Cleveland was Michael Stanley’s town. Through his skill and talent, he created a soundtrack that defined Cleveland over decades. And through his love for this place and its people, he established a legacy of giving back, one that has already impacted the lives of so many Clevelanders. In his honor and to continue to keep his legacy alive, the 10,000 Watts of Holy Light Fund was founded.
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Cleveland Rocks: PPF hosted a free Professional Development Workshop focused on crafting an Artist Bio on March 20th at the Beachland Tavern. The panel of journalists included David Sierk, Jim Izrael, Afi Scruggs and Anastasia Pantsios.
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In a continued effort to connect Cleveland’s Music Industry to related organizations and events in Northeast Ohio, we will be hosting events that will cover topics of interest and encourage opportunities for networking. The March event was hosted and live streamed Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at The Bop Stop at the Music Settlement.
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The One Take Series are music videos recorded live in one take by Music Incubator Program participant Tuck Mindrum, with one microphone and one continuous camera shot, recorded a visual art space like
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ListenCLE is proud to be working with city programming partners as the NBA All-Star Game comes to Cleveland in February! We have funding coming in and are working on locations, dates, and times to get street performers around Cleveland during this national spotlight event.
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This event was hosted and live streamed at The Happy Dog on November 11, 2021. Topics discussed included a recap of the Cleveland Mayoral Election and what it means for music and arts in Cleveland, Rock Hall Induction Week and Ceremony, the status of Cleveland busking, and the Cleveland Rocks: PPF Music Incubator Program.
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This event was hosted and live streamed Wed, August 4, 2021 at The Grog Shop. President and CEO of Assembly for the Arts, Jeremy Johnson, spoke about the organizational priorities and how Cleveland’s music industry will connect with this exciting effort to support Cleveland’s arts and culture community.
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This summer, the Akron-based band released its second album and went on an 11-state tour with the help of the Music Incubator Program. Watch them perform new music and discuss the tour.
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ListenCLE is accepting applications for buskers for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Week in Downtown Cleveland. Buskers are needed for the Induction Ceremony on October 30th, but opportunities may also be available throughout the week.
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48 Hour Virtual Music Fest & Cleveland Rocks Past Present and Future are Partnering Up to Raise Funds for an in-person ( & livestreamed) monthly Songwriter Series *THIS CLEVELAND SPARK*
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CR:PPF supports and preserves Cleveland’s popular music culture and enriches local social welfare and economic growth by stimulating music-centered initiatives.
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