of it.
Thanks for adding me! Hope you like the TEN NEW TRACKS I've uploaded from my new CD. The band and I are releasing it May 7th at Schubas in Chicago. -Phil
