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program book Arts Midwest Conference 1 Welcome e’re excited for the next four days together, and as your WConference Co-Chairs, we would like to extend a warm contents welcome and express our excitement for all the opportunities that lie ahead. After months of planning, we are introducing Sponsors + Partners 3 two brand new activities in addition to the programming you’ve Schedule Overview 6 come to value. These new activities will help us have more fun in the exhibit hall and are designed to encourage connection and Maps 10 collaboration during Marketplace hours: • Pre-Show Warm-Up: It’s a Match! (see page 39) Local Connections 13 • Afternoon Stretch: Pitch Session (see page 55) About Arts Midwest 15 We hope you enjoy these new programs and continue to participate in the wealth of Professional Development offered Conference Leadership 17 to expand your knowledge. Along the way, we encourage you to be open to opportunities to meet colleagues, create new Daily Schedule relationships, and nurture existing friendships. Wednesday 29 Have a fantastic time and best wishes for making connections to Thursday 35 bring the performing arts to your communities. Thank you for Friday 49 making a positive difference in people’s lives. We are in this together! Saturday 61 Spotlight Showcases Shantel Dow Tommy Hensel Thursday 75 Conference Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair Executive Director, Managing Director, Fine Friday 79 The Myles Reif Performing and Performing Arts Arts Center Center at Moraine Valley Independent Showcases Community College Wednesday 85 Thursday 88 Friday 91

Arts Midwest Conference September 5–8, 2018 Indianapolis, IN artsmidwest.org #ArtsMidwest 3 Sponsors + Partners We would like to express our gratitude to the following organizations for their important contributions to the 2018 Arts Midwest Conference. Please take a moment to thank them for their generous financial support.

NEA Performing Arts Discovery NEA Performing Arts Discovery and General Support The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Endowment for the Arts

Professional Development + Professional Development + Scholarships Scholarships Lilly Endowment Inc. Indiana Arts Commission

Professional Development + Luncheon Performance Scholarships DSQ Electric, Arts Council of Indianapolis represented by Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC Exhibit 203

Brunch Performance Sponsored Spotlight Showcase Goitse, The Moxie Strings, represented by Baylin Artists Management represented by Smokin’ Sleddog Records Exhibit 509 Exhibit 613 4 Sponsors + Partners

Friday Keynote Tote Bags Opening Party Choice Entertainment Technologies AMAZ Entertainment Délégation du Québec à Chicago Exhibit 312 Exhibit 222

Closing Party Key Cards Tea and Scones IMG Artists Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Exhibit 212 Exhibit 518 represented by Ariel Artists LLC Exhibit 217

Conference App Notepads Name Tag Lanyards KMP Artists Uptown Girls, Minnesota Presenters Network Exhibit 102 represented by Showstopper Entertainment Exhibit 303

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Pocket Schedule Booking Calendar Post-it Notes Masterpiece International BiCoastal Productions Illinois Presenters Network Exhibit 209 5 Sponsors + Partners

New Colleague Program Marketplace Map Marketplace Map NAPAMA Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience The Heart Behind the Music Exhibit 505 Songwriter’s Showcase Exhibit 403

Marketplace Map Pens General Support Southwest Performing Arts Presenters Vital Theatre Company, Inc. CAMI Music Exhibit 307 Exhibit 412

General Support Professional Development Professional Development Off Broadway Touring, LLC David Belenzon Management, Inc. Dow Artists, Inc. Exhibit 736 Exhibit 707 Exhibit 302

Professional Development Opening Party In-Kind Kamstar Artist Management Indiana State Museum Exhibit 213 6 Schedule Overview All events take place at Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Registration + Tech Lounge 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. In-Depth Seminars (pre-registration required) • Market Smarter, Not Harder: Data for Marketing Success • Off the Walls and Out of the Halls: Performances as Public Art • Programming for Impact 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Load-In 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. New Colleague Orientation (open to everyone) 4:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Orientations + Meetings

WEDNESDAY • Presenter Network Meetings • Artist Orientation: Showcasing 101 NEW • Student Orientation: Performing Arts Industry 101 NEW 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Opening Party Indiana State Museum 8:30 p.m.–midnight Independent Showcases JW Marriott + around town

Expanding and Energizing the Marketplace NEW You’re invited to participate in two brand new peer-created events—one at the start and one halfway through the Conference—designed to encourage connection and

join your colleagues for a quick and easy networking game to foster new connections andcollaboration spur new duringtypes of Marketplace conversations hours. in the Before hall (seethe hall page officially 39). Then opens on Friday on Thursday, before the hall re-opens after lunch, catch a handful of creative pitches about aspirational projects (see page 55).

Responding to the Moment NEW

and committee members, three key threads have shaped this year’s programmatic There’s no official Conference “theme” this year, but through conversations with attendees keynotes, and in-depth seminars. offerings. You’ll find these themes weaving in and out of this year’s workshops, discussions, • Thinking innovatively about programming and engagement, including public art

• Using data to better understand our audiences and communities • Programming for impact and building the courage to move forward as a field 7

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration + Tech Lounge 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Exhibitor Load-In 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Professional Development • Fundraising On A Shoestring Budget • Indigenous Arts—A Contemporary Perspective • Making Workplaces Work: Unique Challenges for the Performing Arts • Market Smarter, Not Harder: Workshop • Ready, Set, Go! Building Community Engagement with Young Audiences • Re-Viewing Diversity & Inclusion: What Do Our Venues Really Say About Us? 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Pre-Show Warm-Up • It’s a Match! Famous Duos NEW • New Colleague Tour 10:00 a.m.–noon Marketplace 12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Luncheon • DSQ Electric sponsored performance • Ceci Dadisman: Redefining Culture 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Marketplace • Consultations 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Meetings + Info Sessions + Discussions THURSDAY • The American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE): Connecting Theatre Artists, Educators, and Scholars • Artist Visa “Support Group” NEW • Chamber Music America (CMA): Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Tips • Consortia Leadership Meet-Up NEW • Everything You Wanted to Know about Licensing but Were Afraid to Ask • National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Funding Update + Making Your Programs and Facilities Accessible 6:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Spotlight Showcases Indiana Repertory Theatre • The Moxie Strings sponsored showcase • Houston METdance Company • Dance Kaleidoscope • SHAPESHIFT Theatrical • Breach of Peace, written & performed by Mike Wiley • Val Vigoda • Shaun Boothe & The Unauthorized Biography Series • More Than a President’s Mother—The Lillian Carter Story 9:30 p.m.–midnight Independent Showcases JW Marriott + around town

Key Events + Programming Marketplace Build your own Performances schedule on the app! Registration + Other 8 Schedule Overview All events take place at Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration + Tech Lounge 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Professional Development • Grand Slams to Enhance Your Total Guest Experience • Performing Arts in the Time of #metoo • Podcasting and the Performing Arts • Programming for Impact: Paradigms and Practices • Without Walls Shorthand: Performances as Public Art 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Keynote • Porch Party NEW • Ashley C. Ford: Courage as Catalyst 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Marketplace 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch on your own • Dine-Arounds NEW 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Afternoon Stretch • Pitch Session: 3 minutes, 2 risers, 1 mic NEW 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Marketplace • Consultations • Tea and Scones (3–4 p.m.) FRIDAY 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Meetings + Info Sessions + Discussions • Book Club: The Art of Relevance NEW • Law and Disorder—Live! • Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF): National Funding Opportunities for U.S. Artists and Presenters • New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA): National Opportunities in Dance and Theater, and International Exchange • New Tools and Resources for Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness • Women of Color in the Arts (WOCA): Promoting Equity, Fortifying Leadership 6:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Spotlight Showcases Indiana Repertory Theatre • The Paperboys • JigJam • Farah Siraj • Max Hatt / Edda Glass • Che Apalache • Axiom Brass • Quartetto Gelato • collectif9 9:30 p.m.–midnight Independent Showcases JW Marriott + around town 9

7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration + Tech Lounge 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Professional Development • Avoiding a World of Trouble • Debate: You Say “Collaboration,” I Say “Hell No!” • Making Artistic Cents: Artists, Agents, and Presenters Answer the Question, “Mission or Money? Why Not Mission AND Money?” • Project Pitches for the Courageous NEW • Top to Bottom, Inside Out: Toward a Transformational, Diverse, and Inclusive Culture 9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Meetings • NAPAMA Business Meeting • Presenter Network Meetings

SATURDAY • Student Wrap-up NEW 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Brunch + Keynote • Goitse sponsored performance • Joanna Taft: The Cultural Entrepreneur • Heena Patel: Programming for Impact 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Marketplace 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Load-Out 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Closing Party Rhythm! Discovery Center Evening Explore Indianapolis!

Creating Connection in Action NEW Take inspiration from Creating Connection, a national social movement led by Arts Midwest, with activities offered throughout the Conference, including chat-friendly coffee sleeves, conversation starters at lunch, and hallway activities. Offering audiences opportunities to connect with each other through participatory activities that inspire growth, offer a platform for voice, and contribute to well-being and happiness, helps arts organizations and artists deepen relevance with their communities. At this year’s Conference, Creating Connection is dedicated to aligning arts and culture with existing public values by providing new ways for you to experience those same benefits. Programs for Students and Independent Artists NEW Students and self-represented artists have always played an important role at the Conference, and in recent years we’ve seen a lot of growth in attendance and engagement with these groups. To better serve students and self-represented artists, we’re offering two brand new orientation sessions on Wednesday after the New Colleague Orientation (see page 29). Students are also invited to participate in a wrap-up discussion on Saturday (see page 63). 10 Conference Venues 11 Indiana Convention Center MAPS 12 JW Marriot Indianapolis

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The cover art of this year’s Arts Midwest Conference program features a painting by Jerome Neal of the CJ Walker Theatre in Indianapolis. Arts Midwest’s Billy Keefe writes about the artist, the theatre, and The Arts Council of Indianapolis:

Jerome Neal

He is an avid painter, largely self-taught, who is unafraid to turn his eye towards any subject—be itTo a say sweeping that Indianapolis-based cityscape or his latest artist interest: Jerome Nealmicro-paintings. is prolific would be a gross understatement. Neal’s career kicked off in 1959, when he was given three tubes of paint and invited to submit work to a community art show. He created a series of five paintings of volcanoes erupting in front of a vivid yellow skyscape. He sold all five paintings in the first afternoon of the show. “I was hooked,” Neal said while recounting the story, “but there were two more days in the show, so I went home and made a seriesFor nearly of drawings 60 years on since, paper he bags has beenand, youdeveloping know, I hissold colorful all of those, style too.”using thick layers of paint to at Gallery 924—run by The Arts Council of Indianapolis—where he exhibited a broad range of paintingscreate expressionistic, from Thomas textural the Tank canvases. Engine to In jazz 2015, performers at the age to of the 74, IndyNeal skyline.had his first solo show of the canals, the rise of condos, and the proliferation of city bikes, but he’s happy that a few gems Neal says he has seen a lot of changes to Indianapolis reflected in his work, including the completion like a fashion show. It was full, and people were lined up against the walls and we were, well, we like the Madame Walker Theatre remain. “I remember going to a music show there. But, really it was were waltzing. I’ll never forget that.” 14

Madame Walker Theatre The Madame Walker Theatre is the jewel of Indianapolis’ historic Indiana Avenue. Today, it is the only remaining vestige of the Avenue’s once-bustling nightlife culture and a lasting tribute to the womanErected whoin 1927, built the it, America’sbuilding not first only self-made functioned black as femalethe headquarters millionaire, of Madame Madame CJ Walker’s Walker. business a restaurant. The Walker Theatre was the hub around which much of the neighborhood’s commerce andoperations recreation but grewalso housed and a source a movie of theater,pride for concert local Black hall, ballroom,residents, doctor’soffering offices,a beloved coffee alternative shop, and to White-owned businesses that often provided Black patrons with second-rate goods and services.

(A circumstance pointed to in the Walker Theatre Drugstore’s slogan which promised “positively no staleThe Walker’s seconds, concert inferior, hall or refusehas presented merchandise Ella Fitzgerald, will be used, Nat stocked, King Cole, or sold.”)Patti LaBelle, Michael Bolton, and Lena Horne. And the Walker’s Grand Casino Ballroom has been home to local jazz greats like Gregg Bacon and Lonnie Lester. An integral part of the Indianapolis community for close to a century, today the Madame Walker Theatre Center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Madame CJ Walker by providing cultural education, promoting social justice, supporting entrepreneurship, and empowering youth to become the next generation of business owners and civic leaders. The Center seeks to empower, educate, and entertain using their historic building as a venue for celebrating cultural diversity, rich heritage, and cultural traditions, primarily through art from the African-American perspective.

Arts Council of Indianapolis The Arts Council of Indianapolis fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive. The Arts Council advocates for broad community funding and support for the area’s thriving arts scene; promotes innovative ideas and programs to serve Indianapolis, its artists, and arts organizations; and connects artists, audiences, businesses, foundations, and arts and cultural organizations with opportunities to explore and expand central Indiana’s creative vitality. The Arts Council owns and operates two performance and exhibition spaces, the Indianapolis Artsgarden and Gallery 924. Its online initiative, the Indy Arts Guide, provides a comprehensive arts calendar featuring thousands of events, performances, and exhibitions throughout central Indiana. 15 About Arts Midwest Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives. We create and support diverse, highly valued performing, visual, and literary arts and leadership development programs—providing creative experiences for audiences throughout the Midwest and the world. A program of Arts Midwest, the Conference is committed to providing a productive and energized environment where performing arts professionals can connect and collaborate. In addition to the Arts Midwest Conference, we support the arts through programs such as ArtsLab, Arts Midwest Folkefest, Arts Midwest Touring Fund, Arts Midwest World Fest, Creating Connection, NEA Big Read, NEA Performing Arts Discovery, and Shakespeare in American Communities.

Staff Board of Directors David J. Fraher, President & CEO Peter Capell, Chair, Minneapolis, MN Colleen McLaughlin, Vice President for Rhoda Pierce, Vice-Chair, Highland Park, IL Advancement Brian Tiemann, Treasurer, Evanston, IL Adam Perry, Vice President for Matthew Harris, Secretary, Des Moines, IA Strategy & Programs Michael Louis Vinson, Member at-Large, Angela Urbanz, Senior Program Director Green Bay, WI Brian Halaas, Director of Conference Programming Sandra Clark, Bloomington, IN David J. Fraher, Ex-Officio, Minneapolis, MN Anna Buchholz, Program Associate Flávia Bastos, Cincinnati, OH Emily Anderson, Human Resources & Brian J. Bonde, Sioux Falls, SD Executive Manager Loann Crane, Columbus, OH Emma Bohmann, Development Manager Ken Fischer, Ann Arbor, MI Chelsea Brown, Administrative Assistant Sylvia C. Kaufman, Chicago, IL Erin Brueggemann, Program Director Kymm Martinez, Minneapolis, MN Ken Carlson, Senior Director for Mary Pickard, St. Paul, MN International Initiatives Ashwini Ramaswamy, Minneapolis, MN Christy Dickinson, Senior Program Director Jane Rasmussen, Sisseton, SD Joshua Feist, Program Director Omari Rush, Ann Arbor, MI Sara Vance Waddell, Cincinnati, OH Abbi Iticha, Senior Accountant Gregory Volan, Chicago, IL MichaelYumiko Inomata,Johnson, FinanceProgram & Associate Office Manager Matthew Wallace, Grand Forks, ND Billy Keefe, Strategic Communications Manager Jan Webb, Bismarck, ND Joseph Keegan, Senior Finance Director Stephen Manuszak, Program Director Autumn Patterson, Web & IT Director Luke Rivard, Program Assistant Anne Romens, Program Director Dana Marie Sonnenberg, Program Associate Julie Zhou, Program Assistant

Bold indicates primary Conference team 16 NEA Performing Arts Discovery Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Performing Arts Discovery seeks to build and sustain international arts networks and highlight the rich diversity of the U.S. performing arts market. The program brings international presenters to the Arts Midwest Conference over several years to learn about the U.S. market and develop relationships with artists, managers, and agents as well as other presenters from across the United States. Through this program we are pleased to welcome delegates from China, Mexico, South America, and Nordic countries at this year’s Arts Midwest Conference.

Scholarships

David J. Fraher Future Leaders’ Fund In January 2009, David Fraher celebrated 25 years as executive director of Arts Midwest. In honor many of David’s friends and colleagues established the David J. Fraher Future Leaders’ Fund. Now inof hisits ninthleadership, year, this vision, fund and remains contributions committed to theto nurturing field, Arts the Midwest’s next generation board of ofdirectors, cultural staff,leaders and by providing networking opportunities, mentorship, and learning experiences. Please welcome the 2018 Future Leaders’ Fund recipients: Liz Crabtree from the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University, Kaytie Faries from Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, and Quinton Stroud from Indiana University.

Lorraine Gross Memorial Scholarship The Conference welcomes Lorraine Gross Memorial Scholarship recipient Cassidy Skorija from Carthage College. The Wisconsin Presenters Network established this scholarship in recognition of Dr. Lorraine Haugk Gross (1935–1998), a long-time faculty member at the University of Wisconsin– Whitewater and a regular attendee of the Conference. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student from Wisconsin to attend the Conference each year.

