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NADINE’S WILD WEEKEND FOUR-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

  BAY AREA “IT” BAND LUCE TO HEADLINE FILLMORE OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES

 

San Francisco, CA – Nadine’s Wild Weekend, the exclusively Northern California music event that has been the launching pad for some of America’s most recent music success stories, announced today this year’s schedule of shows and events with over 130 bands in 13 clubs spanning across 4 days from August 22 – 25 in San Francisco.  

Two Nadine’s Wild Weekend show highlights include:
Kick-off bash at the legendary Fillmore on Thursday, August 22 with essence (managed by David Lefkowitz, Les Claypool), Noe Venable (managed by Bonnie Simmons, CAKE), and the Bay Area’s “IT” band, Nettwerk artists Luce headlining the show. This is Luce’s homecoming show following the release of their single “Good Day” which has been burning up radio airwaves across the country, and their first national tour.

All-ages show of the hottest young acts at the Red Devil Lounge on Saturday, August 24.  This  "must see" show, features the Locals (hottest young band in town with a solid draw), Locale AM (have the eye of the LA industry), and Eleventeen (currently on the Van’sWarped Tour), features some of the most potent young musicians around who are redefining the current music scene.   For a complete list of venues, band lineups and more, please go to http://www.nadineswildweekend.com. For more information and interview requests, please contact Caroline Rustigian: 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.

Wild weekend starts Thursday: Looking for the next ``next big thing''? Nadine Condon sure is. The woman behind San Francisco's annual ``Nadine's Wild Weekend'' scouts the area for undiscovered bands and sponsors an annual showcase to get the attention of record labels.

Last year, Metallica's Jason Newsted's Echobrain made its debut at the gathering.

Thursday night, Condon has a wild scouting party in San Jose at the Usual, with performances by several bands managed by Smash Mouth's manager, Robert Hayes.

Heading the bill is Triple 7, a group that has been promising to break through for a while. Recently, it added drummer Pat Ruiz and guitarist Aaron Goodwin, both formerly with Salmon.

Also on the bill: aggressive rockers the Fighting Jacks; Led Zep-meets-tech Ones and Zeros (OAZ), Kink-ish rockers Autopunch and world music explorers Miggs. The show is at 9. Tickets are $8 -- and this is a show not to be missed.

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Quotable Quotes & About Nadine's Wild Weekend

"Nadine's Wild Weekend is simply a grand event that goes right to the heart of why musicians seek a creative outlet. Condon, year after year, easily understands why she continues her event. "Even for a jaded old pro like myself, I never cease to be impressed by the magnetism and excitement from the bands as I go from club to club and it just reminds me of why I have to continue doing this year after year. I've seen so many good bands live that no one has ever heard of and I always walk away feeling honored that I am able to do this." from Powerslave.com 5/24/02

"Musicians need to realize that in one way, in today's marketplace, they have to be career savvy," Condon concludes. "But if they're not called to it, as a passion, then all the market savvy in the world is not going to give you a leg up on writing good music. Because the bottom line is, the music's got to be there." from Sacto News & Review 5/2/02

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.

Nadine's Wild Weekend (NWW), the Bay Area's music event devoted to regional Northern California music, announces this year's weekend dates: August 22,23, 24, 2002. 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 on the Weekend, all bands must apply online here.

Now in its fourth year, NWW is expanding with "Nadine's Wild Night" preview shows. These multi-band showcases will take place in the late spring and early summer in Sacramento and San Jose in advance of the August main event. The August bash celebrates all the Northern California music scene with multiple music showcases in venues across the city , including the opening night bash at the historic Fillmore. -- It's a celebration of music for musicians, music fans and the music industry alike.

Nadine started the weekend because as a long-time supporter of local music, 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.
We have lots of superstar bands in this area, but they all started out the same way- playing in clubs to fans. This event has proven to be continually popular year after year. It's a group effort, to present, highlight and showcase the best and most deserving music around," says Condon.

It's not a contest...it's a celebration!"
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2002
CONTACT
Caroline Rustigian
K-Line Publicity
(415) 332-3324
cr@k-linepr.com

NADINE CONDON ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF "WILD NIGHT" SHOWCASES

Sacramento and San Jose Host The Newly Expanded Unsigned Music Event

Band Submissions For the August Showcases Continue Through June 15

San Francisco, CA - When Nadine Condon, founder and executive producer of Nadine's Wild Weekend, decided to continue producing the Summer event that bears her own name, she wanted it to be "really inclusive" of all Northern California unsigned rock music talent. This was the incentive to expand the already 4 nights of local music to include what she coined "Wild Nights" which are single showcases in cities outside the Bay Area.

Nadine's Wild Nights will take place in Sacramento and San Jose, two towns that have a history of developing label-quality talent. "First you had the Doobie Brothers and Tesla - twenty years later you have Cake, Smashmouth, Papa Roach, Jackpot and Grandaddy," said Condon. "By focusing on regional talent we can help develop an axis of support for these new bands. San Francisco may be the hub, but it's the outlying areas of Northern California that start the trends."

Both cities will feature bands prominent in their current scenes. The Sacramento showcase will take place on May 2 at Old Ironsides, and includes Sacramento Music Award winners Slow Lorries, Victory Gin, Forever Goldrush and Las Pesadillas.

The San Jose Show on May 30 at the Usual features several bands working with San Jose's powerhouse Sound Management, including pistol hot Triple Seven and up and comers The Fighting Jacks, along with Ones and Zeros (OAZ), Autopunch and Miggs. "When you have a manager like Robert Hayes take Smashmouth to the top and then continue to work with local bands, you know the talent pool is deep," notes Condon.

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 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 http://www.nadineswildweekend.com.

For more information on Nadine's Wild Weekend, interviews and all other media inquiries, contact co-producer Caroline Rustigian at (415) 332-3324 or Caroline@nadineswildweekend.com.

Nadine's Wild Night Fact Sheet
Sacramento

Showcase Lineup: Slow Lorries, Victory Gin, Forever Goldrush, Las Pesadillas
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2002
Time: Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm
Venue: Old Ironsides: 1901 10th St.
Cost: $8 All Ages: 21 over

San Jose
Showcase Lineup: Triple Seven, Fighting Jacks, Ones and Zeros, Autopunch, Miggs
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2002
Time: Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm
Venue: The Usual (Address)
Cost: $8 All Ages: 21 over

For more information on Nadine's Wild Weekend contact:
co-producer, media, Caroline Rustigian,(415) 332-3324/Caroline@nadineswildweekend.com.
co-producer, bands, Jocelyn Kane, (415) 255-2122/Jocelyn@nadineswildweekend.com
executive director Nadine Condon/Nadine@nadineswildweekend.com.



Nadine's Wild Weekend 2002 Announces August Dates... Expands with Regional Wild Nights!

Nadine's Wild Weekend (NWW), the Bay Area's music event devoted to regional Northern California music, announces this year's weekend dates: August 22,23, 24, 2002. 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 on the Weekend, all bands must apply online here.

Now in its fourth year, NWW will expand with "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. If you apply for the Wild Weekend you are automatically considered for these Wild Night shows, but you must apply to be considered.

NWW celebrates the Northern California music scene with multiple music showcases in venues across the city -- it's for both music fans and the music industry alike. Over 100 bands will be performing in night clubs across the city, including the opening night bash at the historic Fillmore.

Nadine started the weekend because as a long-time supporter of local music, 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. We have lots of superstar bands in this area, but they all started out the same way- playing in clubs to fans. This event has proven to be continually popular year after year. It's a group effort, to present, highlight and showcase the best and most deserving music around," says Condon.

Here's a link to last's year's NWW 2001. Don't miss out on this year's big fun! Just think- 6 days of Wildness! Apply now!

Remember, it's not a contest, it's a celebration!

 

 


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