A long story about alot of mistakes
Humeur actuelle : accomplished
Catégorie : Music


So here I sit finalizing permits, ADA requirements and construction costs. All of a sudden, I just stop for a second and reflect. Almost 10 months to the day I came up with this wacky idea. I remember being so excited I took everyone I thought could help me to Buca Di Beppo (Great Italian Resturant) to talk it all out. From that moment on just about everything that could go wrong did. I was warned by some very talented Consultant, management and promotions companies of all the pitfalls. I would not listen, I wish I would have. Life would have been alot easier. They really knew how hard it was going to be to pull this off. And even though I have altered my original plans more times then I can remember, I would not give up. I learned something from all of this. People in this business just like to say no. Maybe they have been through a lot. Maybe they have seen too many people fail. I was told once that so many people that approach them with ideas are just not even speaking honestly about their plans. Maybe that's why it's so hard, too many lies. But I would not quit. I have been threatened, cursed and generally laughed at for trying to do this. One band member told me he was going to "have sex with my eye socket" (you know who you are). Delays and mistakes made it very hard for everyone. Bands took holidays only to have the time lost because of a new problem. But I wouldn't quit. One band member lost his house for sometime because he rented it out expecting to make it here. Another delay. I believe he was in the same band that wanted to "have sex with my eye socket". So maybe I don't blame him much for his direct sexual approach. Homeland security has made it very hard for most plans I had. But I still wouldn't quit. So here I am working out the details with sponsors and travel agents for plane tickets to band members from other countries to fly to San Diego, spend a week with us then go home. Yes even the band that wants "sex with my eye socket". Eventually they will all come to San Diego. It may not be a month like I wanted. But I will get them here. I was told I should never reveal all the problems. But I thought people should know how hard this was to do. So now here I sit in my office looking at a photo of my new building and I just can't help but think, why didn't I quit? So many things went wrong. What kept me going? I think I have the answer to that question. My love for live Indie music. I can't wait to hear 'Through The Eyes Of Eve', a great Australian band play at Avalon. And all the bands that won our contest. Yes I know even the highly sexed band! I want to see them teach and learn from some of the greatest San Diego bands like 'Get Back Loretta' It just going to be great to see. Through it all there have been some people that stuck by me, that believed in my dream. And without them I would not be here right now with all this fantastic paper work in front of me! I would just Like to mention a few now. The list of help will most likely increase as I think more on it.




Sheryl Mandel:

IPR Integrity PR. You need help with anything in the entertainment world. See her first.





Susan Norseth:

Avalon Global Productions Chief Executive Officer, I remember when we first talked about this idea in an old Granit warehouse. She has stuck by me from the start.




Chelsea Flor:

Singer/ Songwritter, There was many a night I talked her ear off. Allways had a differnt way to look at things. Kindred Spirt, Just a wonderful person to know.




Tony Editor From LitMus Magazine:


What can I say about this man, Graphic Artist, Philosopher, and just a very nice guy. Never wavered. Loved this idea from the beginning. And this man has be threw alot, More then most. Why he stuck by me I my never know.




The Slugger Trask Band:

During our many conversations in the early months Slugger said some things to me on the phone that kept me going. His faith in me was so strong. He drove from Oklahoma at my darkest hour to stand by my side. Sluggers Bass Player Mark Lockhart, well lets just say they don't make true friends like that anymore.




Steve The Photoman:

I talked with many photographers about helping us, but Steve was unconditionally in. Loves what he does and is very good at it. What a true believer!



Los Karma:

A fantastic band from Mexico that won a spot in the competition, man what strength and energy they have. They were lied to by people that worked with me. But they never lost hope in my dream.




Ronny North:

The best guitarist I have heard in a long time! The guy knows me from nowhere, he has played most major clubs in L.A. He needs this problem like a hole in the head. But from day one he has been on board. Alot of very good advice to help me get threw the Bullshit. The first to post on his page about playing at Avalon.





Vibracore:

They didn't make the final 4, and may not get a chance to play in San Diego, But they have been a inspiration to all of us at Avalon. This band is just as good as any of the top four. And somehow I will do what I can to get them here.




Royal Bubble Orchestra:

This French band never once, Gave up hope! And they just flat out ROCK!

