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Nov 18, 2009 The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta recently hosted “An Evening of Respect: A Musical Tribute to the Immortal Otis Redding.” The event, sponsored by BMI, served as a benefit for The Big “O” Youth Educational Dream Foundation, which is directed by the late Redding’s wife Zelma and supports the Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Camp, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and… View Photo

Nov 18, 2009 BMI recently launched a new showcase entitled East Side Sounds at Rumours East Wine Bar in Nashville. The series features eclectic acts performing in an intimate, outdoor setting in one of the area’s most musically rich neighborhoods. Pictured are Amy Stroup, Trent Dabbs, Daniel Tashian, and Megan McCormick. View Photo

Nov 17, 2009 BMI recently presented a panel at Georgia State University entitled Music 101: Money Management. BMI’s Catherine Brewton moderated the discussion, which educated attendees regarding the best ways to budget and manage their income. Pictured at the panel are Horace Blenman of Madison Financial Group LLC; BMI’s Catherine Brewton and Byron Wright; Uwonda Carter, Esq. of the Carter Law Firm LLC;… View Photo

Nov 17, 2009 BMI’s Joey Mercado, Ramón González Mora, and BMI’s Delia Orjuela and Glenda Hart pause for a photo at Noche Bohemia, co-hosted by BMI and The Recording Academy Texas Chapter in San Antonio on September 22. View Photo

Nov 17, 2009 During Noche Bohemia in San Antonio on September 22, BMI’s Delia Orjuela (l) and Joey Mercado (r) present a BMI Million-Air certificate to Ramón González Mora, recognizing more than one million performances of his composition “Necesito Decirte.” View Photo

Nov 17, 2009 Seg Son’s Carlos Alvarez; BMI’s Joey Mercado; Esteban Mares; Ramón González Mora; Luis “Louie” Padilla; BMI’s Delia Orjuela; and Sunny Sauceda enjoy Noche Bohemia in San Antonio on September 22. The showcase, featuring performances by Gabriel Flores, Latin Grammy-nominated Inés Gaviria, and Gabriel Zavala, as well as Mares, González Mora, Padilla, and Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Sauceda, was co-hosted… View Photo

Nov 17, 2009 The Falcon Lords recently joined the BMI family, and band member Matt Greenia (left) recently stopped by the organization’s Atlanta offices for a quick photo with friend and songwriter/producer Graham Marsh (right). Currently producing Cee Lo Green’s new album, Marsh is also helming the boards for the Falcon Lords, whose songs have already been played on MTV and Fuel TV. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 BMI’s Byron Wright recently participated in a panel at the Ace Entertainment Management’s Got Talent? Bring It! Music Workshop and Showcase on November 7 at Monaco’s in Columbus, Ohio. The workshop covered a wide range of subjects including publishing, royalties, and music sampling, as well as how new artists can create a buzz, approach a&r reps, and get video airplay.… View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 BMI’s Simon Aldridge, music editor Carl Sealove, composers Josh Field and Roger Bellon, and Benj Bellon smile for the camera at the legendary Abbey Road studios. Roger Bellon is the principal composer and conductor of London Symphony Orchestra for the film Iron Cross. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 BMI’s Simon Aldridge recently traveled to Stockholm to visit BMI songwriter/producers Quiz Larossi and Arnthor Birgisson. Arnthor just finished mixing his co-written work for Leona Lewis’s new album, while collaborators Joseph Larossi and Andreas Quiz are hard at work on a project for Syco Records. Pictured are Andreas Quiz, Joseph Larossi, BMI’s Simon Aldridge, and Arnthor Birgisson. View Photo