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Location: national
Offerings: Accessories , Media , Media , Media

Location: Charleston, SC
Offerings: Other Stringed Instruments , Other Stringed Instruments , Amplifiers , Amplifiers , Amplifiers

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Business Summary: Barcus-Berry - Tradition of Innovation

Over four decades of innovative leadership are deeply engrained in the history of Barcus-Berry. In 1963, experiments initiated by violinist John Berry and electronics visionary Les Barcus, gave birth to the first ever piezo crystal transducer for musical instruments. This discovery ultimately led to Barcus-Berry's introduction of several "firsts" in the music industry, such as the first electric violin, the first successful piezo transducers for guitar, piano and concert harp, the first commercially marketed active direct box, the first combination strap button/output jack and the first "under saddle" piezo pickup.

Barcus-Berry has come to offer the best quality in acoustic-electric violins and transducers and preamps for guitars, brass and woodwind instruments, orchestral instruments, pianos and harps. Barcus-Berry products are favored by leading performers such as Jean Jeansonne (Rascal Flatts), Savion Glover (Grammy Award-winning dancer), Brendon Anthony (The Pat Green Band), Downs Thompson (Clay Walker Band), Dan Kelly (Alan Jackson and Faith Hill), Terry Hale (George Strait), Louise Mandrell, and Daniel Willem.

The "Planar Wave" piano system has an established reputation as the only transducer system of its kind and has become an indispensable working tool for the most professional of piano engineers. Barcus-Berry has continued to make history with technologically advanced systems offering unparalleled accuracy and immunity to feedback. Today, Barcus-Berry borrows from its illustrious heritage to bring the newest generation of products which allow musicians freedom of expression through true acoustic sound.

Location: Charleston, SC

Founded: 1963

Website: http:://www.barcusberry.com

Phone: 1800-845-1922

CQK Music Group

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Crystal Clear Disc Promo Apparel

Location: Dallas, TX
Offerings: Media Packaging , CD/DVD Replication/Duplication , CD/DVD Replication/Duplication , Artist Merchandise

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Business Summary: Low prices, quick turns, and quality product solutions have made Crystal Clear the perfect source for Ã¢ÂÂbrokersÃ¢ÂÂ and CD/DVD resellers for over 35 years. In fact, the majority of our business is as a vendor/source to companies/individuals who are then reselling the product to the end user. We understand the sensitive nature of the broker/client relationship and know your clients demand quick turns without compromise to quality or low prices. Our reseller program has been a Ã¢ÂÂwin-winÃ¢ÂÂ proposition for literally hundreds of companies and individuals: ItÃ¢ÂÂs a win for Crystal Clear as we are able to justify significantly discounted pricing as in essence we are partnering with a reseller who is working as a sales force for us to their clients.

Location: Dallas, TX

Founded: 1970's

Website: www.crystalclearcds.com/

Phone: 1-800-880-0073

drumslist

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FenderAcoustic

Offerings: Acoustic Guitars

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Gibson Acoustic

Location: Bozeman, Montana
Offerings: Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars

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iBandBattle

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Levys Leathers

Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Offerings: Accessories , Accessories , Accessories , Accessories

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Martin Guitar

Location: Nazareth, PA USA

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Business Summary: Founded by Christian Frederick Martin, C.F. Martin & Co. has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. The 175th Anniversary of the company was celebrated throughout 2008. The oldest surviving acoustic instrument maker in the world and largest producer of acoustic guitars in the U.S., Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, many still using the design and techniques introduced by the company founder in the 1830s. Martin is a privately held manufacturer and is highly regarded for creating some of the finest instruments and introducing innovations that have become industry standards in the music products industry including the now-standard x-bracing, 14-fret guitar and the ÂdreadnoughtÂ size. Current Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin, IV, took the helm of the company in 1986.

Location: Nazareth, PA USA

Founded: 1833

Website: www.martinguitar.com & www.martinstrings.com

Employees: 650

Phone: (610) 759-2837

Noiseland Industries

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Offerings: CD/DVD Replication/Duplication , Graphic Design , Graphic Design , Publishing , Media

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NoiseTrade

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Paul Reed Smith Guitars

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Sierra Guitars

Location: Charleston, SC
Offerings: Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars , Acoustic Guitars

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Business Summary: Sierra Guitars brings an organic approach to acoustic guitar design, producing captivating sound across all ranges. Inspired by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the naturalistic guitar line is designed to motivate musicians, encourage imagination and move audiences.

