Tuesday, September 30, 2008
For Immediate Release
STEVE COLE, ANNE HARRIS, STEVE "SILK" HURLEY, DONALD LAWRENCE, ALICE PEACOCK AND DAN WILSON TO PERFORM AT THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER 2008 MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
Local Musicians and Chicago Chapter Board Members Celebrate the
Midwest's Unique Music Scene
CHICAGO (October 8, 2008)— The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter will present its Membership Celebration with special performances by Steve Cole, Anne Harris, GRAMMY® nominee Steve "Silk" Hurley, GRAMMY winner Donald Lawrence, Alice Peacock and GRAMMY winner Dan Wilson, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Hotel Sax (333 N. Dearborn St.) from 6 – 10 p.m.
The Midwest's impact on the music industry was highlighted at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards with 62 nominations, including local favorites Kanye West and Album Of The Year winner Herbie Hancock. This year's Membership Celebration will recognize the region's unprecedented music industry achievements, in addition to stressing the importance of local membership participation.
The evening will include a VIP reception, a "State of The Academy" addresses by Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Neil Tesser and Chicago Chapter President Peter Strand, and a fantastic showcase by special performers.
Admission for Recording Academy Members is free, plus one guest. For more information and to purchase non-member tickets, please contact the Chicago Chapter at 312.786.1121 or Chicago@grammy.com.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago cultural community as well as in many other cities across the Midwest. The Chapter represents members from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City and Minneapolis. For more information about The Academy or the Chicago Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com.
STEVE COLE, ANNE HARRIS, STEVE "SILK" HURLEY, DONALD LAWRENCE, ALICE PEACOCK AND DAN WILSON TO PERFORM AT THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER 2008 MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
Local Musicians and Chicago Chapter Board Members Celebrate the
Midwest's Unique Music Scene
CHICAGO (October 8, 2008)— The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter will present its Membership Celebration with special performances by Steve Cole, Anne Harris, GRAMMY® nominee Steve "Silk" Hurley, GRAMMY winner Donald Lawrence, Alice Peacock and GRAMMY winner Dan Wilson, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Hotel Sax (333 N. Dearborn St.) from 6 – 10 p.m.
The Midwest's impact on the music industry was highlighted at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards with 62 nominations, including local favorites Kanye West and Album Of The Year winner Herbie Hancock. This year's Membership Celebration will recognize the region's unprecedented music industry achievements, in addition to stressing the importance of local membership participation.
The evening will include a VIP reception, a "State of The Academy" addresses by Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Neil Tesser and Chicago Chapter President Peter Strand, and a fantastic showcase by special performers.
Admission for Recording Academy Members is free, plus one guest. For more information and to purchase non-member tickets, please contact the Chicago Chapter at 312.786.1121 or Chicago@grammy.com.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago cultural community as well as in many other cities across the Midwest. The Chapter represents members from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City and Minneapolis. For more information about The Academy or the Chicago Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com.
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