Buca Di Beppo:

Who supplied the meal for all of us that faithful night when it all started. All I can say here is just great Italian food!


I know there has been a lot more, and I want to thank you all for staying with me on this dream. And I hope to see you all in July when we launch Avalon the new place in town to hear great bands from all over the world!


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PRESENTATION :
Le TATTOO ART FEST de Paris réunira :

- Vendredi 27 avril de 14H00 à 22H00
- Samedi 28 avril de 12H00 à 00H00
Concerts: Chris Wilson and the Grooving Flames + Cafe Bertrand + Tracy Gang Pussy
- Dimanche 29 avril de 12H00 à 20H00
Concerts : RBO (Royal Bubble Orchestra) + Jesus Volt + Satisfaction (tribute aux Rolling Stones)
Frank Margerin sera présent sur le salon ou il dédicacera ses BD ainsi que Kiraz (le dimanche)
Expo photos

- Les plus grands tatoueurs internationaux : : Roberto DARDINI, Stéphane CHAUDESAIGUES, Bob TYRELL, Theo JACK, Lea NAHON, Georges BARDADIM(Russia), YZ Tattoo(China) ...
Phénomène de mode devenu phénomène de société, le tatouage connaît actuellement un véritable engouement, largement relayé par les journaux, la télévision... Il a même sa série TV, Miami Ink, propulsant ses acteurs au rang de Star du petit écran... Avez-vous remarqué le nombre croissant de personnes tatouées autour de vous ?
Le Tattoo Art Fest sera également l'occasion de découvrir l'élite des tatoueurs de la nouvelle génération ("New School") faisant preuve d'une imagination sans limite et exécutant un vrai travail de recherche, tant dans les lignes que les tracés ou les couleurs... Peintres en même temps que tatoueurs, chaque artiste présentera lors du Tattoo Art Fest une guitare, support pour le moins original, décorée par ses soins. Quelque trente pièces seront présentées en avant-première mondiale.
- Des artistes de bandes dessinées, et notamment Frank Margerin, père du fameux "Lucien", mais aussi Kiraz. Ils dessineront et dédicaceront leurs ouvrages pendant le Tattoo Art Fest.
- Des photographes (Alex MITRAM (Intervision), Maho...) qui exposeront leurs plus beaux clichés de tatouages.
- Une collection de mini bikes et de vélos "made in the US" sera exposée sur le Tattoo Art Fest.
-Enfin, la musique et plus particulièrement le rock vous accompagneront évidemment tout au long de ce week-end, avec plusieurs concerts par jour donnés notamment par Tracy Gang Pussy,GL Band, Café Bertrand, Royal Bubble Orchestra, Jesus Volt...

PLACEMENT :
placement libre

CONDITIONS TARIFAIRES PARTICULIERES :
pass 1 jour - 15 euros
pass 3 jours - 30 euros

Sunday, December 03, 2006

MSB
Current mood: weird
Category: Sports


MSB-Malibu
Category: Sports

MSB-Malibu edition long sleeve shirts are the result of local artists and surfers working together to bring you a style that is more than cool.


MILLENNIUM SURFBOARDS



MSB SURF SHOP



MSB-Malibu represents the hardcore edge
that is today's surfing underground. Combined with cutting edge surfboards, this unique lifestyle is free spirted,and uninhibited. Embracing every moment,and living life to the fullest.


Peace.

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Avalon Graphic Promotions Sponsorship Opportunities
Current mood: drained
Category: Music


Avalon Graphic Promotions
Bands of the World Tour Launch
San Diego January 1st-31st, 2007
Sponsorship Opportunities



Our web-based marketing value for sponsors includes:


• Trained and managed street teams
• Pre-show and post-show video and music streaming on YouTube and MySpace
• Social networking profile optimization
• Internationally distributed advertisements to target audiences
• Merchandise cross-branding with bands
• Banner Ad, widget and link placements on Avalon and band websites and profiles
• Joint press releases
• Logos on all marketing-communications materials
• Royalty free licensing of Avalon logos to sponsors
• Licensing of band music and logos is negotiable


Our Venue-based sponsor value includes:


• Billboards
• Flyers
• Programs
• Posters
• Product placements
• Documentary Video Production
• Street teams with cameras and laptops for real time uploading and steaming of music, video and photos
• Merchandise distribution
• Band meal, resource and offsite activities sponsorship



Avalon GP is offering four tiers of sponsorships that correspond to the rankings of our eight final contenders to be determined by our online voting process that ends on December 1, 2007.

