A Benefit to Celebrate & Support MFM and We, The World
2019-12-21 19:30 - 2019-12-22 00:00 (America/New_York) | Dardo Galletto Studios, 151 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10038, United States
A Benefit to Celebrate & Support The 21st Year of We, The World!
And the 4th Year of Musicians For Musicians!
CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO OUR END-OF-THE-YEAR
HOLIDAY PARTY!!!

Date: SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019
Time: from 7PM till Midnight!
Venue: Dardo Galletto Studios (151 West 46th Street (b/w 6th-7th Avenues), 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038)
And we’ll livestream all the amazing performances too! https://www.facebook.com/TheWeCampaign
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Following MFM members have already confirmed performing at this event:
Billy Harper – Sax
Roger Blanc – Guitar
Ken Hatfield – Guitar
Rick Ulfik – Piano
Baba Don Eaton – Percussion
Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi – Sax
Dawoud Kringle – Dilruba
Anybody else of the MFM Family who wants to join and perform?
If yes, please email Sohrab (sohrab@MusiciansForMusicians.org) by Thursday, December 19th, 2019 by 11pm.
All MFM Scheduled Performers get in for free. Sohrab will submit all MFM Scheduled Performers’ names and email addresses to Rick Ulfik by Friday December 20th at 5PM so they can be placed on the Official Guest List in advance of the event.

MFM Public Musicians Forum #14
2019-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-01-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-03-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 and 15 more dates | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (President) and Billy Harper (BoD). This forum will feature topics on a variety of subjects of interest to our members and non members. Not only ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, but also music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, etc. according to #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Wingspan Arts (Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, between 44 & 45 St., Suite 602, NY, NY 10036)
Contact: 212-586-2330
Note: please sign in at the front desk. You must bring a government issued picture ID to be admitted into the building. Use code 1448# to unlock the door to the event space. And please come on time!
Agenda
a. Speakers: Sohrab Saadat ladjevardi (President), David Belmont (Vice President) and Rick Ulfik (MFM member).
MFM Fundraiser Event (w. music and speeches) Announcement in partnership with MFM member Rick Ulfik and his non-profit organization We, The World
b. Speaker: Roger Blanc (BoD)
He will briefly discuss how MFM presents a novel platform for artists from historically separate musical traditions to join forces in pooling information, resources and political clout during an era which presents daunting challenges to all forms of professional musical activity.
c. Speaker: Adam Reifsteck (MFM member)
While streaming services are now in the forefront and musicians are forced to chase fractions of pennies from their recorded music, there is tremendous opportunity when you ignore the music industry trends and apply 21st-century digital marketing strategies that successful businesses in other industries use to your music. Adam teaches electronic musicians how to adopt a musicprenuer mindset and shares what it really takes to succeed in the new music industry.
d. Speaker: Sohrab
Sohrab will report about MFM’s endorsement and support of the Hudson Valley Summit (August 9, 2019 in Kingston NY).
A full-day conference for ambitious, talented and innovative music industry professionals from the Northeast and beyond. Musicians, managers, agents, promoters, record labels, producers, publicists, and the media will share insights, strategies, and rich experiences on how to best create music and bring it to fans.
Recommended especially to our Kingston members! $100 for a day pass (46% discount).
Directions
Closest Train: A,C,E Trains to 42 St. (at 8 Av)
1,2,3 Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)
N,Q,R,W, 7, S Shuttle Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)
Closest Bus Stop: Take M11 Southbound (Downtown) on 9 Av
From Times Square: Take M42 Westbound, 1-2 long blocks to 9 Av Walk uptown on 9 Av about 2 1/2 blocks

MFM Hudson Valley Chapter Meet Up #1
2020-01-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Church Des Artistes, 79 Wurts Street, Kingston, United States (US), 12401, United States
Run by Stephen Johnson (chapter head) This meeting will feature topics on a variety of musician and music business related subjects of interest to our members and non members in the Hudson Valley.
ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, including music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people… #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.
Member speaker: Ray Blue, saxophonist, band leader.
Special guest: Harvey Kaiser, saxophonist, Hudson Valley Musicians Union Advocate.
Ticket: $10 for non-members

MFM Public Musicians Forum #19
2020-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (President) and Billy Harper (BoD). This forum will feature topics on a variety of musician and music business related subjects of interest to our members and non members.
ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, including music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.

MFM Public Musicians Forum #20
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (President) and Billy Harper (BoD). This forum will feature topics on a variety of musician and music business related subjects of interest to our members and non members.
ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, including music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.
Agenda
1. Guest speaker musician,band leader and educator Val Kinzler.
She will speak about her “humble” beginnings, the struggle to earn a living as a teaching artist, performer, songwriter while raising her son and will address the importance of securing a support network that allows creative artists to evolve and maintain their skills.
Speaking about the ins and outs as a producer, conceptualist, booker and host of events. And sharing her experience as a mediator in the midst of high stress, conflictual situations dealing with fellow artists and band mates and serendipitous meetings of the mind with some well known greats she’s been fortunate to meet and collaborate with.
She also has a band that still plays live and records and worked as a prevention specialist/counselor for at risk youth teaching songwriting as a positive alternative at the NYC Department Of Education.
Furthermore, she also wants to talk about her upcoming NYC Women Who Rock Festival in March which is in collaboration with New Century ENTERTAINMENT’s Founder Michael McHugh who was the speaker at our last forum.
2. Adam Reifsteck will report about his forthcoming MFM SPEAKS OUT podcast
3. Roger Blanc will speak about the California AB 5 Law and its (negative) impact on freelancing musicians (called independen contractors by Labor Law),
4. Ken Hatfield will speak about and discuss the importance of meta data like the ISRC code.

MFM Public Musicians Forum #20
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States
As always this monthly public meet up is run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (President) and legendary jazz man Billy Harper (Board member). This forum will feature topics on a variety of musician and music business related subjects of interest to our members and non members.
ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, including music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.
AGENDA
1. Guest speaker musician,band leader and educator Val Kinzler.
She will speak about her “humble” beginnings, the struggle to earn a living as a teaching artist, performer, songwriter while raising her son and will address the importance of securing a support network that allows creative artists to evolve and maintain their skills.
Speaking about the ins and outs as a producer, conceptualist, booker and host of events. And sharing her experience as a mediator in the midst of high stress, conflictual situations dealing with fellow artists and band mates and serendipitous meetings of the mind with some well known greats she’s been fortunate to meet and collaborate with.
She also has a band that still plays live and records and worked as a prevention specialist/counselor for at risk youth teaching songwriting as a positive alternative at the NYC Department Of Education.
Furthermore, she also wants to talk about her upcoming NYC Women Who Rock Festival in March which is in collaboration with New Century ENTERTAINMENT’s Founder Michael McHugh who was the speaker at our last forum.
2. Adam Reifsteck will report about his forthcoming MFM SPEAKS OUT podcast
3. Roger Blanc will speak about the California AB 5 Law and its (negative) impact on freelancing musicians (called independen contractors by Labor Law),
4. Ken Hatfield will speak about and discuss the importance of meta data like the ISRC code.

MFM Board Meeting
2020-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States

MFM Public Musicians Forum #21 - CANCELED!
2020-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Wingspan Arts, Film Center Building, 630 9th Ave, Suite 602, New York, NY, 10036, United States
