Rocking the Net With Kronos Quartet and More

Kronos Quartet

Not long ago we told you about a podcast featuring Sidney Chen, artistic administrator for boundary-breaking ensemble Kronos Quartet, in which he talks about the importance of the open internet to Kronos, the classical community and pretty much anyone who loves music.

The podcast is now making it's way across the web; click here to listen.

For fun (and because the podcast is just that cool), FMC Communications Director Casey Rae-Hunter and Deputy Director Jean Cook whipped up an article using the conversation with Sidney as a springboard. Get your read on here.

FMC is taking our Rock the Net campaign to Chicago in September, as part of One Web Day — a global celebration of the open internet. Look for us at the Hideout Block Party on Sept. 20-21, where we'll get down to sets by Neko Case, Ratatat, Giant Sand, Robbie Fulks, New Pornographers and more, as we spread the word about net neutrality.

On Sept. 22 (the actual One Web Day), we'll examine this issue in more depth at our "What's the Future for Musicians?" seminar at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music from noon-7PM. The event will give musicians and indie label owners of all genres and backgrounds an opportunity to learn about a range of a range of internet-based promotion and distribution options, how to navigate the health insurance landscape, the importance of open internet structures, local funding opportunities for artists and how copyright law and business models affect musician compensation. There will also be special conversations with prominent music minds and breakout sessions where you can interact with the experts. Learning! Networking! Fun!

We'll be hosting a similar event at the Public Theater in New York City on October 6. Admission for both seminars is $25; limited musician scholarships are available. Stay tuned for presenter bios and other programming news.

What’s the Future for Musicians: Chicago Monday, September 22, 2008 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL

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What’s the Future for Musicians: New York: Monday October 6, 2008, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Anspacher Theater at the Public Theater, New York, NY

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This post is probably approaching information overload, but we also wanted to remind you that our Rock the Net CD — which features Wilco, They Might Be Giants, Aimee Mann, Bright Eyes, DJ Spooky, The Wrens and more — is still very much available and very much awesome. Pick it up at your favorite local shop or digital retailers like iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and Rhapsody.