IAC/ACI Awardees The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and the Arts Council of Indianapolis (ACI), with generous funding from Lilly Endowment, Inc., have partnered to provide scholarship opportunities for small, Indianapolis-based arts organizations to attend the 2018 Arts Midwest Conference. The scholarship opportunity supports an individual from a small, local arts organization to attend an in-depth seminar and the full Conference. This initiative aims to provide access to professional development and capacity-building opportunities to individuals from organizations that would that they represent a small organization that makes the Indianapolis arts community diverse, far-reaching,not otherwise and be ableingrained to attend. in our If youcultural see aidentity. nametag with an “IAC/ACI Awardee” ribbon, know 17 Conference Leadership

Key Advisors Co-Chairs Shantel Dow and Tommy Hensel, Conference Co-Chairs

Programming Jenni Taylor Swain, Professional Development Liaison

Showcases Barbara Lau, Spotlight Showcase Technical Producer

Committees + Panels Professional Development Committee Gary Peterson, Ananya Dance Theatre Sarah Saltwick, Holden & Arts Associates Lorain County Community College Ty Sutton, Victoria Theatre Association ChristineJanet Herman Bial, Barlow,Mid-America Stocker Arts Arts Alliance Center/ Whit Bones, Kansas City Art Institute Local Planning Colleagues Ceci Dadisman, FORM John Cook, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center Patrick Donnelly, Kauffman Center for the Danielle Dove, Indiana Repertory Theatre Performing Arts Kelsey Dunn, Butler Arts Center Shantel Dow, The Myles Reif Performing Stephanie Haines, Indiana Arts Commission Arts Center Aaron Hurt, Butler Arts Center Tiffany Goodman, Goodman Artists Brenda Johnston, Butler University Margaret Lehtinen, Indiana Repertory Theatre John’s University Loraine Martin, Lotus Education and Arts TommyLeslie Hanlon, Hensel, College Fine and of SaintPerforming Benedict/Saint Arts Foundation, Inc. Center, Moraine Valley Community College Miah Michaelsen, Indiana Arts Commission Brenda Johnston, Butler University Erik Miller, Heartland Sings Stacy Meshbane, Holden & Arts Associates Tod Minnich, Honeywell Foundation, Inc. Gary Minyard, Victoria Theatre Association Kirk Randolph, The Ogle Center at Indiana Jennifer Morris, Siegel Artists Management University Southeast Lewis Ricci, Indiana Arts Commission Lewis Ricci, Indiana Arts Commission Lana Rogachevskaya, Governors State University Jane Robison, Indiana Repertory Theatre Center for Performing Arts Donna Schepers, City of Jasper Tim Sauers, Overture Center for the Arts Paige Sharp, Indiana Arts Commission Erwin Washington, Lula Washington Dance Theater Julia Shildmyer-Heighway, The Center for the Nicole Whitesell, MADCO Performing Arts Aryo Wicaksono, consultant Philip Slane, Heartland Sings Sean Wright, Grand Theater Sean Starowitz, Arts and Economic Development, City of Bloomington Spotlight Showcase Panel Doug Tatum, The Center for the Performing Arts Ann Chang, Lied Center for Performing Arts Mark Truett, The Center for the Performing Arts Shawna Flanigan, Center of Creative Arts Rex Van Zant, Indiana Arts Commission Tommy Hensel, Fine and Performing Arts Jan Virgin, Dance Kaleidoscope Center, Moraine Valley Community College Lynn Webster, Dance Kaleidoscope (panel chair) 18

New Colleague Program Mentors

Patricia Alberti, Patricia Alberti Performing Bill Mann, Theater Mogul, NA Artists Mgt AnneMarie Martins, SRO Artists, Inc. Betty Allan, Chester Fritz Auditorium Sarah McCarthy, Dandelion Artists Robert Baird, Ohio Arts Professionals Network Jim McDowell, Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs Jodi Beach, Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & & Stories from The Great American Songbook Stories from The Great American Songbook Stacy Meshbane, Holden & Arts Associates David Belenzon, David Belenzon Management, Inc. Mister Mojo, MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies Sue Renee Bernstein, Bernstein Artists, Inc. Jennifer Morris, Siegel Artist Management Sue Birch, Siegel Artist Management Michael Mushalla, Double M Arts & Events, LLC Anne Black, Texas A&M University—MSC OPAS Martin Nolan, Essential International Artists Stacy Braun, Aberdeen Area Arts Council Eric Olmscheid, Des Moines Performing Arts Joi Brown, Strathmore Peter Palermo, Hettenhausen Center for the Arts Laurel Canan, Siegel Artist Management Joseph Patti, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts Sean Casey, CMI Entertainment, Inc Katheryn Perrine, Landspeed Artist Management John Castonia, J. Cast Productions Beth Prather, Theaterworks USA Rachel Cohen, Cadence Arts Network, Inc. Manuel Prestamo, PMI: Performance Tianna Conway, Carthage College Management International Christine Cox, C Squared Entertainment Vicki Quade, Nuns4Fun Entertainment Jeremy Davis, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Lucas Rangel, Phat Pack Entertainment Ron DeStefano, EPIC Arts Management, LLC Joanne Rile, Joanne Rile Artist’s Management Shantel Dow, The Reif Jerry Ross, Harmony Artists Bruce Ewing, Phat Pack Entertainment Janiece Saddoris-Traughber, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Lynn Fisher, Frontera Arts LLC Sarah Saltwick, Holden & Arts Associates JeannetteKaren Fischer, Gardner, Pasifika Gardner Artists Arts Network Network Bonnie Schock, Sheldon Theatre of Tiffany Goodman, Goodman Artists Performing Arts Mike Green, Mike Green & Associates Edward Schoelwer, Red Shell Management Stephen Heath, Alma Artist Booking Jamie-Sue Seal, Smokin’ Sleddog Records Thomas Hensel, Moraine Valley David Shenton, Showstopper Entertainment Community College Erin Shields, Showstopper Entertainment Seth Soloway, The Performing Arts Center Lorain County Community College at Purchase College LlysaJanet HermanHolland, Barlow,theater Stockersimple Arts Center/ Kevin Spencer, Hocus Focus, Inc. Stacy Hoover, Hot Springs Village Property Stephen Sunderlin, Vital Theatre Company, Inc. Owners Association Kathleen Toner, Dandelion Artists Clay Johnson, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Judy Valenti, Center Stage Artists Joshua Kane, Joshua Kane—Wild Baboo Amy Wagliardo, Gorton Community Center Productions Ken Waldman, Ken Waldman, Nomadic Productions Spring Karlo, Holden & Arts Associates David Wannen, New York Gilbert & TerryJodi Kaplan, Kippenberger, Jodi Kaplan Mainstage / BOOKING Artists DANCE Sullivan Players Management, LLC Ed Whitehead, Capstone Theatricals Alina Kiryayeva, Alina Kiryayeva Eric Williams, Virginia Rep on Tour Craig Knudsen, Knudsen Productions Martha Woods, Jonathan Wentworth Kim Konikow, North Dakota Council on the Arts Associates, Ltd. Tracey Lawie, Miller Auditorium Sean Wright, The Grand Theater Steven Love, Love Productions Inc List as of July 19, 2018 29 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 All events take place at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Registration + Tech Lounge: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Hall B Foyer Visit our registration desk to receive your Conference credentials and answers to your questions. The tech lounge features a charging station and computers for quick access

to the internet or a printer. WEDNESDAY Sign up for consultations and dine-arounds at the bulletin board. Want some help getting oriented? A representative from Visit Indy will be available from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to help you navigate. In-Depth Seminars: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Support provided by Lilly Endowment Inc., Indiana Arts Commission, and Arts Council of Indianapolis

Registration and payment is required to attend these seminars, and space is limited. Visit the registration desk to inquire about availability and download the app to learn more.

Room 125 Market Smarter, Not Harder: Using Your Own Data for Marketing Success

Room 120 Off the Walls and Out of the Halls: Performances as Public Art

Room 122 Programming for Impact

Exhibitor Load-In: 1:00–6:00 p.m.

Hall AB Exhibitor services located at the end of aisle 900.

New Colleague Orientation: 2:30–3:45 p.m. (check in at 2:15 p.m.) Sponsored by NAPAMA

Room 123-124

professionalThe New Colleague development, Orientation and Conferencewelcomes all etiquette, first-time plus attendees, meet experienced whether new mentors andto the other field new or just colleagues. new to this Didn’t Conference. pre-register? Gain No important problem! insights All are onwelcome. networking, 31

Orientations + Meetings: 4:00–5:15 p.m.

Room 109 Illinois Presenters Network open; general business Room 110 Indiana Presenters Network members only; general business Room 121 Iowa Presenters Network members only; general business Room 103 Michigan Presenters Network open; general business Room 107 Minnesota Presenters Network open; general business WEDNESDAY Room 104 Ohio Arts Professionals Network open; general business Room 105 Plains Presenters Network members only; block booking Room 106 Southwest Performing Arts Presenters members only; general business Room 108 Wisconsin Presenters Network open; general business

Room 120 Artist Orientation: Showcasing 101 NEW Artists are invited to participate in this continuation of the New Colleague Orientation

Learn about the ins-and-outs of showcasing, both panel-selected and independently produced,focused on and what connect it takes with to navigate other colleagues the performing who are arts in marketthe same and boat find as success. you. Agents, managers, and other exhibitors are welcome to attend, too!

Room 122 Student Orientation: Performing Arts Industry 101 NEW All students participating in the Conference are encouraged to attend this introduction to the performing arts industry with other emerging arts leaders. Led by a panel of experienced and diverse attendees, this session aims to provide an understanding of the dynamic relationship between artist, presenter, and

manager/agent.

We asked Indianapolis locals to tell us their favorite restaurants. Find their recommendations in the app!

Plus connect with other attendees and search for exhibitors and showcases. 33

Opening Party: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Délégation du Québec à Chicago with in-kind support from Indiana State Museum WEDNESDAY

Photo by Jason Lavengood. Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St museum is a world-class institution, featuring unique exhibits and hands-on experiences that showcaseLocated in the White stories, River events, State Parkand characters(and right nextthat havedoor helpedto the JW shape Marriott!), Indiana’s downtown’s history. Explore flagship the museum or relax along the back patio, where you can even hop aboard a gondola for a ride through the canal in downtown Indianapolis—singing gondoliers included!

Getting there: The museum is approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Independent Showcases: 8:30 p.m.–midnight

JW Marriott, 2nd & 3rd which are produced independently by artists, managers, and agents. Download the Floors + appExplore for the both most new current and established artist and artists/ensembles schedule information, at tonight’s or see pages performances, 85–113 for around town information available as of July 19. 35 Thursday, September 6, 2018 All events take place at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Registration + Tech Lounge: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Hall B Foyer Visit our registration desk to receive your Conference credentials and answers to your questions. The tech lounge features a charging station and computers for quick access to the internet or a printer. Sign up for consultations and dine-arounds at the bulletin board. Want some help getting oriented? A representative from Visit Indy will be available from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to help you navigate.

Continental Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 a.m. THURSDAY Coffee cup activity provided by Creating Connection

Room 123-124 Let your coffee do the talking for you with the help of an activity printed on your cup before diving into a day of Marketplace hours, sessions, and performances.

Exhibitor Load-In: 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Hall AB Complete your load-in by 9:30 a.m. when the hall opens so you can participate in this year’s Pre-Show Warm-up activity (see page 39) before the Marketplace opens for business at 10 a.m.

Professional Development: 8:00–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Kamstar Artists Management, Exhibit 213

Room 127 Fundraising on a Shoestring Budget Artists and smaller organizations rarely have the luxury of a development team, and there never seems to be enough time or funding available to achieve everything we aspire to do. It’s necessary to think creatively about funding, especially if you’re just starting out and facing real limitations. In this nuts and bolts workshop, learn development practices tailored to your unique needs, develop strategies for a successful fundraising plan, and explore resources and tools to help you achieve your goals and objectives. | Led by Ursula M. Kuhar, Indiana University School of Public and Environment Affairs, Bloomington, IN

Room 121 Indigenous Arts—A Contemporary Perspective

response to the groundswell of Native artists emerging in the presenting and touring world.Across Jointhe performingthe conversation arts industry, to explore significant current opportunitiesefforts are being to work undertaken with Indigenous in content, including how to successfully engage artists with your community. Learn new resources to sharpen your knowledge of the Indigenous arts sector and how to bring Indigenous perspectives into your work, stage, and community. | Led by Andre Bouchard, Walrus Arts Management and Consulting, Vancouver, WA; Karen A. Fischer, Pasifika Artists Network, Maui, HI; Maura Garcia, Maura Garcia Dance, Kansas City, MO; Dayna Martinez, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, MN; and Ronee Penoie, Octopus Theatricals, Washington, DC 37

Room 126 Making Workplaces Work: Unique Challenges for the Performing Arts Parents working in the performing arts know that balancing work and family, depending on the circumstances, can be career-threatening. At the very least, it is exhausting, and for mothers, the struggles are intrinsically tied to gender equity in our leadership and in our programming. This session will explore the operating principles at play when considering family-friendly work practices, such as making space, creating dialogue, breaking down stigmas, and understanding the moral and business imperatives. | Led by Devon Berkshire, Theatre Communications Group, New York, NY; Stacy Meshbane, Holden & Arts Associates, Austin, TX; and Lana Rogachevskaya, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, University Park, IL

Room 125 Market Smarter, Not Harder: Workshop Whether you’re new to online marketing or already have patron data at your

delivering the right message to the right person at the right time. This 90-minute THURSDAY fingertips,hands-on workshop the key to willmaking introduce your marketing anyone to campaignstechniques more for using successful data that is are relevant across disciplines and can be applied in fundraising, marketing, and programming. | Led by Ceci Dadisman, FORM, Cleveland, OH

Room 128 Ready, Set, Go! Building Community Engagement with Young Audience Performances Performances for young audiences are a perfect opportunity to create meaningful engagement. This session will offer useful tools, including a new worksheet for presenters, agents, and artists to spark ideas and jumpstart the conversation about community engagement and residencies at the beginning of the booking process. We’ll also explore the particular nature of artist residencies with family and student audiences, such as pre- and post-show activities, workshops, classes, and how to make your space more welcoming to families. | Led by Christine Cox, C Squared Entertainment, New York, NY; David Gonzalez, artist, New York, NY; Laura Kendall, Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha, NE; and Sarah McCarthy, Dandelion Artists, Los Angeles, CA

Room 122 Re-Viewing Diversity and Inclusion: What Do Our Venues Really Say About Us? Back by popular demand, we’re continuing this important conversation from the 2017 Conference. Oftentimes the greatest asset of any arts program is its physical space, and yet it’s frequently overlooked when it comes to access, inclusion, and diversity.

paying attention we can inadvertently send the wrong messages. Like tourists with freshOur venues eyes, participants can easily reflect will go our on mission a walking and tour be welcomingof the Indiana spaces, Convention but if we Center aren’t and explore how to identify and mitigate the psychological, emotional, and physical reactions that occur in response to a physical space. | Led by Madison Cario, Office of the Arts at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 39

Pre-Show Warm-Up: 9:30–10:00 a.m. NEW

Hall AB, It’s a Match! Famous Duos Entrance

yourBefore photo, the hall and officially enter to opens win a prize!at 10 a.m., | Facilitated meet someone by 2018 new Conference and find Co-Chairs the other Tommy half Hensel,of your Finefamous and duo. Performing Check in Arts at the Center entrance, at Moraine receive Valley your Community clue, find your College, match, Palos post Hills, IL; and Shantel Dow, The Myles Reif Performing Arts Center, Grand Rapids, MN

Hall AB, New Colleague Marketplace Tour Entrance Meet the tour leader at the Marketplace entrance for a brief tour of the exhibit hall. Tour departs promptly at 9:30, and will wrap up in time for you to take part in It’s a Match! (see above).

Marketplace: 10:00 a.m.–noon THURSDAY

Hall AB thousands of artists represented in the hall for you to explore. It’s the first day, and based on our preliminary registration numbers there are Marketplace hours are dedicated times for presenters, artists, managers, and agents to meet face-to-face and explore booking options. Please remember to observe the General and Exhibitor Policies as detailed on the Conference Policies insert.

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Plus see what’s happening at any given moment and create a personalized schedule. 41

Luncheon: 12:15–1:45 p.m. Performance sponsored by DSQ Electric, represented by Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC, Exhibit 203

Sagamore A ticket is required for this event. If you selected this meal event on your Conference Ballroom registration, you should have received a ticket with your name tag. If you did not pre-register, check with Conference staff outside the ballroom to see if tickets remain.

DSQ Electric THURSDAY

Photo by Kent Osborne.

DSQ Electric takes you on a journey to the nexus of classical music and modern pop where artists like Beethoven and Bono collide. Comprising electric strings, drums, and guitar, DSQ tours nationally and internationally, selling out concert venues, from House of Blues to symphony halls. DSQ has played for Presidents Obama and Bush, the NBA, and NFL and has over 254,000 subscribers on Pandora,

Wall Street Journal 155,000 on Spotify, and over 3.1 million views on YouTube. “This is not your Grandmother’s String Quartet” — Ceci Dadisman: Redefining Culture NEW Digital marketing strategist Ceci Dadisman isn’t afraid to tell artists and arts organizations they need to make substantive changes in order to survive. In this this compact talk, Ceci will show that a more complete understanding of what people want and how people communicate is necessary for building audiences. 43

Marketplace: 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Hall AB Marketplace hours are dedicated times for presenters, artists, managers, and agents to meet face-to-face and explore booking options. Please remember to observe the General and Exhibitor Policies as detailed on the Conference Policies insert. Did you discover something exciting in the Marketplace? Share it with a friend!

Hall AB, Consultations The Porch Unless otherwise noted, sign up on the bulletin board near registration for individual or small-group time with service organization representatives and other consultants. • Arts Midwest Touring Fund and Shakespeare in American Communities | With Christy Dickinson, Arts Midwest • ArtsLab | With Erin Brueggemann, Arts Midwest • Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Tips | With Geysa Castro, Chamber Music THURSDAY America (email [email protected] to make an appointment) • Making Your Programs and Facilities Accessible | With Beth M. Bienvenu, National Endowment for the Arts • National Funding Opportunities for U.S. Artists and Presenters | With Haowen Wang, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation • National Opportunities in Dance and Theater, and International Exchange | Kristin Gregory, New England Foundation for the Arts • New Tools and Resources for Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness | With Tom Clareson & Jan Newcomb, Performing Arts Readiness • Performing Arts Business and Legal Issues | With Brian Taylor Goldstein & Robyn Guilliams, GG Arts Law (email [email protected] or call 646.561.9886 to make an appointment) • Public Performance Art | With Amy Nesbitt, consultant

Meetings + Info Sessions + Discussions: 4:30–5:15 p.m.