Sierra Guitars offers unique, signature features that characterize natural elements in each of its six acoustic guitar series; The Sequoia, The Alpine, The Northstar, The Sunrise, The Tahoe and The Palisades.

Sierra Guitars are designed with the passionate and discerning musician in mind, utilizing high-quality materials and original, cutting-edge design techniques, resulting in a clean, earthy acoustic tone. Sierra is an environmentally conscious manufacturer using recycled paper products for its packaging and promotional materials.

Sierra Guitars is exclusively distributed in North America through Musicorp, LLC. To find out more visit www.sierraguitars.net.

Location: Charleston, SC

Founded: 2007

Website: www.sierraguitars.net

Phone: 1800-845-1922

Toontrack

Location: Sweden
Offerings: Software/DAW , Software/DAW , Software/DAW , Software/DAW , Software/DAW

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Washburn Guitars

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American Songwriter Lyric Contest

Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Media , Music Production

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Business Summary: For more than 20 years, the American Songwriter Amateur Lyric Contest has helped thousands of songwriters become involved in our community. Established in 1984, America Songwriter magazine sponsors six contests per year that run in conjunction with each issue published. Entrants should send lyric sheet only, no cassettes or musical direction. The winning lyric, along with four runners-up and ten honorable mentions from each contest, will be published in the issue of American Songwriter that follows the deadline of each contest.

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 1984

Website: www.thelyriccontest.com

Employees: 8

Phone: (615) 321-6096

American Songwriter Magazine

Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Media , Media , Contest

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Business Summary: American Songwriter magazine is now in its 25th year, continuing to cover every aspect of the craft and art of songwriting, from how and why writers give birth to their songs, to engaging and informative assessments of songwriting culture as a whole. The magazine provides in-depth interviews with up-and-coming, established and legendary songwriters; discussions with performance rights organizations and copyright law; and interviews with publishers, producers, A&R executives and other industry representatives who have something of interest to say to our readers. American Songwriter strives to serve as the unparalleled source of inspiration for passionate music fans and songwriters alike, by exploring all genres of music.

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 1984

Website: www.americansongwriter.com

Employees: 8

Phone: 615.321.6096

ASCAP EXPO

Location: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel - Los Angeles, California

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Business Summary: Launched in 2006, the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is the first and only national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing. Selling out in its inaugural year, the EXPO immediately provided a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, publishers, producers - and those in the industry that support them - to come together in an unprecedented way to share their knowledge and expertise. In its short history, the innovative programming offered to attendees has grown to include celebrity Q&A's, master classes, songwriting and composing workshops, publisher and business panels, One-on-One sessions, DIY career building workshops, showcases and performances, song feedback panels, state-of-the-art technology demos as well as leading music industry exhibitors. Some of the biggest names in music, both on the creative and business side, have participated at ASCAP's EXPOs. The EXPO's headliner interviews have been with Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Randy Newman and Tom Petty. At each EXPO there are over 250 panelists and performers.

Location: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel - Los Angeles, California

Founded: 2006

Website: www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/

Phone: (800) 278-1287

Barclasion Music

Location: Tampa Bay area
Offerings: Demo Service , Music Production

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Dualtone

Location: Nashville
Offerings: Artist Merchandise , Artist Merchandise , Artist Merchandise , Artist Merchandise

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Business Summary: In just seven years, Dualtone Music Group, Inc. has quickly established a reputation for excellence amongst the industry. Known for releasing roots oriented gems, Dualtone has been nominated for thirteen GRAMMY awards and garnered three wins. The staunchly independent label has released albums from Brett Dennen, June Carter Cash, Guy Clark, Bobby Bare, Charlie Robison, Radney Foster, BR549 and also offers a stellar line of vintage releases including The Silos, The Reivers and Townes Van Zandt. Also in the catalog are tributes to June Carter Cash, Waylon Jennings and The Carter Family, which feature new recordings from artists such as Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. CEO Cal Turner III aquired the company in September 2007 and has quickly refocused the direction of the label to become a full service music entertainment company with record label services. In addtion to physical and digital distribution, Dualtone has established management and publishing divisions. An ala carte menu of services is also available to the independent artist who is looking for radio, media, merchandising, manufacturing, ecommerce and online marketing assistance.

