Everything You Need to Create Your Music Business
WHAT IS OMBE?
Discover new ways to approach your career! The Owensboro Music Business Expo will have everything you need to create and improve your music career, taking it to the next level. This year join us for an amazing INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE!
You’ll enjoy Key Note Speakers to be announced and sessions led by industry Leaders including Panels and Workshops on…
- Life on the Road
- TV & Film Placement
- Networking
- Protecting your music and Intellectual property
- Mixing & Mastering
- Royalties
- Song Writing & Recording
- Music & Mental Health
- Starting your own label
- Marketing, Promotion, Advertising and Income Streams
- Distribution
- Booking, Soft & Hard Tickets
- Special jams
- Sponsors/Vendors
AND Join the OMBE LIVE ON 2nd EXPERIENCE
*** Schedules, Panelists, Presenters, Vendors are subject to changes in availability.
Owensboro Music Business Expo is a leading destination for advancement in the business of music, where professionals and those new to the business come to discover new ways to approach their career
REGISTER FOR THE ALL INCLUSIVE 2 DAY PASS WITH SOME SPECIAL PRICING AVAILABLE
Early Bird pricing has ended but here are some great options. $125 until April 18th and $150 at the door. Special student pricing available and a very special 2 for 1 price if you are a participant from last year so bring a friend! AND a FRIDAY or SATURDAY ONLY ticket available.
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REGISTRATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2024
*** Schedules, Panelists, Presenters, Vendors are subject to changes in availability.
REGISTRATION OPENS WITH A SPECIAL RED CARPET WELCOME 9:00AM
Starting at 9am, registration & an amazing Hollywood MEET & GREET welcome for our participants, our esteemed Key Note Speaker, Jonathan Wolff, Jean-Michel Byron, John Cowan, Todd Tilghman, Renee Collins-Cobb, Dan Keen, Gary Griffin, Reggie Helm, Tommy Stillwell, Steve Chandler, Hank Linderman, Monte Skelton, City Officials and more, for the first day of OMBE. Members of KY Shine for some music. Grab your coffee at the Trinity and get to know a few of your fellow attendees
WELCOME PRESENTATION 9:30-10:00AM
The opening presentation, will include entertainment with friends in our community arts and we will be introducing Todd Reynolds, Executive Director of TWO and a special moment of entertainment before we introduce our Key Note Speaker.
Jonathan Wolff 10:00AM-11:00AM
You already know his work. As the composer for every episode of Seinfeld, Will & Grace, and over 70 other primetime network series, Jonathan Wolff created some of TV’s best-known sonic brands. Now as an in-demand entertainment speaker, he’ll share his music and Hollywood stories with your group to inspire, educate, and entertain.
LIFE ON THE ROAD: 11:00AM-12:30PM
Reggie Helm leads the way with some amazing road managers & musicians, including Zach Stewart, Tommy Stillwell, Hank Linderman, Jean- Michel Byron, Shaun Murphy, John Cowan, Todd Tilghman, Gary Griffin, TC and more to be announced, to find out what you need to know about being on the road. What it takes to be successful at booking your band, negotiating and how to determine what tour works best. Some tips and unique ways to do it.
LUNCH BREAK 12:30 - 1:30PM
Food Trucks outside
Lunchtime Showcase on indoor or outdoor stage stage to enjoy. Bring your instruments.
Strategic Planning, Podcast, Marketing, Getting on the Air 1:30pm-2:30pm
Why is a business plan important in today's music business world? Do you know what it takes to plan and produce a podcast? How do you get your show and music on the air? Join Renee Collins Cobb, Dan Keen and friends to help you take this important step! Some tips and unique ways to do it.
PUBLISHING, LEGAL & MORE 2:30PM-3:30PM
Top professionals in the industry including Dan Keen, Hank Linderman, TC and friends will talk about the business side of the industry. This panel will cover distribution, music supervisors, contracts, how to protect your intellectual property, why copyrights and trademarks? Protecting a band name. Syncing, Sampling and the ever-changing world of the music business.
WHERE DOES MUSIC GO FROM HERE? 3:30PM-4:30PM
What is the future of the music business? How do we build the music & arts community? Join us for a Music Industry Style interactive event with Shaun Murphy, Dan Keen, John Cowan, Steve Chandler, Todd Tilghman, Jean-Michel Byron, Gary Griffin, Hank Linderman, Monte Skelton and YOU!.
NETWORKING, 4:30PM-5:00PM
Enjoy meeting with our vendors and networking. Special presentations and performances... Can you say open mic?
OMBE LIVE ON 2nd 6:00pm-10:00pm
Free
YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHO IS PLAYING! Open to the public - A wonderful night of music along Downtown Owensboro 2nd street, at our partner restaurants and bars... performed by amazing musicians coming in for OMBE, as well as some of our local musicians! Are you ready to submit to perform and share your talent with our community and folks that have come to town?
Day 2, Saturday, April 20th, 2024
*** Schedules, Panelists, Presenters, Vendors are subject to changes in availability.
MORNING COFFEE & TREATS 9 - 10AM
A chance to visit with one another, morning coffee and treats.
JOHN COWAN SPECIAL KEYNOTE 10-10:30
Get your questions ready to start off the morning. A little New Grass, a little Doobie Brothers - A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert. Hank Linderman & John Cowan have a little interview on stage and you are included.
MUSIC & MENTAL HEALTH 10:30AM -11:30PM
Join licensed Professional Clinical Supervisor Dr. Greg Franzman, Dr. Kalin Alvey & RVBH Outpatient therapist Maurice Hanley and learn about how Music provides a total brain workout. It's an INTERACTIVE Talk & Jam of sorts! Did you know liistening & playing music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, & pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, & memory.
MUSIC MIXING & RECORDING 11:30-12:30
Mix with the Masters! Be a part of a special chat with Steve Levine, Bob Clearmountain and friends Hank Linderman, Tommy Stillwell, John Cowan, Steve Chandler and more.. A special presentation
LUNCH BREAK 12:30 - 1:30PM
Food Trucks outside - Lunchtime Showcase on indoor or outdoor stage. Bring your instruments. AND a special presentation to start the creative juices! And just wait until you see how we start the first panel of the afternoon!
IF I WERE AN ARTIST... I'D CREATE IN THE MORNING OR ... 1:30PM - 2:30PM
The process - the payoff. From emerging to established artists and professionals throughout the industry. to connect with your peers and take your career to the next level. How to get good at your composing craft
FOCUS ON SONGWRITING HANDS ON 2:30PM-5PM
Songwriting Workshop Gathering. Songwriting is about so much more than just putting words to music. It’s about the creative process. The time, space and tools needed. A little hands-on work. Together we will create!
CLOSING CEREMONY JAM 5:00PM-5:30PM
Enjoy meeting with our vendors, some new ones in the house and networking. Special presentations and performances... Can you say open mic? Tasty treats and more.
OMBE Live on 2nd 6:00pm-10:00pm
FREE
Open to the public - A wonderful night of music along Downtown Owensboro 2nd street, at our partner restaurants and bars... performed by amazing musicians coming in for OMBE, as well as some of our local musicians! Are you ready to submit to perform and share your talent with our community and folks that have come to town?
*** Schedules, Panelists, Presenters, Vendors are subject to changes in availability.
Continue to Experience OMBE with Live on 2nd
Enjoy performing for our community and Owensboro Visitors during the OMBE Live on 2nd experience.
- Each jury selected act will perform at least once. Set times will vary depending on the location.
- Artists will have the opportunity to sell their own merchandise
OMBE FRIENDS...
Jonathan Wolff
WHO IS OUR KEY NOTE SPEAKER ON FRIDAY? JONATHAN WOLFF!!!
You already know his work. As the composer for every episode of Seinfeld, Will & Grace, and over 70 other primetime network series, Jonathan Wolff created some of TV’s best-known sonic brands. Now as an in-demand entertainment speaker, he’ll share his music and Hollywood stories with your group to inspire, educate, and entertain.
PS - Who is on his shoulder?
Jean-Michel Byron
Jean-Michel Byron is a globally renowned, internationally recognized singer, songwriter, arranger and also music producer. He is the former Lead Singer of the Grammy award winning supergroup Toto. (Africa , Rossana, Out Of Love , Georgy Porgy etc)
He also co-wrote 4 songs for the album Past to Present by Toto. Including the iconic love ballad “ Out of Love “
He has worked with many great artists and bands such as The Scorpions, Kenny Loggins, Ginger Baker from the band Cream (with Eric Clapton )Dave Mason from the band Traffic (with Steve Winwood ) plus the Legendary Dionne Warwick. He also did a song with the great Cris Botti called “ Coffee for One” Plus many more around the world. Jean-Michel is a throwback. He loves Music. Not only particular styles of music. As long as it’s great music , the styles don’t matter. This is why he navigates between genres so easily. He remains a student. “ A Slightly experienced student “ He adds jokingly. This Los Angeles based artist was born in Apartheid South Africa but moved to America to pursue his dreams. A dream that he is still living every day. Playing, singing and performing all over the world. When asked how he doing ? He responds, using a quote from a woman living on the streets of LA.
“ Sometimes it’s chicken, sometimes it is feathers ” Despite his great love for literature , this phrase remains one of his favorites.
John Cowan
John Cowan, also known as the Voice of Newgrass, has been singing his heart out for more than forty years now, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, John applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock-and-roll – often within the space of a single concert. His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on the journey with him, has set him apart as one of the most loved and admired vocal artists of his generation, not just by fans and critics but among fellow musicians as well.
With his distinctive, rock-tinged tenor vocal and heart-thumping electric bass, John, along with fellow New Grass Revival band mates Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, and Curtis Burch, and later Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental and ultimately, eponymous brand of bluegrass. The “newgrass” sound spawned popular jam bands such as Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band in addition to shaping the sensibilities of country megastars Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, the Zac Brown Band, and Darius Rucker.
After New Grass Revival disbanded in 1990, John went on to record a series of critically acclaimed solo albums including Soul’d Out (Sugar Hill, 1986), the self-titled John Cowan (Sugar Hill, 2000), Always Take Me Back (Sugar Hill, 2002), New Tattoo(Pinecastle, 2006), 8,745 Feet, Live at Telluride (2005, re-released by E-1 Entertainment, 2009), Comfort & Joy (E-1 Entertainment, 2009), The Massenburg Sessions (E-1 Entertainment, 2010) and Sixty (Compass, 2014).
The John Cowan Band, in various incarnations that inevitably feature some of acoustic music’s finest players, has been a force to be reckoned with these fifteen years – and counting. John is a fixture and a favorite at major festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado and Wilkesboro, North Carolina’s “traditional-plus” MerleFest, and he routinely sells out performing arts theaters and distinguished music clubs and listening rooms around the country. Stints in his band have helped launch the careers of Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers), Luke Bulla (Lyle Lovett), and Scott Vestal, among others.
John also is known for mixing it up; his creative collaborations range from his 2012 MerleFest performance alongside Darrell Scott and Pat Simmons to appearances with Nashville favorites The Long Players and Grooveyard. On his 2010 recording, The Massenburg Sessions, John joined forces with legendary producer George Massenburg (Little Feat, Randy Newman, Linda Ronstadt and others) to craft a collection that has the warm, intimate feel of a living room jam. It features duets with Maura O’Connell and Del McCoury.
In 2014, John recorded what many say is his most adventurous one yet, Sixty. Star packed with the likes of Bonnie Bramlett, Ray Benson, Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, Chris Hillman, John Jorgenson, Alison Krauss, Bernie Leadon, Huey Lewis, Jim Messina, Leon Russell, John McFee and others this album set a new standard of excellence.
These days, John Cowan fans have to wait a little longer between shows and possibly travel a little farther to get to them. That’s because he’s working his regular gig travelling the world with the Doobies, laying down the low notes and singing the high ones as they perform hits such as “Black Water,” “China Grove,” “Taking it to the Streets,” and “Listen to the Music” as well as new songs that showcase the relevancy of this iconic classic rock band.
In 2020 John, along with his former New Grass Revival bandmates Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, Curtis Burch, Butch Robins, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, was inducted into the prestigious Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. This honor solidifies their place as one of the most influential bands in Bluegrass music history.
2021 found John prepping for the recording of a new album, his first in more than 7 years, this time with an amazing pairing of world-class musician that include Andrea Zonn in a group they are calling The HercuLeons. Produced by the legendary singer/songwriter Wendy Waldman is has them recording with a superstar list of session players and is expected to be released in late 2022.
2021 also showcased him guesting on a star-studded tribute album to one of his friends and musical heroes, the late Tony Rice. The Rice Tribute album was released on Christmas Eve to critical praise.
2022 had John performing in the Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour as well as playing dates with The HercuLeons as schedules permit.
2023 opened with John setting up residency every Tuesday night in January at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley music club with Andrea Zonn and The HercuLeons along with very special guests. Each Tuesday found them inviting an iconic guest to the show. Guests included Jim Messina, John Hall & Lance Hoppen of Orleans, Radney Foster & Bill Lloyd (Foster & Lloyd) and wrapping it all up with Darrell Scott.
John is also touring, when off the road from The Doobie Brothers, with an allstar packed group he has named “The Newgrass All-Stars”. Jim Hurst, Shad Cobb, Johnny Staats and Steven Moore will accompany John on a series of dates focusing on Newgrass favorites with some surprises tossed in. John will also return to the road with The Doobies as they tour Japan, Australia, Canada and the US in 2023. This makes for a very exciting year!
“I love my ‘job’,” Cowan says. “I love these guys. I love being in a band – a great band – and I love playing music for people every night. I’m also very grateful for every opportunity I have to play my own music for the fans that have been so loyal to me over the years. I don’t ever want to stop sharing my music with them.”
Todd Tilghman
Bob Clearmountain
Blending the sounds of Country, Gospel, Worship and Classic Rock, Todd Tilghman's raspy, soulful voice, contagious enthusiasm, and tangible authenticity all definitely stand out in a crowd. Todd has been married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke, since 1998. The couple have eight children. Todd is most well known as the winner of the 18th Season of NBC's "The Voice". Todd describes his music as "slice of life". He shares real lyrics about real life and faith, often finding it challenging to squeeze inside a particular genre. "I just want people to hear the music and immediately remember experiences in their own lives. I want it to have meat, you know? I want to do what I can with my music to share with the world those things that are universally important to us all: love, and family, and faith, and the passing of time, and I'll throw in a little soul and some fun too."
Dan Keen
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain
Someday, the world will wake up and realize that a hilarious joke has been perpetrated on American culture as Dan Keen, a man with no discernible employable skills, has enjoyed a long career in Nashville’s music industry and higher education. In publishing he has award-winning stints at Meadowgreen Music (Sony) and Sparrow Publishing (now Capitol Christian Music Group) to his credit. His songwriting resulted in an ASCAP Award, a #1 song on the CCM charts and songs on Grammy nominated albums. He has also recorded two albums as an artist, one of which went Naugahyde (37 copies sold!).
He spent 16 years as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University before being appointed to the full-time faculty in 2010. This frightens and astounds parents all across the country. Dan has twice been a Finalist for Belmont University’s Presidential Faculty Achievement Award. But the committee knew better than to declare him the winner.
Dan spent 16 fruitful years at ASCAP dominating the market in his area of purview and rising to become a Vice President there. He served on Industry Boards (GMA, IBMA), did all kinds of groovy stuff blah blah blah. He now dreams of sitting in the Rockies and playing his guitar all day.
Dan has four children and lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife and one of the kids who hasn’t escaped yet.
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain
Described by Sound on Sound magazine as having "his name on more hit records than anyone else in the history of popular music", he is well known for his work with major acts, including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Roxy Music, The Pretenders, and Bryan Adams. He has mixed some of the most iconic live shows in music history, including Live Aid, The Concert for New York for 9/11, and most recently, the Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts at Wembley Stadium and The Forum. Records he mixed have won eight Grammys. His most recent nomination was for Best Immersive Audio Album, "The Savior". He has also been nominated for five Emmy Awards, winning two for Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary Special and 25th Anniversary Rock-n-Roll Concert.
Renee Collins Cobb
Renee Cobb is “working in concert” as a dynamic keynote speaker, consultant, business strategist, Executive Producer and radio show/podcast host. She has a passion for creating experiences in which artists in any field can unleash their full potential. She also engages and connects those on the stage with those in the audience in a way that is both memorable and meaningful.
Renee is the Co-President and Co-Owner of Listen Locally, LLC. Listen Locally is a consulting, media, and broadcasting group. She also serves the Executive Director/President of Room 17 Productions, a nonprofit organization that promotes music education through storytelling, oral history, live performance and preservation of aging recordings.
She is a 1984 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a 1994 graduate of Xavier University with a Master’s Degree in Executive Human Resource Development. She attended The UK College of Fine Arts on a full music scholarship to study piano and music education. She performed with the University of Kentucky Chorus and Choristers serving as both an accompanist for the Chorus and rehearsal pianist for Lexington Philharmonic Concerts. Renee became a concert pianist and accompanist for many vocalists at The University of Kentucky.
In 2015, she and her husband, Warren Cobb, formed The Sara Holroyd Singers, an acapella choral group that performed for many audiences at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the Lexington Music Awards and on Kentucky Educational Television. In 2015, Renee co-produced of “The Tribute to Sara Holroyd Concert” held at the Singletary Center for the Arts. In 2017, she was appointed Chairperson of the University of Kentucky School of Music Alumni Association.
Renee is formerly a training consultant for The Office of Institutional Diversity at The University of Kentucky and for Cook-Ross, Inc, a global industry leader in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Renee’s current work as a keynote speaker and change agent provides clients with a focus and facilitation in the areas of career management, diversity/ inclusion and leadership development. This line of work has allowed her to take her presentations to many Fortune 500 organizations, corporate, government, healthcare and institutional sectors.
Hank Linderman
American musician best known for performing with and producing artists Timothy B. Schmit, America, Chicago, The Eagles and Jeff Larson. Hank Linderman is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, as well as producer and engineer who has worked with America, Keb Mo, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, The Eagles, Robert Lamm, Chicago, John McFee (of the Doobie Brothers), and many others. His book "Hot Tips for the Home Recording Studio"
Gary Griffin
Gary is an American musician, best known for performing as a keyboardist and vocalist with The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson and Jan & Dean. In 1977, Griffin moved to Los Angeles where he was hired as an organist by The Beach Boys, joining them for the recording of their Warner Brothers album M.I.U., as well as several other related productions, Almost Summer by spin-off group Celebration and Weavings by jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.
Griffin toured and recorded with Jan & Dean throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and has appeared as a regular on several television shows, most notably General Hospital and Full House. In 2000, Griffin served as music director, alongside producer John Stamos, for the Emmy-nominated television mini-series, The Beach Boys: An American Family for ABC. He also appeared as a recording engineer and bass guitarist in the film.
Griffin has produced an eclectic roster of artists, most notably Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, political satirist Harry Shearer, Dave Coulier, singer Sandra Stephens, Laura Hall of television's, Whose Line is it Anyway and long time The Beach Boys band member Jeffrey Foskett. He also co-produced the music for the PBS television series, “Edens: Lost and Found”, “And Thou Shalt Honor” and "Designing Healthy Communities".
In 2008, Griffin was featured prominently in the best-selling book, When We Get To Surf City, by Bob Greene, an account of life on the road with the Jan & Dean band in the 90's. He has continued to work with various members of The Beach Boys, most recently as a keyboardist and engineer for their 50th anniversary CD, That's Why God Made the Radio.
Steve Chandler
Owensboro Native Steve Chandler started his music career as keyboardist with local bands in late 60’s. Always interested in the recording process landed his first studio gig in 1972. His early work with Internationally famous “ Happy Goodman Family” earned him 5 Grammy Nominations and two Grammy awards. Steve also partnered with Gordon Wilcher, Robert Blackford , Hank Starks and operated Electric Arts Studio not far from the event location. Steve found the opportunity to relocate to Nashville and has worked with a diverse lineup of artists including: Merle Haggard, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Jones, Wynonna Judd, Willie Nelson and dozens of other award winning artists. Steve was also awarded IBMA Engineer of Year 2022!
Tommy Stillwell
Tommy Stillwell
With credits on over 30 CD, film & television releases, Tommy has been entertaining
audiences in the US & abroad for more than forty years with an electrifying presence that can only come from his passion & dedication to the art. Tommy has the experience that has served him well over his career. A touring guitarist, recording & production credits include The Shaun Murphy Band, The Beat Daddys, Bobby Clark Band, Stillwell-France Blues Band, The Amazing Soul Crackers, Jonas Scott Cowan, JVT Band, Morgan Donahue, Bobby Clark Band, Jackson Young
Reggie Helm
Tommy Stillwell
With over 25 years as a professional in the music business, Helm owned a stagehand, & production company with over 1000 shows under his belt. A lifetime member of the IBMA and BG Museum, 35 years in Bluegrass music. and was a shared creator of ROMP. Working the IBMA expo in a variety of positions. A lifetime member of The Folk Alliance. He is a singer/songwriter who has enjoyed airplay success with a couple of his songs and is the owner of his own independent publishing company.
MORE OMBE FRIENDS...
Shaun Murphy
Finding her way to the Blues stage at the first Ann Arbor Blues Fest, in 1969, was her awakening to the Blues, among Big Mama Thornton, Luther Allison, Son House, Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and the list went on and on.
She enjoyed another passion, acting in two life-changing musical plays: Hair and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band On The Road.
Being in Hair, afforded her landing a recording contract with Motown Records – Rare Earth Records, along with Meatloaf, to record our duo album Stoney And Meatloaf. Now back in the music scene, she recorded Katmandu, under the pseudonym, Stoney and working with Bob Seger and his band; The Borneo Band.
When Seger decided to take some time off the road, she was asked to join in background vocals with Eric Clapton and Phil Collins.
Then Eric asked her to join the tour. Soon back on the road with Seger, and other tours along the way, with such notables as Bruce Hornsby, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey and The Moody Blues, with Television appearances with John Hiatt and Herbie Hancock, etc.
She found herself in Feat camp, as a full member in 93’, and for the next, nearly 16 years. Back in the world of the Blues, alongside favorite idols; Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, and Big Maybelle.
Her band consists of .Tom DelRossi, John Marcus, Kenne Cramer, Tommy Stillwell, Eric Robert, and Kevin McKendree
Dr. Greg Franzman
Dr. Franzman is a is a licensed clinical counselor practicing psychotherapy in private-practice. His education consist of human relations associate’s degree, bachelor’s degrees in sociology and psychology (Brescia College), master’s degree in mental health counseling (Western Kentucky University), doctorate in pastoral counseling (Agape Seminary). Dr. Franzman is licensed by the Kentucky Board of Professional Counselors and Certified in choice theory/reality therapy by the Glasser Institute, Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Franzman has been a drummer since nineteen sixty-eight and toured with his first band at the age of fourteen. Touring was a big part of dr. Franzman’s life before getting off the road and performing with local bands playing a wide array of genres. Although jazz and r&b are is his choice, it was touring with Buck Trent of (Hee Haw) fame that resulted in his grandmother finally coming to hear him play. Dr. Franzman continues to perform jazz and is also currently performing with a local rock band called the Velvet Bombers..
Dr. Kalin Alvey
Dr. Alvey graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in 2012. She pursued her Master's degree from the University of Louisville which she completed in 2015 with a specialization in military populations. She then went on to doctoral school at the University of Tennessee and became a Doctor of Clinical Social Work in 2020. She served active duty military in the Army and was honorably discharged as a Captain in 2022. She has also pursued a specialization in veterinary social work where she studied the human-animal bond and obtained a certification to practice equine assisted psychotherapy. She has a trauma certification and holds a board certified diplomat (BCD) from the Kentucky board of Social Work as well. She is a registered yoga teacher (RYT) and currently teaches vinyasa, which she considers to supplement good mental health practices as well.
Dr. Alvey began playing piano at the age of three and persevered in her music development ever since. She began her flute journey in middle school and continued into marching band in high school. She was an all state performer for two years and an all district performer for four years. She was also invited to play in several honor bands where she performed with many other distinguished musicians. She continued studying music education and performance in college, when she attended Murray State University. She graduated with a minor in music performance and even dappled in electronic music production during her studies, where she composed an album of her own. Currently, Dr. Alvey performs with the Owensboro Community band, the Kentucky Wesleyan College band, and several small local groups as well, focusing on jazz, blues, and alternative music performance.
Maurice Hanley
Maurice Hanley is a multifaceted artist deeply immersed in the world of music. Maurice earned his Bachelors in Music from Murray State University while studying under Dr. Stephanie Rea, and being a part of the university's most distinguished ensembles. He has also dabbled in the field of research and created a music curriculum for two-year-old children to enhance their cognitive functioning and memory. Maurice is currently a Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC) for RiverValley Behavioral Health, and is earning his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. After graduating next year, he plans on earning his Doctorate in Christian Counseling, and become a board-certified music therapist.
Steve Bridgmon
LaTasha Shemwell
Inspirational Country music artist Steve Bridgmon, has been a favorite on the billboard charts, and is an award winning artist for his original music, recently enjoying his latest music video, " Between Sundays" airing on The Country Network. Bridgmon continues to grow his career and can share his journey, booking, promoting and making his way as an independent artist. Steve is also an author, who's book "Three Things I need From You" can be found on Amazon.
LaTasha Shemwell
LaTasha Shemwell
Mother of two daughters, Diamond and El'Agance Shemwell. LaTasha lives in Owensboro, KY. An Independent Recording Artist and Vocal Coach she holds a Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance-Kentucky Wesleyan & a Masters in Education-Western Kentucky University
Private Vocal Coach:
Owensboro Music Center: 2008-2019
Midtown Music: 2020-Present
My music can be found on all music platforms.
Link to my social sites:
Gordon 'Gordy' Wilcher
Gordon “Gordy” Wilcher
A native Hoosier Gordy found his way to Kentucky where the music bug bit hard!
After a few years performing with various bands Gordy met Bobby Blackford (Orig Bomber RIP) and Mark Gordon.
After a stint recording songs that Bobby & Mark wrote the performing bug bit again. The trio recruited a couple buddies and began performances that have lasted nearly 5 decades and 100’s of shows.
Gordy, like Mark are two original Bombers. Gordy loves to groove on the bass but also grabs the Microphone and fronts the Band.
“We are always looking to entertain for our loyal followers and new folks too.
Zack Stewart
Zach was born in Owensboro, KY and began playing drums by age 10. Always being involved with school music programs and local bands Zach attended the University of Kentucky and the Percussion Institute of Technology, where he studies with some of the best players in the world. Zach has toured with the Van-Dells, which led him to relocate to Nashville, where he worked with great names including Josh Thompson, Rick Monroe, Sean McConnell, Lindsey Ell and platinum-selling country singer Jerrod Niemann, who he has been touring with since 2018.
Zach is proud to endorse Pearl Drums, Remo Drumheads, Zildjian Symbols, Vic Firth Sticks & Mallets, Prologix Practice Pads, Kelly Shy Mic Systems and Humes & Berg Cases.
Monte Skelton
EDUCATOR/MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST/COMPOSER/PRODUCER
*Voted ‘2020 Best Local Musician’ in Evansville Living Magazine*
*Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Fest 2016 Musician of the Year*
For Monte Skelton, music is a way of life. Whether he is performing live or composing an album, it’s very likely there’s an instrument nearby that he can play quite well. The University of Evansville alumni is a music educator at Evansville Music Academy, and performs music around the Midwestern United States and beyond. Along with his musical talents, Skelton is known for his kind heart and optimistic outlook on life, even through the hardest of times. Through playing music festivals, private events, and local venues, Monte says that he has been fortunate enough to gain followers of his craft. Along with recording, mixing, mastering and producing four solo albums and over 40 individual songs between 2017-2023, Monte has also performed with the legendary group The Temptations and jazz vocalist Sherrie Bias, and has performed for many other famous musicians and events. Currently he performs solo using looping technology and with the groups Loops & Rhythms, the Keith Farny Jazz Collective, and the Montourage.
Francine Marseille
Francine Marseille
Francine Marseille has more than 40 years-experience in Public Relations, social media, special event production & Red Carpet Management. She has worked with such entertainment giants as DreamWorks; Hallmark Entertainment; Paramount Home Video; ShowTime Networks Original Pictures, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group & Viacom. Her career has included extensive Television Broadcast News, landing her as a coveted talent booker. She has managed several known name actors and bands and enjoys producing music events
More Team Members TBA...
Several Musicians, Producers, Engineers and More...
Team members coming together to help make this event the best it can be - A big thanks to:
- Mary Anne Steele - Marseille & Company Management
- Sheila Pence - Artist Social Media Support
- Tracey Helm - Photographer
- Andy & Tamara Brasher
- Gordy Witcher
Help Us Welcome Our Sponsors & Partners
Theater Workshop or Owensboro
OUR AMAZING PARTNER SPONSOR!
SO HAPPY TO WELCOME OUR PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR TWO!
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has been creating lasting impressions in our community since 1955. Known as the “The Longest Running Show in Town”, TWO features quality community theatre entertainment and provides unique volunteer and educational opportunities. The
OUR AMAZING PARTNER SPONSOR!
SO HAPPY TO WELCOME OUR PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR TWO!
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has been creating lasting impressions in our community since 1955. Known as the “The Longest Running Show in Town”, TWO features quality community theatre entertainment and provides unique volunteer and educational opportunities. The historic Trinity Centre, our home of more than thirty years, still serves as a unique and intimate venue. TWO also recently purchased the 100-year-old theatre on Frederica Street (former home of Goldie’s and Malco). That space gives us a stage for larger shows, musicals, and concerts as we raise funds needed to renovate and restore it.
Visit Owensboro
So happy to announce we have gained the support of our convention & visitors bureau, as we welcome our panelists and special guests to OMBE. Owensboro is Kentucky’s fourth-largest city, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky, as well as a culinary and cultural hub of western Kentucky, with a wide variety of wonderf
So happy to announce we have gained the support of our convention & visitors bureau, as we welcome our panelists and special guests to OMBE. Owensboro is Kentucky’s fourth-largest city, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky, as well as a culinary and cultural hub of western Kentucky, with a wide variety of wonderfully delicious, locally owned restaurants and a thriving arts community.
Owensboro hosts more than 20 annual festivals, including the world-famous International Bar-B-Q Festival, ROMP bluegrass music festival, and the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Daylily Festival. Along with our fun festivals, there are unique attractions and special events in Owensboro nearly every week of the year. As the Bluegrass Capital of the world, Owensboro is home to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the world’s only facility dedicated to the history and preservation of the history of the genre that originated in western Kentucky. We invite you to visit Owensboro and explore everything we have to offer.
Brasher's Little Nashville
Where live music lives and where the Owensboro Music Business Band and top musicians visiting will become a part of Live on 2nd from 6-9pm both Aprill 19th and 20th!
International Singer-Songwriter Association
A FREE PLATFORM TO SINGER SONGWRITERS AND MUSICIANS WORLDWIDE.
YAMAHA
The Yamaha Corporation began in 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha built the first reed organ in Japan. He was dedicated to the study of technology, music, and music theory, and would not give up until he had produced an organ that sounded right. The company introduced more options over time, and is now the world’s largest manufacturer of musical
The Yamaha Corporation began in 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha built the first reed organ in Japan. He was dedicated to the study of technology, music, and music theory, and would not give up until he had produced an organ that sounded right. The company introduced more options over time, and is now the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments. It also has not strayed far from its founder’s basic philosophy: that creating joy, beauty, and confidence is as important as creating innovative products with consistent high quality.
Fluid Audio
Dedicated to Empowering Audio Creation
Fluid Audio is born from a shared passion for music and a commitment to creating high-fidelity audio tools. We believe that technology should serve the art of music creation and strive to empower musicians and producers at all levels with reliable and accessible equipment.
Founded from Experience:
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Dedicated to Empowering Audio Creation
Fluid Audio is born from a shared passion for music and a commitment to creating high-fidelity audio tools. We believe that technology should serve the art of music creation and strive to empower musicians and producers at all levels with reliable and accessible equipment.
Founded from Experience:
Our journey began with the vision of Kevin Zuccaro, a seasoned audio engineer with extensive experience at industry leaders like JBL, Cerwin-Vega, and M-Audio. Zuccaro’s dedication to the craft and belief in the importance of an accurate listening experience are the cornerstones of Fluid Audio’s philosophy.
User-Centric Design:
We understand the importance of accessibility and believe that powerful tools shouldn’t come at a prohibitive cost. Our products are meticulously designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, catering to the diverse needs of musicians and producers at various stages in their creative endeavors.
Beyond Technical Specifications:
While technical specifications are important, we recognize that creating captivating audio involves more than just a flat frequency response. Our approach prioritizes phase coherence between frequencies, resulting in accurate sound reproduction with depth and clarity. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that our products not only deliver sonic accuracy but also translate into a truly inspiring listening and creation experience.
A Collaborative Spirit:
Joining Zuccaro in this pursuit is Kenneth Rustad, whose expertise in technology and customer engagement, honed through his work at HP, Avid, and Steinberg, complements Zuccaro’s technical prowess perfectly. Their combined passion and collaborative spirit fuel Fluid Audio’s mission to empower the creative community.
Earning Your Trust:
Through unwavering dedication to precision engineering, a deep passion for music, and a user-centric design philosophy, Fluid Audio has earned its place as a trusted brand in the world of audio creation. We offer a comprehensive range of studio monitors, microphones, headphones, and accessories, catering to the diverse needs of musicians, producers, and creators of all levels.
Music Link
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
We make it our mission to provide retailers with quality products at consumer-friendly price points. Our instrument and accessory brands are among the fastest-growing in the world, and we stay ahead of trends with our unique take on classic designs. Our pricing structure is MAP-protected and we offer a healthy margin at MAP so our dealers
We make it our mission to provide retailers with quality products at consumer-friendly price points. Our instrument and accessory brands are among the fastest-growing in the world, and we stay ahead of trends with our unique take on classic designs. Our pricing structure is MAP-protected and we offer a healthy margin at MAP so our dealers maintain the competitive advantage. We offer benefits and incentives like no buy-ins, no minimums, as well as freight programs and the friendliest customer service in the industry.
We design our products and pricing structure so we can not only deliver you some of the most interesting products available, but also give you the tools to sell them effectively and put money in your pocket.
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
In 1993 a Master Gardener’s class in Daviess County, Kentucky dreamed of creating a botanical garden. Pursing this dream Dr. and Mrs. William Tyler donated approximately 8.5 acres to the City of Owensboro for the start of the garden and the 501(c)(3) organization was born and named the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. A few years later
In 1993 a Master Gardener’s class in Daviess County, Kentucky dreamed of creating a botanical garden. Pursing this dream Dr. and Mrs. William Tyler donated approximately 8.5 acres to the City of Owensboro for the start of the garden and the 501(c)(3) organization was born and named the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. A few years later another acre was purchased to create a separate entrance to the Garden.
Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and many local horticultural professionals and enthusiasts, The Garden has become a center for the growth and display of hundreds of outstanding plant selections as well as a beautiful location for social gatherings, weddings, receptions and meetings. Special events, educational tours, and classes are provided for all ages and a library reference center serves the community with information on plant life. The Garden demonstrates practical solutions to the gardening problems of our region.
Educational programs have been developed for seniors, area schools and groups such as the Girl Scouts, homeschool kids, preschool kids, etc. Botanical, horticultural, and environmental information is offered through our newsletter, library, special events and classes.
An 1890s Country Doctor’s Office was moved to The Garden in 2006 and is located in the Fruit and Berry Garden. This building is being preserved for displays to show the use of herbal medicines at the time the building was in use during the late 1890s and early 1900s.
In late 2020, The Garden purchased WeatherBerry, a historic home built in 1840, and the adjoining 4 acres. Starting in March 2022, WeatherBerry will be home to The Garden's Welcome Center and will include a small gift shop.
The Garden has thirteen themed gardens including the Moonlite Children’s Garden sponsored by the Bosley family. The Bill and Marilyn Young Educational Classroom provides a space for educational opportunities. The Playhouse In The Garden in honor of Morton Holbrook is providing great fun for children at The Garden. Not only does The Garden provide essential "quality of life" benefits to our community, it serves as an important tourism driver for the economy.
Come visit and watch The Garden continue to grow.
Apogee Digital
Apogee Digital
We provide our customers with an unparalleled experience by making the best professional audio devices in the world. Our products deliver ultimate sound quality, inspiring simplicity and incredible value. We will continue to innovate and challenge old paradigms with new solutions that advance audio recording and elevate creativity.
Our Sto
We provide our customers with an unparalleled experience by making the best professional audio devices in the world. Our products deliver ultimate sound quality, inspiring simplicity and incredible value. We will continue to innovate and challenge old paradigms with new solutions that advance audio recording and elevate creativity.
Our Story
Apogee initially made its name with special anti-aliasing filters that solved many of the early problems associated with digital audio. Later, Apogee’s complete conversion systems pushed the envelope of digital audio quality and established Apogee as a key innovator in the field of professional digital audio. Today, Apogee converters and audio interfaces are regarded as the reference standard in the audio industry.
Products such as Symphony I/O, Big Ben, Ensemble, and Duet all have set the benchmark by which digital audio recording hardware is judged.
Now with its latest products JAM and MiC, designed especially for Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and GarageBand software, Apogee continues to be at the forefront of recording technology. Apogee’s mission is to build products that offer ultimate sound quality, innovative design, and unparalleled value to all music creators from the aspiring artist to the discerning audio professional.
Apogee was born out of an innovation that vastly improved the quality of audio recording.
In 1985 Apogee founders developed technology that addressed the inherit brittleness and distortion heard on the new listening medium of the day, compact discs (CDs). Apogee’s unique 924 and 944 anti-aliasing filters were used in high-end Sony and Mitsubishi digital recording systems to make the CD format sound warmer and more like analog. These Apogee products were important factors in the acceptance and acceleration of early digital recording and forever established Apogee as a leader in the field.
Apogee continues to innovate with technologies and products that push the envelope. From the groundbreaking 924 and 944 filters to leading the studio-quality home recording revolution with Duet and Ensemble to MiC and JAM, the first pro products for iOS recording, Apogee creates the cutting-edge tools artists, audio professionals and audiophiles love and trust.
FOOD TRUCKS & TREATS
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
Gramps Coffee & Donuts is located in the heart of Downtown Owensboro and provides the tastiest coffee and donuts in the most creative and unique manner. When you visit, you will feel welcome and relaxed so that you can take a momentary break from the stresses of life.
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
Come get your fix of some of the most amazing Hibachi style food at OMBE. This family owned food truck will not let you down! Don't forget to follow them on FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094923202182&sk=about
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
LUNCH TRUCK HEAVEN! 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday & Saturday!
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
Niko's is a European-style bakery, unlike anything else in town. We will enjoy mornings and snacks with their amazing treats.