What is the Arts Lead Sheet? It is a resource for finding grants, jobs, opportunities in the arts. It started as an ad-hoc e-mail list a few years. We are now bringing it back as a feature on FEMMUSIC. It is not restricted to music but encompasses all of the arts. Miss something? Look at the archives at:
https://femmusic.com/wp/index.php/category/the-arts-lead-sheet/
Grants
South Arts: Presentation Grants – Deadline March 1, 2022
https://www.southarts.org/community-organization-grants/presentation-grants
Jobs
South Arts: Development Officer
https://www.southarts.org/about/careers
South Arts: Digital Content Manager
https://www.southarts.org/about/careers
Temporary Digital Content Editor( Free Speech TV)
https://open.media/jobs/temporary-digital-content-editor/
Douglas County General Assignment Reporter (Colorado Community Media)
https://open.media/jobs/douglas-county-general-assignment-reporter/
Digital Engagement Editor (Colorado Community Media)
https://open.media/jobs/digital-engagement-editor/
Learning and Grants Manager (Colorado Media Project)
https://open.media/jobs/learning-and-grants-manager-colorado-media-project/
Digital Associate Editor (5280 Publishing)
https://open.media/jobs/digital-associate-editor-at-5280-publishing/
Audience Growth Coordinator (5280 Publishing)
https://open.media/jobs/audience-growth-coordinator-at-5280-publishing/
WordPress Developer (Open Media)
https://open.media/jobs/wordpress-developer/
Video Production Specialist & Support Technician (Open Media)
https://open.media/jobs/video-production-specialist-support-technician/
Executive Assistant (Open Media)
https://open.media/jobs/executive-assistant/
Sales & Digital Marketing Associate (Open Media)
https://open.media/jobs/sales-digital-marketing-associate/
Admin/HR Manager (Open Media)
https://open.media/jobs/admin-hr-manager/
Opportunities
Play Denver Underground Music Showcase
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/artist-application-2022
Smart Women in Music Scholarship – February 16, 2022
https://www.nammfoundation.org/educator-resources/swim-smart-women-music-fund
Folk Alliance: Peer Session Week – February 22-24, 2022
https://folk.org/programs/peer-sessions/
Creative Experience Santa Fe Scholarships – March 18, 2022
https://www.creativestartups.org/cxsf/fund
Events
CMW: Music Cities: Economic Opportunity & Music Recovery – February 15, 2022 – 2pm EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PL0EaV5BSk2pL5YJYlLN5A
Women’s Audio Mission: Podcasting 101 – February 15, 2022 – 5:30pm PST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting-101-tickets-251564535297?mc_eid=ec01493c6e&mc_cid=74ddb459c4
CMW: Unlocking the Power of Music Distribution & Alternative Platforms – February 22, 2022 – 2pm EST
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ERwG9acJRIaeVsjHO1-k9w
Women’s Audio Mission: Celebrate Women Warriors – February 23, 2022 – 5:30pm PST
Women’s Audio Mission: Composing for TV, Film, and Advertising – March 15, 2022 – 5:30pm PST
Posted in The Arts Lead Sheet Tagged with: 5280 Publishing, Canadian Music Week, Colorado Community Media, Creative Experience Santa Fe, Denver Open Media, Folk Alliance International, Free Speech TV, Indie Week, Screen x Screen, Smart Women in Music, South Arts, Underground Music Showcase, Women's Audio Mission
Denver, CO
August 27-29, 2021
www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com
Sofia Valdes – Sofía Valdés is a singer is a singer/songwriter, born and raised in Panama, educated in the U.S. and Liverpool, UK. Sofía’s family is deeply musical, ranging from Panamanian folk music to Cubanismo. Her latest release is “Silhouette.” @sofiavaldes
Shannon + The Clams – Shannon & The Clams’ sixth studio album, Year Of The Spider, is out now via Easy Eye Sound. For the album, the band, fronted by bass player Shannon Shaw and guitarist Cody Blanchard on lead vocals with Will Sprott on keyboards and Nate Mahan on drums, returned to Dan Auerbach’s Nashville Easy Eye Sound Studio to craft a mature, reflective and ebullient album built for the current times, on which they have perfected their signature blend of garage psych, doo-wop, classic R&B, and surf rock. The album features singles including “All of My Cryin’” and “Midnight Wine.” @shannonandtheclams
Zembu – ZEMBU is an indie-pop electronic producer and artist based out of Colorado. She combines ethereal, warm production with layers of soulful vocals and reflective lyricism centered around the intersection of her identities, mental health, and social issues. @zembumusic
Jelie – Denver rapper Jelie (pronounced “jell-eye”) is a music savant. Between her beats, production, sound engineering, songwriting and a recording arts degree received from the University of Colorado Denver, she lives and breathes her craft. @jelie303
