Name: MusicMaker
Start: 2016-04-29T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2016-04-29T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Capital Factory

MusicMaker

Friday

,

April

29

at

6:00pm

RSVPs Closed

Meet friends. Write songs. Make music.

Austin Texas is the live music capital of the world. Between ACL, SXSW, or any random weekend on 6th Street, Austin plays host to musicians from across the globe. But what about our amazing and talented local musicians? Let's show everyone the true meaning of the term "live music." Join us at MusicMaker for a one-night "hackathon" where you will collaborate with fellow musicians and write a song that you'll perform LIVE for our panel of judges. You bring your instrument of choice (or even just that beautiful set of lungs you reluctantly trot out at karaoke every few months), and we'll help you take care of the rest.

We'll provide food and adult beverages (read as: awesome local beer) to keep your creative juices flowing, and we'll also have some great prizes for the winning teams!

Organizing Team

Sean Duffy

MakerSquare

Sean has been playing the guitar since he was 16 years old, and has finally (sort of) mastered "Wonderwall" by Oasis.

Alex Mitchell

Music Meets Video

Alex's resume in music and video is longer than Lynyrd Skynyrd's live version of Free Bird from their 1976 Knebworth Fair show in Hertfordshire, England. Look it up. It's glorious.

Luis Berga

Music Meets Video

Luis once did a cover of a cover of a cover of a cover of a cover of a Taylor Swift song. Nobody can determine what the original was, but you should hear his version. It's fantastic.

Cassie Shankman

Picardy Learning

Cassandra Shankman is an award-winning classical and jazz pianist, dj and electronic musician, composer, orchestrator, and co-founder at Picardy based in Austin, Texas. Read as: she's legit.

Hermes Camacho

Picardy Learning

Hermes is a composer, conductor, violinist/violist, professor of music, teacher at Austin Soundwaves, and a terrible, terrible golfer. He's also a co-founder at Picardy.

Judges

Clark Nowlin

Director, ALL ATX

Clark used to play bass full time for Tim Halperin, Jason Castro, and Green River Ordinance. His claim to fame is using the bathroom after Joe Jonas blew it up. Now Clark works with Gary Keller on a new project to keep live music alive in Austin, TX. Clark is overdue for a good cry.

Zay Santos

Musician

Since his professional debut in 2007 Zay Santos has been the hype of most all the Fans, venues and critics. His onstage larger then life persona and ability to capture a crowd has made him a standout in the musical community. As

Judges

Clark Nowlin

Clark ued to play bass full time for Tim Halperin, Jason Castro, And Green River Ordinance. His claim to fame is using the bathroo after Joe Jonas blew it up. Now, Calrk works with Gary Geller on a new project to keep live music alive in Austin, TX. Clark is overdue for a good cry.

Zay Santos

Since his professional debut in 2007 Zay Santos has been the hype of the fans, venues and critics. His onstage larger then life persona and ability to capture a crowd has made him a standout in the musical community. As a judge of MusicMaker, he has promised to be stern by fair.

Damon Garcia

If you recognize Damon, it’s probably because you’ve seen him blowing his horn at any number of venues amongst Austin’s finest musicians. Since forming Uncle Bruno, Damon now sets the Funk standard with A-Town Getdown and regularly supports the live music scene with over 20 years experience in the industry. Having played in over 10 countries, Damon can confirm that Austin is indeed the Live Music Capital of the World (although New Orleans is also close to his heart. Who DAT!).

Schedule

6:00 – 6:15 PM

Networking and introductions

Drinks, convo, music.

6:15 – 6:30 PM

MusicMaker Overview

We'll talk about the format, assign groups, set expectations, etc.

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Makin' Music Time

Work in your groups to come up with a song, lyrics, dance, video, and/or presentation for our judges!

8:00 – 8:45 PM

Performances and judging

Our sophisticated panel of judges will determine who's got what it takes, and who needs more time to make better music!

9:00 – 10:00 PM

After party at CU29 Bar!

Let's celebrate new friendships and new music at CU29!

Capital Factory is hosting us in their beautiful downtown space on the 16th floor of the Austin Centre (business side of the Omni Hotel). Street parking and public parking lots are available nearby.

About our partners

MusicMaker is a collaborative effort brought to you by the following awesome companies based here in Austin, TX!

About 3DAYS

A Fortune 500 company, 3DAYS sets the platinum standard for engaging, media-rich mobile ads. With award-winning campaigns in video, interactive and animated content and partnerships with top-tier creative agencies across the globe, 3DAYS dominates the mobile ad solutions field and delivers effective, cost-effective solutions.

RSVP below! Invite your friends to join you!

RSVPs Closed

Why you should attend:

Because you like making things, that's why.

What could possibly be more fun on a Friday night in Austin? Sure, you can go hang out on 6th Street and PAY to listen to music and PAY to drink beer. But why not create your own music with us instead? You'll meet some amazing people and possibly walk away with a record contract.*

*You probably will not walk away with a record contract. But new friends!