Movement Nashville - Artist Community

Movement Nashville
Est. January 1, 2006
http://myspace.com/movementnashville

MISSION: Our goal is to change certain perceptions of the Nashville music scene by building a small, selective network of talented Nashville indie/pop/rock musicians. Movement Nashville wishes to shatter the misconception that Nashville lacks a Rock scene worthy of respect.

MEMBERS:
American Bang
AutoVaughn
Brooke Waggoner
Disappointed By Candy
The Gabe Dixon Band
Jeremy Lister
Katie Herzig
Kyle Andrews
K.S. Rhoads
Leigh Nash
Luna Halo
Matthew Perryman Jones
Paper Route
Paramore
Ricky Young
Space Capone
The Lonely Hearts

Ethan Opelt - President / Babysitter
Neal Dahlgren - Nashville Booking / Promotions / Artist Relations
Ashley Wilcoxson - Publicist / Hoola-Hooper
Dean Shortland - Stuff

BIO: Movement Nashville was constructed and implemented to assist Nashville, TN-based artists in building a fan base and raise exposure within the Nashville market by providing artists with performance, promotional and business opportunities. MN originally began in early 2006 with four exceptionally talented artists who believed the same simple truth that there is power in numbers and that supporting each other will be more beneficial than competing with one another. This theory proved true as MN began selling out shows in 150-1000+ seat venues. In the first year and a half, over half of the MN roster signed major or indie record deals. Today, MN has 17 members who were all nominated and voted in by the current members.

HOW DOES IT WORK?: Movement Nashville originally consisted of 4 artists. Every few months, the current members are asked to nominate other Nashville artists that a) are exceptionally talented, b) are hardworking and serious about their careers and c) who don't take themselves too seriously and d) who subscribe to the philosophy that helping each other is more valuable than competing against each other. Once the current members are finished nominating their favorite artists, everyone votes to determine who will be asked to join the community. If the new artists accepts, they are added to the Movement Nashville community. The current talent chooses the new talent.

HOW DO I JOIN?: The best way to garner attention from the current members of MN is to be available. Put yourselves out there. Attend performances of MN members. Introduce yourself to the artists. Work hard. Promote hard. When we begin seeking nominations from the current members, you want them to nominate you. If they don't know who you are, they will nominate someone else that is talented, hard-working and who has potential, commercially. Movement Nashville has a proven track-record of finding artists in the beginning stages, providing them good exposure through quality performance opportunities, press opportunities and introducing them to the people/companies that can help them take their careers to the next level. Over half of our roster has signed major or indie record deals after joining Movement Nashville. There are no contracts and no rules to be part of MN. You are never obligated to do anything, however, the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
Jan 31 2009 - The Lonely Hearts, Carey Ott, Mean Tambourines & Justin Hulsey at The 5 Spot East Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 6 2009 - Ricky Young performing at The Basement�s Anniversary Party - 21+ Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 13 2009 - Space Capone w/ Tommy and the Whale and Parachute Musical at Mercy Lounge Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 20 2009 - Black 13 Tattoo Parlor Presents: AutoVaughn and Cage the Elephant with Sleeper Agent at Mercy Lounge Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 21 2009 - Matthew Perryman Jones and Griffin House at Exit In Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 14 2009 - Luna Halo with The Hollywood Kills at 12th & Porter Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 15 2009 - Kyle Andrews at The 5 Spot East Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 28 2009 - Gabe Dixon Band at Cannery Ballroom Nashville, Tennessee
Apr 10 2009 - Jeremy Lister at Cannery Ballroom Nashville, Tennessee

News:
01.06 - MN Launches
02.06 - 1st MN Show - 80's Night a HUGE success!
02.06 - MN in Rolling Stone Magazine
02.06 - MN featured in All The Rage - "Local Rock Gets Organized"
03.06 - SOLD OUT AutoVaughn CD Release Show @ Mercy Lounge (600 in attendance)
05.06 - MN featured in Nashville Scene Magazine
06.06 - MN in Performing Songwriter
10.06 - MN featured in Southeast Performer
10.06 - MN nominated for the "Mover & Shaker" Award for The Rage Awards 2006
10.06 - MN awarded "Best Grassroots Efforts" & "Shameless MySpacer" by The Nashville Scene
10.06 - Halloween Bash a HUGE success - over 450 in attendance!
11.06 - MN featured in SouthEast Performer
12.06 - MN featured in Nashville Lifestyles
01.07 - 70's Themed New Years Bash a HUGE success! 400+ in attendance.
01.07 - SOLD OUT Cannery Ballroom show with The Features, Bang Bang Bang & AutoVaughn
2007 - Jeremy Lister, American Bang, Luna Halo sign major record deals. Kyle Andrews, Brooke Waggoner, The Gabe Dixon Band sign indie record deals.
2007 - Paramore receives GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist
01.08 - SOLD OUT Mercy Lounge show with Paper Route, Brooke Waggoner, Butterfly Boucher
07.08 - Paramore receives Platinum Sales Award for their hit record "RIOT"