Schmooze and groove

By now you’ve realized that everyone seems to be in a band. In such a fast-paced, crowded… By now you’ve realized that everyone seems to be in a band. In such a fast-paced, crowded business, it’s hard to get yourself noticed. Whether you strum your guitar alone in your dorm room, or you are in a “promising local band,” as The Onion’s Web site says, you’ve most likely wondered how you’ll be able to get your music into the hands and ears of someone that can open a door for you.

Lucky for you, Music Awareness Pittsburgh is sponsoring an event where you’re likely to meet someone who’ll give your music a chance.”This is a place for demos, press kits, cards, flyers,” says MAP advisory board member Megan Schmidgal. “You can show what you have to offer to people who have a sincere interest and appreciation for what you’re doing.”

Those expected to be on hand for the event include a number of radio stations, organizations like Pittsburgh Music Works, record labels, records stores and so on. If you’re looking to get your music out there, this is just the place you want to be.

Aside from all the schmoozing and mingling one is likely to do at Club Laga Thursday, the event also includes live performances from an eclectic mix of Pittsburgh-based performers. Between Hill Jordan and the Hardgroove Project, Tabula Rasa, Strict Flow and Girl Talk, you’ll hear everything from hip-hop to jazz-funk to post-punk.

If you’re an aspiring musician, or simply a music lover looking to see a good show, make sure you swing by tomorrow night.