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FROM THE PRESIDENT………………………….………….…..PAGE 4

ASSOCIATION NEWS.……………..…..………………..….…PAGE 5

NOTES FROM A “NO” MAN…………………..……….……PAGE 6DISCOUNTS……………………………..………………..….…PAGE 8

MEMBER NEWS……………………………….………………..PAGE 10

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Colt D. Chambers

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January Newsletter

Editor: Colt Chambers

Contributors: Michael Stover, Colt

Chambers, & IMEA Members.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORSThe International Music and Entertainment Association is seekingwriters to submit entertainment news, monthly, for our newsletter.We are looking for individuals willing to write news stories that

highlight members of the Association. If you’d like to beconsidered, please e-mail [email protected].

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Hi friends,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wow, it is hard to believe that it is ALREADY 2015 and

halfway through January. 2014 FLEW by. I am so excited tosee what this new year has to offer not only for me, or IMEA,

but for you!

In this edition of MARQUEE, you will read about

submissions for the 3rd Annual IMEA Awards. That is also

extremely hard to believe. This will be the THIRD year of our

awards. It seems like yesterday we began brainstorming ideas

for the inaugural event.

Please encourage all of your music and theatre friends tobecome a member of the Association and submit their material for the 2015 IMEA

Awards. Last year, we had roughly over 15,000 submissions. This year, lets try to

DOUBLE that number. Lets bring together as many like-minded individuals as possible

to support live entertainment.

Also, this year I plan to bring you a higher quality newsletter. We are currently

seeking contributors who are interested in writing monthly features and columns in the

newsletter so that it is even more informative and entertaining to our members.

I know I mentioned it in December, but what are your goals for 2015? I mentionedthat I wanted to attempt to write and publish a book, along with spending more time with

family and friends. I do plan to accomplish both of these but I also hope to travel more

this year. Last year, I did a good bit of traveling. I visited New York City, Texas,

Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and many more states

and cities - which will be hard to beat, but I do plan to attempt it. Maybe I can catch up

with you guys in your states?

See you in February!

Sincerely yours,Colt ChambersPresident, International Music and Entertainment Association

From the President…



The International Music &Entertainment Association (IMEA) todayannounced it is now accepting submissionsfor the 3rd Annual IMEA Awards. TheAssociation's members comprised of the

musicians, artists, bands, songwriters,management companies, theatre companies,and organizations are invited by theAssociation to submit material forconsideration from now through July 15,2015, at 5:00 PM EST. Awards nominees willbe announced on August 4, 2015; winnerswill be announced live at the IMEA Awardsceremony in November 2015. A date andlocation for the 3rd Annual IMEA Awards hasnot been announced yet.

To submit, individuals andorganizations may go towww.IMEAAwards.com. All submissions willbe done online. The Association invitesanyone in the industry to submit theirmaterial for consideration; however, onlymembers of the Association will be able tobecome a nominee. An individual ororganization may join at any time. To becomea nominee, you must join before July 15,

2015 to be considered for nomination for thisyear's awards.

Produced by the International Musicand Entertainment Association, the IMEAAwards were developed to honor andrecognize the best in independent music andtheatre - internationally. For the past twoyears, the IMEA Awards have beenpresented at the historic Paramount ArtsCenter in Ashland, Kentucky. Awards arepresented in 20+ genres and almost 100categories.

The International Music andEntertainment Association is a non-profitorganization dedicated to promoting andserving as an advocate to individuals andorganizations within the performing arts andentertainment industries. To become amember of IMEA or to learn more about theorganization, please visitwww.IMEAOnline.com.

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Notes From A “No” Man

Happy New Year, my fellow IMEAmembers! I hope that you all had a very happyholiday season. Now that we’re $ way throughthe first month of the year, many of you areprobably in the middle of booking live shows for

the spring, summer and beyond. While Ideparted from the topic last month, for myspecial “CD A Day Challenge” message, thismonth, I want to dive back into the topic I startedright before the holidays: When is it ok for anartist to perform for free?

To refresh your memory, last month, Italked about “exposure” gigs, and the value ofthem, vs. getting guaranteed pay, as a workingmusician. Again, in a perfect world, everyonegets paid tons of money, sells a ton of

merchandise, and makes a full-time living doingwhat they love…playing music. But, as I saidbefore, this isn’t a perfect world. While there arelots of opportunities to perform for guaranteedpay, sometimes playing a free “exposure” gigcan be worth every dime you may invest intorehearsals, musicians, merchandise, etc. It’schoosing the RIGHT exposure gig that makesthe difference between making money, gettingpress, AND, most importantly, gaining new FANSon your mailing list, and wasting your time and

money being “free” entertainment for a cheappromoter, not willing to pay his entertainers.

