ACOUSTIC LIVE UPDATE:  The 4th annual Acoustic Live 2005 wrapped up this past Sunday (October 30), we'll be updating the site with information on the full 8 weeks in the coming weeks. This years finalists were (1) Cameron McGill, (2) Melissa Polinar & (3) Jessie Payo.



PRIZES: This years prizes will include a Larrivee Acoustic Guitar, L.R. Baggs Acoustic Guitar pickup & Para DI Box, Microphones by Audix, recording time at 144 Studios, CD Replication by Disc Makers, 3 months of radio promotion from Combat Rock Promotion, inclusion on the ONE WAY Magazine compilation CD (30,000 CDs), membership(s) to Sonicbids and more prizes to be announced soon! All acoustic live prizes represent a combination between instruments and career advancing products and services. Please visit our sponsors to learn more about Acoustic Live prizes!

JUDGESJudges will be announced in July. This year's judges will reflect our goals to provide industry professionals who are seeking up and coming talent, ranging from record label A&R, entertainment lawyers, management, licensing, radio, press and more.




Experience Acoustic Live!

Acoustic Live is in its fourth year of presenting live music, discovering up and coming talent, connecting with industry and fans alike. Discover more about Acoustic Live and its tradition... click here!



 



2004 Acoustic Live - Congratulations to 1st place finalist, Kat Parsons, 2nd place finalist, Jill Knight, 3rd place finalist, Kathrin Shorr, and all 42 artists that were chosen from over 600 submissions to perform in the 2004 Acoustic Live talent series. View photos and highlights... click here!

Artist Quote!

"Acoustic Live 2003 was one of the most well organized, artist friendly events that I have had the pleasure of being involved in. The support from all of the other artists was a refreshing reminder of how music brings people together, and Acoustic Live staff did a great job making that happen. Thank you for including us." ~ Gina Acuña



Building A Tradition - 2003/2002!

Acoustic Live is building its tradition through the artists, fans and industry. Creating opportunities and exposing new music is what it's all about. Who were some of the past Acoustic Live finalists?




 



In 2003 Acoustic Live finalists included Jim Bianco (1st), Two Dog Garage (2nd) & Raining Jane (3rd). In 2002 Acoustic Live finalists included Sara Bareilles (1st), Jared Burton (2nd) & Holly Figueroa (3rd). View photos and highlights... click here!


 




Industry Quote!

"[Acoustic Live’s] organized one the country's greatest competitions in music. Acoustic Live not only brings together and showcases the best of the best in acoustic acts, but where only the strong(est) survive! I had a blast judging the events, found some phenomenal musicians and look forward to next year!" ~ Glenn Brandon Burke, GBS Entertainment



 


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