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| 20th Annual Cutting Edge music business conference in New Orleans The 20th Annual Cutting Edge CE (formerly Music Business Conference) announces the list of selected artists for NewWorks Showcases at its annual conference held in New Orleans at the Historic Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue in the heart of New Orleans' Downtown Development District from September 26 -30, 2012. Performances will include NewWorks Showcases by new and emerging artists seeking exposure to record executives, booking agents, managers and the media. From Larry g(EE) of Dallas, whose sound has been described as modern twist on Motown; to New Orleans' latest rap sensation 3D NaTee who has received accolades for her substance-filled storytelling; to Austin's Hot Rails To Hell heavy breed of seventies hard rock, punk, and early heavy metal; New York's Jerrra Blues who has been described as a cross between Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, and Lauryn Hill; and the silky jazz vocals of New Orleans' Stephanie Jordan; the 2012 Cutting Edge CE has something for all music genres. In addition to day time exposure, showcases are arranged in the evening at area venues including Gallier Hall, Jazz Live at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Ogden Museum, Circle Bar, Howlin Wolf, Irvin Mayfield I Club, Mike's on The Avenue, Twist Cocktail Bar, and others. Musical acts selected to appear in these showcases are: (Acoustic) - Simone Durand Trio, Odenville AL; Cleburne Workmaster, Atlanta GA; (Alternative) - Deering and Down, Memphis TN; The New, Miami FL; Girls on Film, Tallahassee FL; (Americana) - The Boogie King All-Stars, Baton Rouge LA; Ann Armstrong & Steve Hughes, Dallas TX; Gravy Flavored Kisses, New Orleans LA; Lynn Drury, New Orleans LA; Copper Box, Oshkosh WI; Brandon Taylor & The Tenants, Oxford MS; Unpainted Souls, Tampa FL; Anna Johnson, Nashville TN; (Blues) - Muskett Brothers Blues Show, Milroy IN; Boukou Groove, Miramar Beach FL; Nicole Boggs, Nashville TN; Gary Applegate, Seymour IN; Wailin Wolves Band, Thomasville GA; Donna Hopkin Band, Tucker GA; Misty Blues, Williamstown MA; J. B. Lyn & Crossroads; (Brass) – Gerald French and the Deja vu Brass Band, New Orleans LA; (Christian/Gospel) - Dee Brown and Breakthrough, Albuquerque NM; Caleb Berg Band, Baton Rouge LA; Erskin Anavitarte, Ferris TX; Chris Bolton, Inglewood CA; The Soul Consolators, Magnolia MS; Collage, New Orleans La; Gospel Soul Children, New Orleans LA; Tyrone Foster and Arc Singers, New Orleans LA; Zack Landrum and Phaze, New Orleans LA; Joanna Endsley, Tyler TX; (Classical Jazz) – Music Alive Ensemble, New Orleans LA; (Comedian) - Andy Dawson, Jamaica Plain MA; Jonah Bascle, New Orleans LA; (Conscious MC) - Truth Universal, New Orleans LA; (Country) - Sam Watkins and Fate Train, Austin TX; Brinn Black, Nashville TN; Marthia Sides, Nashville TN; Tesa James, Sulphur LA; (Dance Hall) - Eson Austin TX; (Folk) - Carmin Wong, Los Angeles CA; DJ Chris Couture, Miami FL; DJ B.I.G. WiLLiE, Valrico FL; (Electronica) - Lenny Green, New Orleans LA; (Folk) - All Good Things, Milwaukee WI; Rayo Brothers, Lafayette LA; La Famille Band/Cajun Brothers Duo, Prairieville LA; Lisa Sanders, San Marcos CA; (Funk) - Damion Neville, New Orleans LA; The Caesar Brothers Funk Box, New Orleans LA; (Hip-Hop) – Jack Preston and The Dojo Collective, Atlanta GA; Jam-All Productions, New Orleans LA; T-Zank, Angola IN; Doc Deuce Rap, Austin TX; Shurlock, Birmingham AL; Exqwizite Boynton, Beach FL; Gifted Da Flamethrowa, Houston TX; Novacaine, Houston TX; Mo Blak, Lafayette LA; Big Shane, Lake Charles LA; Kuntry Noiz, Lexington KY; Deedub, Long Beach CA; Weapons of Mass DeFunktion, Madison WI; Pyr Kyd, New Orleans LA; Raw Revolution (R.A.W.R.E.V.), New Orleans LA; Rugged N Raw, New York NY; Theolodge, Orlando FL; Woo Child, Saint Louis MO; (Indie) - No Grave Like the Sea Brooklyn NY; The Green Demons New Orleans LA; (Jazz) – Stephanie Jordan, New Orleans LA, Anais St. John, New Orleans