Let’s touch on the wrong gigs again,briefly: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve hearda club say, “We don’t pay the bands, but we cangive them great exposure.” Unless this club hasan extremely high profile, has sold out crowdsevery night, and promotes their shows (andentertainment) in various media outlets, theseare the gigs to politely say “no” to. There’s reallyno point in playing a gig to no crowd (or just your

friends) and making the bar a bunch of money,when you are not getting paid. Play at yourhouse, and invite your friends over. You’ll saveyourself a lot of time and aggravation, not tomention money for sound, lighting, etc.

Now, let’s talk about the right gig. What ifTaylor Swift offered you a chance to play in frontof her crowd, for no pay…would you take it?Heck ya, you would! In fact, one of the littleknown secrets in the industry, is that theseopening slots go for BIG money! Not only are

the openers not guaranteed a pay check for

performing, but they have to PAY the headlineact, or the promoter, for the opening slot. But,

just think of the amount of EXPOSURE theseacts get! Sales of merchandise, itunes,facebook likes, etc are all vastly affected by

these opening slots. Plus, it gives the baby actvaluable press and touring history.

But, let’s get back to the free opener.Obviously, Taylor Swift is an extreme case, butthe point is, if you are approached to open ashow for someone, for free, think about whatkind of crowd that act brings in. Do they draw abig crowd? Is this a crowd that would like yourmusic? Would you benefit by performing in frontof that crowd? Do you have merchandise thatyou can sell to them? If you can answer “yes” to

these questions, this is probably a gig youshould take. Reason being, is that the long termbenefits of performing at this gig will far out-weigh the short term “free” gig that you’reperforming that night. It will pay off in “fans” andmerchandise sales.

When else should you play for free? Howabout a radio station event? Not only will youprobably get a mention on the station, you mightget an interview, a few spins of your latest single,and an invitation to perform at some of their

other “paid” events. Plus, radio station eventsusually draw large crowds. Again, merchandiseand fans. How about a charity event? Whilemany of the bigger charities have budgets forentertainment, it’s always a good idea to becharitable and “give back” to your community.Not only is it good to help out, but on a selfishlevel..it’s good press! Charities will also promotetheir events and get your name out there to thepublic.

These are just a few examples of free

“exposure” gigs that are worth performing at. Ihope it gives you some perspective, the nexttime someone asks you to play for free. Justthink of the pros vs. the cons, and make the rightdecision for you. We all want to make big bucksdoing what we like, but in this extremelycompetitive business, there is always anotheract to come along and take a free gig. Don’t letthem take the fans that could have been yours,

just to make a few dollars that night. But, don’tlet anyone take advantage of you, either! Don’t

be afraid of the word “No!” Til next time…

By: Michael Stover



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Fundraising RaffleRaffle Date: 2015 IMEA Awards

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IMEA is encouraging all membersto sell at least 25 tickets each - or

MORE! Member who sells the mosttickets will be guaranteed a

performance slot at the 2015 IMEA

Awards. [email protected] the number of tickets you’dlike to receive to sell. You can

request more at anytime.

We Want YOUR InputWhat type of benefits or

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IMEA offer to members? Pleasesend an e-mail to

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with your suggestions.

Want to HOST AN EVENT in

your area?

IMEA is encouraging membersto host events and fundraisers intheir areas such as showcases,

concerts, 5Ks, etc. to benefit theInternational Music and

Entertainment Foundation. Email

us at [email protected] toplan your event!

2015 IMEA Award Submissions

Submissions will open in

January for the 3rd AnnualIMEA Awards. Reminder, theeligibility period is July 16,

2014 - July 15, 2015.











YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST!Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising are kicking off2015 with a brand new logo to commemoratetheir 10 years together as an award winningbluegrass quartet."We ended our first decade together on such aincredible upswing." stated band leaded Kathy

Boyd, "It was time to freshen up our brandingand take a look at our direction and focus forthis next chapter of our lives." The band is currently working on their sixth aloriginal recording while continuing to tour (it'sthe people part they love the best!).You can find all sorts of fun ways to follow theband at www.phoenixrisingband.org

Diamante Entertainment Announces NorthChicago ConcertMiami's own Urban Merengue Artist StevenDiamante will be performing Live at Flanagan’s Band Grill in Chicago, IL. The 2014 IMEA Latin Ar

of the Year will start his 2015 Tour in Northern Chicago, IL. Diamante’s songs have received airplay in mthan 50 countries, on online Latin radio stations internationally, and have reached Top 20 chart positionsand Europe. “This has been a dream come true,” . said Steven Diamante. All my hard work has paid offand performing in different cities in the United States is definitely a blessing. We are excited to have artilike Steven as a member of the InternationalMusic and Entertainment Association". said Colt

D. Chambers, president, IMEA.%For more information, or to Book Steven Dimanteat your venue or for an interview please contactDiamante Entertainment LLC. Office at786.597.8161 or [email protected] Upcoming Dates:! Jan 23 Waukegan, IL! Feb 13-16 Carnaval Bolivia! Feb 27 Phoenix, AZ

! April 11 Anchorage, AK

Hello newsletter's 2015, we have good and bad news. Just kidding,

only good news for you.

