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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Table of Contents 4 Letter from the Dean 5 2017 Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence 6 Letter from the Producer 7 Show Order 8 Production Credits 9 Previous Showcase Credits 10 Kenzie Palmer 12 estef 14 Alyssa Newton 16 Wilder 18 ASCAP Writers’ Night Winners 20 Recognizing Our Students 29 Special Thanks 30 Best of the Best Sponsors 3 LETTER FROM THE DEAN ROBERT E. MULLOY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Greetings to all and welcome to the tenth annual Best of the Best showcase Each year Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment presented by the students of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and and Music Business highlights and honors a significant entertainment Music Business at Belmont University. The artists featured are all winners industry leader who is active and dedicated to education. Continuing of previous student showcases that occurred on campus throughout the in this worthy tradition, audio engineer and producer extraordinaire, academic year and represent various genres including Urban/Pop, Christian, Chuck Ainlay, is the recipient of the 2017 Robert E. Mulloy Award of Rock, and Country music. Also performing are student songwriters, each one a winner selected in the ASCAP writer’s night series held in the Curb Cafe. Excellence. Tonight’s Best of the Best showcase continues in the tradition of providing Chuck attended Indiana University and Belmont College and a professional performance opportunity for our student artists and hands on quickly became involved in the Nashville audio engineering community experience for our live audio, lighting, and production student teams. Also, by serving as an assistant engineer at numerous studios. After as in previous years, we use this concert forum to recognize an outstanding being hired as the chief engineer at the Castle Recording Studio, member of the entertainment community who is also a champion of education Chuck met legendary record executive/producers, Jimmy Bowen and in music, film, and entertainment. Tony Brown, which led to many collaborations and a career as an In 2008, the Curb College established the Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence independent engineer. Chuck’s discography reflects working with in memory of Bob Mulloy, founder of our program. The award is given to individuals and organizations who many of the world’s top artists and musicians including George Strait, Taylor Swift, Dire Straits, Vince have achieved a level of excellence in the entertainment industry with notable service to Belmont University Gill, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Lionel Richie, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Emmylou and the Nashville community. Past recipients are Donna Hilley, Vince Gill, Harry “Hap” Peebles and the Harris, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, The Dixie Chicks, Lyle Lovett, and many, many others. He International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA), Mike Curb, Gordon Kennedy, Gary Overton, Troy has served as engineer/producer on over 300 projects resulting in platinum selling albums and numerous Tomlinson, and our showcase series partners Clair Global and Bandit Lites. awards including multiple Grammys and honors from the Academy of Country Music. Chuck’s long- This year I am excited to announce that Chuck Ainlay is the recipient of the 2017 Robert E. Mulloy Award of standing association with Mark Knopfler has resulted in two Dire Straits albums and production/engineering Excellence. I have known Chuck since we met as students on Belmont’s campus in 1976. From his early credits on four of Mark’s solo albums, Golden Heart, Sailing to Philadelphia, Ragpicker’s Dream, and Shangri Nashville days to the present, Chuck has proven himself to be one of the most gifted audio engineers and La, all reaching multi-platinum status. In addition, their partnership led to producing the scores for two films, producers to serve the music industry. The evidence is provided by his amazing career that spans over Wag the Dog and Metroland. 30 years with credits on over 300 album projects representing millions in sales and numerous awards including multiple Grammys. His international reputation as the ultimate recording professional is reflected As a leader in cutting-edge technology, Chuck produced the first all-digital recording out of Nashville. His by the world-class roster of artists, musicians, producers, and business partners who continue to rely on pioneering efforts in 5.1 surround sound are evident in such celebrated and critically acclaimed albums as his expertise. We are honored to call Chuck an alumnus, colleague, and most of all, a friend, and we know High Lonesome Sound (Vince Gill), the 20th Anniversary Re-mix of Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits), and the that when we call for his help he always responds to serve our students. 25th Anniversary Re-Mix of the record breaking Frampton Comes Alive (Peter Frampton). From everyone at the Curb College, we send our sincere thanks and congratulations to Chuck... and a special thanks to all of our students, parents, and friends who are here tonight to support all of the participants in We celebrate Chuck as a successful and awarding winning audio engineer, mixer, record producer, studio tonight’s Best of the Best Showcase. owner, innovative industry leader, and as a friend of Belmont. He is an alumnus of Leadership Music, serves on the Nashville board of the Audio Engineering Society, and is involved both locally and nationally with The Sincerely, Producers and Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy. Doug Howard 4 5 LETTER FROM THE PRODUCER ORDER OF SHOW I’ve always said there’s something unifying about live music. Not just from the audience’s Kenzie Palmer perspective, but from the perspective of those who put it on as well. There is an unspoken Country Showcase Winner responsibility that we hold as techs, managers, and bands that keeps everyone pushing for- ward — as if the music we produce might have a divine purpose of bringing us all together. Jordan Xidas Music is a stronghold in which everyone is welcome, no matter their walk of life. ASCAP Writers’ Night Winner That is what showcase has been for me, and for so many of my friends, since I started this Anna Vaus journey three years ago. Showcase gave me a family when I was so far away from my own. ASCAP Writers’ Night Winner It gave me a place to fall back on when nothing seemed familiar or stable, and I know that is true for so many others. It is more than learning how to fly a lighting rig, or maintain a budget, estef or properly schedule a soundcheck — it is learning how to form meaningful relationships, Urban Pop Showcase Winner constantly grow as a leader, and take care of those in your camp. Matt Roy To Lucas Boto, my team, and my peers — those who have come before me and those who ASCAP Writers’ Night Winner will come after me — thank you. For taking a chance, and applying the right amount of pres- sure to push each other further than our comfort would normally allow. It has been the utmost Brad Blackburn pleasure learning and growing with you all. ASCAP Writers’ Night Winner And to those reading this in the stands, thanks for choosing to be part of something bigger Alyssa Newton with us tonight. Christian Showcase Winner - Hannah Cintron Guest Performance Wilder Rock Showcase Winner 6 7 PRODUCTION CREDITS PREVIOUS SHOWCASE CREDITS Producer Audio Crew Christian Showcase I September 17th, 2016 I Hannah Cintron Ian Clark Ben Delametter Producer - Tina Johanning Associate Producers Lucas Eberhardt Performers Kaitlin Barnett & Katherine Ramirez Chris Grose Alyssa Newton Production Manager Andrew Hairston Erin Jamieson, Taylor Zerbracki, Adelphos Michael Lima Ashley Burns Nick Mills Lighting Director Nick Sage Cassidy Petersheim Peter Wilson Urban Pop Showcase I October 15th, 2016 I Jackson Zerby Producer - Katelynn Taylor Video Director Hope Sutton Performers Iris Konstant Caroline Morris estef Marketing Director Tyler Atwell Shawn Eacott Benjamin Poss, Nathan A-Ron, Tyra Thompson Andrea Lee Andrew Herrmann Production Staff Coordinator Jonathan Korzelius Violet Naegele Maty Bauer Rock Showcase I November 5th, 2016 I Matt McCarthy Producer - Marki Yaccino Media Manager Brendan McManus Performers JJ Farrell Kat Miller Jackson Moore Wilder Series Event Manager Emily Reynolds Niles Rooker Trio, Planet Pluto, The Pressure Kids Tricia Ivarson Sam Sagins Faculty Audio Instructor David Schultz Josh Sokolowski Scott Munsell Ashley Burns Country Showcase I February 4th, 2017 I Staff Advisor Sawyer Dickenson Producer - Christine Sisson Carson Brannock Lucas Boto Performers Morgan Bernard Kenzie Palmer Graphic Design Dylan Jaynes Brittany Ray, Lauren McLamb, The Olson Bros Band Clinton Hamilton Kelly Scheuman Logan Downs Host Adam Tsuchiyama Ryan Citrino 8 9 KENZIE PALMER Born and raised in the small town of West Middlesex , Pennsylvania, Kenzie Palmer was blessed to fall in love with music at a very young age. Although her influences range from classic rock, Motown, and country, she is a country/pop artist. Kenzie attended a performing arts high school in Midland, Pennsylvania. After graduation, Kenzie realized her true calling was in country music. She discovered Belmont and knew it was a perfect match. Last year, she performed in the School of Music’s Commercial Music Showcase as a solo artist. Since then, she has been working on honing her writing skills, and has recorded and released a handful of singles. Kenzie has performed at numerous events for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers, and Nashville Predators. She was also a finalist on the hit show American Idol. In the past few months, Kenzie has performed at writer’s rounds at the Listening Room Café and the Renaissance Hotel. Country Showcase Winner Performing Pink Picket Fence (original) Drivin’ Around (Little Big Town cover) estef estef is a soulful, jazzy, pop/r&b singer/songwriter from Los Angeles.