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February 26, 2025

5:30?PM - 9:00?PM: Chat Room: Music, presented by Gazetteer SF

On February 26th, luminaries from the Bay Area’s influential music scene will gather at Swedish American Hall for Chat Room: Music, presented by Gazetteer SF.

At Gazetteer SF’s Chat Room events, we gather a crowd of readers, writers, experts, and dilettantes to discuss a topic of concern. This is an interactive event, with an emphasis on audience participation and feedback.

Full program of speakers and performers to be announced.

Location: Swedish American Hall

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6:30?PM - 8:30?PM: Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Formed in 1978 by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald, and still actively playing and recording today, Redd Kross are the ultimate rock and roll lifers. They have influenced independent music in ways that beg to be acknowledged. From helping invent Beach Punk to influencing the Grunge and Glam Metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. Born Innocent will introduce a wider audience to two of the coolest people alive. The McDonald Brothers embody Southern California, rock and roll, and what it means to be an artist.

Redd Kross is a genre unto itself, and unto which, members of Sonic Youth, L7, Black Flag, Melvins and Sebadoh profess undying love. Featuring: Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald, Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Mark Arm, Lou Barlow, Keith Morris, Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch, Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover.

Location: Roxie Theater 

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February 27, 2025

6:30?PM-9:30?PM: Music Industry Panels at Hyde Street Studios

Join us for an exclusive evening at the iconic Hyde Street Studios, one of San Francisco’s most historic recording facilities, for a panel event focused on the ins and outs of the music production world. Whether you’re a producer, engineer, or artist interested in how studio recording works, this event offers an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals.

The night will feature two dynamic panels of expert producers and engineers, who will dive deep into their experiences and share their knowledge on the following topics:

Panel 1: Home Studio to Pro Studio: The Hybrid Project
We'll discuss how to maximize your budget and efficiency when working on your project across both home studios and pro studios and also cover the pro studio approach for musicians, including what to expect, how to prepare, and key considerations when working in professional studio settings
 
Panel 2: Ensemble Recordings: Stories from the Studio
We'll discuss approaches to recording bands and other music ensembles and get behind-the-scenes stories from producer's and engineer's sessions, including lessons learned from both successful and challenging recording experiences

After the panels, feel free to stick around for a short mixer —an opportunity to network with fellow industry professionals and ask further questions to the panelists.

Location: Hyde Street

February 28, 2025

Industry Summit

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Check-In & Coffee
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Welcome and Keynote by Ghazi, CEO & Founder of EMPIRE
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Legends of the SF Sound: Stories from San Francisco’s Rich Music History
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break — Support local business!
1:00 PM – 2:O0 PM: Making Waves Now: San Francisco's Impact on Music Today
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: New panel coming soon
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: The Next Chapter: Shaping the Future of San Francisco Music
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Happy Hour

March 1, 2025

12:00?PM-4:00?PM: Artist Development Day: Advancing Your Career in Independent Music

Join us for an engaging afternoon designed specifically for independent artists and bands!

This day is tailored to empower independent musicians with the knowledge and tools needed to advance their careers and protect their creative interests.

Artist Development Day will feature In-depth discussions, workshops and 1:1 professional consultations with industry leaders around topics such as

-Legal and business fundamentals of the music industry

-Effective strategies for professional relationships

-Navigating manager and agent partnerships

-Best practices for career development

-Royalty registration and collection processes

-Music publishing and songwriting rights

-Music licensing strategies and opportunities

Location: Music City SF

March 2, 2025

1:00?PM-3:00?PM: Fillmore Tour and Discussion - The Legacy of Bill Graham

An inside look at one of San Francisco’s historic music venues— The Fillmore!

Join us for a tour of the historic Fillmore followed by a panel discussion of Bill Graham’s legacy with industry insiders including the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation!

Location: The Fillmore

1:00?PM-6:00?PM: Studio Tours at Hyde Street Studios

Get an inside look at the famed Hyde Street Studios, a historic music recording studio in the Tenderloin. Since 1969 artists like Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, CSNY, Santana, CCR, Dead Kennedys, Green Day, Tupac, Digital Underground, Cake, Train, and others have made records in the storied facility. See the studio that made the San Francisco sound.

Location: Hyde Street

Date: February 26, 2025 - March 2, 2025
 
Location: Various Venue in San Francisco, CA

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