Room 121 The American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE): Connecting Theatre Artists, Educators, and Scholars Does your organization hold theatre camps, workshops, master classes, or other interactive events for patrons of all ages? Are you curious to know how research impacts theatre practice? Learn how AATE connects and inspires a growing collective of artists, educators, and scholars committed to transforming young people and communities through the theatre arts. | Led by Gary Minyard, Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, OH 45

Room 120 Artist Visa “Support Group” Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve seen it all, join this casual facilitated discussion about the joys and pitfalls of navigating visas, immigration, and bringing the performing arts across borders. Anyone who works with visas inevitably has some stories to tell. A notorious consulate; cutting it close and just barely making it; knowing someone who knows someone. It takes a brave artist, manager, agent, or presenter to navigate the bureaucracy and the unpredictability of artist visas. There are lots of resources out there to stay up-to-date and informed, including at this Conference, and this conversation will not replace expert counsel. Sometimes it just helps to commiserate. | Led by Ken Carlson, Arts Midwest, Minneapolis, MN; and Stephen Manuszak, Arts Midwest, Minneapolis, MN

Room 125 Chamber Music America (CMA): Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Tips CMA distributes more than $750,000 annually to small ensembles and concert presenters through its four grant programs. Learn about grant opportunities, THURSDAY eligibility requirements, deadlines, and tips for grant writing success. This session is for anyone interested in creating new work, participating in community residencies, or engaging in collaborative presenting. | Led by Geysa Castro, Chamber Music America, New York, NY

Room 122 Consortia Leadership Meet-Up Building on a 2017 session about block booking and working together regionally, leadership from each of the presenter networks in the Arts Midwest Conference region are invited to participate in this facilitated discussion. While acknowledging that each consortia group operates differently, this informal gathering is intended to create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. | Led by Tommy Hensel, Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

Room 127 Everything You Wanted to Know about Licensing but Were Afraid to Ask From BMI and ASCAP licenses, to internet use of copyrighted materials, to public domain and fair use, this discussion is essential for presenters, artists, managers, and agents who require an understanding of the basic concepts and practical Led by Robyn Guilliams, GG Arts Law, New York, NY considerations in the fields of copyright and licensing. | Room 126 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Funding Update + Making Your Programs and Facilities Accessible

and feel welcome in your programs and facilities. Nearly 20% of people in the US have“Access a disability, to the arts” and includes 30% of ensuring families havethat peoplea person with with disabilities a disability. are Attracting accommodated and retaining this part of your community can build audiences and ensure full inclusion. Join us to learn how to make your programs accessible, plus an update on NEA grant opportunities. | Led by Beth Bienvenu, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 47

Spotlight Showcases: 6:30–9:15 p.m. Including a sponsored showcase by The Moxie Strings, represented by Smokin’ Sleddog Records, Exhibit 613

Indiana Repertory Theatre 140 West Washington Street Cash bar available.

Getting there: The theater is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel. For those who need assistance with transportation, shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 minutes on a loop between the hotel and theater starting at 6 p.m. Access the shuttle from the hotel’s front drive on S. West Street.

TIME ARTIST/ENSEMBLE REPRESENTATION | EXHIBIT 6:40 p.m. The Moxie Strings Smokin’ Sleddog Records | Exhibit 613 THURSDAY Sponsored showcase 7:00 p.m. Houston METdance Company KMP Artists | Exhibit 102 7:20 p.m. Dance Kaleidoscope Exhibit 629 7:40 p.m. SHAPESHIFT Theatrical Exhibit 418 8:00 p.m. Breach of Peace, written & performed goingbarefoot inc. | Exhibit 442 by Mike Wiley 8:20 p.m. Val Vigoda Cadence Arts Network, Inc. | Exhibit 324B 8:40 p.m. Shaun Boothe & The Unauthorized Kids Entertainment | Exhibit 120 Biography Series 9:00 p.m. More Than a President’s Mother— Dow Artists, Inc. | Exhibit 302 The Lillian Carter Story Download the app or see pages 75–83 for artist descriptions, and visit the theater lobby to pick up a brochure or meet the artists following their performance.

Independent Showcases: 9:30 p.m.–midnight

JW Marriott, 2nd & 3rd which are produced independently by artists, managers, and agents. Download the Floors + appExplore for the both most new current and established artist and artists/ensembles schedule information, at tonight’s or see pages performances, 85–113 for around town information available as of July 19. 49 Friday, September 7, 2018 All events take place at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Registration + Tech Lounge: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Continental Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 a.m. Coffee Cups activity provided by Creating Connection

Room 123-124 It’s another big day, and showcases will carry on late into the night. Breakfast is conveniently located near this morning’s sessions.

Professional Development: 8:00–9:00 a.m. FRIDAY Sponsored by Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Room 127 Grand Slams to Enhance Your Total Guest Experience As performing arts professionals face increased competition from other live entertainment experiences for the discretionary spending of our patrons, can we up our game by borrowing strategies and techniques from sports and entertainment venues? With experts from professional sports organizations and venues, this panel discussion will explore scalable initiatives, reveal opportunities for quick wins, Led by Richard Andersen, Sea Fair Festival, Indianapolis, IN; Doug Booher, University Events and IUdiscuss Auditorium the value at Indianaof committing University, to a Bloomington,“Total Customer IN; Experience.”Matt Mindrum, | Indiana Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN; and Mel Raines, Pacers Sports and Entertainment, Indianapolis, IN

Room 121 Performing Arts in the Time of #metoo At this moment, given the sweeping changes in public discourse around #metoo, this open brainstorming and workshop session will create a platform for colleagues to discuss the issues at stake. | Led by Pamela Green, PMG Arts Management, Durham, NC

Room 126 Podcasting and the Performing Arts Whether or not it’s right for you or your organization, the audience for podcasting is growing exponentially. More and more artists, presenters, agents, and managers use podcasting to interact with audiences, increase brand awareness, share resources, access artists, and even present live podcast recordings on their stages.

and the business of podcasting. Learn what it takes in terms of content, production, andJoin marketinga recording to of start “Speaking a podcast. of the | Led Arts” by toMike explore Epstein, podcasting Epstein & as Company, an art form Boston, MA; Trevor St. Aubin, Artspeak, Indianapolis, IN; and Colleen Cook, Vinyl Marketing, Ashland, OH 51

Room 122 Programming for Impact: Paradigms and Practices

(onBetween stage, the through pull of engagement financial constraints, activities, organizationaland on the community). goals, community Participants needs, and facilitatorsand other considerations, from Wednesday’s it can in-depth be difficult seminar to prioritize on the same the impact topic will of programming share paradigms and practices of how presenters, agents, and artists can work together. | Led by Gary Minyard, Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, OH; Heena Patel, MELA Arts Connect, Edison, NJ; and Shelley Quiala, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, MN

Room 125 Without Walls Shorthand: Performances as Public Art Did you miss the deep-dive during Wednesday’s in-depth seminar? Come hear high points in this dynamic overview. Public art is work that’s created in a space for everyone to experience, and it strips away typical barriers, including physical,

leave with a better understanding of what is touring and what it takes to present thesefinancial, works. and | language.Led by Amy Learn Nesbitt, about programmer, the state of consultant/cultural performance-based programmer/ public art and producer, New Orleans, LA

Friday Keynote: 9:15–10:15 a.m. FRIDAY Sponsored by Choice Entertainment Technologies, Exhibit 312

Sagamore Open to all registered attendees. Ballroom

Porch Party: Community, Culture, and Place NEW Let the porch parties begin! As a part of this morning’s keynote, you’re invited to come hang out on the porch for a gathering of community, culture, and place. Bring your imagination to the ballroom stage as it’s transformed into an Indianapolis porch party (imagination required). Each table is equipped with a start-up kit to help complete the illusion. Inspired by Indianapolis’ own Harrison Center’s Porch Party Initiative, a community placemaking project that connects the neighbors and people, and share ideas. neighborhoods around Indianapolis and beyond, the “Porch” inspires us to connect, meet new 53 Ashley C. Ford: Courage as Catalyst FRIDAY

Photo by Paul Jun.

A porch party isn’t complete without guests, and we’ve invited writer Ashley C. Ford to return to her home state and speak from the porch—sharing her thoughts and ideas on courage. In her keynote message, Ashley will describe how courage plays a role in her life and how it’s a catalyst for her inner glow.

Marketplace: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hall AB Marketplace hours are dedicated times for presenters, artists, managers, and agents to meet face-to-face and explore booking options. Please remember to observe the General and Exhibitor Policies as detailed on the Conference Policies insert. Don’t forget to break away from your appointments and leave some time for discovery!

Lunch on Your Own + Dine-Arounds: 12:30–2:00 p.m. NEW

Download the app for restaurant recommendations. Quick and nearby concessions are available at the Indiana Convention Center food court by Hall C (Friday only, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). Dine-arounds are a great way to get to know people. Host or join a group by visiting the bulletin board near registration. 55

Afternoon Stretch: 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Hall AB, Pitch Session: 3 minutes, 2 risers, 1 mic NEW The Porch randomly selected ideas, from new work to community projects. In a new format for attendeesIn a perfect to world, increase what’s their a visibilityproject you’d at the like Conference, to do five eightyears projects from now? were Hear randomly eight selected from a pool of proposals. Everyone’s welcome to come hear ideas from across

the entire field. Marketplace: 2:30–4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. for the Afternoon Stretch (see above). The hall officially re-opens at 2:30 p.m., but you’re invited to return from lunch by Hall AB, Consultations

The Porch Unless otherwise noted, sign up on the bulletin board near registration for individual FRIDAY or small-group time with service organization representatives and other consultants. • Arts Midwest Touring Fund and Shakespeare in American Communities | With Christy Dickinson, Arts Midwest • ArtsLab | With Erin Brueggemann, Arts Midwest • Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Tips | With Geysa Castro, Chamber Music America (email [email protected] to make an appointment) • Making Your Programs and Facilities Accessible | With Beth M. Bienvenu, National Endowment for the Arts • National Funding Opportunities for U.S. Artists and Presenters | With Haowen Wang, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation • National Opportunities in Dance and Theater, and International Exchange | Kristin Gregory, New England Foundation for the Arts • New Tools and Resources for Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness | With Tom Clareson & Jan Newcomb, Performing Arts Readiness • Performing Arts Business and Legal Issues | With Brian Taylor Goldstein & Robyn Guilliams, GG Arts Law (email [email protected] or call 646.561.9886 to make an appointment) • Public Performance Art | With Amy Nesbitt, consultant 57

Tea and Scones: 3:00–4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, represented by Ariel Arists LLC, Exhibit 217

Hall AB, Relax with a tradition from a gentler era, as tea and scones are served in the Welcome Welcome Lounge near the entrance to the Marketplace. No calling card required: our drawing Lounge room is open to all. Hosted by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Exhibit 217, specialists in bringing the spirit of the early 1900s to your theater.

Meetings + Info Sessions + Discussions: 4:30–5:15 p.m.

Room 122 Book Club: The Art of Relevance NEW

together“Relevance inspiring is an exercise stories in of empathy—in organizations understanding who discovered what how matters to build to deeply your meaningfulintended audience, connections not what with matters diverse tomembers you.” In ofher their 2016 communities. book, Nina Simon Join us weaves for a group conversation about this quick, transformative read and what it means for our work. | Led by Erin Brueggemann, Arts Midwest, Minneapolis, MN

Room 127 Law and Disorder—Live! The arts industry faces the same legal and business challenges as any other business, FRIDAY but getting answers to your questions can still be challenging. From contracts,

practices, bring your questions, concerns, and frustrations to this lively forum, and leavecopyrights, entertained, and licensing, enlightened, to visas and and informed. taxes, to | profitLed by and Brian non-profit Goldstein, business GG Arts Law, New York, NY

Room 125 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF): National Funding Opportunities for U.S. Artists and Presenters Are you a U.S. artist or ensemble looking for funding to offset your costs to perform at an international festival or performing arts market? Are you a U.S. presenter interested in adding exemplary artists from Latin America to your upcoming season with funding support? Learn about MAAF’s national and international programs, such as USArtists International and Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America. Presenters and artists from the mid-Atlantic region are also invited to join this session to get an overview of MAAF’s regional touring programs. | Led by Haowen Wang, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Baltimore, MD

Room 121 New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA): National Opportunities in Dance and Theater, and International Exchange NEFA provides funding opportunities for the creation and touring of new dance and theater works across the U.S. through the National Dance Project and the National Theater Project. NEFA’s Center Stage Program introduces performing artists from nations and cultures seldom presented in the U.S. to national audiences and will feature artists from Egypt and Ukraine in 2018. Artists, agents, managers, and presenters are invited to learn about these programs and hear the latest updates. | Led by Kristin Gregory, National Dance Project, New England Foundation for the Arts, Boston, MA 59

Room 126 New Tools and Resources for Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness In 2017, the U.S. suffered an unprecedented number of disasters, from hurricanes in

Vegas shooting. In 2018, public relations crises in performing arts organizations have madeTexas, theFlorida, headlines. Puerto New Rico, tools and and the resourcesVirgin Islands can helpto California organizations wildfires prepare and the for Lasand recover from minor emergencies to large-scale disasters. We’ll explore new grants, services, and information available to Arts Midwest Conference attendees during this session. | Led by Tom Clareson, Performing Arts Readiness/LYRASIS, Columbus, OH; Janet Newcomb, Performing Arts Readiness/LYRASIS, Corning, NY

Room 120 Women of Color in the Arts (WOCA): Promoting Equity, Fortifying Leadership

By fortifying arts leadership, WOCA aims to reinforce an inclusive world where everyoneWOCA is dedicated has a seat to at creatingthe table. racial This andinformational cultural equity session in the is open performing to all current arts field. and prospective WOCA members, as well as authentic allies, to learn more about WOCA’s initiatives, membership, and how to lend support to this dynamic movement of women. | Led by Heena Patel, MELA Arts Connect, Edison, NJ

Spotlight Showcases: 6:30–9:15 p.m. FRIDAY

Indiana Repertory Theatre 140 West Washington Street Cash bar available.

TIME ARTIST/ENSEMBLE REPRESENTATION | EXHIBIT 6:40 p.m. The Paperboys Cubby-Hole Artists | Exhibit 734B 7:00 p.m. JigJam FLi Artists | Exhibit 218 7:20 p.m. Farah Siraj FLi Artists | Exhibit 218 7:40 p.m. Max Hatt / Edda Glass Exhibit 917 8:00 p.m. Che Apalache Herschel Freeman Agency | Exhibit 815 8:20 p.m. Axiom Brass Exhibit 841 8:40 p.m. Quartetto Gelato Arts Management Group | Exhibit 406 9:00 p.m. collectif9 Latitude 45 Arts | Exhibit 434A

Download the app or see pages 75–83 for artist descriptions, and visit the theater lobby to pick up a brochure or meet the artists following their performance.

Independent Showcases: 9:30 p.m.–midnight

JW Marriott, 2nd & 3rd which are produced independently by artists, managers, and agents. Download the Floors appExplore for the both most new current and established artist and artists/ensembles schedule information, at tonight’s or see pages performances, 85–113 for information available as of July 19. 61 Saturday, September 8 All events take place at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Registration + Tech Lounge: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Continental Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 a.m. Coffee Cup activity provided by Creating Connection

Room 123-124 Brunch starts at 11 a.m., but we’ve got you covered with coffee and light breakfast bites.

Professional Development: 8:00–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by David Belenzon Management, Inc., Exhibit 707

Room 127 Avoiding a World of Trouble Presenting foreign artists in the United States always has presented numerous logistical and legal challenges. However, recent changes in immigration policy—as well as the revised U.S. tax code—have caused confusion and created even more headaches. This session will provide an overview of basic visa and nonresident tax procedures, and SATURDAY provide updates on the latest changes. | Led by Brian Taylor Goldstein, GG Arts Law, New York, NY; and Robyn Guilliams, GG Arts Law, New York, NY

Room 120 Debate: You Say “Collaboration,” I Say “Hell No!” When it comes to programming, education, and engagement, the best way to get the job done is to collaborate! Collaboration allows for meaningful relationship building with other organizations, artists, and donors. Everyone wins by sharing resources and leveraging everyone’s strengths. But on the other hand… it can dilute your brand and drain your energy. It’s a waste of time trying to keep everyone in check with the vision rather than focusing on the most impactful work. Isn’t it better to just do it yourself? Let’s debate. | Moderated by Tim Sauers, Overture Center for the Performing Arts, Madison, WI; with Laura Goodwin, Walton Center for the Arts, Fayetteville, AR; Larry Kosson, Kosson Arts, New Freedom, PA; Eric Olmscheid, Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines, IA; and Jennifer Ross, Walton Center for the Arts, Fayetteville, AR 62

Room 128 Making Artistic Cents: Artists, Agents, and Presenters Answer the Question, “Mission or Money? Why Not Mission AND Money?” (Presented by NAPAMA)

managers can culminate in out-of-the-box work being presented that supports a Together we will explore how conversations between presenters, artists, and agents/ we’re talking about a performance, a residency, or a combination of the two, we’ll presenter’s mission and is successful for the artist and agent/manager. Whether have used communication as a tool to unite mission and budget. This can apply to newhear andfrom groundbreaking artists, agents/managers, work, ideas and that presenters challenge aboutcurrent specific norms, ways music that and they dance Led by Mike Green, Mike Green & Associates, Ann Arbor, MI; Steve Hoffman, Norton Center for the fromArts, Danville,other cultures, KY; Lana or Rogachevskaya,anything that may Center not befor an Performing obvious “easy Arts atsell.” Governors | State University, University Park, IL; Erwin Washington, Lula Washington Dance Company, New York, NY; and Martha Woods, Jonathan Wentworth Associates, Hyattsville, MD

Room 125 Project Pitches for the Courageous Keynote speaker Ashley C. Ford says courage requires vulnerability and empathy. This session highlights a collection of projects designed for audiences and organizations that are open to being courageous. Projects may have challenging content or specialized technical requirements. They may be politically charged or require some

venues.out-of-the-box | Moderated planning. by Todd The Wetzel, project Purdue may be University, discipline Westspecific Lafayette, or multi-disciplinary IN and may include site-specific work designed for non-traditional performing arts Room 126 Top to Bottom, Inside Out: Toward a Transformational, Diverse, and Inclusive Culture

Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, is taking tangible steps toward creatingIn a field a where culture diversity of diversity, and inclusioninclusion, have equity, long and been access. aspirational, Hiring processes, Crystal Bridges diversity committees, community focus groups, employee feedback, and other operational actions provide insights to create a framework for integrating inclusion into every layer of an organization. | Led by Jill Wagar, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR 63

Meetings: 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Room 128 NAPAMA Business Meeting open meeting Room 109 Illinois Presenters Network members only; block booking Room 110 Indiana Presenters Network members only; block booking Room 107 Minnesota Presenters Network presenting members only (no affiliates); block booking Room 105 Plains Presenters Network + members only; block booking Iowa Presenters Network Room 106 Southwest Performing Arts Presenters members only; block booking Room 108 Wisconsin Presenters Network members only; block booking Room 121 Student Wrap-Up open to all students SATURDAY

Make your voice heard! Be sure to download the app before the debate so you can vote.

