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Original
Sessions started out as a traveling
NYC/NJ film and music series
back in the 90's. From 2002-03 Its home base
of operations was located in the
heart of Times Square in the space currently
known as the world famous "Laugh
Factory" in NYC.
In
NJ OriginalSessions held its residency in Hoboken
@ a little club known as LoveSexy. OriginalSessions
has had world renown artist such as: TV On The Radio (OriginalSessions
Party @ The Red Warehouse AKA The Green Door
24th Street NYC), Death In Vegas (CMJ/Filter
Magazine party LeClub/ShowWorld
NYC), Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys (CMJ
show @ LoveSexy), ILL Nino (CMJ
show @ LoveSexy), DJ Disciple (LoveSexy
NJ), Erick Morrillo (NJ
@ LiveTonight/Ghetto Club) Radio 4 (DJ Set) hit
the stage and decks.
OriginalSessions has also been lucky enough
to provide grass roots promotions
and screen world renown films (prior to release
to the general public) such
as: "Amores Perros" by
Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu (Babel, 21 Grams,
Amores
Perros) and "Y Tu Mama Tambiem" by
Alfonso Cuaron.
Our goal is to provide an outlet and fair environment
for the brightest
emerging talent. An outlet for them to take their
careers into their own hands and
to provide warm welcoming venues where they can
showcase their talents. In
addition and at same time we are providing such
outlet for emerging talent, we
provide grass roots promotional campaigns for
established artist that are in
preparations for CD or film release.
OriginalSessions showcases film screenings,
indie film theatrical releases,
live original music, painting, sculpture, photography,
performance art,
burlesque, stage readings and theatrical productions.
All artist interested in being
part of the OriginalSessions Art House please
contact OSarthouse@aol.com
We
are proud to launch the OriginalSessions
Art House. Original
Sessions started out as a film and music series
sponsored in part by FilmMusicFashion&Babes
(www.fmfb.net), coalition, quarterly
magazine, website, and festival. Our
goal is to provide an outlet and fair environment
for the brightest emerging
talent. An outlet for them to take their careers
into their own hands and to
provide warm welcoming venues where they can
showcase their talents. When we began, we
established venues in 2 states. NYC and NJ. Today we've branched out to over 10 territories nationwide and will soon go international.
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OriginalSessions
Art House is now located @ John Street
Grill 17 John Street, NYC (Between Broadway & Nassau) Back line: Venue provides 1 guitar combo
amp, 1 bass combo amp, drums. Drummer must
bring: Throne, kick pedal, snare and
stand, cymbals and stands, high-hat and
stand.
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The OriginalSessions National Band Search 2008
Genres Accepted: All Genres Accepted |
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Now in its 6th year, The OriginalSessions National Band Search
is raising the bar: Shure Microphones Presents: OriginalSessions
National Band Search "Hit Singles" 2008. Be part of the national
compilation and be in the
running to receive full sponsorship!
The
band search takes place in various clubs in
New York City and over 11
satellite territories. Cities & States
include: NYC, NJ, LA, Philadelphia, CT,
Boston, ATL, Miami (downtown Miami & South
Beach only), Austin, San Francisco.
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All
bands, all styles are invited to participate
and to be eligible for major
prizes such as
*
$50,000. production value professionally produced Music Video
* 1 song featured in indie film with national distribution
* SXSW Showcase 2009
* National band status & gig swaps with
bands from other territories
* 1,000 manufactured CDs
* Co-branded merchandise
* National promotion in OriginalSessions
CD compilation
* Photo spread & feature story on FMFB quarterly & other media
outlets.
* The winner of the annual competition will
also be presented with a
production deal from Vinvarg recordings.
There will be 14 finalists at the end of the
Fourth Quarter, + one of which will
be chosen as the winner and presented with a
Full sponsorship.
This
is how it works:
Bands will be chosen based on artistic merit,
how tight the band sounds,
originality, positive attitude and draw. In
addition bands with the most songs
that have hit single appeal will be the main
chosen band. On a given night
selected bands will play a show at a participating
club in their territory.
There
will be 1-3 reps on hand per show, hanging
out, very low-key, checking out the
bands. Good, tight and well-polished musicianship
speaks for itself. The most
polished bands will be invited back to play
a second, third and final show.
The
final selection process is a multi-step process
in which artists are very
carefully evaluated to make sure they have
the potential to be in this
business for the long term.
Bands
will be paid for all shows based on their draw.
All patrons entering
the club will be asked at door which band they
are there in support of. It is in
a band's favor if in addition to sounding great,
they have a decent
following.
Remember,
for better or worse, the ever changing music industry is
based on moving units
and that is what record companies, publishers and all the online giants look for.
There will be a head count to make
sure how many patrons each band draws. The
first ten people that pay cover in
support of said band goes to the club. The
second ten people that pay cover in
support of said band goes to that band 100%.
Any patrons thereafter will be
split 60/40 split in the band's favor. Bands
must be based within reasonable
distance of the city where their show will take
place unless there are special
circumstances and arrangements are made. If we are not able to book your show due to schedual or tour conflicts but you come highly recommended and we are truly feeling you, we will make sure our scouts catch your show.
Please note: Some territories are
more popular than others. We will be making
our way into the territory your band is based
out of, so be patient and you
will be contacted as soon we are holding the
search in your area.
Congratulations
to The Attorneys AKA Flying Machines who
are 2006/2007 main winner!!
Some of our past & present sponsors include: Shure Microphones,
Disc Makers, Rolling Rock Beer, Red
Bull energy drink, Jagermeister, Cutty Sark
Whisky & FMFB, to name a
few.
Additional info:
The entertainment industry is a very harsh
and cold place where it is dog eat
dog. We want to make a change and do things
differently. We want to create an
environment where there are no free rides and
you will not be taken advantage
of by unscrupulous types (You know who you
are mofos). Unlike the irrational
brutes that are prevalent in the entertainment
industry, we believe that if
you work hard to perfect your craft and learn
the business aspect of the
industry you can make your dreams come true.
Yes, we are changing the game by
creating a fair and welcoming environment.
This is how it works...
If you are an emerging filmmaker, musician,
fashion designer, thespian or
model and like our approach and will like to
be part of our self created and self
sustained artistic community join the coalition
by going to www.fmfb.net and
submit your material.
FMFB is one of our sponsors and it
is founded by our friends and confidants.
You will then be invited to showcase in one
of our venues. Once we establish
you as a talent with a strong fan base in a
particular state, we will then
team you up with other talent in other states
to broaden your fan base in other
regions. We will then come up with a strategy
to maximize the attendance of
fans and industry decision makers for the day
of your showcase as part of the
fmfb festival. It all comes down to talent
and numbers.
The
more fans you have the more seats or units
you are able to sell. We feel
this is a simple approach of hard work and collecting
the fruits of your
labor. Remember it is all up to you. No bullshit
no lies all straight up smart
business. As far as the annual FMFB festival
goes we will give preference to
coalition members with a clean track record of
hard work. We will not abide by or
waste our time with immaturity, egomaniacs, and
those who want a free ride. The
time is now, take your career into your own hands
work hard and make your
dreams a reality.
We will be there to help you accomplish your
goals. Join the coalition! We
have to point out that we are a work in progress
and we welcome your suggestions
and we are always looking for team players and
coalition leaders. Peace, Love
and lets move forward. Rock on!
News
Flash: Congratulations
to the Attorneys AKA Flying Machines
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They
are the first band to be discovered by internet giant Yahoo Music and signed to a partnership deal between Yahoo and USA Network NBC Universal INC.
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