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MEETUP
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If you don't already know about MEETUP, it is a social networking website that actually connects people off line for face to face fun... check the site for any city, like ORLANDO for instance, and find hundreds of groups getting together based on mutual interests. It is interactive, so you can create a group if there isn't one that suits you. These are some of the events I'll be attending, some are private parties and some are public gatherings. The challenge is choosing between them all.

Dec 1st (Sanford Pvt)
   House Party Meetup

Dec 4th (O'Boys)
   Earth Trivia

Dec 6th (Orlando Museum of Art)
   Meetup at OMOA

Dec 7th (Hard Rock)
   Tribute to John Lennon

Dec 8th (West Pvt)
   House Party Meetup

Dec 8th (Southchase Pvt)
   Game Night Meetup

Dec 15th (Weikiva - Pvt)
   Holiday Party Meetup

Dec 16th (Arnold Palmer Hospital)
   Xmas Carols for the kids

Dec 22nd (The Social)
   Less Than Jake

Dec 29th (WMMO Downtown)
   Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

The last two are concerts I'll be at, but they might be on the meetup site as well before long.

The only excuse for not having an active social life in these days of the internet and meetup is that you do not really want one (or are just too shy to go out).

Get over it and get out of the house!

PS... If you are truly a happy hermit, enjoy yourself too!

ORLANDO FRINGE FESTIVAL

ORLANDO FRINGE FESTIVAL

May 17th - May 27th
Loch Haven Park

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musicians looking for gigs

If you are a musician or band looking for gigs, here's one great reason to contact Phil and register with SSA (besides the fact that he's a great guy working hard to help you get your music heard)... you'll get regular gig news like this:

To SSA Registered Acts:

Below are open dates for the Full Moon Saloon in Daytona Beach.
If you want to be scheduled for any of the dates listed below please let me know and I will let you know if they are still open. The pay is derived form the door charge. Please note that you should have someone with you to help man the door. They have someone to check ID's and can do this but it is better managed when the band furnishes this. Full PA is provided.

Full Moon Saloon Open sets:

Fri. April 6th 2nd Act
Fri. April 13th 2nd Act
Sat April 21st 1st Act and 2nd Act
Fri April 27th 2nd Act
Sat April 28th 1st Act and 2nd Act

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks!

Phil
www.ssa.cc

benefit concert

9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert


on Saturday, January 20, 2007.

It will be a full day festival showcasing a diverse selection of musicians, poets, dancers, visual artists and lots of creative interaction. There will also be an assortment of community speakers and organizations presenting information about medical marijuana. It should be a good time!!

This 11 hour event will work to raise funds and awareness for FL NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) medical marijuana campaign and the protection of patients’ rights. Previously, a person's right to use medical necessity as a defense to marijuana charges has been upheld by several appeals courts in Florida. Marijuana has proven therapeutically useful in treating numerous medical conditions including muscle spasticity, arthritis, and the nausea related to AIDS and cancer chemotherapy. Currently there are 11 states that have laws allowing marijuana to be used as medicine.

Now as we begin some preliminary organization for the 9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road in January 2007, we are also focusing on some smaller projects with visual arts, independent films, spoken word, dancers and music. Many of these events will be at The Wallflower Gallery - an all ages venue that showcases a variety of artists in Downtown Miami.

This notice is part of the advanced promotions campaign to help to build up more public recognition for the issues concerning medical marijuana.. We are currently looking for sponsors to participate in this community event. Please feel free to contact Ploppy Palace Productions if you are interested in getting involved and helping to promote.

Ploppy Palace Productions & The Wallflower Gallery
10 N.E. 3rd Street
Downtown Miami 33132
305-579-0069
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9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert
Saturday, January 20, 2007
4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.

Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
305-374-1198
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21 Years Old + with ID
Admission is $ 10.

We thank you for your support as we work to change the laws concerning medical marijuana.

gigs for the musicians among us

Phil Weidner is one of the most consistent musical forces in the Southeast (and a great musician-songwriter himself). He is the founder of Songwriter's Showcase (linked on the right) and for the last seven years he has helped hundreds of artists and bands find gigs and get heard. These are a couple of the emails you'd get if you were on his mailing list. To sign up, go here. To contact Phil, write to him.

Florida Acts.

There are open sets for the Full Moon Saloon, Daytona Beach, FL.
Here is what is available as of now:

Fri. Dec 1st Sat. Dec 9th Fri. Dec. 15th Sat. Dec. 16th Fri. Dec. 22nd Fri. Dec. 29th Sat. Dec 30th

2nd Act 11:30-1pm 2nd Act 11:30-1pm 1st Act 9:30-11pm and. 2nd 11:30-1pm 1st Act 9:30-11pm 1st Act 9:30-11pm and. 2nd 11:30-1pm 1st Act 9:30-11pm and. 2nd 11:30-1pm 1st Act 9:30-11pm

PA and sound tech is provided.
Pay is determined from door ($5 cover) Bands split 100% of draw.
(please note that this pay scale will change after Jan 6th if we still are scheduling there to help pay for the sound tech and security)
bands receive water and soda free and 50% off alcohol drinks with a limit of four drinks per band member.
Venue: 21 & up.
The venue has a large stage and good sound system and is located at 712 Main Street across from the Bank & Blues.
All styles considered

If interested in any of the above sets please email what set you prefer and I will let you know ASAP if it is still open.

Thanks

Phil
http://www.ssa.cc



Here are some other gig openings with basic details.

1. Full Moon Saloon

The SSA will be scheduling acts on Friday and Saturday for the Full Moon Saloon in Daytona Beach FL. This scheduling service is provided FREE to the venue and all current SSA registered acts as part of their SSA benefits. The Full Moon saloon located on the world famous Main St offers one of the best stages in the area and is should provide excellent performance opportunities for acts wanting to play in the Daytona Beach area. The acts scheduled to perform at these shows will be posted online at the SSA's Florida scheduling page in the weeks ahead. If your annual SSA membership/registration is not current please update this before making your request.

Two bands are scheduled at each show and the bands split 100% of the door @ $5 cover.
The event is 21 and up (moshing activity is not supported)
The sets are 9:30-11PM or 11:30-1AM

We are only scheduling these shows and are not responsible for promoting. Promoting the shows will mostly be needed to be from the scheduled acts and the venue. If you agree to the above terms and would like to be considered to be scheduled please email me your audio weblink. If acts are approved to be scheduled we will email you to confirm the show date with you. If you have any further questions please let me know. (email communication preferred)
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2. SSA Christmas Show:

The SSA Christmas show will be held at the Casements in Ormond Beach on Wed Dec 20th from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. (The show will not be at Baileys Riverbridge Church this year) We want to produce the best quality show we possibly can and will schedule as many acts as we can during the 2 hour show. Acts wanting to perform at this show should either perform original rendition of traditional Christmas songs or original Christmas songs that they have written. Generally 7-10 acts are scheduled for this show and perform 3-5 songs each. This is a charity event and all performances are gradus. If interested email your request. Acts approved for the show will be emailed in then next 7-10 days.
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3. Edgewater School is looking for kid oriented groups to perform for 5 year olds up to 11 at a school in Edgewater, Fl. Singing,Instrumentations and /or dance(hip hop) is acceptable. Travel expenses are covered ($50-100 depending on distance) Must be fingerprinted threw the Jessica Lunsford Act. (The school can pay for this as well if needed. It generally cost around $65) The scheduled dates are during Jan-May. If interested please email your request interests and a description of what your show will involve. Acts will be notified in the next 2-3 weeks if selected. If you have any questions please let me know (emailed communication preferred). Acts will be notified in the next 2-3 weeks if selected.