DEADLUV – DEADLUV is a newly formed synth-pop duo from Denver, Colorado. Their music is the juxtaposition of dark and light with heavy synthesizers and ethereal vocals colliding effortlessly. Chris Nugen creates a soundscape of house beats and gnarling synth voices while Emma Henry sings hypnotic melodies on top. @deadluvmusic
The Grand Alliance – The Grand Alliance is Crl Crrll, Sur EllZ and Kayla Marque. Each amazing musicians. Together a Colorado supergroup. @legrandalliance
Lnlygrl – Perhaps the most interesting story of UMS. Originally from California this artist started music while still in college. She went to medical school in San Diego while still continuing music. Since moving to Denver and starting her career as a physician, LNLYGRL hopes to continue sharing her funky grooves with others on the dancefloor (when not on call). @_lnlygrl
Remi Wolf – Remi Wolf will cement her status as one of pop music’s brightest young stars when her debut album Juno lands on October 15th. With her eclectic sound and style and magnetic personality, Remi has developed an avid fan base – to which she affectionately refers to as “Remjobs” – that has made her a trailblazer of the emerging Gen Z pop scene. She has garnered a cult following of peers and fellow artists along the way, boasting collaborations with Dominic Fike, Beck, and Nile Rodgers and Instagram cosigns from John Mayer, Khalid and Camila Cabello. @remiwolf
Messiahvore – Formed in 2019 By guitarist/vocalist Bart McCrorey & bassist Jenn McCrorey. Kevin Disney on baritone guitar and Brokk Dagaz on drums. Messiahvore have a new full length record to be released early in 2022, but for now the plan is to keep writing, perform and get back on the road. @messiahvore
Pink Fuzz – The big news this year is The Velveteers new album produced by Dan Auerbach. The other half of the Velveteers family is in Pink Fuzz with John & LuLu. Pink Fuzz mixes harmonies with hard driving guitar. Pink Fuzz has been an extensive touring band for about 4 years. They have played with bands including Thee Oh Sees, LA Witch, Reignwolf, The Yawpers, Slowcaves, Black Pistol Fire and Heart. @pinkfuzzband
Esther Rose – As much as she’s a songwriter, Esther Rose is a scene setter, a crystallizer of moments, and a full time inhabitant of the dimly-lit world depicted in her songs. Rose found her voice over the course of years spent regularly performing and recording in New Orleans, combining her DIY work ethic with an affinity for traditional country arrangements. Though still dressed with the dreamy lap steel, fiddle, and string bass accompaniment of earlier material, sophomore album You Made It This Far took on a far more personal tone. The songs were at times cuttingly direct, with storytelling lyrics culled straight from lived experiences both stormy and revelatory. @therealestherrose
Lolita – Lolita is a latin pop artist. Her latest release is called, “Toda Mi Gente (Remix),[ft. Big Samir of The Reminders].” It’s a Spanglish pop song about gun violence and police brutality. The song weaponizes joy through pop music and puts it to use in the fight for social justice. @lolitaworldwide
Down Time – Led by Alyssa Maunders Down Time has made a mark with their debut album Hurts Being Alive produced by Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore of Tennis. @downtimeforever
The Andersons – Couples bass therapy. The Andersons is DJs Yololo and Nasty Nachos, a powerful partnership that have provided the city with grooves for all occasions. @perpetualjoyyy
Claire Heywood – After playing solo sets for small listening audiences alongside poets, comedians, and writers for several years, Heywood self-released an EP of original songs titled The Wind, It Howls in March 2019. In 2020, Heywood released three singles: “Python,” “Letter Day,” and “I Won’t Resign My Love For That Old Dream.” Her latest release is “Crushed Lemons” @claireaheywood
Posted in Previews Tagged with: Claire Heywood, Deadluv, Down Time, Esther Rose, Jelie, Lnlygrl, lolita, Messiahvore, Pink Fuzz, remiwolf, Shannon + The Clams, Sofia Valdes, The Andersons, The Grand Alliance, ums, Underground Music Showcase, Zembu
The Underground Music Showcase
August 27-29, 2021
Denver, CO
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
For over 20 years this music festival has brought big names to Denver while also showcasing the local scene. This year over 170 artists will appear on 15 stages over 3 days. Last year the festival was a virtual 3 hour event. This year’s showcase includes Pinegrove, Remi Wolf, Shannon & The Clams, Sofia Valdes among its 13 headliners. Local acts include returning artists of Bellhoss, Slow Caves, Wildermiss, Izcalli and more. There are also new faces including Lnlygirl, The Grand Alliance, Deadluv and more.
“After 20 years of Underground Music Showcase, we were thrilled to be able to carry-on our tradition virtually last year by raising $75,000 for independent musicians” shares Casey Berry, owner of the festival. “With that said, we couldn’t be happier to be in-person for 2021 to not only support live music and local bands, but to support more than a dozen independent bars and restaurants on Broadway!”
UMS is working closely with city and state officials to make sure we rage safely in 2021. This might include reduced capacity (especially at indoor venues), and potentially limiting ticket sales to ensure proper distancing as required. UMS has every intent to become a good example of how to return to in-person, live music festivals in a safe and celebratory manner, and will be monitoring health directives in real time as the big weekend approaches.
Posted in Previews Tagged with: 303 Magazine, A-Mac & The Height, Adiel Mitchell, All:Lo Collective, Allah-Las, Altos 100% Agave, Amazing Adventures, Any Immerman & Garrett Hooper, Audible, Augustus, Average Jonny, Azon, Baere Brewing Company, Banded Oak Brewing, Bear and the Beasts, Bellhoss, Big Dopes, Big J Beats, Bison Bone, Bleak Mystique, Bobby Amulet & The Scream Queens, Brothers of Brass, Bud Bronson & The Goodtimers, Bun Bun, Bury Mia, Capyac, Casey Berry, Cat Evans, Cities in the Sky, Citra, Civil Engineer, Claire Heywood, Cochino Taco, Colorado, Corsicana, Cous, Creekbed, Crl Crrll, Dam-Funk, Dandu, Dante Elephante, Dawn Safari, Deadluv, Denver, Despair Jordan, Digg, Dlzmksbts, Dogwalker, Don Chicharron, Down Time, Doze, Duke Justice, Ekkstacy, El Javi, eldren, Elektric Animals, Emerald Siam, Erin Stereo, Esperas, Esther Rose, Fire Motel, Firstimers, float like a buffalo, Fred Nancy, Funk Hunk, Future.Exboyfreind, Gabriel Valentine, Gestalt, Ghostpulse, Glass Cases, Goodwill, Goth Babe, Green Druid, Griffith James, Grim & Darling, Heated Bones, Heavy Diamond Ring, Hellgrammities, hi-dive, Holdfast, Honey Blazer, HQ, Ianxsolo, illegal pete's, Immigrant's Child, Import Mechanics, Indie 102.3, Ipecac, Isadora Eden, Izcalli, Jaay Michael, Jelie, John Lensing, Joshy Soul, Julian St. Nightmare, Kahlil Cezanne, Kaitlyn Williams, Kamauu, Kayla Marque, Kellindo, Kenny Cornbread, Kiltro, King Cardinal, Kingdom Jasmine, Lando Burch, Levi Double U, Little Trips, Lnlygirl, lolita, Los Mocochetes, Manycolors, Meanteam, Messiahvore, Metropolis Coffee, Midnight Petroleum, Mike, Mile High Soul Club, Mlday, Molly's Spirits, Monk Gyatso, Moon Pussy, Motion Trap, mutiny Information Cafe, n3ptune, Native Daughters, Navy, Neil Francis, Neoma, Neon Local, No Special Occasion, No-Fvce, Oli McCracken, One Flew West, Oregon Space Trail of Doom, Oskar Blues, Panther Martin, Paul Dehaven, Peer Review, Pinegrove, Pink Fuzz, Pout House, Pretty Loud, Ramakhandra, Ray Reed, Record Thieves, Remi Wolf, Retrofette, Rootbear Richie and The Revelle, Rubedo, Schama Noel, Shad Buxman and The Graveyard Shift, Shady Oaks, Shannon + The Clams, Shovelin Stone, slow caves, Smirk, Smokestack Relics, Sofia Valdes, Specific Ocean, Sputnik, Strange Americans, Street Cats Making Love, Tarantula Bill, Terrapin Care Station, The Andersons, The Barlow, The Denver Distillery, The Fey, The Gaines Brothers, The Grand Alliance, The Greenhouse Band, The Heavy Hours, The Hornet, The Irish Rover, The L, The Mananas, The Milk Blossoms, The Sacred Souls, The Savage Blush, The Sickly Hecks, The Still Tide, The Whimsy of Things, Toussaint Lorenz, Two Parts, Uncle Lame Bake, Underground Music Showcase, Venues Cruz & Super Distant Boyfriend, Voight, Vynyl, Waxcat, We Are Not A Glum Lot, Weir, Wes Watkins, Wessyde, Wild Basin, Wildermiss, YaSi, Yoke Lore, Yugs, Zembu, Zoe Berman & The Loveseats
Posted in Live Photos Tagged with: ums, Underground Music Showcase
Posted in Live Photos Tagged with: ums, Underground Music Showcase
Underground Music Showcase – Denver, CO – July 27-30, 2017
Photos by Charles Powell
www.theums.com