A Rae of Light for Careers in Music Grammy-winning artist Corinne Bailey Rae paid a visit to Grammy Camp in Brooklyn, NY at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio to answer questions and share her career journey with high school students who are aspiring music professionals. The 12th Annual Grammy Camp is an interactive residential summer-music experience focusing on all aspects of commercial music. It provides instruction by industry professionals in an immersive creative environment with cutting-edge technology in professional facilities. For more information, visit gram myintheschools.com/programs/grammy-camp.
Ross Rocks the Whisky
CINDY ORD
Dru Ross made his debut at The Whisky a GoGo to rave reviews. Some of L.A.’s finest provided support: Jon MacLennan (guitar), Neal Daniels (drums), Erik Matthew Garcia (keyboards) and backing vocalists Henry “Scribes” Kleaveland & Heather Youmans MacLennan. Larry Weir’s National Record Promotion is running the radio campaign for Ross’ debut single “Love Simulation.” Music Connection reviewed the new artist’s music in July 2016: bit.ly/NMCDruRoss
JIM DONNELLY
146K Go HARD in Fontana Approximately 146,000 people flocked to the Hard Summer Music Festival (HSMF) for its first year at its new location, Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. The fest included five stages with plenty of music to choose from. Hard Summer featured a mix of EDM and Hip-Hop throughout the weekend graced by the likes of Major Lazer, Flosstradamus, Dillon Francis, Ice Cube, Travis Scott and Anderson .Paak. Pictured is DJ Porter Robinson. To see MC’s photo gallery, visit bit.ly/PhotosHARDSummer2016.
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SIRI SVAY
Pomona Feeling Warped Sun was high and heat was on in Pomona, CA for the 22nd edition of Vans Warped Tour. Well before the gates opened, a mile-long line of anxious attendees waited to enter the Pomona Fairplex, ready to start rocking to their favorite bands. Music Connection spent the day there and had the opportunity to speak with Atreyu, I See Stars and With Confidence. Pictured is Palaye Royale guitarist Sebastian Danzig. To see all the coverage, visit bit.ly/ PhotosWarpedTour2016.