Location: Nashville

Founded: 2001

Website: www.dualtone.com

Employees: 6

Phone: 615-320-0620

My Online Drummer

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Next Big Nashville

Location: Nashville
Offerings: Workshop , Booking , Live performance venue

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NSAIofficial

Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Live performance venue , Association , Workshop , Contest , Music Instruction

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Business Summary: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) consists of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, who are committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting. Our purpose is also to educate, elevate and celebrate the songwriter as well as act as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large. Though based in Nashville, NSAI represents songwriters from across the United States and overseas. NSAI provides a haven for both professional and undiscovered writers where we believe, "IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG!Ã¢ÂÂ Visit www.nashvillesongwriters.com / www.twitter.com/NSAIoffical / www.tinpansouth.com for additional information and updates.

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 1967

Website: www.nashvillesongwriters.com

Employees: 15

Phone: (615) 256-3354

NSAI Alberta in Western Canada

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NSAI Atlanta Christian Workshop

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NSAI Auckland New Zealand

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NSAI Charleston WV

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NSAI Detroit Christian Workshop

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NSAI Dublin Ireland

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NSAI Elkins

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NSAI Green Bay

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NSAI London England

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NSAI Madison

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NSAI Malmoe Sweden

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NSAI Marshall

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NSAI Metro Atlanta

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NSAI Milwaukee

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NSAI Nashville Christian Workshop

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NSAI Newport and South Wales

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NSAI Newport News and Virginia Beach

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NSAI Northern Alabama

Location: Nprthern Alabama
Offerings: Workshop

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NSAI Northern Shenandoah Valley

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NSAI North Atlanta

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NSAI North Metro Houston

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NSAI North Texas

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NSAI Orlando FL

Location: Orlando, FL

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NSAI Ripley Christian Workshop

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NSAI Saint Louis Christian Workshop

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NSAI Salt Lake and Provo

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NSAI San Antonio

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NSAI Sydney Australia

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NSAI Toronto in Ontario

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NSAI Twin States Region in Northern VT and NH

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NSAI Tysons Corner and Washington DC

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NSAI Western Washington

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Quantum CMG

Location: East Nashville
Offerings: Advertising Agency , Graphic Design , Media , Media Packaging , Photography

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Business Summary: Quantum CMG is the only premiere commercial-branding studio in Nashville, TN. We donÃ¢ÂÂt have a sales pitch, we only have our branding philosophy, which guides everything we do. We create energized brands based on our values and use your passion and potential to make it happen. Our focus is doing everything with strategy, coherence, and results. WeÃ¢ÂÂre your partner whether youÃ¢ÂÂre an artist, management company, record company, or anywhere in between. Our services are progressive and comprehensive enough to meet you where you are in your journey. We've made our mark in Nashville since 2004, doing logos for agencies, studios, and artists around town, not to mention many other business categories. Go online and download our portfolio or our studio fact sheet for more info.

Location: East Nashville

Founded: 2004

Website: www.quantum-cmg.com

Phone: 615-812-6496

Songbird Contest

Location: Ny
Offerings: Contest

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Songpull

Location: Everywhere
Offerings: Media

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Springbarrel CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF MAJOR LABEL PITCHES

Location: 1008 17th Ave. So. Nashville TN 37212
Offerings: Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Demo Service

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The Lyric Contest
Location: Worldwide
Offerings: Acoustic Guitars
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Business Summary: We've been discovering new songwriters through our Lyric Contest for over 20 years. Whether you've been writing tunes since the 60's or you've just written your first song, enter the Lyric Contest to see how you stack up with other amateur songwriters.

Location: Worldwide

Founded: 1984

Website: www.thelyriccontest.com

Employees: 8

Phone: 615.321.6096

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Americana Music Association

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Website: www,americanamusic.org

American Songspace Publishing
Location: Nashville TN

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Business Summary: Publishing Admin for American Songspace users looking for Administration Services.

