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Songwriters' Network Guest Speakers

Our network is a community of caring musicians, songwriters and artists. We all take our craft very seriously, and seek opportunities for ourselves. But beyond that, and even more importantly, we "grow" artists who are just starting out. We showcase together. We take personal interest in each others lives and music goals. The SongNet is a great place to be.

LA Songwriters' Network - Guest Speakers:

listed in (mostly) most recent appearance order, or alphabetical order
(use Ctrl key + F to search the page for a particular name or word in your browser)

Music Industry Guests, Info, and Links

John Braheny
Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!!

JOHN BRAHENY When it comes to The Craft & Business of Songwriting, John LITERALLY wrote the book! "The Craft & Business of Songwriting" is used as a standard textbook anywhere artists are serious about what they do. John will be available to discuss all the radical new changes in the industry, & what it means for ALL OF US as indie artists. (1/2/2008)

Co-founder (with Len Chandler) of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase. Author of "The Craft and Business of Songwriting."
John Braheny - For The Record - KPFK

Joanne Ledesma, founder of Ledesma Music, is a master at networking and is recognized for her ability to connect the dots in the diverse world of music entertainment for over 15 years. She has experience at Disc Marketing Entertainment Programming division, and as Production Coordinator for DMI. She has captured exclusive inter views with artists like Carlos Santana, Andrea Bochelli, Mana, Tom Petty and others. This meeting is for you if you're looking to polish your music, market your talents, sell your songs, create a demo, plan an event or educate yourself on the music industry!(1/7/2009)

Joanne Ledesma (Disc Marketing/Bee Sharp/5 Alarm Music/Rescue Records, Lecturer, Speaker, Panelist) LA SongNet's Songwriter Song Pitch! Joanne is responsible for the cool stuff you hear on airlines like United Airlines, Air Force 1 & 2, Amtrak, America West Airlines and others. She creates playlists and selects artwork for magazines and entertainment guides and ear proofs music for production in all genres. ( 2003, 9/7/2005, 12/7/2005)

Chip Schutzman
Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!!

CHIP SCHUTZMAN Chip was instrumental in turning hob.com into the leading live music provider on the web by developing, positioning and maintaining key relationships with artists, managers and record labels to secure digital rights for webcasts, interviews, and marketing of special projects. He is also accredited with the development of 20 internet radio stations within the HOB Radio Network, and was responsible for maintaining content distribution deals with AOL, MTV Interactive, DMX Music and MSN.(12/5/2007)

Bernard Baur
Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!!

BERNARD BAUR is an artist crusader and award-winning journalist. For many artists he has been the connection between the streets and the suites. He's credited with over 1200 published articles in national and local publications, as well as general entertainment websites. He is currently the Review Editor, A&R Reporter and Features Writer for Music Connection Magazine. (11/7/2007)

TAXI
Seminar! Song Critique. And more!!! TAXI is the Indepedent A&R vehicle, the FIRST and most reputable business of it's kind. Every year, our October meeting is dedicated to asking TAXI reps the hard questions, like "Why should I join?", "Is it worth it?", "Why don't I get any action?" and more. THIS year, we have TAXI MEMBERS who will give you the good the bad & the ugly.

Max Vasquez
Seminar! Song Critique. He formed Maxx Vaxx Music Publishing (BMI) in 1996, a publishing company dedicated to serving the needs of writers and providing the Film/ TV/ and New Media industries with high quality music at a fast pace through online licensing services. Currently producing new projects for Jimmy Street and Jeff Stetson, Max has begun to resurface as a live player & has performed with Oingo Boingo members John Avila and Johnny Vatos, Mel E Mel, Grand Master Flash, Stix Hooper and Joe Sample. With a background like his, he’ll have plenty of stories to share.

Songwriter's Co-Op
FREE Seminar! What really makes a hit song work? (besides hype & money). We're talking about timeless classics that are so memorable your grandkids will be humming along. The Songwriter's Co-Op gets deep into the heart of the issue, examining the craft involved in writing a truly great song, & works with each person to be the best songwriter they can be.

Travis Allen

As the owner of Multimedia Nashville & Nashville Tracks in L.A, Travis does more than just engineer & produce, his company also builds websites & works with new technologies to bring his clients up to speed in the modern mainstream..More...

Michael Anderson

- #1 hit songwriter and artist. Wrote "Maybe it was Memphis" which was recorded by Pam Tillis.

Moses Avalon Seminar! Song Critique!

His latest book, MILLION DOLLAR MISTAKES Interviews people who've worked with top artists, like Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, The Beatles, Madonna and many, many more.Invaluable information for both new people entering the business and veterans.

( 8/6/2003, 4/4/2007 )

Dave "Rainman" Banta

Dave "Rainman" Banta, is a multi-platinum recording producer/engineer whose career has brought him into the studio with many of the leading producers and artists of our time. Mr. Banta has produced/engineered both Grammy and Emmy winning projects along with several top-10 singles. (7/1/2008)

Bobby Borg: You've probably seen him at seminars, but heard only about 10 minutes in the fast-paced panel format. Here's your chance to hear a whole lot more. Or you may have his incredible book, The Musician's Handbook, which is about the size of a Bible. Packed with information! Bring your questions! www.BOBBYBORG.COM
Bobby Borg is best known for his work with Beggars & Thieves (Atlantic Records) and also with Warrant. (11/2/2005)

You've probably seen him at seminars, but heard only about 10 minutes in the fast-paced panel format. Here's your chance to hear a whole lot more. Or you may have his incredible book, The Musician's Handbook, which is about the size of a Bible. Packed with information! Bring your questions!
Bobby Borg is best know n for his work with Beggars & Thieves (Atlantic Records) and also with Warrant. (8/6/2008)

Samm Brown - KPFK 90.7 FM's Host of "For The Record", co-hosted by John Braheny. Samm Brown's For the Record, is the only weekly radio talk show that focuses exclusively on the $50 billion music and recording industry. A recipient of numerous RIAA certified gold and platinum awards for songwriting, arranging, and/or producing, Samm has also received several ASCAP awards, including awards from the U.K., Brazil, and Japan.

Samm Brown is also a former staff writer and producer for Motown Records; a staff writer at Chappell, Almo-Irving, and Jobete music publishing companies. (6/1/2005)
http://www.kpfk.org
http://fire.kspace.com/fortherecord/

Jenny Bruce
Special Performing Guest! Few independent artists have managed to obtain the level of exposure Jenny Bruce has achieved since the release of her first album in 1997...

ROB CASE : New Pants Publishing - New Pants Publishing's Rob Case recently was featured in The Music Connection Magazine. Mr. Case has produced and released several CDs through the years that have been on the Grammy Entry List in 26 separate categories including Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year.
Robert A. Case is used to doing what people say he can't do. Go ahead and tell him that an independent record label in little ol' Colorado Springs can't make it. He'll show you New Pants Publishing, a full-service label that has produced 21 albums in the past 13 years and has cracked the 50,000 sales plateau on a few occasions... (7/5/2006, 2/2/2005)

Barry Coffing, Gael MacGregor, Julius Robinson - Barry Coffing, founder of UPRISING ENTERTAINMENT, is a versatile producer, songwriter, composer, singer and film/TV music professional. His songs have charted around the world, and include the #1 hit �How Do You Talk to an Angel.� Artists recording his songs include: Randy Travis, Michael McDonald, Cyndi Lauper, Tiffany, The Neville Brothers, Randy Crawford and Jamie Walters, among others. Barry has produced tracks for Lee Greenwood, Michael McDonald, Thelma Houston, Tiffany, Irene Cara, Gary Pucket, Maureen McCormick and many others.
www.uprisingent.com

DAVID "CAT" COHEN is an experienced ASCAP, SGA and NARAS songwriter with songs cut by major pop, R&B, jazz and rock recording artists such as Cheryl Lynn, Syreeta, Freddie Hubbard, and Bo Diddley.
David "Cat" Cohen

JEANIE CUNNINGHAM

Jeanie Cunningham . Working on and offstage with such greats as Ike & Tina Turner, Lionel Ritchie and David Crosby, Jeanie has also written and recorded songs as a solo artist and as a commissioned songwriter for major corporations, (Toshiba, Microsoft, Epson.), as well as for the country of Aruba. Together with Bernard Baur (who has also been a guest @ SongNet) she currently runs The Composer's Corner (.com) (11/5/2008)

Daisy Rock Guitars
The reps from Daisy Rock will be discussing some of their marketing strategies, reasons for their success, answering YOUR questions & how & why they (and many other companies) pick endorsers. Daisy Rock has increased in size at an astonishing rate, with 2006 sales reaching $2.4 million, and with Daisy Rock guitars and basses now available in more than 25 countries worldwide. ( 5/2/2007 ). MORE INFO...

Dr. Demento!: Respected musicologist and dedicated scholar, world-renowned record collector and music historian, whose lifelong passion for music of all kinds is reflected in his weekly selection of "rare records and outrageous tapes" his broadcasts, Barrett Hansen, our September guest is better known to the world as DR. DEMENTO!
Dr. Demento
Barrett Hansen

Ritch Esra can explain this business better than just about anyone, and knows good music too! In 1992, he formed the Music Business Registry, a company that specializes in accurate, up-to-the-minute industry information. Currently, the company publishes The A&R Registry, The Publisher Registry, The Music Attorney Registry, and The Film/TV Music Guide. More...

Jon Flanagan - While working for ten years in nearly every aspect of the music industry for such labels as Capitol, EMI, A&M and Morgan Creek, Jon Flanagan developed a unique sensitivity for the needs of young, developing artists. “95% of cds we receive for promotion have MARKETING ERRORS which we wish we had the chance to change... (3/8/2006)

Chris Fletcher- She's a promoter, rep, and manager, with Harold Payne, looking to develop new talent.

Matt Forger: Matt knows what sounds good. He's one of those "golden ear" guys you hear about. Above all else, Matt Forger is a real person. Easy to talk with and passionate about what he does. And because your music is a big part of who you are, he wants to hear that too. Great songs come from real people. So if you want to know how to make your songs and your demos sound great, be here.
Matt Forger

LYNNE ROBIN GREEN LWBH Publishing - As the president of LWBH publishing, author, songwriter and songwriter's advocate, she's one of the busiest & most successful people in music, so although we usually wouldn't have... (3/2/2005)

Karie Hillery Our panelists are personal friends that play the local circuit and are willing to share about what it REALLY takes to make it in this industry, making a living doing JUST music, and proof it can be done. (5/3/2006, 6/6/2007)

Daniel Ho

From humble beginnings in Hawaii to respected 3 time Grammy winner, Daniel exemplifies what can be done when talent, drive & passion for music come together with persistence & an understanding of the industry. & he’ll be sharing that knowledge. (4/2/2008)

Deborah Holland Seminar! Song Critique!
In addition to making records, Deborah scores music and writes songs for film and television, is a full-time professor of music at California State University at Los Angeles, and performs live. She also recorded duets with Jackson Browne and with Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket. (2/7/2007)

Gerald Ishibashi
Gerald Ishibashi is the owner of Stonebridge Productions, the company that packages and produces the music for the most prestigious musical events in Orange County, including The Fashion Island Music Series, The Marriott Jazz Series, The Taste of Newport and Taste of Irvine. Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, The Commodores, The Neville Brothers, No Doubt, and...More...

Jaamoo

Jaamoo is an online community where lovers of live music can track their favorite artists and concert histories, share their memorable concert experiences, post videos & photos and fulfill their passion for live music. Find out how to use this FREE service & more to get your music into the world, & yes, we’ll be listening too, so bring your CDs, demos & notepads. This kind of information is priceless! (9/3/2008)

Dale Kawashima (Songwriter Universe founder, formerly with Sony Music)
LA SongNet's Songwriter Song Pitch!
Performing: TBA. Sign up now!... Please read: Songwriter's Pitch Guidelines
Pitch Signups: email pitch@songnet.org
Dale Kawashima

Kenny Kerner Currently the Director of the Music Business Program @ the prestigious Musician�s Institute, Kenny knows what it takes. His bio reads like a history of the music industry, producing hits for the major artists above, co-writing hits like �Playin� with Fire�, editor of major industry magazines like Cashbox, Rock Scene & Music connection. (7/6/2005)

Phil Kim, CEO of N'Soul Records, founder of Eclectica, and formerly head of Metro One (Crystal Lewis' indie label)

Dan Kimpel

The music industry, like every other business, is based on personal relationships: who you know, what you know and who knows you. "Networking in the Music Business" is used as a textbook in major universities as the blueprint for developing the people skills necessary to achieve success in the global music industry. As a 20-year veteran of the music industry whose recent credits include working with Quincy Jones, Babyface, Diane Warren, Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman, Dan has a unique opportunity to observe how personal skills positively impact these artist's achievements.(8/3/2005, 11/1/2006, 2/6/2008)

Author, educator and journalist Dan Kimpel contributes to a dizzying variety of print and electronic mediums: interactive CD's, magazines, web sites, podcasts, documentary films, videos and new media. His latest book, Electrify My Soul: Songwriters and the Spiritual Source, new for 2008, explores the axis of creativity and spirituality through interviews with Melissa Etheridge, Paul Williams, Marcus Hummon, Craig Wiseman and others..

Featuring Joanne Ledesma (Disc Marketing/Bee Sharp/5 Alarm Music/Rescue Records, Lecturer, Speaker, Panelist) LA SongNet's Songwriter Song Pitch! Joanne is responsible for the cool stuff you hear on airlines like United Airlines, Air Force 1 & 2, Amtrak, America West Airlines and others. She creates playlists and selects artwork for magazines and entertainment guides and ear proofs music for production in all genres. ( 2003, 9/7/2005, 12/7/2005)
Joanne Ledesma

Ted Lowe For the past few years, Ted has been supervising music for several prominent companies and consulting on a number of well received independent film projects. As a consultant to the Edmonds Entertainment Group, Ted managed WEA recording artist and producer... (1/4/2006)

Pete Luboff- Co-author (with his wife Pat) of "88 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them."

Guy Marshall - author of "Think Like a Producer." Guy has numerous film and t.v credits, and teaches at Santa Monica College and the Musician's Institute. SONGWRITER and PRODUCER for such labels as Arista, Chrysalis, and Relativity, GUY MARSHALL's credits include work for networks like Turner Broadcasting and hit TV shows like "Baywatch"; his musicianship can be heard in films like "Rocky IV" and "Cobra". (9/1/2004, 1/3/2007)

Mandi Martin began her professional music career as senior at Montebello (CA) High School, where she wrote, produced, sang and sold the record "Picture of Love"/"Then You'll Know I Care" to American Records. Before the decade was over, she'd managed Tangerine Music Publishing for Ray Charles...[more] (9/6/2006)

Corrinne May Our panelists are personal friends that play the local circuit and are willing to share about what it REALLY takes to make it in this industry, making a living doing JUST music, and proof it can be done. (5/3/2006)

Chuck McKay - VP/Gen. Mgr. of Clear Channel Communications.

Ben McLane, is the rep for Gilby Clarke, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Marty Balin, Ralph Tresvant, P.O.D., LL Cool J, Brian Austin Green, and many more. He’s got gold & platinum records on the walls for everyone from the Dixie Chicks to the soundtrack for “Above The Rim”. The LA Music awards attorney of the year. Worked with Rhino, Priority and BMG. His site: www.benmclane.com, is an amazing resource unto itself...Meet Ben McLane at SongNet(6/7/2006)

Steven Memel With clients ranging from Lauren Bacall & Isabella Rossellini to Taryn Manning &Luis Mejia, Steven is one of the most highly sought after vocal & performance coaches in the entertainment industry.!

Sheena Metal. Sheena currently hosts Music Highway with Sheena Metal, the internationally syndicated radio show on over 700 affiliates to nearly 130 million listeners. In addition, Sheena owns and runs Sheena Metal Productions™ a multi-faceted production company that has specialized in Radio Production, Music Promotion, Television and Film Production. More... (12/6/2006)

Kenny Metcalf- Formerly with JavaMusic.com A&R, and Mizmor.com, formerly touring keyboard musician with prominent CCM Rock/Metal group

Billy Mitchell- World-class jazz artist, and author of "The Gigging Musician."

Gilli Moon, Founder of SongsAlive.org, WarriorGirlMusic
Gilli Moon's new book, "I Am A Professional Artist"
http://www.warriorgirlmusic.com/
http://www.songsalive.org/

Vernon Neilly INDIE LABEL CEO VERNON NEILLY @ SONGNET!
Some indie labels have more cred than others.
Seymour Duncan pickups are used by some of the BEST artists in the industry,
& GUESS WHICH LABEL DID THEIR COMPILATION?
More...

Jeannie Novak from Indiespace. Early in 1994, she designed and programmed Kspace. Recently renamed Indiespace, it was the first site to sell independently-produced music over the Internet and is now the home of more than 700 artists and musicians. (4/6/2005)

Andy Olyphant - A&R Giant Records.

VAN DYKE PARKS When the name Van Dyke Parks is mentioned, words like genius, legend, & real musician usually follow. A musical prodigy, he also worked as a child actor, including Grace Kelly's final film, The Swan (1958). A year after graduating from Carnegie Tech, he was signed to MGM Records as a recording artist, put together a band whose members included a young Stephen Stills, & later signed to Warner Bros.

Priceless insight from an industry legend. (3/4/2009)

Brett Perkins- international folk artist, and founder of the South Pasadena-based "Listening Room" showcase (which just began its third year) and Acoustic Copenhagen, as well as numerous other fine showcases around the world. Brett's lastest CD "Last Bus Home" has been lauded widely.
www.brettperkins.com

Brett Perry- composer for such T.V. shows as "King of Queens."

Neil Rutman

This is a special panel, unique to SongNet, about the REALITY of making a living in music. 3 of our members, from widely varying directions, are making a living doing ONLY MUSIC. It ain't easy, but it IS possible, & can be very rewarding.. MORE INFO...

Ronny Schiff Seminar! Song Critique!
Currently Vice President of Audio Programming for Private Label Radio, a division of DMI Worldwide, Ms. Schiff is a well-respected musicologist, author, music book producer, musician, publisher, and audio music programmer, with years of experience in the music industry. .( 3/7/2007 )

Harriet Schock

Alan Roy Scott - As a professional songwriter for over 25 years, Alan Roy Scott's songs have been recorded by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Neville Bros. Roberta Flack, Cher, El DeBarge, Tiffany, Patti Austin, The Spinners, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Martin (Menudo), Anne Murray, Pointer Sisters, Sheena Easton, and Ray Charles among many. . (2/1/2006)

Derek Sivers (CDBaby.com) Derek Sivers is our boy-next-door marketing genius, renaissance boy. He juggles music, marketing, and internet into a blur so that you can't see the individual ingredients, and uses it to show musicians how they can take advantages of all the changes going on in the music-internet explosion. (8/4/2004)
Derek Sivers CEO & founder of CD Baby, he's one of the busiest guys on the planet, fresh off the GEMS conference, yet he's taking time out of his schedule to come be @ SongNet!.

Jon St. James
Platinum winning producer Jon St. James (Stacey Q, Candyman, Bardeux & more) with credits on Hill Street Blues, Dawson's Creek & countless other TV shows is our guest speaker...More...

BOB STANE

Yup, the guy who started the legendary Ice House, launched the careers of dozens of artists & currently runs our home @ the Coffee Gallery Backstage He'll be explaining why some get the gigs & some get looked over, & how you can find the PAYING gigs in this pay-to-play town. (12/3/2008)

Coffee Gallery Backstage founder, Bob Stane gives... Advice "Rant" Part 1, Advice "Rant" Part 2...

The Coffee Gallery Backstage

Dean Strickland

TASCAM

FREE Pro Audio Recording Seminar!

An industry leader for over 30 years, the folks at TASCAM understand that it's not JUST the gear, it's also about how it's used and how easy it is to understand. Reps from TASCAM will be discussing how great recording is possible ANYWHERE, can be AFFORDABLE, and you don't need to be a ROCKET SCIENTIST to do it yourself. Just like our recent evening with Daisy Rock, this is NOT an informercial for specific company. You'll be meeting someone in this industry that can make a difference in your career, and have your work heard by someone who knows what they're talking about! More info....

TAXI : The Independent A&R vehicleTAXI is a resource that gets lots of independent music placed every year & often makes the difference between being an unknown indie & a signed artist! TAXI connects artists with the media, AND, they also do real A&R, placing songs & performers into deals as well! The TAXI reps will be listening to your stuff & explaining how TAXI may be able to help your careers, provide a lil' insight into what the REALLY do, & give a few tips on what's hot & not…( 10/1/2003, 10/6/2004, 10/5/2005, 10/4/2006, 10/3/2007 )

John Braheny presented a wonderful session, with excellent constructive critique for all who participated...
Alex Reed - Director of A&R TAXI~ an Independent A&R Company.

Tess Taylor- NARIP (National Academy of Recording Industry Professionals) and LAMN (Los Angeles Music Network) President Tess Taylor, has an extensive background and history developing and expanding the music industry through her organizations. NARIP is a music industry exclusive membership, and features excellent employment resources for industry pros. (8/2/2006)
NARIP
LAMN

Ryan Vinson of Versus Media
Ryan Vinson runs Versus Media, and has already helped some 2,600 musicians hook up Ryan Vinson runs Versus Media, and has already helped 2,600 musicians hook up with 1,300 film makers to get things done, and dreams realized. If you're not one of 'em�YET�, you should come out and see why you need to know this guy. There are countless opportunities available to get your music heard, and kick your career into gear without top forty airplay or awesome CD sales. (5/7/2008)

Terry Wollman- guitarist/composer/music director (Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Little Richard, Gladys Knight, Micheal McDonald, Weird Al Yankovic, Wilson Phillips, BeBe and CeCe Winans) with numerous t.v. and film credits and a new CD "Say Yes."

Richard Barron - producer at Sonora Recorders.

Moses Avalon:
With 5 platinum albums and years of experience producing music for Warner, and BMG, Moses was startled to meet so many platinum & Grammy-winning artists FLAT BROKE, asking for money because of bad dealings with record labels
Moses Avalon

Jimi Yamagishi, LA SongNet Director. As a guest lecturer @ M.I. , Cal Poly Pomona & UCLA, he's helped hundreds of people in the music industry to discover the indie community & what "real" success is all about. His blog @ www.myspace.com/guitaryoda often reveals his philosophical side. Be sure to visit, & be a friend!

Thomas "Tommy" Honles- Co-founder of the Los Angeles Songwriters Network, www.songnet.org webmaster, musician, engineer, songwriter.Internet Music 101
Mini-seminar

Tommy's music online

Zander Schloss- of "The Circle Jerks" fame.

Randy Hale, songwriter, musician, and founder of Halesong Studios.More...

Songwriter's Co-Op
FREE Seminar!

What really makes a hit song work? (besides hype & money). We're talking about timeless classics that are so memorable your grandkids will be humming along. The Songwriter's Co-Op gets deep into the heart of the issue, examining the craft involved in writing a truly great song, & works with each person to be the best songwriter they can be. FREE!

MyRecordLabel.net

Travis Allen & a few successful artists will be coming to explain how it works, how THEY did it, & how YOU can do it, and listening to your work to see if you have what it takes too! (3/5/2008)

SONGNET ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT

The 2008 SongNet Award is given to honor and celebrate the creativity, artistic energy, passion, and songwriting accomplishment of artists who have released their own CD in the last year. This year, nine songwriters will receive the SongNet Award, and showcase a 2 song selection of their music. (3/19/2008).

2009 SONGNET AWARDS NIGHT AND SHOWCASE
On the third week of March, artists who have released a CD during the previous year are recognized in a special showcase event & receive a completion award, because writing, recording, graphics, funding & other hassles required to get a CD released is such a monumental effort, just getting it done is an award worthy achievement. And that makes every release an “Award Winning” CD!

Click here for more infromation about AWARDS NIGHT SHOWCASE! (3/18/2009)

Making a Living Doin' Nothin' But Music

3 members who are MAKING A LIVING DOING NOTHING BUT MUSIC WILL BE SHARING WHAT THEY DO & HOW THEY DO IT. Proof it IS possible, & can be for YOU too! Featuring Karie Hillery, James Potkey, and noted producer David Snow.(6/4/2008)

SONGNET SOUL R&B SHOWCASE

The SongNet Soul R&B Showcase, hosted by LaRombé, kicks off this Saturday featuring the talents of Toni Peete, Darrell Crooks, A.R.A.M.I.S., Shenita Easter, and Raulio. Come experience soulful musical energy and great food at La Casa Blue, this one we'll let you in for FREE. Yes, no cover charge. La Casa Blue is at 5930 York Blvd., Highland Park, CA 90042. Phone: 323-257-0089 (3/29/2008)