We will be accepting a total of only thirty-two financial sponsors. While we are experiencing an unexpected level of interest from potential sponsors, we must limit our collaborations to a level of tactical execution that we are confident we can fulfill with our current professional staff, new hires, trained volunteers and the core leaders of our bands' street teams.

Our achievement of the highest production values, independent musician support and sponsor collaboration takes precedence over securing financial backing for February and March. Any sponsorship offered after our thirty-two spots are filled will be put on our highly valued first-refusal waiting list for February, March...and beyond!

However, we are open to discussions with local merchants and small businesses for in-kind donations of staffing, food and merchandise.

All of our thirty-two financial sponsors will receive access to all of Avalon's marketing and community service opportunities.
The difference between tiers of financial support is in the prominence of the sponsors' marketing messages and the amount of time and energy our professional staff can devote to sponsor requests for collaboration with their internal marketing staff or agency strategic and tactical teams.

A $5,000 and $10,000 level financial support sponsor can expect accountability and professional execution of tactical efforts to advance the market penetration of their image, logo, values of community support and product positioning. Joint press releases will be distributed at the highest level possible within our budget, but individualized media relations will be limited to a small but expertly targeted list of media contacts.

Our $25,000 and $50,000 sponsors can expect results oriented strategic collaboration with their in-house or agency marketing, corporate communications and media relations team. Top tier sponsors' commitment to independent musicians and community participation will receive extensive grateful recognition by the founder of Avalon Promotions and core team of marketing and executive professionals.


Titanium:
Eight Sponsors at $50,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands.


• Entourage: the core street team leaders
• Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads
• Professional marketing and sales efforts
• Strategic and Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables
• Production Values
• Operations
• CD and DVD Sponsor logos prominently displayed on front sleeve insert and disk label for Avalon's collectors' item CDs and DVDs that will be a mini-billboard maintained in legacy collections
• Sixty-second DVD trailer infomercial, video press release or community service announcement

Platinum:
Eight Sponsors at $25,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands.

• Entourage: the core street team leaders
• Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads
• Professional marketing and sales efforts
• Strategic and Tactical Media Relations/Web-based advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables
• Production Values
• Operations
• CD and DVD Sponsor logos prominently displayed on insert and disk label for Avalon's collectors' item CDs and DVDs that will be a mini-billboard maintained in legacy collections
• Thirty-second DVD trailer infomercial, video press release or community service announcement


Gold:
Eight Sponsors at $10,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands.


• Entourage: the core street team leaders
• Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads
• Professional marketing and sales efforts
• Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables
• Production Values
• Operations
• CD and DVD logo prominently displayed on the back cover of Avalon's collector item discs in a graphic artist-designed banner header

Chocolate Mousse:
Eight Sponsors at $5,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands.


• Entourage: the core street team leaders
• Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads
• Professional marketing and sales efforts
• Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables
• Production Values
• Operations
• CD and DVD logo prominently displayed on the back cover of Avalon's collector item discs in a graphic artist-designed banner footer

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Avalon Graphic Promotions Sponsorship Opportunities
Current mood: crazy
Category: Music


Avalon Graphic Promotions

Bands of the World Tour Launch

San Diego January 1st-31st, 2007



Sponsorship Opportunities



Please contact Avalon Promotions if you have questions. 858.538.5252





Marc Shannon, founder of Avalon Promotions and a lifelong supporter of independent musicians and live music venues, envisioned a month long music jam in an old-school San Diego warehouse with locally successful bands: four domestic Indie Bands from Southern California and four imports will collaborate and perform in a unique underground music pressure cooker and intense performance venue.

As more and more local and international supporters became excited by the global scope of contenders for the final eight spots on the tour, a core team of highly dedicated and skilled music industry, art world, and marketing and communications professionals became firmly committed to making Marc's vision become reality. Our mission is to create an amazing and unprecedented opportunity for eight unsigned bands to transform over the course of only one month into seasoned musicians with an international fan base and the resilience to embark on a year long world tour.