Location: Nashville TN

Founded: 2007

Website: www.americansongspace.com

Employees: 2

ASCAP Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Performing Rights Organization , Performing Rights Organization , Demo Service
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Business Summary: Early ASCAP members include such country music legends as Gene Autry, Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose and Bob Wills. ASCAP's Nashville office began as a small, one-person operation in 1963. By 1968, the office had grown enough to fill its own building, and by 1986, the Society was licensing half of America's hit country songs. In recognition of ASCAP'S close, productive, and mutually benefical relationship with the home of American country music, the Mayor of Nashville issued a proclamation declaring February 13th, 1989, to be "ASCAP Day" in Music City. In 1992, the new ASCAP Building on Nashville's Music Row (see views at right) was opened, signifying the active role the Nashville community has played in the Society's operations, and the Society's commitment to the community. ASCAP's country writers and publishers have been in the forefront in testifying before Congress, protecting our members' rights, and enriching the ASCAP repertory. ASCAP has also established the ASCAP Legislative Fund for the Arts, a Political Action Committee (PAC).

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 1963

Website: www.ascap.com/nashville/

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Big Shindig Media
Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Publicity , Media , Management
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Business Summary: Big Shindig Media focuses on marketing and publicity on several platforms. Being a small operation, it gives us and the artist the opportunity to be creative about getting the word out about the album, project, or tour. Print media, blogs, social networks, and (some) radio are the offerings you can find at Big Shindig Media. Tour press is what most clients come to us for. Feel free to inquire or send some music over!

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: December 2007

Website: www.bigshindigmedia.com

Employees: Emilee Warner, Jody March (intern)

Phone: 615.418.4846

BMI Nashville
Location: Nashville, New York, Atlanta, London, LA, Miami, & Puerto Rico
Offerings: Performing Rights Organization , Performing Rights Organization
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Business Summary: Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is a performing right organization: It collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. As a performing right organization, BMI issues licenses to various users of music, including television and radio stations and networks; new media, including the Internet and mobile technologies such as ringtones and ringbacks; satellite audio services like XM and Sirius; nightclubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other venues; digital jukeboxes; and live concerts. It then tracks public performances of its membersÃ¢ÂÂ music, and collects and distributes licensing revenues for those performances as royalties to the more than 375,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents, as well as the thousands of creators from around the world who have chosen BMI for representation in the U.S. BMI currently represents some more than 6.5 million compositions Ã¢ÂÂ a number that is constantly growing. As a result, BMI has, over the years, sought out and implemented a number of technological innovations in its continuing effort to gather the most accurate information available about where, when and how its membersÃ¢ÂÂ compositions are used as well as ensuring that payment to those whose works have been performed is made in as precise and timely a manner as possible.

Location: Nashville, New York, Atlanta, London, LA, Miami, & Puerto Rico

Founded: 1939

Website: www.bmi.com

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Fort Worth Songwriters Association
Location: Fort Worth Songwriters Association P.O. Box 162443, Fort Worth, Texas 76161
Offerings: Association , Workshop , Accessories , Artist Merchandise
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Business Summary: Established in 1992 and located in the National Historic Ã¢ÂÂStockyardsÃ¢ÂÂ District in Fort Worth, Texas, the Fort Worth Songwriters Association (FWSA) seeks to enrich the local community through activities promoting songwriting and original music. The association serves as a resource providing support, education and networking opportunities for songwriters seeking to excel in their craft.

Location: Fort Worth Songwriters Association P.O. Box 162443, Fort Worth, Texas 76161

Founded: 1992

Website: www.fwsa.com/

Employees: info@fortworthsongwriters.com

Phone: 817 - 654 - 5400

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KCMA Publishing
Location: Trafford

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Business Summary: We are a publishing company that wants to help the everyday writer. We have several contacts in Nashville and we would like to get the right music heard.

Location: Trafford

Website: www.kcmapublishing.com

Phone: 412 721-8109

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MerleFest
Location: Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Offerings: Live performance venue
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Business Summary: MerleFest began as a way to raise funds for the WCC gardens and continues to be the largest fundraiser for the rural NC community college. The four-day festival features music on more than 14 stages, workshops, open-mic sessions, contests, childrenÃ¢ÂÂs activities, food, shopping, and more. MerleFest is more than a music festival, itÃ¢ÂÂs a total experience in celebration of the music of Doc and Merle Watson and the rich musical and cultural heritage of our region and beyond.

Location: Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Founded: 1988

Website: www.merlefest.org

Phone: 336-838-6158

Moontoast
Location: Everywhere
Offerings: Consulting , Media , Media , Media
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Business Summary: Nashville based Moontoast is an online destination where the world comes together to share knowledge by actually talking to each other face-to-face. The next generation of social networking and learning, Moontoast is democratizing knowledge with its innovative technology and ability to connect those who know with those who want to know wherever they are in the world.

Location: Everywhere

Founded: 2009

Website: www.moontoast.com/

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SESAC Nashville
Location: Nashville, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, & London
Offerings: Performing Rights Organization
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Business Summary: SESAC was founded in 1930, making it the second oldest performing rights organization in the United States. SESAC's repertory, once limited to European and gospel music, has diversified to include today's most popular music, including R&B/hip-hop, dance, rock classics, country hits, the best of Latina music, Contemporary Christian, the coolest jazz, and the television and film music of HollywoodÃ¢ÂÂs hottest composers. SESAC's corporate headquarters in Nashville houses all of the company's divisions, from creative to licensing to administration. The company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. If the phrase 'quality vs. quantity' ever mattered, SESAC is the place. While SESAC is the smallest of the three U.S. performing rights organizations, size is its largest advantage. SESAC prides itself on developing individual relationships with both songwriters and publishers.

Location: Nashville, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, & London

Founded: 1930

Website: www.sesac.com

Songscut Music
Location: Nashville, TN

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Business Summary: Songcut.com is an online music publishing company geared towards song placements in tv and film.

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 2009

Website: www.songscut.com

Employees: 2

Phone: 615-589-4771

South By Southwest
Location: Austin, Texas
Offerings: Workshop , Media , Workshop , Workshop , Media
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Business Summary: The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE features a legendary festival showcasing more than 1,800 musical acts of all genres from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. More... Hide By day, the Austin Convention Center comes alive with conference registrants doing business in the Trade Show and partaking of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature. In its 23rd year, SXSW remains an essential event on the music industry calendar.

Location: Austin, Texas

Founded: 1987

Website: hhtp://www.sxsw.com

Springbarrel
Location: Nashville, TN
Offerings: Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Demo Service
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Business Summary: Springbarrel Songwriter Services,LLC is a group of dedicated professionals based in Nashville's music community. Our focus is assisting Songwriters and Publishers by presenting their original compositions to Major Recording Companies, Major Independent Recording Companies, Record Producers, Recording Artist Managers and the Recording Artists themselves.

Location: Nashville, TN

Founded: 1998 Online 2002 Total Years In The Music Business 40

Website: www.songpluggers.net

Phone: 615-310-4391 springbarrelinfo@aol.com

Springbarrel's Choose Your Number Of Major Label Pitches
Location: 1008 17th Ave. So. Nashville, TN 37212
Offerings: Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Song Plugging , Demo Service
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Business Summary:

CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF MAJOR LABEL PITCHES

A Renewable Short Term Pitching Program

Have you ever wanted to try Springbarrel's Professional Songplugging Services, but were hestitant in today's economy to sign a 6 or 12 month Standard Schedule "A" Agreement? We know you want your song pitched so we are offering Songwriters a short term opportunity to experience what our signed Clients enjoy during their Agreement Terms with us.

With this program you now have the chance to Choose Your Major Label Pitches, 10 to 20 pitches. Scroll down for a list of Major Label Male & Female Artists that we pitch to on a regular basis. Select one (1) of your songs, the one you feel most strongly about, that you would like us to pitch to either the Major Male Artists, Female Artists, or both.

Location: 1008 17th Ave. So. Nashville, TN 37212

Website:
Songpluggers.net

Springbarrel's SEE Program Song Evaluation And Education
Location: P.O.Box 344 Hendersonville, TN 37077
Offerings: Counseling/Education , Counseling/Education , Counseling/Education , Counseling/Education , Counseling/Education
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Business Summary: SEE A Song Evaluation And Education Program.

Location: P.O.Box 344 Hendersonville, TN 37077

Founded: 2007

Website: www.songpluggers.net

Employees: Springbarrel Songwriter Services, LLC Staff

Phone: 615-310-4391 springbarrelinfo@aol.com

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