http://svrocks.com Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:44:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en That's us - we were there. And if you were there, what a night of music! Thanks to all who came out to support the bands and the cause - bringing music to kids in the Bay Area! Huge thanks to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers who made ... http://svrocks.com/2008/12/06/and-we-rocked/ Silicon Valley Rocks! is almost here! You can still get your tickets here - http://svrocks.eventbrite.com/ or at the door. Silicon Valley Rocks! is a benefit for Music in Schools Today. Ticket purchases are tax deductible. THE DETAILS: Wednesday, December 3 7:00pm* Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 885-0750 Directions and parking: http://www.gamh.com/info/directions.html NOTE: ... http://svrocks.com/2008/12/01/lets-rock/ We have some incredible items up for bid at Silicon Valley Rocks! Here's just a sampling of what you'll see at the silent auction table. All items have been donated, and all proceeds from the auction will go to Music in Schools Today (MuST). A one-night stay in a Big Sur ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/30/shhh-a-sneak-peek-at-the-fab-items-up-for-silent-auction-at-svr/ photo courtesy of Kelly Koehler http://www.myspace.com/kidkameleon We recently caught up with DJ Kid Kameleon, who'll be spinning an eclectic mix for us at the SVR after-party—from breakcore to b-more, dubstep to dancehall, club, pop, and maybe even a little rock. SVR: Who are your major musical influences? Kid Kameleon: DJ Singe and MC Verb ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/28/got-bass-dj-kid-kameleon-rocks-the-after-party/ http://www.jonahmatranga.com/ Band Members: Jonah Matranga, Tim Chang, Andrew Stess, Larry Marcus Special Guests: Alison Murdock, Terence Swee Tech Industry Affiliations: Tim Chang is with Norwest Venture Partners; Andrew Stess is with Music IP; Larry Marcus is with Walden Venture Capital; Terence Swee is with muvee; and Alison Murdock founded Silicon Valley Rocks! SVR: Tell ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/26/the-open-source-band-is-now-available-to-the-general-public/ SVR sponsor Burson-Marsteller is a leading global public relations and communications firm that develops smart, strategic communications programs to help its clients build stronger brands and corporate reputations. We recently spoke with the company about its commitment to good corporate citizenship and its contributions to the Bay Area community. SVR: How ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/25/burson-marsteller-is-with-the-band/ http://www.myspace.com/BLACKMAHALSF Band Members: Lal Singh Bhatti, Jon Cook, Satish Pillai, Mandeep Sethi, Vijay Chattha Special Guest: Tim Chang Tech Industry Affiliations: Vijay Chattha is Chief Talker of VSC Consulting, a PR boutique focused on mobile and Web 2.0 clients ranging from start-ups to blue-chip players. Tim Chang is a partner at Norwest Venture ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/24/blackmahal-bringing-people-together-through-music-and-tech-industry-connections/ We recently spoke with Erica Levin, a realtor with SVR sponsor Paragon Real Estate Group, about her work, her non-profit involvement, and Paragon's commitment to community service. SVR: Tell us about your job as a realtor. Erica: My work allows me to be a therapist, financial adviser, designer, concierge, and overall ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/21/paragons-erica-levin-on-serving-your-community-just-get-started/ HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEMINKS Band Members: Jennifer Michalski, Cherie Lebow, Kristina Vukic, Linda Keys, Marie Drennan Tech Industry Affiliations: Jaman, Autodesk All Day and All of the Night [audio:http://svrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/AllDayAlloftheNight.mp3] Set Me Free [audio:http://svrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/SetMeFree.mp3] SVR: Tell us about your band. How did you get started? How long have you been playing? The Minks: Marie started the band after taking up drums and ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/20/hey-ray-davies-you-really-got-minks/ Besides sponsoring Silicon Valley Rocks, Kaboodle is a key participant in local TechCrunch, Blogher and TiE events. As one of the early pioneers of social shopping, Kaboodle believes in fostering innovation. A testament to that is Kaboodle’s CEO and co-founder, Manish Chandra, who generously mentors other entrepreneurs. Chandra is an ... http://svrocks.com/2008/11/19/silicon-valley-rocks-and-shops-with-kaboodle/