LA; Rob Walker, Caldwell ID; Level 10 Band, Clearwater FL; Daddy B, New Orleans LA; Marlon Jordan, New Orleans LA; Mycah Chevalier, Silver Spring MD; Burns Mills, Ensemble; (Metal) - Crux of the Dawn, Lafayette LA; Jason and the Kreugers, Lafayette LA; Phycomertry, Lafayette LA; Fed of Me, McAllen TX; 4Mag Nitrous, New Orleans LA; (Mix Bag) - NOWIM (N.O. Women in Music) New Orleans LA; Mary-Kathryn, Brentwood TN; Al Beauti, New Orleans LA; Truth Universal New Orleans LA; (Pop) - Kevin Rowe, Atlanta GA; Lindsay Mendez, Slidell LA; (R&B/Soul) - Myz B, Austin TX; Royal, Hammond LA; iris P, New Orleans LA; Quinten Corvette, New Orleans LA; TAH – Thomas, Hyde New Orleans LA; Tanya Boutte, New Orleans LA; NA!RA, Atlanta GA; Clif St. Laurent, Baton Rouge LA; Sugafunk, Baton Rouge LA; Ingrid Gerdes, Boston MA; Sonnyboy, Brooklyn NY; Larry g(EE), Dallas TX; Felice Guimont, New Orleans LA; Kyndra Joi, New Orleans LA; Nik West, Phoenix AZ; Dominoe Ch'Yea, Saint Paul MN; Serafia Austin TX; (Rap) - 3D NaTee, New Orleans LA; Tiffany Fox, Atlanta GA; Chill Will, Atlanta GA; S. J. Lacy, Hammond LA; (Rock) – Jredd, Austin TX; Bronco, New Orleans LA ; Smoke Dizzle, New Orleans LA; The Show, New Orleans LA; Drastik, Austin TX; Hot Rails to Hell, Austin TX; Smokin Toads, Austin TX; Prestor John, Bastrop LA; Evan Goodrow Band, Boston MA; Small Room 9, Hattiesburg MS; James Popik/Ten Foot Tall Band, Hopewell NJ; Sheridan Road, Mandeville LA; Dyslexic Postcards, Miami FL; Dear Darling, Miami Beach FL; Wayside, Monroe LA; Blackfoot Gypsies, Nashville TN; Blackfoot Gypsies, Nashville TN; DiNOLA, New Orleans LA; Egg Yolk Jubilee, New Orleans LA; Firebug, New Orleans LA; Liquid Peace Revolution, New Orleans LA; Split Lips, New Orleans LA; The Breton Sound, New Orleans LA; The Consortium of Genius, New Orleans LA; The Parishioners, New Orleans LA; The Tributaries, New Orleans LA; Andy Macintyre, Pflugerville TX; Leah Marr, Plano TX; Mr. Bella Tampa FL; (Rock & Roll) - The Forthrights, New Orleans LA; (Roots) - Henry Turner, Baton Rouge LA; (Singer Songwriter) - KaylaMarie Thompson, Ankeny IA; Debra Rider, Atlantic Beach FL; Saul Paul, Austin TX; Jerrra Blues Band, Brooklyn NY; Samora Sweet, Chicago IL; Matt Johnson, Colleyville TX; Sweet Life, Columbia PA; Frank Hurd, Elon NC; Amanda Mcdowell, Farmerville LA; Ta'Marah Esi, Garland TX; To'nya Dylette, Hampton GA; Tyler Matl, Hendersonville TN; Remaria, Houston TX; Patrick Joseph, Los Angeles CA; Renee Ruth, Lynchburg VA; Mike Sullivan, Manhattan Beach CA; B T Sharpe, Memphis TN; EnVee, Miami FL; Ashleigh Ashton, New Lenox IL; Carlo Ditta, New Orleans LA; Jesse Brooks, New Orleans LA; Eric Dash, New York NY; Sacha, Oshawa ON; ..just us here, Piermont NY; Aaron & Amanda Konzelman, Rosharon TX; Katie McMinn, Salt Lake City UT; Nicole Bowman, Sanford FL; Eliel Lyn, Taylor MI; Eliza Kelley, Woodstock GA; (Spoken Words) - Andre Neff, New Orleans LA; John Sinclair, New Orleans LA; (Urban Folk) - Erin Ivey, Austin TX; (World Music) – Africa Brass, New Orleans LA; Morella & The Wheels Of If, New Orleans LA; and Kora Konnection, New Orleans LA. Festival lineup will be announced at a later date. Cutting Edge CE brings together music industry personnel from across the country; including representatives from ASCAP, BMI, ReverbNation, Music Connection, eOne Music, and many others. For the second year, the conference will also include the "NOLA Downtown Music & Arts Festival" which will be held in Lafayette Square as part of its scheduled activities on that Friday and Saturday. This year's festival includes a new feature; the Cruisin' New Orleans Specialty Car Show; a celebration of antique, classic and hot rod vehicles showcased in the heart of New Orleans' Downtown Development District combined for a weekend of fun, music, food, and hot cars: • NOLA Downtown Music & Arts Festival • Cruisin' New Orleans Specialty Car Show • Mardi Gras in September Second Line Romp • Cutting Edge Film Rodeo featuring new music performed to Tarzan of the Apes write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |