ACTION ALERT! Let's Support the CLASSICS ACT w. Mark Ribot and C3!!!

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | Jun 7, 2018 | Announcement

MFM is joining our friends Marc Ribot of ARC 802 and the Content Creators Coalition (c3’s) in fighting for the CLASSICS Act (which we discussed in previous MFM meetings) ensuring that all pre-1972 artists are compensated for their work. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden,...

Chicago’s Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan, MFM Members and Authors On WGCO!

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | May 25, 2018 | Announcement, Interview

Chicago’s Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan, MFM Members and authors of the book Indie Band Survival Guide, will be on Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall on Sunday May 27, 2018 from 2-3 PM Central time on WGCO. 1590 WCGO is a 10,000 watt radio station with...

Attention: MFM’s President Official Statement Reg. the Music Modernization Act (MMA)

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | Apr 17, 2018 | Announcement

Since February – as the President of MFM and a 24/7 professional musician – I’ve been doing my “homework” reg. the Music Modernization Act (MMA). I’ve been talking about this bill to people from the music industry, musician advocacy organizations, my...

Jazz Legend Billy Harper joined MFM's Board!!!

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | Apr 7, 2018 | Announcement

“Musicians – we have to stop being so proud of being “very independent” and realize that: We are not alone. We are connected as in group of jazz musicians or, just group of musicians. Like it or not …… it has been the “negative stigma” placed on us as a “group”....

Ken Hatfield Joins the MFM Advisory Committee

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | Apr 2, 2018 | Announcement

Let’s welcome Ken Hatfield to the MFM Advisory Committee who brings a wealth of knowledge of “the business.” He’s been attending several MFM meetings and did a presentation on the Music Modernization Act issues last month. He shares with us the...

David Belmont Joined MFM's Board Of Directors Yesterday!

by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi | Mar 15, 2018 | Announcement

Let’s welcome David Belmont to our board of directors (BoD). He subs Paul Testagrossa who resigned yesterday due to his start up. Thanks Paul for the good work you have done. Good luck in your business! About David Belmont David Belmont (dobro, percussion) is a...