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Featured Panelists
Mike Shea
AP Magazine & AP Tour
CEO & Founder
Mike Shea started Alternative Press out of his bedroom when he was 19 years old living at his mom's house in Aurora, Ohio. More than 25 years later, AP is now one of the largest and most influential media companies in the United States for the discovery of new music, producing not only the flagship magazine, but The AP Tour - the incredibly successful concert tour that has played to sold-out clubs in over 35 cities in the US and Canada.
Jeff Levin
Atlantic Records A&R
Jeff was handpicked by Atlantic Records' head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg, to help lead Atlantic’s A&R into the future. Jeff also manages one of the hottest new bands, He Is We.
Johnny Coscia
Atlantic Records
Region Promotion Manager
Working hand-and-hand with radio stations, Johnny develops creative ways to market & brand artists
on-air and online and is also responsible for generating airplay for new music. Promotion is Johnny's passion. Music is a bonus.
Jason & Aaron Bieler
Bieler Brothers Records
Owners
Past and present label roster includes Nonpoint, Skindred and more. Jason is also a founding member of Saigon Kick.
Panel Discussions Host
Shelby Unmacht
What Featured Panelists are saying about the Driven Music Conference...
"One of the strongest industry showcases I've been to ever."
- Jeff Levin, Atlantic Records A&R
“The Driven Music Conference was an amazing experience. I was able to see incredible talent from up and coming artists as well as learn from my fellow panelists. I look forward to participating in future events and watching this conference continue to grow.”
- Isaac Heymann, Leverage Records A&R
"Had a great time at the Driven Music Conference.
Very organized, great panel discussions and top notch talent at the shows."
- Neil Sheehan, Standby Records Owner
“The Driven Music Conference is run the way all conferences should be run - educate and network with the artists during the day and make sure the industry folks show up and critique performances at night,
like the artists are expecting them to.”
– Lou Plaia, ReverbNation Co-Founder
"The Driven Music Conference felt like I was at SXSW when it started, all about the artists and the music."
- Kevin Lyman, Van's Warped Tour Founder
What is The Driven Music Conference?
A music conference in Hollywood, Florida that is a direct-connect to music industry professionals. It includes discussions, Q&A, meet & greets and private performance feedback from music professionals, putting you in a great position for the chance at career advancement.
Is The Driven Music Conference for me?
Yes, if you're interested in music. It's for artists seeking the chance at advancement and to showcase for industry professionals, fans of live music, those studying music, anyone interested in the business side of music and those already active in the industry looking to make new contacts.
Why should I attend?
Hear from and meet a panel of music industry professionals. Engage yourself in discussions and Q&A led by Featured Panelists. Shake hands with those right now who may be in the position to advance your career in music. As a fan, see the best of emerging artists showcase their live performances. Connect. Network. Learn. Advance.
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Matt LaPlant
Bieler Brothers Records
Producer
As a Producer, Mixer and Engineer, Matt's bio includes a list of credits that's both as diverse and recognizible as it gets: Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Dashboard Confessional, Barry Gibb, Nonpoint, Skindred and more.
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Isaac Heyman
Leverage Records A&R
Leverage is a new label recently started by mega Music Producer Rick Rubin (Josh Groban, Adele, Metallica, Weezer, System Of A Down, Linkin Park, Rage Against The Machine, Slayer, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dixie Chicks, Beastie Boys, Run DMC) and TV Executive Producer Stephen Levinson (HBO's Entourage and more).
Neil Sheehan
Standby Records Owner
Neil Sheehan is the Founder and Owner of Standby Records, including the Hip Hop/R&B label Standby Urban. Neil is an artist manager, concert promoter and label owner. In recent years in the world of Management, Neil has brought the world the likes of Forever In Terror (Metal Blade Records), The Drama Summer (Eulogy Records), Beneath The Sky (Victory Records), Driver Side Impact (Victory Records) and many more, developing and securing these acts production, licensing, publishing, attorneys, endorsements, distribution showcases and recording deals. Most recently, Neil's Standby label has scored their first Billboard Number One with the Goth Metal Rock act, Black Veil Brides. The label has been number one in merchandise sales across the nation with Hot Topic. Media has picked up on Standby’s success, leading to Standby features in Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and MTV.
