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Manhattan LAMN Jam Launches
Tuesday, March 18
Artists Perform for $20,000 in Prizes

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Feb, 14, 2008 - The Los Angeles Music Network's "LAMN Jam" heads for the Big Apple. Launched three years ago in Los Angeles (where performances continue), LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts. This year, artists will perform for $20,000 in prizes.

Manhattan LAMN Jam
Artists will perform original material at Manhattan LAMN Jams, which begin March 18 and take place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at A&M Roadhouse located at 6 Murray Street in the heart of downtown New York City. LAMN Jam performances are open to the public and admission is free. LAMN Jam’s emphasize creativity and originality, featuring music written by the artists themselves (no covers!).

2006 LAMN Jam Champ Hits Big Time
"We will continue to discover great songs as well as great artists, like Tim Fagan, winner of LAMN Jam 2006," says LAMN Jam founder Tess Taylor, President of both the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN) and the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP).

After winning the 2006 LAMN Jam, champion Tim Fagan was invited to tour with the Goo Goo Dolls and won the John Mayer Songwriting Contest last year, co-writing with the multi-platinum songwriter and recording artist.

Guest Experts
Guest experts to include executives from Universal Music Group, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Tunecore.com, platinum and award-winning producers, music journalists and other taste-makers.

Artists Apply Online Now!
For more information about Manhattan LAMN Jams series or to register to perform, visit http://www.lamn.com or call 818-769-6095.

About the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN):
Not just in Los Angeles anymore, LAMN promotes education, career advancement and good will among artists, musicians and their teams. Established in 1988, LAMN offers professional development and performance opportunities, educational programs and seminars with top executives, the opportunity to meet and interact with peers, a job bank, a member resume database for employers, a mentor network, a newsletter and other services.

LAMN Jam Sponsors:
Proud sponsors of Manhattan LAMN Jams include Aerosol Grey Machine, Air Philosophy Pro Photography, Justin Winokur Photography, Music Connection, On / Off Records, OnlineGigs.com, Optic Noise, TAXI.com and Tunecore.com.




Artists Apply Online Now!
www.lamn.com

Media Contact:
Scott G
of LAMN
+1-818-769-6095
info@lamn.com

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Marketing Inquiries:
Justin Winokur
justin@lamn.com

Manhattan LAMN Jam Contest
Tue, May 20 @ 8:00 p.m. a
The Cutting Room
Free admission!

The record industry’s answer to American Idol is the Manhattan LAMN Jam, taking place once a month at The Cutting Room in New York City. At LAMN Jams, artists perform ORIGINAL material (no covers), get constructive feedback and personal attention.

Talent judges tomorrow night include industry experts Jonathan Suzuki of Missing Link Music, Eric de Fontenay of MusicDish and Josh Kessler of Master Source. Next month’s judges include NUE Agency’s Jesse Kirshbaum and 3-time Grammy Award-winning producer Marc Urselli. A Rolling Stone writer is pending.

Our LAMN Jams have been so popular in L.A. that we launched them earlier this year in New York, hence Manhattan LAMN Jams.

Come join the fun, more details at www.lamn.com.