Plus view speaker bios and connect with other attendees. 64

Brunch + Keynote: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Performance sponsored by Goitse, represented by Baylin Artists Management, Exhibit 509

Goitse

Photo by Colin Gillen. multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish Goitse (“Go-witcha”) is an informal Gaelic Irish greeting meaning “come here.” The popular and inWorld Germany, Academy. Goitse Named has become Live Ireland’s a leader “Traditional of the new Groupgeneration of the of Year,” traditional Chicago Irish Irish ensembles. American News’ “Group of the Year”, as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award 65

Joanna Taft: The Cultural Entrepreneur

Photo by Polina Osherov. SATURDAY

Learn how entrepreneurship can strengthen culture, community, and place in the Midwest. Stories and lessons learned from starting the Harrison Center, Herron High School, and creative placemaking in Indianapolis neighborhoods, will equip you with principles that can make a difference in your community. In urban Indianapolis, a grassroots art center uses the principles of cultural entrepreneurship to strengthen its community through innovative arts programming and education. First, by creating a public charter school centered around an art history timeline; and then, by challenging the school’s students to actively engage in their city’s culture. The result? An emerging generation of arts patrons neighborhoods through a newfound connection to culture and place. and a growing movement of “cultural entrepreneurs”—engaged citizens who are improving their Heena Patel: Programming for Impact NEW It takes intention and thoughtfulness to program for impact. Fiscal constraints, organizational goals, lack of familiarity with certain art forms or cultures, and community needs are just a few of the considerations that come into play in programming engagements on and off stage. In the constantly shifting landscape of the arts, in what ways can presenters, agents, and artists work together to maximize the impact of unique and diverse presentations? 66

Marketplace: 12:30–3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Load-Out: 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Hall AB Exhibitor services located in back of hall.

Closing Party: 4:00–5:30 p.m. Sponsored by IMG Artists, Exhibit 212

Photo by Sergio Bennett. Rhythm! Discovery Center Claypool Court Building, 110 W Washington St, Suite A Celebrate the conclusion of a successful Conference at the world’s foremost drum and percussion museum, located in downtown Indianapolis. This hidden gem offers interactive exhibits highlighting a rich collection of historic artifacts and hands-on percussion instruments.

Getting there: The venue is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel. For those who need assistance with transportation, shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 minutes on a loop between the hotel and theater starting at 3:45 p.m. Access the shuttle from the hotel’s front drive on S. West Street. 75 Spotlight Showcase Artists Spotlight Showcases feature artists and ensembles selected by a panel of presenters, managers, and agents which reviewed all eligible applications in April 2018. Thursday, September 6

TIME ARTIST/ENSEMBLE REPRESENTATION | EXHIBIT 6:40 p.m. The Moxie Strings Smokin’ Sleddog Records | Exhibit 613 Sponsored performance 7:00 p.m. Houston METdance Company KMP Artists | Exhibit 102 7:20 p.m. Dance Kaleidoscope Exhibit 629 7:40 p.m. SHAPESHIFT Theatrical Exhibit 418 8:00 p.m. Breach of Peace, written & performed goingbarefoot inc. | Exhibit 442 by Mike Wiley 8:20 p.m. Val Vigoda Cadence Arts Network, Inc. | Exhibit 324B 8:40 p.m. Shaun Boothe & The Unauthorized Kids Entertainment | Exhibit 120 Biography Series 9:00 p.m. More Than a President’s Mother— Dow Artists, Inc. | Exhibit 302 The Lillian Carter Story

The Moxie Strings, Smokin’ Sleddog Records, Exhibit 613 sponsored performance Hailed by The Grand Rapids Press opportunity to experience music through a young, progressive lens. Alison performs on a newly- invented electric cello, and Diana asperforms “top-notch, on a instrumental5-string violin. wizardry,” Having made The Moxie the exploratory Strings offer journey the from classical music to a world of eclecticism and creativity, they are dedicated to helping students make this transformative transition through school programs. They also launched The MOX Project, Disciplines: Music (Contemporary Strings, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. a non-profit that finances clinics in underserved areas. |

Houston METdance Company, KMP Artists, Exhibit 102 SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES METdance presents Snow Playground, the company’s sixth original work by longtime METdance choreographer Katarzyna Skarpetowska. Snow Playground transports audiences to the meditative and mesmerizing winter snowscapes of Poland, evoking imagery of a peaceful swirling snowfall as

it moves across the terrain of a playground.Dance Source “Snow Houston Playground | Disciplines: captures Dance with (Modern, crystal-clear Contemporary) intention |the Asking fractal fee: geometry See agent. and patterns of ice and snowflakes as well as the organized flurry of a winter snowstorm.” —Nichelle Strzepek, 77

Dance Kaleidoscope, Exhibit 629 Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) will present an excerpt from its acclaimed full-evening production of Carmina Burana, music by Carl Off, choreography by artistic director David Hochoy. The opening section reveals the full company dancing a powerful ritual inspired by the Medieval concept of the who in turn gives birth to a tribe of nymphs and satyrs coming together to celebrate a wedding. | Disciplines:Wheel of Fortune. Dance (Modern)In subsequent | Asking sections fee: $7,000–$15,000. an “Earth Goddess” is created before the audience’s eyes

SHAPESHIFT Theatrical, Exhibit 418 Grey Skies Blue: Two lifelong friends face a journey of cultural and self-identity together. A young woman is forced to confront her past when her estranged mother suddenly appears at her doorstep. A promising relationship is jeopardized by deception. Can any of them trust their friends or companions? And how well do they truly know themselves? Ten accomplished dancers tell these powerful stories of a summer of friendships using small combos, full ensembles, and solo pieces, fused with popular and old-school music and props. Exploring emotional themes of family, race, love, and betrayal, this diverse collective combines hip-hop dance with the lyricism of contemporary movement. | Disciplines: Theater (Drama, General, Storytelling, Acting), Dance (Family/Young Audience, Hip-Hop, Contemporary) | Asking fee: See agent.

Breach of Peace, written & performed by Mike Wiley, goingbarefoot, inc., Exhibit 442 On May 24, 1961, 21-year-old John Lewis boarded a Greyhound bus with 11 other young Freedom Riders bound for New Orleans—and history. Three hundred other riders soon followed. They were

Breach of Peace shares their stories, and perhaps nudges us to take a closer look at what we’re standingmet with upbloody for today. assaults, Workshops, fiery arrests—beaten residencies, and and eight spat touringupon for historical standing documentary up for human dramas equality. are offered. | Disciplines: Theater (Drama, Family/Young Audience, General, One-person Shows, Documentary) | Asking fee: $2,500–$5,000.

Val Vigoda, Cadence Arts Network, Inc., Exhibit 324B Just Getting Good is a solo, multimedia, music concert—combining vocals and electric violin in a SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES entrancing voice and her eye-and-ear-catching six-string electric violin together create something freshone-woman and riveting, loop-driven in this pop/rock technology-meets-art symphony of sensation song, created of a show.in real Live time video onstage. can Val’sbe added powerful, as an option. Outreach programs include residencies, workshops, master classes, and a uniquely inspiring, Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock), Theater (Musical Theater, One-person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent. interactive musical keynote called “PEAK Aliveness.” | 79

Shaun Boothe & The Unauthorized Biography Series, Kids Entertainment, Exhibit 120 Repackaging history through hip hop, TEDx speaker and award-winning recording artist Shaun Boothe tells the life stories of the world’s most inspiring leaders through biographical rap songs. Mixing music, multimedia, and motivation, Shaun Boothe and The Unauthorized Biography Series is a celebration of inclusivity, perseverance, and overcoming challenges. It is a direct response to the overwhelming negativity in the media today. It is a reminder to the next generation that they DO have the tools, time, and talents to create change and achieve their greatest ambitions. | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience), Variety (Educational), Theater (Musical Theater, One-person Shows, Spoken Word/Storytelling), Dance (Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: See agent.

More Than a President’s Mother—The Lillian Carter Story, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302 Without employing a large cast or heavy scenery, Lillian Carter’s life is full. In this showcase, Carol Swarbrick brings a full portrait of a woman who positively affected everyone she met, including one of her sons who became the 39th President of the United States. With audio and video accompaniment, and on a bare stage, save a chair and small table, the arc is detectable, and the story is moving, funny, and timely. | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent.

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The Paperboys, Cubby-Hole Artists, Exhibit 734B The Paperboys have been lighting up stages with their unique brand of Folk-Roots music for the past 25 years. Their blend of Celtic, Latin, Bluegrass, and World music, has made them perennial favorites at festivals, clubs, and theatres across North America and Europe. Perhaps The Paperboys biggest accomplishment has been the lasting connection they’ve made with their fans, who have sustained and supported them for a quarter century. Their success has been largely independent, without the aid of a major label. Their buzz has been created from word-of-mouth and converting audiences one fan at a time. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Rock, Roots/Traditional, World, Celtic, Latin, Singer-songwriter) | Asking fee: $3,500–$5,500.

JigJam, FLi Artists, Exhibit 218 JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland, blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre, which has been called has captivated audiences throughout the world. They have been described by Irish American News “I-Grass” (Irish influenced Bluegrass). Their onstageDisciplines: energy, Music along (Folk, with Roots/Traditional, their virtuosic musical World, ability, I-Grass) | Asking fee: $5,000–$10,000. as “The best Irish group in Bluegrass so far.” | Farah Siraj, FLi Artists, Exhibit 218 Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, Jordanian virtuoso Farah Siraj’s career spans the United recognitionStates, Europe, of her and humanitarian the Middle East. efforts, Farah Farah performs was invited her original to perform compositions, at the United fusing Nations influences before of theMiddle passing Eastern of legislation music, flamenco, regarding jazz, the bossa, genocide and pop,in Darfur. with lyricsFarah inapproaches Arabic, Spanish music andas a English.medium In for peace and a way to lend a voice to people around the world who need to be heard. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: $5,500–$7,500.

Max Hatt / Edda Glass, Exhibit 917

(Nashville Scene) Maxof little Hatt people / Edda on Glass’s great plains,award-winning they evoke Jazz a world Americana that stretches and Brazilian from Bossathe beaches Nova has of Ipanema “an to incomparable spook” and “a unique sound” (Larry Groce of NPR). Telling stories the prairies of the American West, leaving audiences feeling both light and deep. As heard on NPR, SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES

Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Popular, World) | Asking fee: $2,000–$7, 000. and at Lincoln Center, DC’s Kennedy Center, and Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival. Duo/trio/quartet. | Che Apalache, Herschel Freeman Agency, Exhibit 815 Che Apalache plays Latingrass, a unique mix of Bluegrass and South American music. The group was up with his three best music students—Argentinians Franco Martino (guitar) and Martin Bobrick (mandolin),formed in Argentina, and banjo when player fiddlin’ Pau Barjau Joe Troop from moved Mexico. from They North sing Carolinain English to and Buenos Spanish, Aires featuring and teamed Joe’s soulful lead vocals and four part harmonies. Their showcase spotlights two of Joe’s originals and an a cappella mountain gospel song. | Disciplines: Music (Roots/Traditional, World, Latin/South American) | Asking fee: $5,000–$7,500. 83

Axiom Brass, Exhibit 841 Limitless is a multimedia concert created to take audiences on a journey through space, exploring the stunning visuals compiled by astronomer Kyle Kremer, Axiom Brass combines the beauty of chamber musicconnections and the between excitement the vastness of a movie of experiencethe universe for and a family our significance concert that in istoday’s sure to world. be memorable Along with for all. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Works, Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: $3,500–$6,000.

Quartetto Gelato, Arts Management Group, Exhibit 406 has performed around the globe, performing virtuosic classical masterworks, Argentinian tangos, gypsyThe one ballads, and only and Quartetto more. Whether Gelato in(violin/tenor, the halls of academiaoboe/Cirque or on de the Soleil stage acrobat, of a world accordion music & festival, cello) they entertain, teach, and thrill with their artistry, theatrics, and the occasional stunt. Two of their nine recordings were taken on board the NASA space shuttle Columbia, and QG was heard, literally, around the world. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Family/Young Audience, Folk, Popular, World) | Asking fee: See agent. collectif9, Latitude 45 Arts, Exhibit 434A Montreal’s cutting-edge classical string band collectif9 has been gaining steam since its 2011 debut, attracting diverse audiences in varied spaces. Known for energized, innovative arrangements of originalclassical form repertoire, into chamber collectif9 music employs for nine, lights, creating staging, a newand amplificationcontext for classical more commonly music. collectif9 seen has performedat rock shows. across Works Canada, by Bartok, the United Ligeti, States, Gabriel Europe, Prokofiev, and Asia.and more | Disciplines: are transformed Music (Chamber, from their Classical, Experimental/New Works, Rock) | Asking fee: $7,500–$10,000. SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES 85 Independent Showcase Listings All events take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, except where noted. Listings received by July 19, 2018 are printed here exactly as they were received. Download the app for the most up-to-date information. Wednesday, September 5

Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:45 p.m. The Everly Set 110

8:50–9:05 p.m. Derik Nelson & Family 98

9:10–9:30 p.m. James LeBlanc & The Winchesters 102

9:35–10:00 p.m. Hotel California—“A Salute To The Eagles” 102

10:05–10:25 p.m. Heart By Heart 100

10:30–10:55 p.m. Fleetwood Mask 100

11:00–11:20 p.m. Remember When Rock Was Young 107

11:25–11:45 p.m. We Were Funky—Live! 113

Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:45 p.m. Tayo Aluko 109

8:50–9:10 p.m. Winston Churchill: The Blitz— 113 Starring Randy Otto as Winston Churchill

9:10–9:25 p.m. “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” with Clifton Truman Daniel 100

9:30–9:45 p.m. “The Accidental Hero” and “Home for Christmas, 1944” 109

10:10–10:25 p.m. Michael J. Miles 105

10:30–10:45 p.m. Ball in the House 96

10:50–11:05 p.m. 3 Redneck Tenors—Broadway Bound 94

11:10–11:25 p.m. The Queen’s Cartoonists 111

Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:50 p.m. Divas3 99

9:20–9:40 p.m. Tom Cotter 112

10:15–10:35 p.m. Broadway Tonight Live! 97

11:30–midnight Illusions & Beyond 102 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 86 WEDNESDAY

Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:45 p.m. Jack Wright’s Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond 102

8:55–9:15 p.m. Amy Lynn & The Honey Men Celebrate Janis Joplin 95

9:15–9:30 p.m. Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver 108

9:40–9:55 p.m. Matt Beilis—The Soul of Pop 105

10:00–10:20 p.m. Face Vocal Band 99

10:25–10:40 p.m. Chicago Dance Crash 97

10:45–11:05 p.m. Magic Dave 105

11:10–11:25 p.m. JigJam 103

11:25–11:40 p.m. Amy Lynn & The Honey Men Celebrate Janis Joplin 95

11:50–12:05 a.m. HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr 101

Room 201-202, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:45–9:00 p.m. Loren Fishman, pianist 104

9:00–9:20 p.m. Gwen Hughes & The Hitmakers 100

9:20–9:40 p.m. Chi-Town Transit Authority, Celebrating the music of Chicago 98

9:40–10:00 p.m. Heartland Sings: Karaoke Classics Live 101

10:00–10:20 p.m. Gwen Hughes & The Hitmakers 100

10:20–10:40 p.m. Chi-Town Transit Authority, Celebrating the music of Chicago 98

10:40–11:00 p.m. Heartland Sings: In the Mix 101

11:00–11:20 p.m. Heartland Sings: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio 101

Room 204-205, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:55–9:05 p.m. The Actual Dance—A Love Story 109

9:10–9:30 p.m. Calle Sur 97

9:50–10:05 p.m. Alash with beatboxer Shodekeh 94

10:10–10:25 p.m. Alash with beatboxer Shodekeh 94

10:30–10:45 p.m. Session Americana 108

11:30–11:50 p.m. Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber 99

11:50–11:05 p.m. Session Americana 108 WEDNESDAY 87

Room 206, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:55 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

9:00–9:25 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

9:35–10:00 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

10:10–10:35 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

10:45–11:10 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

Room 209, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:45–9:00 p.m. Cellocentric & Guys With Guitars 97

9:10–9:25 p.m. Lawler + Fadoul 104

10:20–10:50 p.m. Cellocentric & Guys With Guitars 97

10:55–11:10 p.m. Lawler + Fadoul 104

11:35–midnight Cellocentric & Guys With Guitars 97

Room 309-310, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:50–9:05 p.m. The Forge 110

9:10–9:25 p.m. Christian Howes 98

9:30–9:45 p.m. Switchback 108

9:50–10:05 p.m. Switchback 108

10:10–10:25 p.m. Quartet San Francisco 107

10:30–10:45 p.m. The New York Tenors 111

10:50–11:05 p.m. The East Pointers 110

11:10–11:25 p.m. The East Pointers 110

11:30–11:45 p.m. BariToned 96

Room 314, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–8:50 p.m. Bacchanal Steel Band 96

9:00–9:20 p.m. No Promises 106

9:30–9:50 p.m. Brad Myers and Michael Sharfe 97

10:00–10:20 p.m. The Midwestern Swing 111

10:30–10:50 p.m. No Promises 106

11:00–11:20 p.m. Brad Myers and Michael Sharfe 97

11:30–midnight The Midwestern Swing 111 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 88 WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

Crackers Comedy Club, 207 N. Delaware, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:45–9:45 p.m. Baby Boomer Comedy Show 95

The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30–10:30 p.m. The Reunion Beatles—Fantasy Tribute 112

