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493 S. Main St., Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38103
Ph: 901.525.1340
Fx: 901.521.6553
memphis@grammy.com
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Chapter President
Al Kapone |
Chapter Senior Executive Director
Jon Hornyak |
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Memphis Chapter Open House
July 25, 2008
On July 25, the Memphis Chapter opened its doors to members and guests during the South Main Art Trolley Tour.
Please check back for upcoming Chapter events as they are announced.
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Chapter members receive first notice and discount attendance to Chapter events and
receive a quarterly newsletter, which includes event information, feature articles,
local news and more.
A regional series of studio workshops.
A seminar and concert showcasing emerging talent of all genres.
The Chapter's black-tie celebration honoring the music heroes of our region.
A contest featuring emerging artist demos that are critiqued by industry experts.
A free health and wellness fair in partnership with MusiCares.
A multi-part series at the Chapter office covering hot topics, such as CD design,
mastering and manufacturing; intellectual property; performance and songwriting
royalties; distribution; label operations; management and contracts; publicity,
marketing, and promotions; and indie vs. major.
GRAMMY in the Schools program, free concerts, guest lectures and participation in
the Memphis City Schools' Kids 'n Blues Program.
The GRAMMY Foundation cultivates the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation offers programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public, and works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, click here.
MusiCares helps music people across the country cope with personal, medical and
financial hardships by providing confidential crisis intervention, health care referrals
and financial assistance. In the Memphis area, contact Debbie Carroll, LCSW, Executive
Director, Health & Human Services, at 615.327.0050 or toll-free at 877.626.2748.
For addiction/recovery referrals or questions, please contact Harold Owens, CADAC,
Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services, at 888.627.6271.
For more information on MusiCares' programs and services, click
here.
The Chapter offers paid internships for college students preparing for careers in
the music business. If you are interested, please contact the Chapter.
For more information, or to become involved, please call the Chapter office.
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Memphis Chapter offices on historic Beale Street
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Since its inception in 1973, the Memphis Chapter has had two major goals: to pull
the music community together by developing local pride in the rich musical heritage
of the region, and to offer opportunities to young people interested in pursuing
careers in the music industry by providing extensive educational programs.
The Independent Music Forum is concluded with a showcase that exposes independent
talent to national writers and industry executives
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Originally located on historic Beale Street, the Memphis Chapter now has a new home
in another downtown Memphis neighborhood known as the South Main Historic District.
The Memphis Chapter officially opened its doors on July 29, 2005, showcasing the
architecture and music-related art in the new space. Capturing the charm of the
bygone area, the neighborhood includes galleries, restaurants, shops, and is a mere
block away from the National Civil Rights museum. Also nearby are the Gibson Guitar
factory, Smithsonian's Rock 'n Soul Exhibit, the Blues Foundation headquarters,
legendary Sun Studios, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Autozone Baseball
Park, the FedEx Forum (the Memphis Grizzlies' NBA arena) and the mighty Mississippi
River.
Even though the Memphis Chapter is located in Memphis, it services the entire region's
music industry — from New Orleans and Lafayette, La., to all of Mississippi,
Arkansas, and Missouri.
Pat Mitchell, Gary Goin, Teenie Hodges and David Porter at the Chapter's Holiday
Celebration
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The Chapter nourishes the region's music scene in a variety of ways, including many
professional development and networking events. A wide range of programs are scheduled
on an annual basis to help the recording community stay informed of current issues,
trends, and The Recording Academy's national initiatives. Included in our programming
is a Demo Review, a regional GRAMMY Showcase, the Independent Music Forum, studio
education events, screenings of national preservation projects, a free MusiCares
Musicians Health Clinic, GRAMMY in the Schools (a music industry career day for
high school students), and networking events providing members an opportunitiy to
get to know each other. These events are held in various locations including Memphis;
New Orleans and Lafayette, La.; St. Louis, Springfield and Branson, Mo.; Little
Rock, Ark.; and Jackson and Oxford, Miss.
In the early years, Memphis had a musically rich community with independent labels
such as Sun (Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis), Stax (Otis Redding, Booker T. & The
MGs), and Hi (Al Green, Ann Peebles). Current artists from the region that now spread
their sound across the nation include Saliva, the North Mississippi All-Stars, Better
Than Ezra, Evanescence, and the Porch Ghouls.
Producer Carlos Broady and Film Maker Craig Brewer are panelists at GRAMMY In The
Schools
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Whether it's presenting top industry professionals at educational programs, hosting
fun events where Chapter members can come together to network among their peers,
providing live music at our board meetings in order for the current leaders in the
industry to meet emerging artists, or documenting the historical significance of
the region, the Memphis Chapter continues to serve the region's music community
and the community at large.
For more information, or to become involved, please call 901.525.1340 or e-mail
memphis@grammy.com.
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President
Al Kapone
Vice President
David Fleischman
Secretary
Betsie Brown
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Trustees
Cynthia Simien
Jody Stephens
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Scott Barretta
Jim Bateman
Scott Bomar
Betsie Brown
Tonya D. Butler, Esq.
Paul Chandler
Kurt Clayton
Richard Cushing
David Egan
William Lee Ellis
Jerry Goolsby
Amy LaVere
David Less
Niko Lyras
Susan Marshall |
Louis Jay Meyers
Bruce Newman
Jeff Powell
Kim Richardson
Steve Roberts
Dr. Nicole Robinson
Ken Shepherd
Paul Speer
Ken Steorts
Jody Stephens
Ralph Sutton
Marvell Thomas
Sam Tibbs
Tricia Walker
Doug Williams |
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Senior Executive Director
Jon Hornyak
Senior Project Manager
Katherine Sage
Senior Project Coordinator
Reid Wick
Chapter Assistant
Lucia Kaminsky
GRAMMY U Representative
Victoria Adams
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