Creative Strategies in Americana
"Americana" is a term whose definition keeps evolving. How do artists develop strong, innovative voices while maintaining a connection to this tradition-minded genre? This panel convenes two multiple Americana award nominees and their teams to discuss how they have shaped and maintained their careers making roots-aware, future-thinking music. Topics to be explored include marketing and business strategy, touring, relationships with radio and new media, and finding oneself with in an artistic community.
Presenters
Ann Powers
Music's Critic & Correspondent
NPR Music
John Allen
Pres
New West Records
As president of notable independent label New West Records, New West Independent Music Publishing and its developing artists imprint, Normaltown Records, Allen opened New West's first Nashville off...
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Owner
DS Management
Cliff O'Sullivan
COO
Rounder/Sugar Hill Label Group
Robert Ellis
Robert Ellis
Sarah Jarosz
Amanda Hale
Publicist
Vector Management
Amanda Hale serves as Vector Management’s in-house publicist, working closely with managers to strategize and implement or oversee PR campaigns for many of their clients. Vector represents a wide v...
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