Avalon Promotions has a wide range of opportunities to offer our sponsors and supporters because of the marketing leverage of websites like MySpace and YouTube.

Our web-based marketing value for sponsors includes:

· Trained and managed street teams

· Pre-show and post-show video and music streaming on YouTube and MySpace

· Social networking profile optimization

· Internationally distributed advertisements to target audiences

· Merchandise cross-branding with bands

· Banner Ad, widget and link placements on Avalon and band websites and profiles

· Joint press releases

· Logos on all marketing-communications materials

· Royalty free licensing of Avalon logos to sponsors

· Licensing of band music and logos is negotiable

·

Our Venue-based sponsor value includes:

· Billboards

· Flyers

· Programs

· Posters

· Product placements

· Documentary Video Production

· Street teams with cameras and laptops for real time uploading and steaming of music, video and photos

· Merchandise distribution

· Band meal, resource and offsite activities sponsorship



Avalon is offering four tiers of sponsorships that correspond to the rankings of our eight final contenders to be determined by our online voting process that ends on December 1, 2007.

We will be accepting a total of only thirty-two financial sponsors. While we are experiencing an unexpected level of interest from potential sponsors, we must limit our collaborations to a level of tactical execution that we are confident we can fulfill with our current professional staff, new hires, trained volunteers and the core leaders of our bands' street teams. Our achievement of the highest production values, independent musician support and sponsor collaboration takes precedence over securing financial backing for February and March. Any sponsorship offered after our thirty-two spots are filled will be put on our highly valued first-refusal waiting list for February, March...and beyond!

However, we are open to discussions with local merchants and small businesses for in-kind donations of staffing, food and merchandise.

All of our thirty-two financial sponsors will receive access to all of Avalon's marketing and community service opportunities.

The difference between tiers of financial support is in the prominence of the sponsors' marketing messages and the amount of time and energy our professional staff can devote to sponsor requests for collaboration with their internal marketing staff or agency strategic and tactical teams.

A $5,000 and $10,000 level financial support sponsor can expect accountability and professional execution of tactical efforts to advance the market penetration of their image, logo, values of community support and product positioning. Joint press releases will be distributed at the highest level possible within our budget, but individualized media relations will be limited to a small but expertly targeted list of media contacts.

Our $25,000 and $50,000 sponsors can expect results oriented strategic collaboration with their in-house or agency marketing, corporate communications and media relations team. Top tier sponsors' commitment to independent musicians and community participation will receive extensive grateful recognition by the founder of Avalon Promotions and core team of marketing and executive professionals.



Titanium: Eight Sponsors at $50,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands

· Entourage: the core street team leaders

· Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads

· Professional marketing and sales efforts

· Strategic and Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables

· Production Values

· Operations

· CD and DVD Sponsor logos prominently displayed on front sleeve insert and disk label for Avalon's collectors' item CDs and DVDs that will be a mini-billboard maintained in legacy collections

· Sixty-second DVD trailer infomercial, video press release or community service announcement


Platinum: Eight Sponsors at $25,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands

· Entourage: the core street team leaders

· Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads

· Professional marketing and sales efforts

· Strategic and Tactical Media Relations/Web-based advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables

· Production Values

· Operations

· CD and DVD Sponsor logos prominently displayed on insert and disk label for Avalon's collectors' item CDs and DVDs that will be a mini-billboard maintained in legacy collections

· Thirty-second DVD trailer infomercial, video press release or community service announcement



Gold: Eight Sponsors at $10,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and our bands

· Entourage: the core street team leaders

· Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads

· Professional marketing and sales efforts

· Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables

· Production Values

· Operations

· CD and DVD logo prominently displayed on the back cover of Avalon's collector item discs in a graphic artist-designed banner header



Chocolate Mousse: Eight Sponsors at $5,000 of financial support for Avalon Promotions and

our bands

· Entourage: the core street team leaders

· Street Team: Social Networking website promotions and YouTube Video uploads

· Professional marketing and sales efforts

· Tactical Media Relations/Web-based Advertisement placements/Marcom deliverables

· Production Values

· Operations

· CD and DVD logo prominently displayed on the back cover of Avalon's collector item discs in a graphic artist-designed banner footer