Nadine Sez Festival Criteria, 6/8/02 Update -- 5/10/02 First Wild Night -- 5/4/02 Expansion Plans -- 4/27/02 6/8/02 Many bands want to know how we choose acts for the Wild Weekend. The truth is, I do not adhere to any hard and fast rules in booking my shows...I have always based my shows on instinct and gut reaction...but here are a few things that help get my attention. If you have a great demo, with arresting, memorable songs, I pay attention. If you have a good live show, I pay attention. If you have a good past attendance record, I pay attention. If you have an interesting website , design style, or press kit, I pay attention. If you undertake consistent self promotion and make an effort with your music, I pay attention. If you are selling records, I pay attention. If you are working with industry professionals, I pay attention. If your newsletter has facts about shows, radio, press, touring, I pay attention. If you stand out from the crowd, I pay attention. If you have an interesting philosophy, attitude, spark, I pay attention. If you have some momentum going with your music, I pay attention. If other clubs, producers, managers, lawyers, mention you, I pay attention. If I like the music, or other people rave about the music, I pay attention. So you see- there are so many, many variables. But part of what we do is sell your talent, first to the clubs, then to the industry, then to the general public. As much information as you can give us that will help us in that regard, will be beneficial to your cause. However, I do try to give all levels of bands a chance, from beginners to established acts...if it's your passion- go for it! I like spark and spunk. That's called artist developement, and it's one of the main functions of the Wild Weekend. We're inclusive, not exclusive. Although we get many industry representatives (from scouts to label presidents), I don't expect bands to necessarily get signed- that depends on many different factors that I will address on this web site (www.nadineswildweekend.com) before the actual Weekend. At NWW 2001, two bands got offers on the spot; Counting Crows & Stroke 9 got signed mostly right away after their showcases; 3EB- 18 months later; The Beauty Stab- 6 years later after morphing into the Dandy Warhols) ... I expect performers to play their best, have a good experience and be encouraged enough to continue on their career paths, knowing that success is possible in many ways. If I can: highlight the most promising current talent and bring it to the industry's attention... support our current success stories who have moved on to national careers ... keep good developing bands writing and performing while helping them build a good foundations... incorporate local music businesses (studios, managers, lawyers, producers) in the event and ... entertain the general public of the San Francisco Bay area... then the Wild Weekend is a success. With the help of my co-producers and many other peoples, we feel the 2003 Wild Weekend will be a true success story for all of us, working together (and having fun!) Thank you. Nadine Condon Executive Producer Hello Everyone, First and foremost, thank you for applying for Nadine's Wild Weekend. It promises to be a blast. If you haven't sent in your $30 yet, DO SO NOW. We can't consider you this year, if you haven't paid. If you have paid, you should have recieved a confirmation email from Jocelyn Kane. We're coming down to the wire and payment must be postmarked by June 15, 2002 (next Friday)! Send to Nadine's Wild Weekend, 754 Natoma Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94103 We just finished two great regional shows this month. One in San Jose at The Usual and one in Sacramento at Old Ironsides. Once again, I am impressed by the level of commitment and passion all you bands have for making your music. It's not easy playing "live" shows in today's tough economic climate. WE, as in all of us putting on the Wild Weekend, are committed to putting together solid shows in good venues to appreciative crowds for you, your fans, your new fans to come and industry reps. We have a bunch of new press now for 2002...I think you'll be interested in reading them... and we'lll be uploading some pix from the shows too! Nadine Condon 5/4/02 Hi Everyone, We just had our first "Wild Night" show in Sacramento in early May and it was a BLAST! Great, great, great music from Slow Lorries, Victory Gin, Forever Goldrush and Los Pesadillas. Check out the terrific article in the Sacramento News & Review- 2 full pages! On Thursday May 30th, we are hosting another "Wild Night", this time in San Jose, featuring Triple Seven, Fighting Jacks, Ones and Zeroes, Autopunch and Miggs, at the Usual. See the great article on Powerslave.com. We will have a special meet and greet for bands to come down before the show to meet myself (the Godmother of Rock) and co-producer Jocelyn Kane (Motogirl) starting @ 7:30 p.m. Come by and introduce yourselves, apply to play the big Wild Weekend in August, drop off your kits, and help us to know who rocks in the south bay! Hope to see you there. Nadine Condon Executive Producer As we release more information we will continue to update things. Don't forget all the new things we are including this year: NADINE'S WILD WEEKEND ANNOUNCES 2002 DATES AND EXPANSION PLANS NADINE'S WILD WEEKEND ANNOUNCES 2002 DATES AND EXPANSION PLANS Nadine Condon Expands Band Search Throughout Northern California "Nadine's Wild Night" Added As Preview Showcases San Francisco, CA - Last night during Band Summit's Aural Pleasure monthly industry mixer at the Tongue & Groove club in San Francisco, the "Godmother of Rock" Nadine Condon was on hand to announce the dates and expansion plans for the 2002 Nadine's Wild Weekend (NWW) which are August 22nd, 23rd and 24th. This year's event will be co-produced by Motogirl Productions and K-Line Publicity, and the early sponsors include BMI and SF Weekly with more to be announced soon. Now in its fourth year, NWW, the Bay Area's biggest music event devoted to promoting unsigned talent, will expand its scope to include acts from all of Northern California, not just the Bay Area, and add "Nadine's Wild Night" preview shows.These multi-band showcases will take place in the late spring and early summer in Sacramento, San Jose, and Modesto in advance of the August main event. Bands that apply for the Wild Weekend will automatically be considered for these Wild Night shows. Music submissions from regional bands residing from Monterey to Chico, Modesto to San Jose, Sacramento to Tahoe and all of the Bay Area are being accepted March 6 through June 15, 2002. To be considered for a spot during the August Weekend and for the Wild Night showcases, all bands must apply online at www.nadineswildweekend.com. As a long-time supporter of local music, Nadine started these events because she wanted to "put the 'We' back in Weekend." Her philosophy supports musical inclusiveness, diversity, originality and inspiration. "I believe in regional activities and making a statement about hometown talent," said Condon. "We have lots of superstar bands in this area, who all started out the same way- playing in clubs to fans. This event has proven to be continually popular year after year and I think it is because it's a group effort, to present, highlight and showcase the best and most deserving music around." As in previous years, NWW 2002 will showcase over 100 of the best of Northern California's homegrown musical talent over four nights in various venues across San Francisco. Additionally, Nadine will pick a charity that will be the beneficiary from the CD sales of the NWW compilation CD. This charity will be announced in the near future. Bands seeking showcase submissions must go to www.nadineswildweekend.com and go to the "apply" section where there are detailed instructions. For more information on band submissions, contact Jocelyn Kane at (415) 255-2155 or jocelyn@nadineswildweekend.com. For more information on Nadine's Wild Weekend, interviews and all other media inquiries, contact Caroline Rustigian at (415) 332-3324 or caroline@nadineswildweekend.com. About Nadine's Wild Weekend The first Nadine's Wild Weekend (NWW) was in 7 clubs with 70 bands over 2 1/2 days. The second NWW bumped up to 10 clubs with 100 bands over 3 days and included the opening night bash at the Fillmore starring Stroke 9, just as they were releasing their hit single, "Little Black Backpack". Last year the event featured 135 in 30 shows in 20 clubs over 4 days, and the closing show featured Jason Newsted's first post-Metallica project, EchoBrain. About Nadine Condon Nadine Condon started working in the Bay Area music industry in 1977. Over 20 years later, she continues to be instrumental in the success of some of today's hottest acts, yet remains committed to new and developing talent. Producing BMI showcases throughout the 90's, she showcased bands like Counting Crows, Third Eye Blind and Train before they were known. She has continued that legacy with Nadine's Wild Weekend, her signature event. Besides serving as executive director of NWW, she is a band mentor and counselor, author and speaker. # # # # #

 

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