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Jun 30, 2011 Christopher Von Uckermann performs songs from his soon-to-be released album Somos at the June 23 kick-off of BMI’s Summer Nights concert series. View Photo

Jun 30, 2011 Pictured enjoying the first evening of the new BMI Summer Nights series in Los Angeles are Evelyn G. Aleman, Vice President, Levitt Pavilion; BMI’s Marissa Lopez; featured performer Christopher Von Uckermann; Karla Castilla, owner of La Fonda; and Jeffrey Shapiro, Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion. View Photo

Jun 30, 2011 BMI and the Levitt Pavilion partnered to present the first installment of the BMI Summer Nights series on Thursday, June 23 at the Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Featured performers Crisantes and Christopher Von Uckermann each delivered scorching sets, setting a high bar for the new concert series, which will highlight a cross-section of established and rising stars… View Photo

Jun 30, 2011 Crisantes serenades the crowd gathered for the first BMI Summer Nights show. The new series will feature a cross-section of established and rising stars throughout the summer. The remaining BMI Summer Nights dates are July 21, August 11 and August 25. The July 21 installment will be held at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, while the third, August 11 installment heads… View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 The latest installment of BMI’s Symmetry Live, held on June 16, featured a set by Nashville native and Atlanta transplant JC. The event doubled as a CD release party for the R&B songwriter/crooner’s new album of hot-buttered soul, EARCANDY. Pictured are BMI’s Byron Wright, JC, and BMI’s David Claassen. View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 BMI singer/songwriter Alexys delivered a strong performance during recent showcase in Los Angeles, as industry executives and other admirers mingled and enjoyed her killer set. Young but already seasoned, Alexys has performed with Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman on the Oscars telecast as well as at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Pictured are the Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency’s Sam Schwartz, Rahman, Alexys,… View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 Brother Trouble delivers a strong set at BMI’s Nashville offices. View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 Charismatic duo Brother Trouble performed a recent acoustic set at BMI’s Nashville offices. In just a few short years, the pair—comprising brothers Mark and Jason Sutton—has gone from playing Music City honky tonks to opening for Kenny Chesney on his Poets & Pirates Tour. Their current single “Summer’s Little Angel” is generating a healthy buzz. Pictured are BMI’s Jody Williams,… View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 Keb’ Mo’, Dickey Lee and Allen Reynolds were unable to attend the BMI Film/TV Awards earlier this year, so the three recently stopped by BMI’s Nashville office to pick up their crystals. Keb’ Mo’ earned two trophies: one for Mike & Molly, and the other for Memphis Beat, while Lee and Reynolds each received crystals for composing Memphis… View Photo

Jun 28, 2011 BMI partnered with Silverstein Properties to present the “7 World Trade Center” Festival, a series of free summer performances each Friday from June 24 to July 15, in the public park in front of 7 World Trade Center. Pictured June 24 after the first installment are Silverstein Properties’ Dara McQuillan, singer/songwriter Lauren Pritchard, BMI’s Charlie Feldman, singer/songwriter Anna Rose and… View Photo