Jason McMahon
Substream Music Press Owner
Jason first got his start in the music business working as an assistant engineer at Quad Recording Studious in NYC. From there he began working with various indie labels dealing with day to day operations and artist relations. In 2007 he invested in a new rock alternative magazine called Substream Music Press. In 2009, he purchased the remaining interest in the magazine and has continued to grow the brand through major distribution channels, tour sponsorships and unique branding partnerships creating visibility for the Substream brand. Substream is known for discovering new music and has been the first cover for many artists such as Gym Class Heroes, Paramore, The Devil Wears Prada and Owl City. In 2012, Substream will launch its first official tour reaching over 40 cities across the US.
Featured Panelists (Continued)
Stephanie Christie
Stephanie Christie Management & Publicity
In the role of both manager and publicist, Stephanie represents artists on her roster like the Driven Music Conference Showcase Performer Chuck Shaffer Picture Show and her own son, Conner Christie, who is an actor on ABC/Lifetime's hit series "Army Wives". Her firm maintains publicity is the cornerstone to longevity in this business; a firm which features diverse and crucial offerings to artists from radio pushes and tour publicity and tour buy-on negotiations to press releases and lining up both reviews and interviews.
Lou Plaia
Reverbnation Co-Founder
Before becoming the Co-Founder of Reverbantion, Lou was the VP of Marketing & Artist Development for Atlantic and Lava Records.
Andi Hill
Black Fuel Music Artist Manager
As an Artist Manager for Black Fuel Music, Andi works alongside artists such as Dove Award-winners Group 1 Crew (Warner Music Group/Word Records), Shonlock (Arrow Records) and more. With over a decade of combined booking, management, PR, promotion and music events under her belt, her passion remains artist development in all genres and taking local artists from the ground up in all facets of their careers.
Michael Brandvold
Michael Brandvold Marketing Owner
Gene Simmons of Kiss, always good for an interesting quote, once described Michael this way: "Quite eloquent. You're a powerful and attractive man". Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Michael Brandvold Marketing leverages Michael's years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients, both bands and businesses, in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Along with many others, Michael has managed the online efforts of the following: KISS, Madonna, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, U2, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, Playboy and Universal Music Group.
Driven Music Conference Producer:
Franklin Rodriguez
Engineer
Pro Tools Certified Instructor
Grammy Nominated Engineer Franklin Rodriguez, a.k.a. El Medico, graduated from the SAE Miami Audio Technology Program in late 2002. He became a supervisor at the school post-graduation and was promoted to an instructor a year later where he currently works full-time. He is the official ProTools Certified Instructor at SAE Miami and also teaches Surround Sound, Sound-To-Picture, and SSL and Oxford large format consoles.
Arty Skye
Producer
Skyelab Music Group Owner
Arty's credits as a producer, engineer and songwriter include 5 #1 hits, 14 platinum and gold records, 2 Grammy nominations and work with Madonna, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan and many more.
Bram
Indiehitmaker Founder
With one half of his brain steeped heavily in the music industry and the other half working the daily grind in technology, both careers finally collided with the inception of Indiehitmaker (IHM). Part of the new music industry, IHM offers a music service once unavailable to artists who are still selling music in today’s market. Backed by PolyPlat Records, the label he co-owns, and powered by Blue Mountain Technologies, his software development company, IHM is helping independent artists establish and advance their careers by allowing them to report live venue sales to SoundScan, a service once only available to signed artists.
Hisham Dahud
Fame House
Business Development
Hisham Dahud is an independent music business professional & musician based in San Francisco. He is the head of Business Development for Fame House LLC, an artist and labels services company specializing in Digital Strategy, Marketing & Management. He is also a music industry journalist with regular contributions to Hypebot.com and Billboard.biz discussing digital marketing strategies and new music technologies. At the core of it all, Hisham is a drummer and music producer working with a dedicated team of musicians, producers, and engineers.
Chuck Alkazian
Producer
Based out of the heart of Motown, Chuck has been producing and developing artists for over twenty five years. Having come from a very diverse musical background, he has produced and engineered for such timeless artists including Mitch Ryder, Bob Seger, and Smashing Pumpkins. Chuck has also produced and mixed records for chart toppers Pop Evil, Trust Company, Bobaflex, and Kaci Battaglia. As a songwriter, Chuck has recently been writing with industry giants such as Saving Abel, Richy Nix, and Eddie Money and has also been concentrating on developing such up and coming artists as Finding Clyde, Razer, Sam Kay, Otto Vector, 650 North, and Savvy.
Additional Featured Panelists to be announced.
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