• " Romantic Soldier ", the first single of ournew album, is NOWOUT on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify. Heavyand calm melodies, and a beautiful cover art byour dear Lapo. • On Jan 16th (this Wednesday!)the OFFICIAL VIDEO of "Romantic Soldier"will be out. It's been produced with JackolanternIndependent and shot beween an historic libraryand the edge of a cliff. It'll be cool.

Happy (late) new year :)

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Fast-rising country music recording artist Curtis Braly has announced the release of

“Doors Closing Everywhere,” the first single from his upcoming EP All About the Ride.

Sponsored by the Aristocrat Group Corp. and its award-winning RWB Ultra-Premium

Handcrafted Vodka, Braly was recently named the 2014 International Music and

Entertainment Association’s Country Male Artist of the Year.

Produced by Grammy-winning Kenny Royster, “Doors Closing Everywhere” was

released to country radio December 15 and to fans of the number one music format inthe U.S. on January 5. The EP,

which will be available in February,

has breakout expectations and

includes a duet with Season 2

American Idol Top 10 finalist,

Kimberly Caldwell.

“Curtis and RWB Vodka have a lot

in common. They’re both up-and-comers on the verge of breaking

out, they’ve both won industry

awards and they’re both American-

made. Doors are opening, not

closing, everywhere for Curtis and

fans of country music are going to

love his new single and upcoming

EP,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz

said. “2014 has been a winning yearfor ASCC. The RWB Vodka race car

took the checkered flag at The

Abominable last weekend, vodka

domestics are on the rise and Curtis is IMEA’s Country Male Artist of the Year. We expec

great things from RWB Vodka and Curtis Braly in 2015.”

Handcrafted, American-made RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka is made with the

highest-quality Idaho potatoes and pure mountain spring water and then refined by a

five-stage filtration system that produces a gluten-free high-class vodka without the highclass price. It is available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 30 retail locations

and 100 clubs, bars and restaurants.

FOLLOW Curtis online:http://www.curtisbraly.comhttps://www.facebook.com/curtisbralymusichttps://twitter.com/curtisbralyhttp://instagram.com/curtisbralyhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/curtis-braly/id382753671https://www.youtube.com/user/curtisbraly



James Basnet has been featured in a lot of

magazines and newspapers in India, including;

the Eastern Chronicle.

On December 10th, DeDe won in 2 categories in the Annual Dallas Songwriting Contest.

Her song, The Plans I Have for You, from Love & Fairy Tales was honored in the

nspirational Category, and Change the World, which is her instrumental version of One

Child from World of Christmas, won for Instrumental. Overall there were 8 categories.

She was also was notified in December that Blame It On the Summertime from Love &

Fairy Tales, was a Finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest for 2014. %She is currently

writing with her new label president, Kevin DeClou, who's worked with Hillary Duff and

Jewel, and is working on a more organically inspired grouping of songs for a mid 2015

album release.

The youngest IMEA member is 10 year old

Meredith Paige Fraley. She performs with th

Paramount Players, in Ashland, Kentucky. Sh

has been acting since the age of five, and habeen in over a dozen plays and musicals, ha

performed on the news, and%sings for local

venues. She%most recently was cast as Susa

Waverly, in White Christmas. She%loves her

director, and vocal%coach, Melanie Corneliso

and Joshua Jannotta, calling them her stage

mom and dad, and considers the Paramount

Players her extended family. She has attende

the IMEA Awards for two years and%was

starstruck! She even asked to join membersh

as a Christmas gift!%Although she has been

honored with several acting awards, she say

her biggest reward came this Christmas whe

she gave an in-house performance to her elderly neighbors who were unable to attend her music

She says that she loves%brightening spirits for just a little while. She laughs and says she has two

B's on her bucket list: 1. Bring an end to Bullying and 2. Be on Broadway. With her %caring spirit, a

determination, we feel she is well on her way!* Meredith Paige Fraley as Susan Waverly in White Christmas; picture courtesy of Kathryn Barber

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