Thursday, September 6

Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Johnny Cash Tribute by James Garner 104

9:55–10:15 p.m. Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats 104

10:20–10:40 p.m. Mike Super—Magic & Illusion 106

10:45–11:05 p.m. PUSH Physical Theatre 107

11:10–11:25 p.m. Ben Caplan 96

11:30–11:45 p.m. Talisk 109

11:50–midnight The McCartney Years 111

Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Aloft Circus Arts 95

10:30–10:50 p.m. Aloft Circus Arts 95

11:30–11:50 p.m. Aloft Circus Arts 95

Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:50–10:10 p.m. Divas3 99

10:15–10:35 p.m. Broadway Tonight Live! 97

10:35–10:55 p.m. Tom Cotter 112 THURSDAY 89

Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic 103

9:45–10:05 p.m. Alina Kiryayeva 94

9:55–10:10 p.m. Big Bang Boom 96

10:15–10:35 p.m. Hiplet Ballerinas 102

10:40–10:55 p.m. Chicago Dance Crash 97

11:00–11:15 p.m. Doolin Irish Music with a French Touch 99

11:20–11:35 p.m. The New York Tenors 111

11:40–midnight In The Light of Led Zeppelin 102

Room 201-202, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Heartland Sings: In the Mix 101

9:55–10:10 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience 109

10:20–10:35 p.m. The Reminders 112

10:45–11:00 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience 109

11:10–11:30 p.m. Heartland Sings: Celtic Landscapes 101

11:35–11:50 p.m. The Reminders 112

Room 204-205, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Calle Sur 97

9:50–10:05 p.m. Uptown Girls 113

10:50–11:05 p.m. The Barefoot Movement 110

11:10–11:25 p.m. The Barefoot Movement 110

11:30–11:45 p.m. Tayo Aluko 109

Room 206, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:40–10:05 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

10:15–10:40 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104

10:50–11:15 p.m. Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 104 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 90 THURSDAY

Room 209, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Duo Diorama 99

9:50–10:10 p.m. Jessica Victoria 103

10:10–10:30 p.m. Yang and Olivia 113

10:30–10:50 p.m. Duo 1717 99

10:50–11:10 p.m. May Phang 105

11:10–11:30 p.m. Westbound Situation 113

11:30–11:50 p.m. Abigail Stauffer and Dave the Cellist 94

Room 309-310, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:45 p.m. Michael J. Miles 105

9:50–10:05 p.m. Chicago Tap Theatre 97

10:10–10:25 p.m. Christian Howes 98

10:30–10:45 p.m. BariToned 96

10:50–11:05 p.m. Quartet San Francisco 107

11:10–11:25 p.m. Chris Vallillo 98

11:30–11:45 p.m. Acoustic Eidolon 94

Room 314, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:45 p.m. Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 98

9:45–10:00 p.m. America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio 95

10:00–10:15 p.m. Love is a Rose: Celebrating Linda Ronstadt 105

10:15–10:30 p.m. 80s Night Out 94

10:30–10:45 p.m. NYC3: Today’s Hits—Live! 106

10:45–11:00 p.m. Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 98

11:00–11:15 p.m. America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio 95

11:15–11:30 p.m. Love is a Rose: Celebrating Linda Ronstadt 105

11:30–11:45 p.m. 80s Night Out 94

11:45–midnight NYC3: Today’s Hits—Live! 106

The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

10:00–midnight The Reunion Beatles—Fantasy Tribute 112 FRIDAY 91

Friday, September 7

Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Terry Ilous (Lead Singer of Great White) & The Vagabonds 109

9:55–10:15 p.m. The Jason Bishop Show 110

10:20–10:35 p.m. Farewell Angelina 100

10:40–11:00 p.m. Croce Plays Croce 98

11:05–11:25 p.m. The Second City 112

11:30–11:45 p.m. The Modern Gentlemen 111

11:50–midnight The McCartney Years 111

Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

10:00–10:15 p.m. Page Turner Adventures—part of the All Family Showcase 106

10:15–10:30 p.m. Jedi Academy! & Pirate School! Created by David Engel 103

10:30–11:00 p.m. SMIRK 108

11:00–11:15 p.m. Page Turner Adventures—part of the All Family Showcase 106

11:15–11:30 p.m. Jedi Academy! & Pirate School! Created by David Engel 103

11:45–midnight SMIRK 108

Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:45 p.m. Matt & Lainie 105

9:50–10:05 p.m. ViVA Trio 113

10:35–10:50 p.m. Winston Churchill: The Blitz— 113 Starring Randy Otto as Winston Churchill

10:55–11:15 p.m. REVOICED 107

11:20–11:35 p.m. Matt & Lainie 105

11:40–midnight LeeLee Robert 104

Room 201-202, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

10:00–10:20 p.m. Heartland Sings: An Evening with Cole Porter 100

10:20–10:35 p.m. Royal Wood 108

10:40–11:00 p.m. Helen Welch: Superstar: The Carpenters 101

11:00–11:20 p.m. Heartland Sings: An Evening with Cole Porter 100 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 92 FRIDAY

Room 204-205, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:50 p.m. Calle Sur 97

10:10–10:25 p.m. Black Umfolosi 96

10:50–11:05 p.m. The Chipper Experience—Where Comedy and Magic Collide! 110

11:10–11:25 p.m. Those Were The Days™ starring William Florian 112

11:30–11:50 p.m. Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber 99

Room 206, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:55–10:10 p.m. Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 103 The Great American Songbook

10:45–11:00 p.m. Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 103 The Great American Songbook

11:35–midnight Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 103 The Great American Songbook

Room 209, 2nd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:45 p.m. Acoustic Eidolon 94

9:50–10:10 p.m. MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies 106

10:10–10:20 p.m. The Magic of Eli 111

10:30–10:50 p.m. MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies 106

11:30–11:50 p.m. The Magic of Eli 111

11:50–midnight MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies 106

Room 309-310, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:45 p.m. Rex Havens 107

10:30–10:45 p.m. Chicago Tap Theatre 97

10:50–11:05 p.m. Acoustic Eidolon 94

11:10–11:25 p.m. The Forge 110 FRIDAY 93

Room 314, 3rd Floor TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–9:55 p.m. Ponytrap 107

10:00–10:15 p.m. O SOLE TRIO 106

10:20–10:50 p.m. Uptown Girls 113

10:55–11:10 p.m. Rumourz—The Fleetwood Mac Experience 108

11:15–11:30 p.m. O SOLE TRIO 106

11:35–11:50 p.m. Royal Wood 108

Pioneer Indy, 1110 Shelby St. TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30–10:30 p.m. Amplify Peace: Bassel & The Supernaturals, Kayem, 95 and Ronnie Malley INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 94

All events take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, except where noted. Listings received by July 19, 2018 are printed here exactly as they were received. Download the app for the most up-to-date information.

3 Redneck Tenors—Broadway Bound, CMI Entertainment, Exhibit 507

Wednesday, September 5, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor

“Join 3 Redneck Tenors, fresh off their 120 city tour, as they stampede their way through some of Broadway’s greatest Waldorf,hits! You’ll the hear show them has belt something out their for versions you! | Asking of tunes fee: from See agent.such favorite shows as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “South Pacific,” “Annie,” “Les Miserables,” “A Chorus Line,” and many others. Whether you love food on a stick or a salad from the 80s Night Out, Close to You, Inc., Exhibit 926

Thursday, September 6, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Powerhouse vocalists Lisa Rock (of national touring show Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters) and Melissa Minyard (of Broadway’s original production of Les Misérables) front a four-piece band and bring your favorite 80s hits back to life. It’s time to dance and sing along to favorites from Irene Cara, Pat Benatar, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: $5,000-$15,000.

Abigail Stauffer and Dave the Cellist, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. mastery over his instrument lays down a foundation over which Abigail effortlessly jumps between registers, revealing Abigail Stauffer and Dave the Cellist blend soulful pop vocals with the rare and distinct sound of jazz cello. Dave’s fluid crafting a balance of pain, hope, and joy. Their show evokes so much emotion, it’s hard to believe each song isn’t her astounding vocal controlDisciplines: and tone Music palette. (Folk, Every Jazz/Blues, song is Popular, a captivating World) showcase | Asking fee:of confidence $1,200-$,2500. and vulnerability,

Acousticspecifically about Eidolon, you. | Acoustic Eidolon, Exhibit 323

Thursday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor; Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor; Friday, September 7, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor AE takes audiences on a musical journey around the world with strong original compositions, cover tunes from Joni

USAMitchell Today, to Ledand Zeppelin,Hannah’s innovativetour-de-force Celtic, cello fiery virtuosity, Flamenco with and heart-opening Americana styles, vocals. and This stories duo commands that engage the the stage audience. and captivatesThe showcase audiences features of Joe’sall sizes. double | Disciplines: necked guitar, Music called (Popular) “beautiful, | Asking harp-like, fee: $2,500-$4,000. like nothing we’ve heard before” by

Alash with beatboxer Shodekeh, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Wednesday, September 5, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Alash, the acknowledged masters of traditional Tuvan instruments and the ancient art of throat singing team up with beat-boxer extraordinaire Shodekeh to perform an ultra groovy fusion of classic world music and the sophisticated sounds of one of the countries coolest beat boxers. Combining world rhythms and melodies with street-hip beatboxing creates an exciting, unique music not to be missed! Alash also offers in depth residencies and workshops on Tuvan culture and music for all ages. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: $3,500-$7,500.

Alina Kiryayeva, Exhibit 814B

Thursday, September 6, 9:45 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Alina Kiryayeva, award-winning concert pianist and distinguished recipient of full scholarship from The Juilliard School, received standing ovations at 64 performances so far, Alina brings a new concept—an infusion of popular melodies and presents her newest program, “Modern Piano.” Expanding on her incredibly successful “Moving Pictures” show which Disciplines: Music (Classical, Experimental/New Works, Popular, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: $3,000-$3,800. classical style. Prepare to be dazzled by World premieres, virtuosic arrangements of famous tunes such as “Barbie Girl,” “The Sound of Silence.” | 95

Aloft Circus Arts, Exhibit 240

Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor Space limited. RSVP at booth 240 or [email protected]. This contemporary circus show—hypermobile, low-tech and intensely intimate—is the building of a blanket fort, sneaking under a ball gown, an impulsive congregation in the tiniest of tents. Gather together with these bold aerialists and acrobats to build the world we want to live in, even only for a few shared moments. An antidote to the daily barrage beauty, hope and comfort. | Disciplines: Theater (Experimental/New Works), Variety (Circus) | Asking fee: $7,500-$10,000. of heartbreaking news, this pop-up show can happen in fields, intersections, theaters, warehouses...anywhere that needs America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 414

Thursday, September 6, 9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor takeNEW the ACT! stage America in their loved vibrant, the sounds time-honored of female show! close-harmony With selections groups from even the before Great TheAmerican Andrews Songbook, Sisters made1950s “Bei pop, Mir and jazz,Bist DuAmerica’s Schon” popularSweethearts in 1937. charms But audiences ofwill all hear ages… those all withvintage a slice songs of old-fashionedwith fresh ears fun! when Available America’s for venuesSweethearts of all sizes (tracks or live band). | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

Amplify Peace: Bassel & The Supernaturals, Kayem, and Ronnie Malley, Intercultural Music Production, Exhibit 927

Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Pioneer Indy, 1110 Shelby St. Cash bar. Ten minute drive from the JW Marriott. Free Admission. Amplify Peace is a collaborative touring production featuring American artists from the diaspora of predominantly

Kayem (hip-hop), Omar Offendum (spoken word) and Ronnie Malley (traditional Mid-Eastern). Through performance andMuslim educational countries workshops, impacted by these war. socially The multi-genre conscious program artists raise includes awareness artists about Bassel issues & The affecting Supernaturals the US, (soul/funk), Middle East, and the Muslim world. | Disciplines: Music (R&B Soul, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Amy Lynn & The Honey Men Celebrate Janis Joplin, UIA Presents, Exhibit 319

Wednesday, September 5, 8:55 p.m.–9:15 p.m. and 11:25 p.m.–11:40 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Amy Lynn & The Honey Men celebrates a Rock & Roll pioneer, Janis Joplin. Amy’s signature sound is backed by her 7-piece band for a night of your favorite Janis classics! At the controls is Amy Lynn, a vocal powerhouse whose unique tenor sax, trumpet, keys, bass, and drums. | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. flair of quirky, down-to-earth humor countervails against the serious musicianship of The Honey Men’s team of bari sax, Baby Boomer Comedy Show, Mainstage Artists Management, LLC, Exhibit 808

Wednesday, September 5, 8:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Crackers Comedy Club, 207 N. Delaware, 2nd Floor First drink will be on the house for all Presenter Attendees. Cash bar thereafter. Use ad or postcard for admission. The hilarious Baby Boomer Comedy Show featuring Jan McInnis and Kent Rader will be appearing Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at 8:45 pm at the Crackers Comedy Club, 207 N. Delaware, 2nd Fl., Indianapolis, IN 46204—an easy walk from the Indiana State Museum. First drink on the house! Jan and Kent present an evening of side-splitting clean comedy and are dealing with kids. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: $4,000-$4,500. astute observers of everyday life. They put a comic spin on the quirks of reality—from spousal and office relationships to

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Bacchanal Steel Band, Colloquy Music LLC, Exhibit 702

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:50 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Bacchanal Steel Band is the Midwest’s premiere Caribbean ensemble, featuring instruments made from 55-gallon oil barrels. Since 1998, Bacchanal has been entertaining and educating with their combination of calypso, soca, reggae, pop, & classical music. During performances, audiences young and old learn how steel drums were invented, how they’re made, and how a musical ensemble works to create beautiful music. The group performs regularly in concert halls, schools, & libraries around the county. | Disciplines: Music (World) | Asking fee: $1,500-$4,000.

Ball in the House, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor Ball in the House will be previewing their upcoming boy band tribute show. Full of classic hits from early vocal groups like The Beatles and Jackson 5, to 90s icons NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, to the contemporary sounds of One Direction, this new show is all about the harmony—presented in BitH’s soulful, dynamic a cappella style. Come hear in a whole new way the groups that rocked your world—complete with slick moves, high power vocals, and fun audience interaction! | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Family/Young Audience, Popular, R&B Soul) | Asking fee: $4,000-$7,000.

BariToned, UIA Presents, Exhibit 319

Wednesday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor BariToned is a smart, funny, and slick farcical concert romp featuring a trio of powerhouse baritones who dance and sing features favorites I Feel Pretty, Bring On The Men, If You Got It Flaunt It, Hey Big Spender, and more. Their disco diva their way through original mash-ups and medleys of musical theatre & disco by Broadway’s Dan Pardo. “I HATE MEN” can be backed by 1to5 piece band. | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent. homage “HOT STUFF” features the hits of Abba, Donna Summer, Thelma Houston, Amii Stewart, and others. BariToned Ben Caplan, Skyline Music, Exhibit 635

Thursday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks. captivating presence. Anchored by Caplan’s resonant baritone voice, and supported by his band this showcase features songsBen Caplan from Oldis an Stock: internationally A Refugee acclaimedLove Story, songwriter his award winning& performer play, who which fills debuted the stage at thewith Edinburgh his infectious Fringe spirit Festival and and musical voice. | Disciplines: Music (Experimental/New Works, Folk, Rock, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $5,000-$7,500. had a 7-week residency Off Broadway. Called “a cross between Tom Waits and Gogol Bordello” by NPR, Ben is a truly unique Big Bang Boom, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Thursday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor

Parenting. Shows include Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Madison Sq Park KidsBig Bang Conservancy, Boom are school stars in shows the Kindie & their Rock own world, RockStar performing Summer kid’s Camp. music They’ve with won a pop accolades sensibility. in numerous“…you won’t songwriting be contests.embarrassed 2018’s to blastNat’l onReading the carpool Theme, line.” Libraries Rock!, paired perfectly with their song, Read to Succeed, to the delight of libraries, camps and summer programs. | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Rock), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent.

Black Umfolosi, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Friday, September 7, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Zimbabwe’s top performing group, Black Umfolosi performs a cappella (Imbube) singing and traditional gumboot and Zulu dances with unrivaled beauty and passion. With incredible harmonies and warm, welcoming audience engagement Black Umfolosi brings a very accessible dose of world music to your stage. Black Umfolosi also offers residencies and workshops featuring the song and dance of Zimbabwe for all ages. They have performed all over the world and are ambassadors of world peace through music. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Family/Young Audience, Folk, Roots/ TraditionalWorld) | Asking fee: $5,000-$10,000. 97

Brad Myers and Michael Sharfe, Colloquy Music LLC, Exhibit 702

Wednesday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Highlighting the special chemistry and intimate conversation that is at the core of all the best Jazz, the critically acclaimed

Whether sweetly swinging four to the bar, bouncing and bubbling through the islands, or painting a poignant ballad, theirguitar music and bass and duoenergy of Brad connects Myers with and audiences Michael Sharfe young is and “a master old alike. class Available in how asimportant a duo, trio, feel or and quartet emotion for concertsare to Jazz.” and clinics. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Jazz/Blues) | Asking fee: $1,500-$4,000.

Broadway Tonight Live!, Exhibit 735

Wednesday, September 5, 10:15 p.m.–10:35 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:15 p.m.–10:35 p.m., Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor Broadway Tonight Live! A High Octane musical revue with singers and dancers from the Broadway stage, performing hits from Jersey Boys, Anything Goes, West Side Story, Les Miserables, Beautiful, A Chorus Line, Phantom Of The Opera, Rent, Chicago, Cabaret, 42nd Street and many more! They have graced the stages throughout the world with legends Joel Grey, Joan Rivers, Jay Leno, Marilyn McCoo, Barbara Cook, and Tony Award Winner, Patti LuPone. Don’t miss your ticket to Broadway! | Disciplines: Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

Calle Sur, Cadence Arts Network, Inc., Exhibit 324B

Wednesday, September 5, 9:10 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., and Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Colombian-Panamanian duo Calle Sur delights with its near-perfect vocal and instrumental blend as it takes audiences on a journey through many Latin cultures. These energetic and charismatic musicians bring you to your feet with a several outreach and concert programs. | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee:Brazilian $2,500-$5,000. “samba” one moment, then wrap you in a Cuban lullaby the next. Calle Sur (member of Artes Latinas) offers

Cellocentric & Guys With Guitars, Modern Arts and Music, Exhibit 704A

Wednesday, September 5, 8:45 p.m.–9:00 p.m., 10:20 p.m.–10:50 p.m., and 11:35 p.m.–midnight, Room 209, 2nd Floor Cellocentric: Classically-trained bassoonist performing with a New-Age guitarist and a South American cellist. Classical- meets-Jazz & World-Music, featuring Doug Wood, Arleigh Savage and Carolina Borja. Guys With Guitars: 3 regionally

recognizableaccomplished cover solo instrumentaltunes. | Asking musicians, fee: $1,500-$2,000. Patrick Woods, Darren Frate, and Doug Wood. Their “Windham Hill-styled show” features a mix of each musician performing cleverly crafted solo pieces, along with collaborations of original and Chicago Dance Crash, Exhibit 922

Wednesday, September 5, 10:25 p.m.–10:40 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:40 p.m.–10:55 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor

Dance Magazine As one of the premier hip hop/contemporary dance companies in the U.S., Crash will be performing excerpts from “The shamelessBricklayers promotions of Oz,” recently of their acknowledged social media by accounts. | Disciplines: as “The Dance Most (Modern/Contemporary, Inventive New Work” in Hip-hop) the United | Asking States. fee: $8,000-$15,000.The showcase will also highlight the company’s signature freestyle and high-energy “battle” performances as well as

Chicago Tap Theatre, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 813

Thursday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and Friday, September 7, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor Chicago Tap Theatre presents tap dance and live music from their touring repertory show, Unleash the Beats! Artistic

Performances are engaging, rhythmically complex and accessible to audiences of all ages with musical selection that Director Mark Yonally’s choreographic vision is fueled by outstanding dancers and some of Chicago’s finest musicians. Disciplines: Dance (Classical), Music (Jazz/Blues,Popular, R&B Soul) | Asking fee: See agent.

range from jazz to hip hop. Chicago Tap Theatre is entertainment that, in under two hours, brings “everyone to a new INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES plane of joy and love.” | 98

Chi-Town Transit Authority, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Exhibit 723

Wednesday, September 5, 9:20 p.m.–9:40 p.m. and 10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Introducing a phenomenal group of seven players who have made a life study of the music of Chicago Transit Authority,

Chi-Town bring the soul and sound of the original group to stages and events coast to coast. All the hits from “25 Or 6 To 4,” toDisciplines: “Beginnings,” Music to (Popular, “Saturday Rock) in the | AskingPark” will fee: beSee covered agent. in their standard (and amazing) 90-minute concert for Performing Arts Centers. Fans always command encores with standing ovations at every show. Box office reports... “sold- Chrisout.” | Vallillo, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 225

Thursday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor Multi-instrumentalist Chris Vallillo and his band perform excerpts from Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement. The show features historic music, theatrical narration, and storytelling to explore the Civil Rights Movement through music and its role in these historic events. This show uses a local choir and is content rich, interactive, and accessible. Excellent outreach programming, strong contenders for themes of Social Justice, Martin Luther King and Black History Month. | Disciplines: Music (Choral, Folk, Roots/Traditional), Theater (Family/Young Audience, Musical Theater), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent.

Christian Howes, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 225

Wednesday, September 5, 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor This smart one-man show by violinist Christian Howes blends chamber, world music, jazz, and popular themes using acoustic and electric violin with live effects and loops. Originals along with Bach, the Beatles, Brazilian Samba, Gnarles Barkley, Bela Bartok, Appalachian FIddle tunes, and Gershwin is arranged and woven together with a distinctive style and rapport crafted over decades by this Columbus, Ohio native. The program is often tailored for family programming and educational outreach. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Jazz/Blues, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, Close to You, Inc., Exhibit 926

Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor After playing nearly 250 shows in 36 states to sold-out crowds, this unmatched Carpenters’ tribute is beginning their 10 all of the Carpenters’ number one hits in the original key. They also tour their companion show, A Carpenters’ Christmas. |Year Disciplines: Anniversary Music Tour (Popular) for the | 2019/20Asking fee: season. $5,000-$15,000. Featuring Lisa Rock on lead vocals with a 6-piece backing band, they play

Croce Plays Croce, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Friday, September 7, 10:40 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor A.J. Croce performs selections from his acclaimed Croce Plays Croce show, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced them both. The show features |such Disciplines: timeless Music songs (Folk, as “Operator,” Jazz/Blues, “You Popular, Don’t R&BMess Soul, Around Rock, with Roots/Traditional) Jim,” “Time in a |Bottle,” Asking “Rapid fee: $7,500-$15,000. Roy” (The Stock Car Boy), and “Lovers Cross,” to name a few. The Croce Plays Croce show brings the music of Jim Croce back to audiences of all ages. Derik Nelson & Family, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Wednesday, September 5, 8:50 p.m.–9:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light Food. Cash bar near ballroom.

“Glee’s” lead guitarist is joined by his siblings to perform beautiful 3-part harmony arrangements of 40’s & 50’s jazz astandards, full band 60’s& production & 70’s pop/rock crew, TOTALLY hits and SELF-CONTAINED! the chart-toppers of Selected today infused for the with2018 their American signature Music pop-folk Abroad sound. roster. Video One free outreachshow uses with 5-panels booking. to feature | Disciplines: “clones” Music & scenic (Family/Young landscapes, Audience, delivering Popular, a premium Rock), hi-tech Variety concert (Educational, that appears Adult Audience) backed by | Asking fee: See agent. 99

Divas3, Wells Entertainment, Exhibit 823

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:50 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:10 p.m., Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor Three beautiful female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s! An enticing mix of pure class, personality, and divas, without being a karaoke or impersonation show. Their unique 3 part arrangements are blended with solid, top notch“goose vocals bump | inducing Disciplines: vocals,” Music Divas3 (Popular, successfully R&B Soul) finds | Asking the balancefee: See agent.of honoring the iconic hits of the era of the great

Doolin Irish Music with a French Touch, Essential International Artists, Exhibit 106

Thursday, September 6, 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Doolin’ from France, currently one of the most innovative bands of the Irish music scene, a sextet performing guitar, vocals (English and French) and original compositions in a resolutely modern style. The arrangements, at times taking theirbodhrán, inspiration violin, tin from whistle, pop-rock, accordion/vocals, folk, jazz, funk bass. or even Inspired rap (and by the always purest in thetradition, best taste), Doolin’ to combinesemit great instrumentals, energy and showmanship. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Duo 1717, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. The trailblazing Duo 1717—baritone Jean Bernard Cerin & pianist Veena Kulkarni-Rankin—presents salon-style programs that travel the world. Weaving original arrangements of folktales, folk music and popular music from around the globe with art song and solo piano repertoire, Duo 1717 takes audiences on a virtuosic and emotional journey. Haitian and Filipino stories meet art song, negro spirituals and Bollywood, intersecting with compelling piano works and lively percussion along the way. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Experimental/New Works, Folk, Roots/Traditional, Solo/ Recital, World), Theater (Opera, Spoken Word/Storytelling), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: $1,800-$3,500.

Duo Diorama, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. The compelling Chicago-based duo of violinist MingHuan Xu and pianist Winston Choi enchant audiences with their passionate performances. They fervently believe in the relevance of the standard duo classical repertoire, while maintaining internationally-recognized status as advocates for contemporary music. Often juxtaposing these two strands, audiences are mesmerized by their spirited performances that are full of poetry, color and creativity. Featuring Wm Grant Still, Kreisler, Ravel. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Experimental/New Works, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: $2,300-$3,800.

Face Vocal Band, UIA Presents, Exhibit 319

Wednesday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Face is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado who have been captivating audiences for tunes with complex harmonies, brilliant beat-box rhythms and superb singing…Face take their audience on a musical fifteen years with their infectious energy punctuated byDisciplines: an endearing Music love (A Cappella, of performance. Popular, “Blending Rock) | Asking modern fee: popular See agent.

Fancifool!journey and it’s with fantastic Ananda fun.” (FringeReview.co.uk) Bena-Weber, | Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber, Exhibit 224B

Wednesday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. and Friday, September 7, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber is the hilarious, heartwarming, thought provoking show about LOVE! This times that seem to divide us, Fancifool helps us remember that, no matter how different we may seem on the outside, in our12-character hearts, we one are woman all connected show features by LOVE! dancing, | Disciplines: singing, Dance mime, (Jazz, clown, Modern/Contemporary), HD films, and edgy social Theater commentary. (One-person In theseShows), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: $5,000-$7,500. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 100

Farewell Angelina, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Friday, September 7, 10:20 p.m.–10:35 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light Food. Cash bar near ballroom. Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with 4 powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters & solid musicians.

Rolling Stone. The girls have played across the country opening shows forTheir Kenny stellar Chesney, blend ofOld heart-stopping Dominion, Jake harmonies Owen, Billy over Currington, blazing double and Trace violins Adkins and guitars and tours has with earned The soaring Bacon praise:Brothers. “One Newof the CD Top is 10coming Country soon! Artists | Disciplines: You Need Music to Know”- (Country), Variety (Emerging) | Asking fee: See agent.

Fleetwood Mask, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Wednesday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:55 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. From the earliest Fleetwood Mac days of the late 60s (with Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer) and through the most popular lineups, Fleetwood Mask is the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The passion, style and authenticity of their performances prompted Mick Fleetwood to give the band his personal endorsement as he says, Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: $7,500-$12,000. “Oh my gosh, get excited, get ready—Fleetwood Mask is about to hit the stage.” | “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” with Clifton Truman Daniel, Gardner Arts Network, Exhibit 627A

Wednesday, September 5, 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor

Truman’s life and presidency. It spans the years from childhood to his two momentous terms as President, with enlightening“Give ‘Em Hell, anecdotes. Harry!”—written Actor James by Samuel Whitmore Gallu, originated is a faithful the and role often in 1975. humorous Clifton portrayalTruman Daniel of President took up Harry the mantle S. in this case, his oldest grandson. | Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows) | Asking fee: $4,000-$6,000. October 2017, marking the first time in history a U. S. President would be portrayed onstage by a direct descendant...in Gwen Hughes & The Hitmakers, Alkahest Artists & Attractions Inc., Exhibit 723

Wednesday, September 5, 9:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Gwen Hughes and The Hitmakers perform your favorite hit records in an exhilarating new concert. On vocals, Gwen band’s newest project. Medleys and features of Fats Domino, The Swinging Medallions, James Taylor, Al Green, Justin Timberlake,captivates you Johnny as the Mercer, natural and born of entertainercourse, Elvis her are fans all parthave of come the fun. to know Southern and love, Gold, and a hit “Play show Southern for a series, Gold” festival, is her or special event! | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Heart By Heart, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Wednesday, September 5, 10:05 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. Starring founding members of HEART and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Mike Derosier & Steve Fossen along with an incredible lineup of musicians—Lizzy Daymont, Randy Hansen & powerhouse lead vocalist Somar Macek—create show that is authentic, passionate, and true to HEART’s original recordings. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: $10,000-$15,000.

Heartland Sings: An Evening with Cole Porter, Heartland Sings, Inc., Exhibit 825

Friday, September 7, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Mr. Cole Porter cordially invites you to a program of his greatest hits, featuring his fabulous friends—the Vocal Artists of Heartland Sings! With Mr. Porter at the piano, surrounded by great singers, it will be a delightful, delirious, delectable and completely delicious evening—it’ll be DeLovely! Don your glad rags and join Mr. Porter for a spectacular experience! | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Choral, Jazz/Blues), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

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Heartland Sings: Celtic Landscapes, Heartland Sings, Inc., Exhibit 825

Thursday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Magical harmonies and the drone of bagpipes transport you to the Emerald Isle. Enjoy solos and full ensemble pieces with traditional instruments of Celtic heritage. Familiar folk tunes and drinking songs get audiences singing along, while Irish eyes will be smiling at heartfelt favorites like Danny Boy. Take the high road and meet us for a Celtic celebration you won’t forget. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Choral, Folk, Roots/TraditionalWorld) | Asking fee: See agent.

Heartland Sings: In the Mix, Heartland Sings, Inc., Exhibit 825

Wednesday, September 5, 10:40 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Delight in some of the greatest jazz standards of all time, with fresh takes on the classics. Our Principal Vocal Artists, along with Maestro Robert Nance, will get your toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ throughout a unique program that for a memorable concert experience. Get in the mix! | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Choral, Jazz/Blues, Popular) | Askingshowcases fee: Seevocal agent. harmony and vocal jazz style at its finest. Heartland Sings’ high energy and originality makes

Heartland Sings: Karaoke Classics Live, Heartland Sings, Inc., Exhibit 825

Wednesday, September 5, 9:40 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Get out of your seat and onto the stage, it’s karaoke night! From pop divas to classic rockers, Heartland Sings channels your favorite artists by performing their hit singles accompanied by our professional instrumental combo. Audience members are invited to sing along with us and JOIN US on stage (with lyrics provided on screen!) to unleash their inner rock star. We take requests, we back you up. Everyone gets to be a part of Karaoke Classics Live! | Disciplines: Music (Choral, Family/Young Audience, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Heartland Sings: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, Heartland Sings, Inc., Exhibit 825

Wednesday, September 5, 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor

The Heartland Sings Jazz Combo performs excerpts from the famed suite for flute and jazz trio by Claude Bolling. production,Written in 1975 this willand bemade one famous program by that flutist your Jean audience Pierre Rampal won’t easily and Claude forget! Bolling,| Disciplines: this classically Music (Chamber, styled jazz Experimental/ suite is Newwickedly Works, sophisticated, Jazz/Blues) |playful, Asking andfee: extremelySee agent. virtuosic. Paired with vocal jazz selections from our standard “In the Mix”

HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, Heather Massie, Exhibit 817B

Wednesday, September 5, 11:50 p.m.–12:05 a.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor showA true Heather story of MassieHollywood engages glamour the audience, & scientific channeling genius! This Lamarr solo &play 33 exploresother characters, the life & revealing unexpected how inventions this icon createdof screen technologysiren Hedy Lamarr,for torpedoes the “most during beautiful WWII, woman which now in the powers world.” our In cellthis phones, 12x Award-Winning, WiFi & GPS. Also Internationally-Acclaimed available: Lectures & WSs. Huffington Post | Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows), Variety (Educational, Comedy) | Asking fee: $1,500-$3,500. “Captivating” — Helen Welch: Superstar: The Carpenters, Mainstage Artists Management, Exhibit 808

Friday, September 7, 10:40 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor There’s a reason why Richard Carpenter gave internationally-acclaimed vocalist & West-end actress (England) Helen Welch his blessing to bring the timeless music of The Carpenters back to life. Superstar does just that without being musicians, lush arrangements and fascinating and rare backstage stories. Helen presents a fresh perspective of song and storyanother during tribute her act. showcase. Rather, it| Disciplines: is a one-of-a-kind Music (Cabaret, ‘docu-musical’ Popular) featuring | Asking Helen’s fee: See distinctive agent. alto voice, world-class INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 102

Hiplet Ballerinas, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Thursday, September 6, 10:15 p.m.–10:35 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Created & trademarked by Homer Bryant, an original principal dancer with the Dance Theater of Harlem, Hiplet™ is an innovative dance form that infuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, hip-hop & urban movements. Performances may incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques & beat-boxing or even Tango en pointe—while showcasing Hiplet’s trademark sass, grooves & struts against popular music audiences will recognize from Black Violin to Beyonce and Prince. | Disciplines: Dance (Ballet, Ethnic/Folk, Family/Young Audience, Modern/ Contemporary), Variety (Educational, Emerging) | Asking fee: See agent.

Hotel California—“A Salute To The Eagles,” Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Wednesday, September 5, 9:35 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. With their extraordinary vocal and musical talent, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduce the sound of The Eagles which transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B, and Country. Authorized by The Eagles, this highly respected show delivers a modern, action packed, fully produced performance. All live and using no backing tracks, their show of excellence has taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. | Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: $12,000 - $15,000

Illusions & Beyond, Wells Entertainment, Exhibit 823

Wednesday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–midnight, Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor Presenting a magical evening of grand illusions, comedy, cirque acrobatics, high speed quick change, and stunning choreography all fused together into one mind-blowing production! With performances across 45 countries, currently one of Disney’s favorite family illusion shows, Illusions and Beyond is more than just a magic show ... It is an EXPERIENCE! | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

In The Light of Led Zeppelin, Love Productions, Inc, Exhibit 704B & 706

Thursday, September 6, 11:40 p.m.–midnight, Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor AWESOME! ROCKED THE HOUSE—Best Attended Tribute Show of The Series! Reilly Center, Ocala FL —WIND-FM Don’t before. Performances inspired by Page & Plant’s return in the 90s when they re-invented their own style against textures ofMiss world In The music. Light This of Led Zeppelin Zeppelin! phenomenon A Box office is the sensation. only tribute Page, in Plant the bizand backed the music by an of allLed female Zeppelin band! honored The drummer as never even has Jason Bonham’s praise! | Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Jack Wright’s Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond, Alkahest Artists & Attractions/ Amaz Entertainment, Exhibit 723/222

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Your audiences will know the difference! Why? Because Jack and his Heartlight Showband capture the essence of Neil’s timeless multi-generational appeal without over-the-top mimicry or gimmickry. Jack Wright’s Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond convey a contemporary performance of the hit songs that have kept Neil Diamond in the hearts of his fans audiences the way Neil always has | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. for more than five decades. His interpretive singing and dynamic stage presence are pure Neil as he connects with his James LeBlanc & The Winchesters, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Wednesday, September 5, 9:10 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light food and cash bar near ballroom.

Accompanied by 4 studio-tight musicians from Muscle Shoals, his band features a Grammy-winning producer & the Born & raised in Shreveport, LA, James is a country singer/songwriter whose songs have sold over 25 million records! Leblanc is ready to perform his own original music nationwide. Come see why Rolling Stone Season 5 winner of Nashville Star. WhileDisciplines: known forMusic co-writing (Country) Travis | Asking Tritt’s fee: hit See single agent. “Modern Day Bonnie & Clyde,” says James is among “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” | 103

Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic, DCA Productions, Exhibit 912

Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Magician Jason Hudy performs a family-friendly magic show that is designed to amaze and amuse! Come see a sample of his magic, from large scale, mind-boggling illusions to smaller, audience participation magic that will leave you in own show in Saipan and in Macau, China. With over 8,000 shows performed in his career, you can be sure in Jason’s abilitywonder! to Jasonentertain has performedyour audience! around | Disciplines: the world, Variety including (Magic/Illusion) on the “Late Late| Asking Show” fee: on $3,750-$7,500. national CBS-TV, headlining his

Jedi Academy! & Pirate School! Created by David Engel, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 813

Friday, September 7, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor RSVP at Booth 813; Open admission. quest for excellent family-series and Arts in Education programming. Jedi Academy! is a laugh-riot, all-ages Star Wars spoofThe “ALL-FAMILY coupled with SHOWCASE” a powerful Characterand veteran Ed entertainer version for David school Engel programs. present Pirate two School!widely popularIs a madcap acts high-seasthat will satisfy comedy your

Rep,FL | Disciplines: Theater (Family/Young Audience, One-person Shows), Variety (Educational, Comedy, New Vaudville) | Askingadventure fee: withSee agent. two school shows on vital S.T.E.A.M & Bullying themes. “Absolutely one of our favorite acts!” Orlando

Jessica Victoria, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:10 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. Through song and story, Jessica Victoria’s engaging performances feature her own Celtic-inspired songs alongside music in Quechua, Basque and Catalan, as well as more traditional classical repertoire. From the Vatican to Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center, appearing as the guest artist with orchestras throughout the U.S., Italy and Peru, or enjoying a casual venue with the band, Jessica’s versatility and joy shines brightly in all settings. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Choral, Classical, Folk, Orchestral, Solo/Recital, World), Theater (Opera, Spoken Word/Storytelling) | Asking fee: $1,800-$4,500.

JigJam, FLi Artists, Exhibit 218

Wednesday, September 5, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish

music with bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been brandedDisciplines: as ‘iGrass’, Music their (Experimental/New onstage energy along Works, with Folk,their World)virtuos | musical Asking fee:ability See hasagent. captivated audiences throughout the world. “Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.” | Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from The Great American Songbook, Exhibit 215

Friday, September 7, 9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m., 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 11:35 p.m.–midnight, Room 206, 2nd Floor voice. Jodi’s warm and engaging performances take you on a journey through The Great American Songbook, weaving elegantJodi Beach arrangements is an award-winning with sentimental vocalist/pianist stories of who the hasmusic, toured composers, the country and enchantingmusicians from audiences this timeless with her era velvet of American music. Stardust to Moonglow, Gershwin to Nat King Cole, Jodi and her band are certain to be a favorite with Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Jazz/Blues, Popular), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent. your audience! Holiday shows/outreach available |

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Johnny Cash Tribute by James Garner, Kamstar Artist Management, Exhibit 213

Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor

TennesseeThe Johnny Three, Cash Tribute mixing celebratesmusic with the insights life and and music anecdotes. of the “ManAn entertaining, in Black” with respectful, strong conviction tribute—not and an stunning impersonation. accuracy. Singer James Garner and his Boom-Chicka-Boom band faithfully recreate the songs/sounds of Johnny Cash and his Kamstar corner booth #213 | Disciplines: Music (Country, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. Professional, personable artists. Easy tech. Strong social media/marketing support. Sold-out shows. Visit us at the purple Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience, Earthsign Records, Exhibit 241

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:55 p.m., 9:00 p.m.–9:25 p.m., 9:35 p.m.–10:00 p.m., 10:10 p.m.–10:35 p.m., and 10:45 p.m.–11:10 p.m., and Thursday, September 6, 9:40 p.m.–10:05 p.m., 10:15 p.m.–10:40 p.m., and 10:50 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Room 206, 2nd Floor in US Europe & Asia and their own remarkable trademark visual art style, present a breathtaking Animated Painting #1 Charting International Guitar duo Awarded “Best Instrumental Album of theCity Year” Pages. with This 21 extraordinarilyCDs, 4000 shows gifted played duo

Concert Experience “likeChicago taking Trib. a yoga| Disciplines: class in Musica field (Classical,of running Experimental/New mustangs” — Works, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Popular, World),combines Variety “guitars (Emerging) of the Gipsy | Asking Kings, fee: harmony See agent. of Simon & Garfunkel with the colors of Van Gogh” in a show that “inspires the human spirit” — Lawler + Fadoul, Exhibit 334B

Wednesday, September 5, 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m. and 10:55 p.m.–11:10 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Flute and percussion duo Lawler + Fadoul offer captivating recitals, innovative theatrical concerts and engaging community performances. Join them for excerpts from their unique theatrical concert Clickable, which blurs the line between high art and pop culture while exploring themes of persuasion and propaganda, and Prelude Cocktail, their intoxicating recital program spanning four centuries of prelude repertoire. L+F tour to the Kennedy Center, Ohio and Michigan among others in 2018-19. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Works, Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: See agent.

Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats, BiCoastal Productions, Exhibit 209

Thursday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who garnered over 23 gold and platinum certified Therecords Rolling worldwide. Stones. |Come Disciplines: hear Lee Music and (Popular, his band Rock)perform | Asking Stray fee: Cats See hits agent. like “Sexy and Seventeen,” “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town,” plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr to LeeLee Robert, AMAZ Entertainment LLC, Exhibit 222

Friday, September 7, 11:40 p.m.–midnight, Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor

LeeLee’s love of the Western landscape inspires much of her music and after releasing “Jewel of the West,” she was landscape,awarded Best laughter, Western and Album love. She of the is alsoYear known by The for Academy her outstanding of Western ability Artists. to connectLeeLee is with known an audience for her original through “Cowgirl her humorJazz” music and storytelling.style that combines | Disciplines: the colors Music and (Jazz/Blues) textures of| Asking jazz and fee: blues See agent.with the lyric strengths of Western Music about

Loren Fishman, pianist, Minnesota Sinfonia, Exhibit 822

Wednesday, September 5, 8:45 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Loren Fishman, outstanding classical pianist, teacher and lecturer presents exciting performances of Rachmaninoff, Chopin and other great piano masters in an informal and audience-friendly manner. Known for his dazzling technique and sensitive phrasing, he intersperses interesting and fun anecdotes about the music and composers throughout his performances. Loren, who is a very popular piano teacher at Carlton College, also offers masterclasses as part of his concert and tour packages. | Disciplines: Music (Classical) | Asking fee: $1,000-$5,000. 105

Love is a Rose: Celebrating Linda Ronstadt, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 414

Thursday, September 6, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor historicNEW ACT! accounts In their of exciting Ronstadt’s tribute impressive to Linda career. Ronstadt, This Paula charismatic Hanke andduo Peggyand their Ratusz live beltband out travel hits throughlike “When her Will eclectic I Be Loved,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Blue Bayou,” “It’s So Easy,” “Desperado” and more while adding personal stories and concert event! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Jazz/Blues, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. 28-studio-album catalog of rock, pop, country rock, Latin, folk and jazz songs in this heart-filling and soul-thrilling Magic Dave, Fusion Talent Group, Exhibit 404

Wednesday, September 5, 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor capturing the imagination of any crowd. A born showman and an unusually accomplished sleight of hand artist, David dazzlesConsidered audiences to be one with of a the unique world’s and most delightful talented brand magicians, of entertainment, David Williamson blending (or heart-stopping “Magic Dave”) magic knows with the sidesplitting secret of at davidwilliamson.com. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy, Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. hilarity. Come experience a bit of his show firsthand in this fun showcase, and be sure to check out his amazing accolades Matt & Lainie, UIA Presents, Exhibit 319

Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. and 11:20 p.m.–11:35 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor guitarists of the last several decades, and was standing room only on Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The show features Guitarist Matt Wolfe and vocalist Lainie Munro present their two hit shows: ”Legends of Guitar” pays tribute to the great music from the worlds of jazz and Broadway featuring beloved standards from the likes of Rodgers & Hart, Henry Mancini,music by andSantana, many Chuck others. Berry, | Disciplines: George Benson,Music (Cabaret, and more. Jazz/Blues, ”Songbook,” Popular, performed Rock) |at Asking cabarets fee: inSee NYC, agent. celebrates great

Matt Beilis—The Soul of Pop, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Wednesday, September 5, 9:40 p.m.–9:55 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor When Matt Beilis started his YouTube channel, he didn’t expect a growing audience of 30K+ subscribers & 7M+ streams. of piano-based pop music. Beilis performs hits from artists like The Beatles, Elvis, Stevie Wonder & Billy Joel all the wayPraised through for his to distinctive current songs voice from & virtuoso John Legend piano & chops, Alicia “The Keys. Soul Perfect of Pop” for risingspans artistthe decades series, tocabarets, explore special the evolution events, headline-opener & more! | Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul, Rock, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: See agent.

May Phang, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 10:50 p.m.–11:10 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Delightful and innovative, pianist May Phang presents unique programs that combine the great masterpieces of the past honky tonk, Chinese opera, a night at the opera, gazing at stars…. it’s amazing where a single piano can take us. Dance throughwith the themusic ages of onour her present. musical Timeless journeys Chopin, and explore tempestuous the world. Schumann, Concerts dances customized from elegant,for each fieryaudience. to sultry, | Disciplines: blues, Music (Classical, Experimental/New Works, Jazz/Blues, Solo/Recital, World) | Asking fee: $1,800-$3,500.

Michael J. Miles, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor; and Thursday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor

They move audiences with inspired original compositions & virtuoso covers of American roots, rock, soul, broadway andThe classical.OTHER BROTHERS WEDS FROM are SENEGAL Michael J. TO Miles SEEGER: on banjo, from guitar the African & vocals banjo and ofLloyd the slaveBrodnax trade King to Peteon flute, Seeger’s bass House& vocals. UnAmerican Activities testimony, this is Michael’s solo show with works of Seeger, Carl Sandburg, Woody Guthrie, Walt Whitman, JS Bach, & Mark Twain. THURS | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Jazz/Blues, Roots/Traditional), Theater (General, One- person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 106

Mike Super—Magic & Illusion, Exhibit 802

Thursday, September 6, 10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor

See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist and ‘America’s Favorite Mystifier’ Mike Super live on stage!! As the winner of NBC’s DeGenereshit TV show Show! ‘Phenomenon’, | Disciplines: Mike Theater Super (Family/Youngis the only magician Audience), in history Variety to win(Magic/Illusion) a LIVE magic | competitionAsking fee: See on agent. primetime US network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! Mike was also featured on Penn & Teller Fool US and The Ellen MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies, Exhibit 142

Friday, September 7, 9:50 p.m.–10:10 p.m., 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., and 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Room 209, 2nd Floor MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies pour Louisiana Musical Fire on audiences worldwide. Since 1985, they totally Engage & Enrich audiences in a high-energy ORIGINAL Louisiana Music Experience of Original Zydeco, New Orleans & Cajun Music! See the New Feature Film about MOJO, and learn about special MOJO Guest, Ronnie Eades, founder Muscle Shoals Horns, time Humanitarian Award Winners! | Disciplines: Dance (Ethnic/Folk), Music (Country, Family/Young Audience, Folk, Jazz/ Blues,to benefit Popular, Special Rock, Olympics! Roots/Traditional, Concerts, Outreach, World) | AskingVIP Meet fee: & See Greets, agent. Residencies, Development Events, Festivals by these 3

No Promises, Colloquy Music LLC, Exhibit 702

Wednesday, September 5, 9:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor No Promises is a professional eight piece male a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to popular favorites of jazz, Motown and pop music. A unique choice for fans of Pentatonix, Take 6,

roundand The and Four holiday Freshmen; performances. this amazing | Asking group fee: has $2,000-$8,000. just released their sophomore recording, “All Wet,” featuring a mix of everything from The Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back” to a vocal jazz version of Blondie’s “Call Me.” Available for year- NYC3: Today’s Hits—Live!, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 414

Thursday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.–midnight, Room 314, 3rd Floor NEW ACT! It’s time for TODAY’S music to take center stage with NYC3! Starring three of New York City’s hottest male vocalists, this high-energy concert delivers hits from artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and more. Great songs like

songsJustin oneTimberlake’s after another! “Can’t | Disciplines:Stop the Feeling” Music will(Popular, get your R&B audience Soul, Rock) up on| Asking their fee:feet, See and agent. when the men of NYC3 soar on Sia’s “Chandelier” the crowd will be awestruck by this powerhouse act’s incredible vocals. Covering today’s chart-topping O SOLE TRIO, Showstopper Entertainment, Exhibit 303

Friday, September 7, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Bravissimo Broadway combines classic showtunes from the most beloved Broadway musicals, with breathtaking, original arrangements. The performance includes highlights from shows such as Les Misérables, West Side Story, Phantom of

storiesthe Opera, Broadway The Sound musicals of Music, have and to offer. a gorgeous | Asking ‘mash-up’ fee: $7,000-$9,000. of Ghost: the Musical’s ‘With You’ with Ghost: the Movie’s ‘Unchained Melody’. The show will take you on a thrilling 70+ year adventure of the best songs and behind-the-scene Page Turner Adventures—part of the All Family Showcase, Shaw Entertainment Group, Exhibit 522

Friday, September 7, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor THE MIXED-UP FAIRYTALE The Once Upon a Time Machine transports the entire audience to Storyville in this hilarious former Ringling Clown, Kenny Mikey as her slapstick sidekick, Page Turner Adventures combines storytelling, circus skills,fractured multi-media, fairytale featuring larger-than-life a REAL props, 10-foot-tall and tons GIANT! of audience Starring participation Riley Roam asin intrepida Super-Sized “Storyologist” Story that Page you Turner (and and audiences) will never forget. | Disciplines: Theater (Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: See agent. 107

Ponytrap, Exhibit 126

Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:55 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Ponytrap performs industrial music on classical instruments accompanied by homemade robotic drummers. You will hear original compositions inspired by early 20th-century composers, modern industrial music, and the Kodo drummers of Japan. You will see humans playing viola and cello alongside handcrafted robot percussion machines, including a 12-ft-tall behemoth made of self-pounding drum heads. The music stuns, soars, sings, and stays with you long after the

(Educational, Adult Audience, Emerging) | Asking fee: $9,000-$15,000. lights go out. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Works, Family/Young Audience, Rock), Variety PUSH Physical Theatre, Robin Klinger Entertainment, LLC, Exhibit 203

Thursday, September 6, 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor No tickets required. Seeing award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre is like watching a live action movie. This talented group of performers inspires awe with physical illusions and gravity-defying, dance-infused, acrobatic high-jinx. It’s cool, it’s athletic, it’s a perfect metaphor-in-motion; the narratives of our lives played out with hope, strength, and optimism. | Disciplines: Asking fee: $9,500-$11,500. Dance (Modern/Contemporary), Theater (Experimental/New Works, Physical Theater), Variety (Emerging) | Quartet San Francisco, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 225

Wednesday, September 5, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor 3 time Grammy nominee Quartet San Francisco continues to bring new and exciting energy and fearless originality to the stage. This must-see showcase features a crossection from their multiple program offerings including new composition celebrating women La Heroiína, American classics Rhapsody in Bluegrass, tangos, jazz and even a show stopping Michael Jackson arrangement. Don’t miss this glance into the future of acoustic music for discerning audiences. | Disciplines: Asking fee: See agent.

RememberMusic (Chamber, WhenExperimental/New Rock Was Works, Young, World) |Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Wednesday, September 5, 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. remarkableThis spectacular resemblance musical journeyand uncanny celebrates ability the to decadessound like of thechart-topping legendary starhits ofto Sircelebrate Elton John the character, including costumes“Benny and and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Crocodile Rock” to name a few. Award winning actor/singer Meyer uses his Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: $10,000-$13,000. charisma of the famed pianist and singer. “Craig A Meyer is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. He REVOICED,can do anything!” About—Barry Manilow.Entertainment, | Exhibit 337

Friday, September 7, 10:55 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Reservations recommended but not required, RSVP at Booth 337. REVOICED is much more than a great vocal ensemble. Their signature sound fuses the classic concept of acappella with a sleek, modern twist and show-stopping stage presence. Tight harmonies, incredible solo vocals, sharp movement, witty banter and tasteful audience interaction make this group a world-class entertainment experience. Covering music spanning over seven decades, the all-vocal quintet leaves audiences of all ages cheering for more. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella) | Asking fee: See agent.

Rex Havens, Patricia Alberti Performing Artists Management, Exhibit 913

Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor worn stereotypes. Like these facts: Women live 5 years longer. Men interrupt 23 times more. Women laugh 60% more. Men“Women cheat & 60%Children more. First!” Women Outstanding have a larger multi-media vocabulary. comedy. Men go Who’s to prison better—women 24 times more. or men? And Andthe winner? based on (Hint: facts, Rhymes not with swimmin’.) Guaranteed huge laughs! New insights, and the audience leaves talking. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 108

Royal Wood, International Music Network, Exhibit 207

Friday, September 7, 10:20 p.m.–10:35 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor, and 11:35 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor

TopSinger 30, songwriter multiple JUNO Royal nominations, Wood has established 2-time Canadian himself Folk as a Music true musical Award-nominee, talent. Since and being a #1 proclaimedadded song “Songwriterat Hot AC radio. of the HisYear” songs by iTunes, have been Wood heard has continuedon Grey’s Anatomy to evolve andand Privatehone his Practice. musical Royal craft. just Wood completed has two albumsa sold out that cross have country debuted theatre in the tour with Bonnie Raitt. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

Rumourz—The Fleetwood Mac Experience, Ryan Hedlund at CESD Talent Agency/ Music, Exhibit 804A

Friday, September 7, 10:55 p.m.–11:10 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Have you heard Rumourz? Experience the Live tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac like no other! Rumourz performs hits from the iconic Rumours album bringing you a taste of the emotionally driven show that audiences keep coming back for. Emulating the chemistry and raw vocal harmony that made Fleetwood Mac famous, Rumourz bring years of friendship to the stage with a captivating performance taking you back to that classic concert era where rock ruled the stage and left the crowd wanting more! | Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Session Americana, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Wednesday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Its a Session. Its a Hootenanny. Its a festival band. Its a plaza full of children dancing on a sunny afternoon. Its a novelty. Its theater. It draws the quirky but powerful threads of American music together. Its virtuosity. Its the Folk music played on box cars in the dust bowl. Its a rock band. Session Americana is a rock band in a tea cup, or possibly a folk band in a whiskey bottle. This showcase reveals the essential nature of Session Americana. Come see and decide for yourself! | Disciplines: Music (Country, Folk, Jazz/Blues, R&B Soul, Rock, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $3,000-$7,500.

