#cmj 2011

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CMJ 2011 performer Kendrick Lamar‘s stellar 2012 album good kid, m.A.A.d. city sold its millionth copy this week, marking the album RIAA-certified Platinum. HipHopDX attributed the boost in sales to Lamar’s inspired verse on Big Sean’s “Control” (also featuring Jay Electronica), which, if that’s the case, way to go Big Sean.   We named good kid, m.A.A.d. city our No. 4 favorite album of 2012 and we’re way into that cinematic video for “Poetic Justice.”

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RocketHub Success Stories Rock CMJ 2011

It's that time of year. The leaves are falling and New York is rockin'. It's time to celebrate some of the best musical artists in town. We are proud to showcase five incredible artists at the prestigious Living Room for CMJ 2011. So come join us, listen to some super music, learn about crowdfunding success, and have a good time.

  The Details:

The Living Room

154 Ludlow St.

New York, New York

Wednesday, October 19 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm

The Lineup:

12-12:30--Jo Williamson

12:45-1:15--Michele Riganese

1:30-2:00--Niall Connolly

2:15-2:45--Adnan Sabir

3-3:30--Aram Bajakian

The Talent:

Jo Williamson: an acclaimed NYC based singer songwriter and a commanding and dynamic live performer, Jo Williamson's most recent record, the stunning and revelatory "Be The Man" was produced by Martha Wainwright. http://www.jowilliamson.com/

Michele Riganese: a NYC-based artist with a powerful set of pipes and songs to match. Michele raised the money for her upcoming EP using RocketHub. http://www.micheleriganese.com/

Niall Connolly is an Irish songwriter whose music is celebrated in both Europe and America.Niall is also the founder of the popular Big City Folk collective. His latest album, the excellent "Brother, The Fight Is Fixed" was funded by a very successful RocketHub campaign. http://www.niallconnolly.com/

Adnan Sabir is a very unique singer songwriter who has managed to create a very special blend of Eastern and Western pop styles that has been getting a lot of attention in the NYC scene in recent months. His upcoming record which will be produced by Grammy-winning producer MALCOLM BURN (Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan) was made possible by a successful RocketHub campaign. http://www.facebook.com/musicbyadnan

Aram Bajakian: is one of the NYC scene's hottest guitarists. Aram has played with MARC RIBOT, MALCOLM MOONEY, and is now LOU REED's new lead guitarist. Aram also just released his first solo album "Aram Bajakian's Kef" on JOHN ZORN'S Tzadik label, an album whose funding came from a successful RocketHub campaign. http://www.arambajakian.com/

  We're excited to present this talented group.

-The RocketHub Team

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CMJ 2011 veteran and harp-wielder Active Child has released a new song titled “Evening Ceremony.”

The track will be included on the soundtrack for The Host, a movie based on yet another sci-fi, teens-in-love story by Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer.

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CMJ TV flashback: Gotye is just one of 1,300+ artists that played at CMJ Music Marathon 2011. 

Register for CMJ 2012 before midnight on Monday, April 30 and save up to 35% off your badge.

You never know who you might discover...

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You don't need no stinkin' badges.

Wait, yes you do. Badges for CMJ Music Marathon 2012 are up to 35% off if you get them before this Monday, April 30 at midnight. 

Click here for details on registering.

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Gotye played SNL this weekend, with help from Kimbra. Did you know? Gotye's first ever NYC show was at CMJ 2011.

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We saw Alabama Shakes at Bowery Ballroom last night. Fun fact: the band's first NYC performance was at CMJ Music Marathon 2011.