12/29/08

NoDoT Entertainment - NM Musicians Resource Site





A New Year
Brings New Opportunities!


Here's a short list of what we are doing for NM's Musicians
FOR FREE:



Internet Ads with gig schedules, booking info, sound bytes

Performance Scheduleing - This could be booking your band at various ABQ locations - some are paid, some are not. We are putting together a booking cluster - a group of bars willing to pay for several bands in one month, or several dates with one band. Demo's needed.

Musicians Grant Fundraiser in February or March of 2009
~This event raises money for the NoDoT Musicians to travel, produce CD's, buy equipment, etc.
~We will need at least 4 bands to perform. Venue to be announced. Contact nancy.bender1@gmail.com for grant consideration and performance availability.

12/12/08

Arts & Crafts Fair - Sunday, Dec 21st 1-4pm@Wiley's Place


WILEY'S PLACE
4th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
2509 San Mateo just North of I-25 ~505-884-4151
Sunday, Dec 21st, 2008

1:00-4:00 pm
Last chance shopping stop
for Christmas this year.
Live Music
Delicious Food
Great Drinks
Funny Pics
New Local Artists' Exhibition

Have your picture taken with the Grinch!

WE INVITED VAL KILMER TO COME HAVE HIS PORTRAIT DRAWN
BY ONE OF OUR EXHIBITING ARTISTS ON SITE!
(You never know)

12/9/08

This is a call out for SHIT HAPPENS

Dont know how many requests I have gotten for
SHIT HAPPENS
T'shirts and Merchandise.
FINALLY
We get our chance to make _ _it Happen.
This weekend at Wiley's Place
Tell Fito we want thier shirts!

9:30-Close December 12th.
Let the People Speak!
Maybe you all can talk the band into
getting some t-shirts printed for us!

12/5/08

Blues Benefit Stirs Up ABQ's NE at Wiley's




Thanks to Albuquerque's Blues Bands:

Felix Y Los Gatos
Teardrops Blues Band
The Plateros
Chris Ravin & Ravenous





We had a successful show featuring musicians, artists, and pictures to document the event by award winning Photographer, ">Frank Martin


COMMUNITY SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE
NoDoT Entertainment Productions is proud to offer Special Event Organization Services to New Mexico's businesses to help

cure the Starving Artist Syndome & increase your business' sales.




Contact Nancy.Bender@gmail.com for customized and original event planning this holiday season. Our co-op network is here to help alieviate the budget crunch by getting you what you need for less. Printing services for posters, postcards,

t-shirts, brochures, and ENTERTAINMENT!

11/17/08

Barley Room Rocks w/ Ryan McGarvey Band 11/21


The Ryan McGarvey Band
Friday November 21st
The Barley Room - Eubank / Spain

~ 5200 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111 ~
~ (505) 332-0800 ~

SHOW THE LOVE FOR OUR LOCAL TALENT

Can somebody please say Holy Shit!
There really are no words hot enough
express this man's guitar strings.

Go, and see if I'm lying!

Just love to see it happening right before my eyes.
This one is going places & we had better get our fill
before the industry snatches him away from us for good.

11/13/08

BLUES FOR FOOD BENEFIT
Saturday, November 15th
WILEY'S PLACE at 2509 San Mateo
~Bring non-perishable fooditems & get a discount ticket~
BANDS
3-5:30 Felix Y Los Gatos....
5:30- 8:OO Teardrops Blues Band....
8-10 The Plateros....
10-close Chris Raven & Ravenous....


Shop for Everyone on Your Christmas List &
Help a Great Cause
ART AUCTION
PAINTING ORIGINALS TO BUY
BAND & BAR T's
CD's & JEWELERY






A Portion of the Proceeds will be Donated to Rob Carnell and the Road Runner Food Bank

11/10/08

Albuquerque, Take "Ravin" off the MIA List


This trio was back to their old tricks at Misty's, their old stomping ground. Three years we've longed to hear this brotherhood jam in Albuquerque again. No Drummer, Guitar and Bass player can jump back in the fire the way Chris, Tom (Batman), and Donnie do. Keep your eyes on these guys. They tend to disappear to Amsterdam when we least expect it. Three talented men you have got to take some time to listen to next time.

11/6/08

ALBUQUERQUE NOVEMBER SONGWRITER SERIES




BEGINING - NOVEMBER 6, 2008


The monthly Albuquerque Songwriter Series returns to Slate Street Café in their fabulous Wine Loft on November 6. The session runs 7 - 9 PM and admission is free. Slate Street Café is located at 515 Slate NW Albuquerque, NM (one block north of Lomas between 5th and 6th) 505-243-2210 .
Presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Mayor's Economic Development Department, the monthly songwriter series features a changing lineup of local songwriters and takes place the first Thursday of each month.

The goal of The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is to showcase songwriters from all genres of music by presenting an evening of exploring song craft in an intimate setting. Each month the featured songwriters join each other on stage with host Rob Martinez, Jr. to take turns playing original songs, talk about their origins, how they came to write them, their influences and challenges. Songs range from completed pieces to works in progress.
Mr. Martinez is a songwriter and musician with deep local ties. As well as performing solo and with local outfit The Daddy Os he is a member of New Mexico’s legendary traditional band Los Reyes de Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez is also a member of the Mayor’s Albuquerque Music Advisory Board (AMAB). James de Champlon, also a member of the AMAB and a partner in local record label Little Kiss Records, coordinates the monthly series with City Music Liaison Tom Frouge.
“This series is not about performance, nor is it about perfect voices or playing.” says Mr. Frouge. “It is about the art of song craft, and is not an open mic presentation. The stripped down setting, whether the songs are rock, rap, jazz, classical, folk, world, Latin or country, will showcase the compositions presented as they were written, on a single instrument. It will allow the Albuquerque songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters perhaps learn from one another and, hopefully help nourish that part of the music business in Albuquerque. It will also allow the community at large to get to know these artists through their songs.”
Please note: the Songwriter Series is not an open mic session.


For more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor’s Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov


Slate Street Café - 515 Slate NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
Phone 505-243-2210 Fax 505-243-1677 dine@slatestreetcafe.com

10/14/08

Missing Stateside Rockin Isleta's 505 Fusion Club








For those who have fallen
and those who still stand
you are our heroes who walk in the sand.
We love you for your dedication
and sacrifice without fear...
Army, Navy, Air Force Marines...
For you...We drink this beer.

Give these men a round of applause. I remember seeing them perform at Nuts & Bolts. Now, They are booked at the new club at Isleta Casino for the rest of October. Dont miss this show! It is well worth the short drive for the big sound of Missing Stateside.

9/29/08

RYAN MCGARVEY BAND at The Barley Room

Click the picture below to buy the new CD

Ryan You never Fail to Wail
We ate up the show, closed down the Barley Room,

and still went home wanting more.

Thanks to You, Kevin, and KC
Your Music means so much to us.
Hope to see your CD's in BiPOLAR- Coronado soon.
Always Great to see you in Albuquerque.



"Ryan's playing has the passion and exuberance of youth, but its further lifted by a deep dedication to his craft. His technique is awe-inspiring, but its the dawning subtleties and emotional range that hints of the greatest possibilities--"

- Ian Moore


9/25/08

October BiPOLAR - $5.00 Off Purchase Over $30

Hear it. Feel it. Touch it.

Where to Find Your Hidden Desires

Come Listen to the New Beat of Albuquerque
While You Shop
Your Local Everything Stop

* Music
* Clothing
*Art
*Jewelery
*Chem-Free Spa Essentials
*One of a Kinds

If We don't have it, We'll Find it for You.

Print this ad and bring it in
for $5.00 off any Purchase Over $30

Coronado Mall
Open 10am - 9pm Monday - Saturday
Sunday 11am - 7pm


9/16/08

BiPOLAR COUNTDOWN - GRAND OPENING 9/16

High traffic means high sales
JUST WAIT FOR YOUR MONTHLY CHECK
Gather your goods and contact
Nancy Bender
to get in on this
HOT TICKET
I'll put your swag in this new store
Special terms for NoDoT Entertainment Clients get U more $$$$!

We'll see you at Coronado Mall this Friday, September 19th!

9/12/08

A Bigger Piece of the Pie

I have a deal for you!


Local Bands who
Need T-Shirts printed?

Plain black T-shirts for a bargain
for you to imprint
or
Screen Printing Services



Call Bare Bones Graphics at: 888-4260



Print this post to get your discount,


Contact me for the plain black T's or multiple order bargains.

9/11/08

OPM Picks up Local Drummer for Summer 2008 US tour


In case you missed the one night rage at The Launchpad one Tuesday night in July, news flash! One of Albuquerque's most talented drummers, Carlos Perez was picked up by
California's Rock Monster: O.P.M.
The 8pm performance came at the end of their 5 week US tour promoting the release of their new CD: "Golden State of Mind"'s signature stylings make you move, ranging from ska to reggae to pop. We got the skinny on the new OPM cd back in July at their one night surprise performance at the LaunchPad.




Making it Big in the Band: Carlos Perez - Albuquerque

9/9/08

Get a Clue


Stay tuned for more info on selling your goods at Coronado Mall.

Here's a picture hint for those of you who can figure it out......




9/4/08

GIMMIE ALL YOUR SWAG - Calling All Local Bands

Yesterday I was contacted by a Coronado Mall store that is opening soon.

$$ They want to carry your local band swag $$

If you have t-shirts, CD's, posters, etc. you want to sell...I have the connection.
Just e-mail your contact info to: nancy.bender1@gmail.com and I will

HOOK IT UP!




8/7/08

NoDoT Entertainment Productions - Our Mission

We’re Getting Musicians what they need for success
and as of yet, has cost them nothing.... since 2006




Our purpose is to provide free fund raising, targeted promotion & marketing services to
ALBUQUERQUE'S LOCAL MUSICIANS

The NoDoT Musicians Grant allows local talent financing assistance for:
PRINTING
MARKETING SERVICES
CD PRODUCTION & RELEASE
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES / REPAIRS / MAINTENANCE
TRAVEL AND TOURING EXPENSES



Past Projects


2006 wwwmusicforthemasses.blogspot.com We began in March of 2006. The objective of the site is to “Help cure the starving aritist syndrome that plagues our local musicians.”

2007 JOKERS PUB 2007 CALENDAR - We led the production, printing, and distribution of the calendar including photography, copy writing/editing, and creative design.
THANKS AGAIN TO LAST YEAR’S SPONSORS
JOKER'S PUB
BUDWEISER
SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS
THE ZONE
ZABEL VENDING & AMUSEMENT
2008 The NoDoT Musicians Grant