SMIRK, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 813

Friday, September 7, 10:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.–midnight, Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor Yes! You saw two men juggle 10 feet in the air spinning trash can lids on their heads. Yes! That man just shot the other

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Switchback, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 225

Wednesday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. and 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor Switchback is the duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack who perform with guitar, bass, mandolin and repertoirevoice. Switchback ranging draws from sentimentalon traditional ballads Celtic to music blistering and original rockers, Americana the duo delivers songs thata powerful reflect theirsound Irish rivaling heritage that andof largerMidwestern ensembles. roots, | producing Disciplines: an Music exciting (Country, program Folk, of Roots/Traditional) humor, fleet musicianship | Asking andfee: vocalSee agent. harmonies. Showcasing a

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver, Alkahest Artists & Attractions Inc., Exhibit 222

Wednesday, September 5, 9:15 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Hospitality provided. Renowned singer Jim Curry shares multi media images of nature with the music of John Denver to thousands of people that are touched by the powerful messages of America’s beloved troubadour. Whether Jim is performing a symphony show, at a Performing Arts Center, or Red Rocks Amphitheater, he delivers a home run every time. Solo or with his own talented band, his compelling tenor voice, combined with dramatic images of nature is an unforgettable show that will Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. truly fill up your senses. | 109

Talisk, Skyline Music, Exhibit 635

Thursday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks. Barely four years since their start, Scottish band Talisk has already won major awards for their high energy, artfully woven sound—including Folk Band of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, and a 2015 BBC Radio 2 Folk

AllianceAward. With International concertina, 2018. fiddle | Disciplines: and guitar Musicthat meld (Folk, seamlessly Roots/Traditional, to produce World) a unique | Asking instrumental fee: See agent. force, Talisk has been seen at top festivals in the US and abroad, on tour with We Banjo 3 and at official showcases at WOMEX 17 and Folk Tayo Aluko, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor and Thursday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor singer and keen sport lover, Nigerian Tunji Sowande watches worldwide Black liberation struggles from the safety of A musical monodrama about a man who broke through multiple barriers to become the UK’s first Black judge. Also a fine

London. No political aficionado,Disciplines: he quietly Theater contributes (Musical Theater, using song One-person as his weapon Shows, of Spoken choice. Word/Storytelling) From the 68 Olympics | Asking Black fee: $2,500-$4,000.Power salute to the Anti-Apartheid movement, British Nigerian Tayo Aluko presents “a brilliantly put together history lesson delivered as art.” | Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Exhibit 505

Thursday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor Known for their dynamic performances, this two time Grammy award - winning group will have your audience responsive, happy and participating! Simien leads with stunning vocals from a repertoire that surprises and reminds us how important the multicultural music of Louisiana and New Orleans is to the cultural identity of our country. Deeply committed to educating and building an informed audience, they’ll also perform a song from Creole for Kidz and the Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Popular, Roots/ Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent. History of Zydeco used in a Disney film. | Terry Ilous (Lead Singer of Great White) & The Vagabonds, BiCoastal Productions, Exhibit 209

Friday, September 7, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor It’s the Gipsy Kings meet Led Zeppelin, Santana, Christopher Cross and the Doobie Brothers! Come hear Terry Ilous, the founder of melodic metal band XYZ and current lead singer of the multi-platinum band Great White, and his stellar ensemble of well-known Flamenco and Latin musicians as they create fresh new acoustic interpretations of favorite rhythm and sound. | Disciplines: Music (Experimental/New Works, Popular, Rock, World) | Asking fee: See agent. classic and hard rock hits from “Whole Lotta Love” and “Boys of Summer” to “Heaven and Hell”….with an innovative Latin “The Accidental Hero” and “Home for Christmas, 1944,” Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor true story of an American Colonel who liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. Told by the Colonel’s grandson, Two multi-media one-man shows set in World War Two. “The Accidental Hero” tells the remarkable Luke Skywalker-like changingits twists, times.laughs | andDisciplines: surprises Theater have delighted (General, audiencesOne-person around Shows, the Spoken country, Word/Storytelling) and earned awards | Asking in Europe. fee: $2,500-$4,000. “Home for Christmas, 1944” weaves two amazing true stories of unexpected peace on the battlefields. The war looms large in our The Actual Dance—A Love Story, Producers, Inc., Exhibit 424

Wednesday, September 5, 8:55 p.m.–9:05 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Theater that touches your heart. In its 5th year of touring, The Actual Dance will have you laugh, cry and then cheer! It is a joyful and transformative experience of healing, love & inspiration. Ideal for community outreach and partnerships. Written and performed by Samuel A. Simon. Powerfully presented with an original musical score and an option for live Manhattan Digest. | Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows) | Asking fee: $2,500-$4,000. musicians and post-performance talk back. “The Actual Dance is proof that life is indeed beautiful” — INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 110

The Barefoot Movement, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Thursday, September 6, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. and 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor The Barefoot Movement will perform samples from their popular Holiday show and a selection of new songs from their upcoming album release. You’ll hear stunning 4 part harmony arrangements, virtuoso instrumental work and a warm, friendly stage presence that appeals to all audiences. Their show is as fun to watch as it is to hear. The smiles on the faces of the band are obvious displays of the joy and excitement they feel when performing and the audience shares in the fun. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Country, Folk, Rock, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $3,500-$7,500.

The Chipper Experience—Where Comedy and Magic Collide!, Geodesic Management, Exhibit 117

Friday, September 7, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor has received rave reviews, including TV appearances on The Tonight Show, Masters Of Illusion, and The Disney Channel. Two-Time “Comedy Magician of the Year!,” Chipper Lowell, presents his unique blend of high-energy comedy & magic that The L.A. Times. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy, Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. Audiences 9 to 99 love Chipper’s edgy yet totally clean stand-up & rapid-fire ad-libs, combined with his original & visual Themagic. East“Hilarious!” Pointers, says Myriad Artists, Exhibit 637

Wednesday, September 5, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. and 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor A captivating balance between traditional-sounding Canadian Celtic music and catchy, radio-ready songs, making new and guitar – inject fat dollops of invention, energy and modernity into that otherwise timeless Celtic sound. Their own original roots music the hippest, most vibrant thing going! “The new-generation traditionalists, armed with fiddle, banjo WOMAD(UK) | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: $3,500-$7,500. tunes sound like they’ve been fixtures of the canon for decades—the seam between the old and the freshly written is Theinvisible.” Everly Set, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. The Everly Set stars acclaimed singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandeigo theme song composer) & Jack Skuller (winner of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame’s Holly Prize in songwriting) in a tribute to The Everly Brothers. Available as a duo or quartet, the sparkling hits like Bye Bye Love & Wake Up Little Suzie, as well as rarities

Garfunkel, The Beach Boys. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Rock) | Asking fee: $3,500 - $7,500. and Evelry-influenced classics, all sung with the supercharged Everly harmonies that influenced The Beatles, Simon & The Forge, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 8:50 p.m.–9:05 p.m. and Friday, September 7, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor Hear Classic Rock as re-imagined by a brass quintet and drums! Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody will spotlight the electric guitar solo performed on trumpet with guitar effects! Billy Joel’s Lullaby will showcase the subtlety and beauty of the

Come and experience the entertainment value of The Forge! | Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: $4,500-$6,500. brass, and Chicago’s Hard To Say I’m Sorry/Get Away will feature the elegance and energy that this group can generate. The Jason Bishop Show, Brad Simon Organization, Inc., Exhibit 304

Friday, September 7, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Exclusive grand illusions, and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. Jason has starred in 2 consecutive, sold out Off-Broadway runs at the famed New Victory Theater (2016 & 2017) and featured on NBC’s Today Show and CW Network’s Masters of Illusion. From foster child to acclaimed illusionist, Bishop’s gripping life history was the cover story for Southwest Airlines magazine (April 2018), reaching six million readers. | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. 111

The Magic of Eli, Exhibit 742

Friday, September 7, 10:10 p.m.–10:20 p.m. abd 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Eli presents a high energy variety magic show that incorporates engaging music from multiple eras. Theater show combines magic, juggling, escape and dance with music and comedy that leans heavily on audience participation. Show is suitable for theaters seating from 500-1500. This will be a one artist showcase backed by recorded music with intervals of comedic audience participation. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy, Magic/Illusion, New Vaudville) | Asking fee: See agent.

The McCartney Years, Kevin Barbaro Productions, Exhibit 328

Thursday, September 6, 11:50 p.m.–midnight and Friday, September 7, 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. 10th Anniversary Tour of The McCartney Years. One of the top touring tributes in the country for the last 10 years. Endorsed by former Beatles promoter, Sid Bernstein and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Denny Laine. As close to Paul McCartney as you can get. Travel with their own backline that includes original McCartney instruments and wardrobe. Sold out numerous 1200+ seat venues in 2018 already. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock), Variety (Adult Audience) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Midwestern Swing, Colloquy Music LLC, Exhibit 702

Wednesday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–midnight, Room 314, 3rd Floor The Midwestern Swing gallops through the fertile prairie of Western Swing & Country jazz with a decidedly Midwestern attitude. Fans of Asleep at the Wheel or Hot Club of Cowtown will love this blend of Country swing dance meets an all night jam session with Bob Wills, Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, and Cowboy Copas. Performing a wide range of classics, rare gems, and tasty originals; the palpable energy of this group needs to be experienced live. They are available as a 5 to 8 piece group. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Jazz/Blues, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $3,000-$8,000.

The Modern Gentlemen, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 603

Friday, September 7, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light snacks provided. These 4 amazing voices have, and continue to be, the background vocals and choreography for the last 12 years alongside rock and roll icon, Frankie Valli. Their own signature sound blends modern voices together in four part, harmonic perfection with high energy & tight dance moves performing the classic hits of Motown, Pop, Rock Doo-Wop and of course, The Four Seasons! Available with tracks or their 5 piece band, they’re not a tribute, but the real thing! | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: $8,500-$12,500.

The New York Tenors, CMI Entertainment, Inc., Exhibit 507

Wednesday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Room 309-310, 3rd Floor; and Thursday, September 6, 11:20 p.m.–11:35 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor The New York Tenors have just released their debut CD—O America! Experience the Memorable Music, Moments and Magic of New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio take audiences on a truly entertaining journey through the Greatest City in the World—New York, New York! | Asking fee: See agent.

The Queen’s Cartoonists, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 5, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor Who doesn’t love cartoons? From Looney Tunes and Disney to The Simpsons, The Queen’s Cartoonists cover 100 years of exciting cartoon music with a mission of equal parts preservation, education, and performance. Included in the show are cartoon projections, comedy, singing, and stories about the cartoons and their composers. TQC also offers educational outreach programs to music and art classes. A show for all ages! | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Jazz/Blues), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 112

The Reminders, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 306

Thursday, September 6, 10:20 p.m.–10:35 p.m. and 11:35 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Room 201-202, 2nd Floor A rare and remarkable music duo with undeniable magical chemistry, The Reminders transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain. They seamlessly blend razor sharp rhymes and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages. Beyond performances and appearances the group is actively engaged with community organizations, schools, and universities delivering workshops and specially catered performances | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, R&B Soul, Roots/Traditional, World), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Reunion Beatles—Fantasy Tribute, David Belenzon Management, Exhibit 707

Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:00 p.m.–midnight, The District Theatre (formerly Theatre On The Square), 627 Massachusetts Ave Pre-show refreshments provided; Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Shuttle departs from the convention center every 20 minutes beginning one hour prior to performance. Reservations recommended. RSVP @ Booth 707; show badge. Public Performance.

Fifty years since the “White Album,” “Yellow Submarine” & “Hey Jude,” you are invited to experience the “What If?” Rock & Roll reunion of all time. Fantasy becomes reality in the Concert That Never Was. John, Paul, George & Ringo “Come Disciplines:Together” again Music for (Rock) a night | Asking of great fee: Beatles See agent. songs and their amazing solo hits, performed 100% live! Don’t miss this magical showcase performance, presented in it’s entirety. “Get Back” with The Reunion Beatles—Fantasy Tribute. | The Second City, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Friday, September 7, 11:05 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light food provided. When a theater creates intelligent and quality comedy for over 55 years, they must be doing something right. The Second City’s alumni include: Tina Fey, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key and more! See the next generation of comedy’s best and brightest as they perform witty scripted scenes, music, and hilarious improvisation. In addition to their live shows, The Second City offers a vast array of workshops and residencies for community engagement and health-wellness initiatives. | Disciplines: Theater (Improv), Variety (Educational, Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent.

Those Were The Days™ starring William Florian, Patricia Alberti Performing Artists Management, Exhibit 913

Friday, September 7, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor Those Were The Days™ The Spirit & Songs Of The 60s starring William Florian Former member of the famous 60s group... The New Christy Minstrels Songs—Stories—Humor An upbeat musical journey of Americas greatest folk and pop songs of the 60s and 70s including hit songs he performed with The New Christy Minstrels. Plus the music of Peter Paul & Mary,

Story’ | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: $4,000-$6,000. John Denver and many others. Presented with uplifting originals and amusing stories. Also Available... ‘The John Denver Tom Cotter, Wells Entertainment, Exhibit 823

Wednesday, September 5, 9:20 p.m.–9:40 p.m. and Thursday, September 6, 10:35 p.m.–10:55 p.m., Grand Ballroom 7, 3rd Floor includeTom Cotter’s The Tonight high energy, Show, rapid Last Comicfire comedic Standing, style The leaves Late, audiences Late Show clutching and his owntheir Comedy sides and Central rolling special, in the aisles.Comedy Tom is Centralbest known Presents as the Tom first Cotter. comedian Tom tois alsoreach a thewinner finals of and The breakout Boston and star Seattle from America’sComedy Festivals. Got Talent. Don’t Tom’s miss other America’s TV credits Favorite Comedian! | Disciplines: Theater (Improv, One-person Shows), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent. 113

Uptown Girls, Showstopper Entertainment, Exhibit 303

Thursday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Room 204-205, 2nd Floor; and Friday, September 7, 10:20 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Room 314, 3rd Floor Uptown Girls is an explosive new female vocal trio performing the most dynamic, top-of-the-charts hits from the 1970s love with an infectious energy. Performing the music of icons such as Whitney Houston, Adele, Pink, & Cyndi Lauper, this showto present is an day.irresistible, These 3 feel-goodfierce, powerhouse celebration vocalists of friendship, deliver fun unique & fervor takes that on willlegendary have audiences songs every singing audience along will & dancing know & the night away. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: $8,000-$10,000.

ViVA Trio, About Entertainment, Exhibit 337

Friday, September 7, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Reservations recommended but not required, RSVP at Booth 337. With multiple standing ovations every show, the award-winning group ViVA Trio is gracing the stages of local and international venues everywhere! Singing everything from operatic classics to pop songs, like Sia’s Bird Set Free and Adele’s Hello, this trio is unstoppable. They’ll wow you with their powerful voices in full majesty and surprise you with their comedic charm in Je veux vivre, an opera classic. | Disciplines: Music (Choral, Classical, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

We Were Funky—Live!, ECE Touring, Exhibit 104

Wednesday, September 5, 11:25 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom 1-2, 3rd Floor Light food provided. The spectacular, funktastic live musical revue, We Were Funky Live!, is a celebration of the Funk, R&B, and Disco music of the 70s, 80s, & 90s. The show is the musical stage adaptation of the soon to be released We Were Funky documentary. Featuring the choreography of Heather Hayes, daughter of the late soul singer Isaac Hayes, and music by some of soundtrack of our lives. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent. the greatest artists that ever lived, the show delivers the fashion, the fire, & the phenomenal music that has been the Westbound Situation, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. Blending the precision of classical music, the rhythmic drive of bluegrass, and the colorful expression of jazz, into a new style of chamber music—Chambergass. The unconventional string quartet of violin, banjo, cello, and bass balance intricate arrangements with adventurous improvisation. Concerts feature traditional standards, as well as exciting original material that pushes the traditions forward. They offer educational programs encouraging exploration of musical diversity. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Roots/Traditional), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: $1,800-$4,500.

Winston Churchill: The Blitz—Starring Randy Otto as Winston Churchill, Brad Simon Organization, Exhibit 304

Wednesday, September 5, 8:50 p.m.–9:10 p.m., Grand Ballroom 4, 3rd Floor; and Friday, September 7, 10:35 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Grand Ballroom 9-10, 3rd Floor Nighttime. 1940. Air raid sirens wail. Fog swirls. Winston waits for the nightly German Blitz bombing alone—on a London rooftop. Churchill believes if the British people are simply told the truth—no matter how bad things get—they’ll only get

Simonstronger. Agency Randy Booth Otto’s #304 celebrated | Disciplines: portrayal Theater of Churchill, (One-person the British Shows) Lion | Asking roars, fee: shattering See agent. the 4th wall. “AskWinston”/ Q&A 2 Acts Simple Sets/Tech 110 Minutes Multi-Media—Be Bold! BOOK THE BLITZ! Audiences LOVE WINSTON! Brad Yang and Olivia, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 422

Thursday, September 6, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Room 209, 2nd Floor Dessert provided. Virtuosic evening of dance and Chinese music coupled with unforgettable storytelling presented by violin and piano duo Yang and Olivia. A prominent internationally known husband and wife team known for their incredible rapport and musicality present programs that feature a mixture of Chinese and Western music, highlighting their heritage and fascinating stories of their cultures. Program includes Brahms, Song of XinJiang (Chinese folk), Fisherman’s song (Chinese folk), Debussy. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Works, Folk, Solo/Recital, World) | Asking fee: $2,800-$4,200. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES