::: December 19, 2009 -2009 Acquisitions, Events and Shout-Outs
::: December 18, 2009 - Getting Tech Startups To Help Save The Music. The Valley Sure Has Got Talent!
::: December 6, 2009 – Geek beat: Every bit as real as “Silicon Valley Rocks 2009
::: December 2, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — only a few seats left!
Next Wednesday we ROCK!
Silicon Valley Rocks is only a week away! Don’t miss out on the fun — get your tickets now at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
- Six Silicon Valley bands
- A silent auction featuring a Laguna guitar, hotel/spa packages, software, musical equipment and more
- A VIP lounge with free drinks, hors d’oeuvres and premium event seating
We’re pleased to announce that Silicon Valley Rocks! will be honoring Pandora Radio this year for its contribution to music, technology innovation, and education. Check out the SVR blog to read our interview with Pandora CTO Tom Conrad about this exciting application and the company’s commitment to keeping music in schools.
Also featured on the blog are SVR rockers Marrow, whose electronica/dance beats are guaranteed to make you move your gloomy ass, and The Whitehalls — from straight-ahead rockers to political drama to crowd-pleasing ballads to electronica, this band covers all the bases. See the rest of our awesome lineup below.
About Silicon Valley Rocks!
Tech professionals by day, rockers by night — on December 9 at the Great American Music Hall, they’ll pick up their instruments and venture onto the big stage to let their alter egos shine… for a good cause and the love of music. Silicon Valley Rocks 2009 will bring together the Valley’s tech community — from VCs and entrepreneurs to bloggers and software developers — to raise money for Music in Schools Today (MuST).The doors open at 7:00 pm, and you can order food and drinks aplenty. The evening will be emceed by KFOG’s own Renee Richardson. Our stellar lineup of SV bands and rockers includes:
CORINNE MARCUS & THE KINDRED SPIRITS — Catchy and intriguing with hints of Lilith, pop, rock and lounge. Tech Affiliations: Walden Venture Capital and Digidesign.
FAREWELL TYPEWRITER — Melodic rock music that’s energetic yet tight, dancey but tough. Tech Affiliations: Hewlett-Packard and Thing Labs (makers of Brizzly).
MARROW — Electronica/dance beats guaranteed to make you move your gloomy ass. Tech Affiliations: Pyramind Studios and the “sflogicninja” of YouTube fame.
THE OPEN SOURCE BAND — Featuring Jonah Matranga (lead singer of Far) and Randi Zuckerberg (Facebook). Tech Affiliations: Facebook, Norwest Venture Partners, Walden Venture Capital, and Amplified Music Services.
THE TELL-TALE HEARTBREAKERS — Tearing through the post-punk music scene with tense, guitar and bass-driven songs that reflect the darker side of rock and roll. Tech Affiliations: PDI/DreamWorks.
THE WHITEHALLS — From straight-ahead rockers to political drama to crowd-pleasing ballads to electronica, this band covers all the bases. Tech Affiliations: Digg.com, Aldon(software), IT for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, Bite PR.
Keep Music In Schools
All proceeds for Silicon Valley Rocks! will be donated to Music in Schools Today (MUST). MUST is the Bay Area’s answer to the crisis in music education. Despite extensive research indicating that music instruction supplies intellectual, emotional and physical components critical to children’s development, music and arts programs are often the first victims of budget cuts. MuST advocates for, supports and develops integrated, accessible, sustainable and measurable music-in-education programs that improve student achievement.Check Out the Items in Our Silent Auction!
Featuring hotels, software, and other cool stuff. Check out our silent auction page! Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for all the latest news.
::: November 24, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks Has Talent — 2 Weeks ‘Til We Rock
Hello Fellow Rockers,
Two more weeks and we ROCK IT, Silicon Valley style, at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco! Get your tickets now at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
Watch these techstars become rockstars:
- Randi Zuckerberg, Facebook
- Tim Chang, Norwest Venture Partners
- Mark Jeffrey, Digidesign
- Larry Marcus, Walden Venture Capital
- Matt Eskew, PDI/Dreamworks
- David Earl, Pyramind Studios (sflogicninja on YouTube)
- Grant Shellen, Brizzly
- Drew Smith, Bite PR
- Audie Roldan, Hewlett-Packard
Also, Jonah Matranga — renowned singer/songwriter, lead singer of Far, and one rocker who’s geeky — will be performing as well.
This week on the Silicon Valley Rocks! blog we’re featuring Farewell Typewriter, whose melodic rock music is energetic yet tight, dancey but tough. Despite being real musicians, they still love Rock Band. Have a look (and a listen) here. And, ever wonder how to get your music into Rock Band? Read more about how from Pyramind Audio here.
Started your holiday shopping yet? We’ll have some incredible items up for bid at our silent auction, including hotel packages, software, and lots more! Click here for a sampling of what you’ll see at the auction table. All proceeds will go to Music in Schools Today (MuST), so you can feel good about shopping for your friends and family while supporting an important cause!
Stay on top of the latest SVR news, hook up with other SVRockers, and more by joining our Facebook group. You can also follow us on Twitter at @svrocks.
Finally, our friends at SF MusicTech are offering a great 2-for-1 ticket deal — purchase an SF MusicTech pass now, and get a ticket to Silicon Valley Rocks for FREE! See below for more details.
SF MusicTech and Silicon Valley Rocks 2-for-1 ticket deal!
On Monday, December 7, SF MusicTech will bring together visionaries in the music/technology space to discuss the evolving music/business/technology ecosystem. Two days later at the Great American Music Hall on December 9, Silicon Valley Rocks! will bring music and technology alive as six Silicon Valley bands and original rockers take the stage to benefit Music in Schools Today.
Purchase an SF MusicTech pass now using the code “SVR10” and we will include a ticket to Silicon Valley Rocks for FREE! Take advantage of this 2-for-1 deal, and support your fellow techies and a great cause while space is still available.
::: November 23, 2009: SVR in the News — VentureBeat blog post http://venturebeat.com/2009/11/23/silicon-valley-rocks-on-december-9/
::: November 20, 2009: SVR in the News — Girls in Tech blog post http://girlsintech.net/2009/11/20/its-not-too-late-to-get-silicon-valley-rocks-tickets/
::: November 19, 2009: SVR in the News — GigaOM partner event http://gigaom.com/?s=Silicon+Valley+Rocks&x=0&y=0
::: November 18, 2009: SVR in the News — The Highway Girl blog post http://samanthamurphy.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/silicon-valley-rocks/
::: November 18, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Spread the Word and Win Free Airline Tix!
Hello Fellow Rockers,
Music education needs your support! We’ve set a goal to raise $6,000 in ticket sales between now and December 9. Will you help us reach it? http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/
We’ve got some incentive for you: the superstar who brings in the highest dollar value in ticket sales between now and the event will win 2 free airline tickets from Virgin America, valid for round-trip travel anywhere Virgin America flies! You can either buy up a planeload of tickets yourself, or spread the word and get your friends, family and business associates to buy. Tickets at all pricing levels count toward your sales total, so if you can convince all your buddies to go VIP, you’ll get there twice as fast! So get the word out, and start planning that trip to New York, or Vegas, or DC, or… ! Visit our homepage for full contest rules: http://svrocks.com/
This week on the Silicon Valley Rocks! blog we’re featuring The Tell-Tale Heartbreakers, who are tearing through the post-punk music scene with tense, guitar and bass-driven songs that reflect the darker side of rock and roll. Read (and hear!) more here, and catch them live tonight at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco!
Finally, an announcement from our media partner Local Music Vibe (see below).
Local Music Vibe teams up with GetMyCarForMe.com to give you the same full-service new car buying discount available to Microsoft, Intel and HP employees: $300 flat broker fee on any car including hybrids, premium and exotics (regularly $375 to $1000). Just mention Local Music Vibe when contacting GetMyCarForMe.com and avoid the hassle with the dealership:
GetMyCarForMe.com
info@getmycarforme.com
415.385-5261
::: November 16, 2009: SVR in the News — Marrow and Silicon Valley Rocks! on KALX Berkeley http://blissisignorance.com/news.html
::: November 11, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Last Chance for $25 Tickets!
Hello Fellow Rockers,
Beginning today on the Silicon Valley Rocks! blog we’ll be highlighting the bands in our awesome lineup, complete with interviews, audio clips, photos and more. This week features Corinne Marcus & the Kindred Spirits, whose catchy and intriguing style offers hints of Lilith, pop, rock and lounge. Read all about it here.
This is your last week to pick up $25 tIckets to Silicon Valley Rocks! Visit http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com to purchase, and remember that group discounts are available for 6 or more!
Still waiting for that paycheck? Never fear: after Saturday, the price only goes up by $10, and tickets will remain $35 until the day of the show. VIP tickets (courtesy of NetSuite) are always $75 but supplies are limited, so if you really want to spend the evening in style with free drinks, food and premium seating, order now at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/!
Stay on top of the latest SVR news, hook up with other SVRockers, and more by joining our Facebook group. You can also follow us on Twitter at @svrocks.
Finally, an announcement from our media partner The Highway Girl (see below).
The Highway Girl is a vibrant music, travel and lifestyle community for those who enjoy the good life. Each week our traveling TV show, hosted by singer songwriter Samantha Murphy, sits down with a different artist in a different city and venue. Past guests include Juliette Lewis and Aimee Mann. As friends of SVR, sign up for our newsletter and we’ll send you a link to a free 12 song sampler! The Highway Girl makes travel entertaining! Follow us on Twitter @TheHighwayGirl.
::: November 10, 2009: SVR in the News — SF MusicTech blog post http://sfmusictech.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/silicon-valley-rocks/
::: November 4, 2009: SVR in the News — Local Music Vibe blog post http://localmusicvibe.com/svrocks-tickets-20-lmv
::: November 4, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — a steal at $25, but not for long
Hello Fellow Rockers,
TIckets for Silicon Valley Rocks! are still $25, but not for long! Next weekend the price goes up to $35, so get ‘em cheap while you can at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
Are you a fan of one of the bands? Round up 6 or more friends and make it a party at a good price! Register now at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/ — you don’t even need to tell us who’s coming.
Want the red carpet treatment? We still have VIP tickets (courtesy of NetSuite) available, but act fast — supplies are limited due to capacity issues. Get premium seating, free drinks, and food for only $75 at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
While you’re at it, why not make a full night of it? Our friends at Joie de Vivre are offering an unbeatable deal at the Hotel Carlton: $75 plus tax for a Superior King or a room with 2 full-size beds! The Carlton is a certified green business and is a mere three blocks from the Great American Music Hall, so you can get your groove on and then crash in style! To make a reservation, visit http://www.hotelcarltonsf.com and use this promotional web code when booking: svrocks
Status Update: Join our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=38576977880&ref=ts to stay on top of the latest SVR news, hook up with other SVRockers, and more. You can also follow us on Twitter at @svrocks.
Finally, an announcement from our media partner Mashable (see below).
Mashable’s 3rd Annual Open Web Awards have been announced. We are accepting nominations through November 15 in a variety of categories including Best Social Media Agency, Funniest Person to Follow, Best Social Media Gadget and more. More information and nominations can be found at http://mashable.com/owa.
::: October 28, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Last Chance for “RIP” Tickets!
Hello Fellow Rockers,
This is the last chance for all you music-loving boys and ghouls to take advantage of our “RIP” ticket promotion! This week you can get a VIP ticket — which includes 3 free drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, and premium seating sponsored by NetSuite — for only $50 (a $25 savings!). This frighteningly good deal disappears at 11:55pm on October 31, so get your tickets while you can at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
Thinking of rounding up 6 – 10 buddies to go to the show? We can do that, and you don’t even need to tell us who’s in your pack! With the Groupies Rate, you save $3 per ticket if you purchase 6 or more. Check it out at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
Stay tuned to our blog for upcoming interviews, photos, music and more from the six bands in this year’s lineup. As promised, our latest post features ten additional finalists selected by our listening committee, including audio clips and upcoming tour dates — check them out online or catch them live at a venue near you!
Finally, a special offer for SVRockers from our media partner Dealmaker Media (see below).
SPECIAL PRICE for those who ROCK!
Under the Radar: Mobility — November 19, 2009 | Mountain View, CA
$250 off regular price: 5 tickets available.In one day, meet 350 of mobile’s top minds. Under the Radar is a must-attend event for dealmakers from global carriers, brands, media companies, and handset manufacturers responsible for helping their companies leverage new mobile technology and innovation in the fast-evolving digital landscape.
Meet and do deals with cutting edge mobile innovators from the latest startups like Midomi and SimpleGeo to world dominators like Nike, Coca-Cola, Nokia, AT&T and more. Connect, innovate and change the world.
REGISTER HERE: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=165714&qoanswer141102=%20SVROCKS
::: October 21, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Lineup Announced
Hello Fellow Rockers,
Drumroll please… Announcing the bands for the second annual Silicon Valley Rocks! taking place on Wednesday, December 9 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now.
The evening’s lineup will include (and not necessarily in this order):
* CORINNE MARCUS & THE KINDRED SPIRITS — catchy and intriguing with hints of Lilith, pop, rock and lounge. Tech Affiliations: Walden Venture Capital, Digidesign.
* FAREWELL TYPEWRITER — melodic rock music that’s energetic yet tight, dancey but tough. Tech Affiliations: Hewlett-Packard and Thing Labs (makers of Brizzly).
* MARROW — electronica/dance beats guaranteed to make you move your gloomy ass. Tech Affiliations: Pyramind Studios and the “sflogicninja” of YouTube fame.
* THE OPEN SOURCE BAND — featuring Jonah Matranga (lead singer of Far) and Randi Zuckerberg — a Silicon Valley Rocks! special freely available for your listening pleasure. Tech Affiliations: Facebook, Norwest Venture Partners, Walden Venture Capital, Amplified Music Services.
* THE TELL-TALE HEARTBREAKERS — tearing through the post-punk music scene with tense, guitar and bass-driven songs that reflect the darker side of rock and roll. Tech Affiliations: PDI/DreamWorks.
* THE WHITEHALLS — from straight-ahead rockers to political drama to crowd-pleasing ballads to electronica, this band covers all the bases. Tech Affiliations: Digg.com, Aldon (software), IT for SF Boys & Girls Club, Bite PR.This year we had eight times the band submissions we received in 2008! Stay tuned to the Silicon Valley Rocks blog for a list of finalists selected by our “listening committee” and more info on this year’s line up — band history, interviews, music, photos etc.
But for now, say YES to music and education by buying a ticket or making a donation. We’re offering a very sweet treat for you monsters of rock that love Halloween and music. It’s our “RIP” ticket promotion that gives you a VIP ticket (3 free drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, and premium seating) for only $50 (a $25 savings!). The offer lasts until 11:55pm on October 31 — act now before the candy is all gone! Tickets are on sale here. Be sure to select the RIP — Halloween Promotion!
Finally, a special offer for SVRockers from our partner — Girls in Tech (see below).
Special offer:
Tickets are 20 percent off or $8 and the discount code is SVROCKS.
http://gitgetslegal.eventbrite.com/Join Girls in Tech San Francisco for GIT Gets Legal: Legal Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, October 27th @ 6:30 p.m. with networking & wine and program @ 7 p.m.
Entrepreneurs face a plethora of legal questions about their business ventures that can be overwhelming for even experienced entrepreneurs. With this panel of attorneys & business professionals, GIT will address the most important issues confronting emerging companies, from the perspective of experienced attorneys & entrepreneurs that hire them.
::: October 13, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Bands to be Announced Soon!
Hello Fellow Rockers,
We will soon reveal our lineup for the second annual Silicon Valley Rocks! taking place on Wednesday, December 9 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. It’s going to be a fantastic show!
Right now, we’re offering a very sweet treat for you monsters of rock that love Halloween and music. It’s our “RIP” ticket promotion that gives you a VIP ticket (3 free drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, and premium seating) for only $50 (a $25 savings!).
The offer lasts until 11:55pm on October 31 — act now before the candy is all gone! Tickets are on sale here. Be sure to select the RIP – Halloween Promotion!
Also, we’re announcing this year’s sponsors and partners — each organization is committed to support their colleagues and the greater mission to provide music education in the Bay Area. If you would like to sponsor or support the event, be sure to let me know. See details below.
Finally, from time to time, we’ll be sharing some special offers from our partners — like the one for GigaOm’s NewTeeVee Live (see below).
Special offer:
Soon, entertainment won’t be bound to the platform it came in on — the content you want to watch will finally be accessible wherever you want to watch it. Given today’s volatile relationship between entertainment and technology, you can’t afford to miss GigaOM Networks’ 2009 NewTeeVee Live conference on Nov. 12 in San Francisco. Friends of Silicon Valley Rocks — save 10% on your registration today.
::: September 28, 2009: SVR in the News — Dealmaker Media blog post http://www.undertheradarblog.com/blog/call-for-bands-seeking-tech-stars-who-know-how-to-rock/
::: September 28, 2009: Silicon Valley Rocks! — Call for Bands
Hi Everyone,
Join me for the second annual Silicon Valley Rocks! taking place on Wednesday, December 9 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Silicon Valley Rocks! is a music showcase featuring performances from Silicon Valley’s tech community – from VCs and entrepreneurs to bloggers and software developers – to raise money for Music in Schools Today (MuST), a Bay Area non-profit that seeks to rescue school music programs from budget cuts.
Right now, our Call for Bands is open! If you’re in a band (or know someone who is), please submit your/their information here. We have several contenders already… For details on participation, please check the FAQs.
Also our registration and donation center is open. Event tickets include entry to the showcase and the after-party featuring the best networking, drinks, and dancing north of San Jose. Ticket purchases are tax deductible. Tickets are $25 or $75 for VIP tickets which include free drinks and food. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hope to see you there!
Event Details
WHAT: Second Annual Silicon Valley Rocks!
WHEN: 7:00PM on December 9, 2009
WHERE: Great American Music Hall
WHO: Silicon Valley Rocks! benefiting Music in Schools Today (MuST)
WHY: All proceeds for Silicon Valley Rocks! will be donated to support music education in the schools.
TICKETS: Event tickets include entry to the showcase and the after-party featuring the best networking, drinks, and dancing north of San Jose. Ticket purchases are tax deductible. Ticket prices start at $25 and increase as the event approaches. VIP Tickets are always $75 and include a set of free drinks, food, and premier seating. Tickets can be purchased at http://svrocks09.eventbrite.com/.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Silicon Valley Rocks! presents a great opportunity for technology companies, media outlets, and individuals to support a very important educational cause and have a great time in the process. There are many sponsorship opportunities available starting as low as $995. Sponsorships and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, contact Alison Murdock at alison [at] svrocks [dot] com.
::: September 25, 2009: SVR in the News — Mashable blog post http://mashable.com/2008/09/25/silicon-valley-rocks/
In the News and Around the Web
“Thank you for a great evening for a great cause!”
“Fantastic show! Great attendees. Fun bands.”
“Who knew we had legit musicians in Silicon Valley? Can we play?”
December 5, 2008 - JD Lasica’s pics
December 5, 2008 – one attendee’s thoughts about the show
December 4, 2008 – check out pics and video clips
December 1, 2008 – SFGate says show up to Rockin’ Geek Wednesday!
November 26, 2008 – Connie Loizos interviews Alison
November 24, 2008 – Kevin Maney at Portfolio Claims His Fame
November 12, 2008 – BlogHer Celebrates Silicon Valley Rocks!
