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I know many of you live far away and it is really soon, but I wish to invite all to 24 Hours of Free Music

This weekend in my little part of town, a beautiful street event is happening. Thousands will flock to the Ocean Beach Street Fair to enjoy sun, fun, and music all day. What better day, I thought than to stage the third installment of 24 Hours of Free Music. It has been three years since our last 24 Hours and the time is ripe now.

Alongside my Tuesday night Open Mic and my Thursday night songwriters show at Portugalia, a very special scene of gifted artists has blossomed. Everybody treats each other with respect and the support has helped everybody grow as artists and individuals. I am doing this show to share that with you and all of our new friends visiting from the Ocean Beach Street Fair. Traffic and parking can be rough during the Street Fair so expect delays. Arrive early and stay late and enjoy music by the people and for the people. We are the people.

We hope to see you Saturday. If you are wandering the fair, stop and see me on the acoustic stage, playing an acoustic set from 4:30-5:00. Otherwise, I'll be at Portugalia for a long time. Stop in and say hi.

Included below is more info about the show and the lineup. 24 Hours of Free Music T-shirts are in and look great. I can't wait for the show. Peace

OVER 70 MUSICIANS TO PERFORM IN OCEAN BEACH

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ENJOY THE VARIETY OF MUSICAL TALENT AT JEFFERSON JAY?S 24 HOURS OF FREE MUSIC. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, 2AM-2AM ON JUNE 28 IN OCEAN BEACH, SAN DIEGO.

Ocean Beach, CA -- As if the OB street fair isn?t good enough reason to head over to Ocean Beach on a summer Saturday, here?s another good motive:
24 hours of free music.

Some music lovers will break the law to get a few minutes of free music. On June 28, you don?t have to. Jefferson Jay?s 24 Hours of Free Music event will feature 70 musicians from all genres -- rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop, acoustic songwriters, and more -- with something for every taste.

The show begins at 2AM on Saturday, June 28 and ends with a jam session at 2AM on Sunday morning, May 29. This one-of-a-kind music marathon will showcase a diverse array of unique personalities, local talent, and musical styles -- including blues, country, alternative, funk, folk, rock ?n? roll, world music, pop, jazz, and hip-hop.

With an incredible breadth of performers, a round-the-clock schedule, and an inclusive environment -- this is going to be an experience unparalleled in San Diego County.

?With the quality of artists we?ve assembled, I am confident everyone will find a new favorite musician to enjoy right here in town,? said event organizer Jefferson Jay. ?We?ve got a strong lineup of diverse music all day long for FREE. How can anyone argue with that?? And the schedule is prolonged enough to outlast even the most lengthy of work shifts, so there?s no good reason to miss out.

?We want everybody to be included. Our goal is to build rapport between local musicians and the greater community,? said event organizer and founder Jefferson Jay, who also is a music teacher in San Diego. "

So head over to Portugalia, located at 4839 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach, for this original event. Music will begin on Saturday at 2 a.m. (also known as Friday night) and play until 2 a.m. Sunday morning (a.k.a. Saturday night) during the 29th Annual OB Street Fair on June 28. Arrive early and stay late at Jefferson Jay's 24 Hours of Free Music.

Music Lineup for 24 Hours of Free Music

After Hours Electronic Lounge
2:00-6:00 Red Sonya and Friends

Wake Up and Listen: Brunch with Blowski
6:00-6:50 Blowski
6:55-7:25 Mac Mac
7:30-7:55 Jeff Dewine
8:00-8:25 Marty Cowles
8:30-8:55 Richard Romero
9:00-9:25 Steve Keaney
9:30-9:50 Jack Davidson
9:55-10:20 Soulicious
10:25-10:50 Doug McCarron
10:55-11:20 Special Guests
11:30-11:55 Chuck Walker Trio

Acoustic Afternoon
12:00-12:25 Eric Weiss
12:30-12:55 Jillian Doty
1:00-1:25 Wes Davis
1:30-1:55 Robin Lee
2:00-2:25 Philly B
2:25-2:50 Melissa Eisler
2:55-3:20 Justin Mills
3:20-3:45 Clifford
3:45-4:10 Don Truesdail
4:10- 4:35 Bunny B. Brown
4:35-5:00 Alan Silva
5:00-5:25 Beer Money

Dynamic Dinner
5:30-5:55 Hugh Gaskins
6:00-6:25 Rick Felan
6:30-6:55 Jesse Johnson
7:00-7:25 Jason Burleson
7:30-8:00 Mary Dolan
8:10-8:40 Rob Deez

The Grand Finale
8:50-9:25 The Chimney Fish
9:40-10:15 Special Guests
10:25-10:55 Destructo Bunny
11:05-11:50 Jefferson Jay Band
12:00-12:45 Sene Africa
12:50-1:25 (E)MiNDS
1:30-2:00 Jam Session

Thank you for reading about our special event. I hope to meet you all real soon.

Jefferson Jay

CD Baby members are invited to Paddy O's in downtown Boston on WEDNESDAY May 9th at 7pm (done by 9pm) - for an informal dinner-and-drinks meet-and-greet, hosted by CD Baby founder/president Derek Sivers.

In a room full of musicians and various music-biz types, it's best to bring some business cards and CDs, and be prepared to tell the room what you're looking for, and what you have to offer.

For example: in past get-togethers like this, someone will stand up and say, "My name is Michelle - I'm a flamenco guitarist, available for hire if you need, and my band is looking for a photographer." Then someone else will stand up and say, "I'm here visiting from New York, but if anyone wants to gig-swap to help my duo book more gigs in the Boston area, I can help you book more gigs in New York."

Also, there will be a 30-minute talk on "How to Call Attention to Your Music" by Derek Sivers.

COME HUNGRY, and order dinner when you arrive. Paddy O's is kindly hosting this for no special charge on the understanding that most of us will be ordering food and drink.

ADDRESS:
Paddy O's
33 Union St, Boston MA 02108
phone: (617) 263-7771

MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=33+Union+St,+Boston,+MA+02108

T DIRECTIONS:
The "Haymarket", "Government Center", and "State" T-stops are each 3 blocks away.

PARKING:
There are parking lots all over that area, including a half-block south on Salt Lane.

TIME:
7pm - 9pm (please be there before 7:30)

COST:
Free, but order your own food and drink when you arrive.

GUESTS:
Though it's mainly for CD Baby musicians, feel free to bring any other musicians you know as well.

See you there!

CD Baby members are invited to Connolly's Pub and Restaurant in midtown Manhattan THIS SATURDAY May 5th at 1pm (done by 3pm) - for an informal meet-and-greet, hosted by CD Baby founder/president Derek Sivers.

(NOTE : we are doing the same get-together on both Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, but please come to only one.)

In a room full of musicians and various music-biz types, it's best to bring some business cards and CDs, and be prepared to turn on your extroverted side for a couple hours, and introduce yourself to some new people.

For example: in past get-togethers like this, someone will stand up and say, "My name is Michelle - I'm a flamenco guitarist, available for hire if you need, and my band is looking for a photographer." Then someone else will stand up and say, "I'm launching a new music magazine and we're open for new submissions in all genres."

Also, there will be a 30-minute talk on "How to Call Attention to Your Music" by Derek Sivers.

ADDRESS:
Connolly's Pub and Restaurant : UPSTAIRS
14 E 47th St (between 5th and Madison)
New York, NY 10017
phone: (212) 867-3767

MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=14+E+47,10017

TIME:
1pm - 3pm (please be there before 1:30)

COST:
Free, but order your own food and drink when you arrive.

GUESTS:
Though it's mainly for CD Baby musicians, feel free to bring any other musicians you know as well.

See you there!

CD Baby members are invited to Bottom of the Hill in downtown San Francisco this SATURDAY April 28th, 2007 at 1pm (done by 3pm) - for an informal meet-and-greet, hosted by CD Baby founder/president Derek Sivers.

In a room full of musicians and various music-biz types, it's best to bring some business cards and CDs, and be prepared to tell the room what you're looking for, and what you have to offer.

For example: in past get-togethers like this, someone will stand up and say, "My name is Michelle - I'm a flamenco guitarist, available for hire if you need, and my band is looking for a photographer." Then someone else will stand up and say, "I'm here visiting from LA, but if anyone wants to gig-swap to help my duo book more gigs in the Bay Area, I can help you book more gigs in LA."

Also, there will be a 30-minute talk on "How to Call Attention to Your Music" by Derek Sivers.

COME HUNGRY, and order lunch when you arrive. Bottom of the Hill is kindly hosting this for no special charge on the understanding that most of us will be ordering food and drink.

SEE THIS LINK:
http://www.bottomofthehill.com/club.html

ADDRESS:
1233 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
between Missouri and Texas at the bottom of Potrero Hill

TIME:
1pm - 3pm (please be there before 1:30)

COST:
Free, but order your own food and drink when you arrive.

GUESTS:
Though it's mainly for CD Baby musicians, feel free to bring any other musicians you know as well.

See you there!

NOTE : SATURDAY IS FULL! PLEASE COME TO SUNDAY INSTEAD

Click this link for Sunday:
http://musicians.meetup.com/299/calendar/5672407/

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CD Baby members are invited to Hotel Cafe in central Hollywood next SATURDAY April 21st, 2007 at 1pm (done by 3pm) - for an informal meet-and-greet, hosted by CD Baby founder/president Derek Sivers.

In a room full of musicians and various music-biz types, it's best to bring some business cards and CDs, and be prepared to tell the room what you're looking for, and what you have to offer.

For example: in past get-togethers like this, someone will stand up and say, "My name is Michelle - I'm a flamenco guitarist, available for hire if you need, and my band is looking for a photographer." Then someone else will stand up and say, "I'm here visiting from New York, but if anyone wants to gig-swap to help my duo book more gigs in Los Angeles, I can help you book more gigs in New York."

Also, there will be a 30-minute talk on "How to Call Attention to Your Music" by Derek Sivers.

Hotel Cafe is doing this as a private event so we have the entire venue to ourselves. (No live performances, though : this is just for conversational meet-and-greet.)

SEE THIS LINK:
http://www.hotelcafe.com/first.html

ADDRESS:
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

TIME:
1pm - 3pm (please be there before 1:30)

COST:
Free, but order your own food and drink when you arrive.

GUESTS:
Though it's mainly for CD Baby musicians, feel free to bring any other musicians you know as well.

See you there!