October 28, 2008 – Lineup announced
September 25, 2008 – Mashable says, “Attend the First Music Showcase Featuring Silicon Valley Talent”
http://mashable.com/2008/09/25/silicon-valley-rocks/
September 22, 2008 – Tom Foremski Gives Us Love
This looks fun and it is not in San Jose.
http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2008/09/silicon_valley_22.php
Official 2008 Press Release
SILICON VALLEY ROCKS ANNOUNCES CONCERT EVENT FEATURING TECH PROFESSIONALS; BENEFIT EVENT FOR ‘MUSIC IN SCHOOLS TODAY’
September 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Silicon Valley Rocks! will be the first music showcase featuring performances from Silicon Valley’s tech community – from VCs and entrepreneurs to bloggers and software developers – to raise money for Music in Schools Today (MuST), a Bay Area non-profit that seeks to rescue school music programs from budget cuts.
WHAT: First Annual Silicon Valley Rocks!
WHEN: 7:00PM on December 3, 2008
WHERE: Great American Music Hall
WHO: Silicon Valley Rocks! and Music in Schools Today (MuST)
WHY: All proceeds for Silicon Valley Rocks! will be donated to Music in Schools Today (MuST) to support music education in the schools.
TICKETS: Event tickets include entry to the showcase and the after-party featuring the best networking, drinks, and dancing north of San Jose. Ticket purchases are tax deductible. Ticket prices start at $35 and increase as the event approaches. Tickets can be purchased at http://svrocks.eventbrite.com.
OPEN CALL FOR BANDS: Silicon Valley Rocks! is also announcing an open call for bands interested in a chance to perform at Silicon Valley Rocks!. Each band must have at least 1 Silicon Valley tech professional playing. There are 5 open spots, and submissions will close in mid-October. The official submission form for bands is at http://siliconvalleyrockshow.wufoo.com/forms/silicon-valley-rocks-submission.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Silicon Valley Rocks! presents a great opportunity for technology companies, media outlets, and individuals to support a very important educational cause and have a great time in the process. There are many sponsorship opportunities available starting as low as $3500. Sponsorships and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, go to http://svrtest.wordpress.com/sponsors/ or contact Alison Murdock at alison [at] svrocks [dot] com
Quotes:
“I am truly floored by the support for Silicon Valley Rocks!,” says Alison Murdock, founder of Silicon Valley Rocks!. “Music is something that many of us do on our off time, and yet people are so enthusiastic about bringing the two worlds together. Many people here in the Valley link their music education and experience, in part, to their career success and can really get behind the cause of keeping music in the schools.”
“Music in Schools Today is thrilled to be the beneficiary of Silicon Valley Rocks!,” says Meg Madden, executive director of MuST. “Our organization is committed to ensuring that music education is available for our future generations. Playing an instrument and reading music helps with learning language arts, science, math, and communication skills. We applaud the Silicon Valley tech community for joining in our efforts to make sure kids get exposure to music in their schools.”
About Music in Schools Today:
MuST is the Bay Area’s answer to the crisis in music education. Despite extensive research indicating that music instruction supplies intellectual, emotional and physical components critical to children’s development, music and arts programs are often the first victims of budget cuts. MuST advocates, supports and develops integrated, accessible, sustainable and measurable music-in-education programs that improve student achievement. http://www.mustcreate.org
About Silicon Valley Rocks!
Silicon Valley Rocks! is produced by Alison Murdock, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and tech consultant. She has over 16 years in the tech events business and was previously co-founder and president of Dealmaker Media. Allison is also a vocalist and an aspiring bass guitar player. http://www.svrocks.com
Contact:
For band information and sponsorship opportunities please contact Alison Murdock at alison [at] svrocks [dot] com
For media inquiries, please contact Vanessa Camones at Vanessa [at] themixagency [dot] com
For more information on MuST, please contact Meg Madden at meg [at] mustcreate [dot] org
