WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW YORK— The 2017 Radio Show will feature BMI artists/groups The Peterson Brothers, Datura, Dan Dyer, Robert Earle Keen, Love & Chaos, Jack Ingram, Rob Baird, Emily Wolfe, The Wild Now and Swimming With Bears as part of the BMI Artist Spotlight Series. The performances are free for registered attendees and will take place during select sessions and networking events. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), the Radio Show will be held September 5-8 at the JW Marriott Austin.
“Radio continues to be king for millions of music lovers to listen to their favorite acts as well as a place to discover new music,” said Dan Spears, BMI’s vice president of Industry Relations, Licensing. “By once again providing the talent for the Artist Spotlight Series, BMI shines a spotlight on the songwriters behind the music we all enjoy every day.”
The current roster of performers is as follows:
THE PETERSON BROTHERS
September 5, 5:00-6:30 p.m.- Opening Party
The Peterson Brothers are an Austin-based funk-rock-blues band. The young duo’s self-titled debut album won the Living Blues Critics Award for Best Debut Blues Album of 2015.
DATURA
September 6, 10:00-10:30 a.m.- Coffee Break in The Marketplace
Singer/songwriter Jessica Pyrdsa heads the Austin-based band known for piano-driven melodies with sounds inspired from both the jazz and blues genres.
DAN DYER
September 6, 3:15-3:45 p.m.- Snack Break in The Marketplace
Dan Dyer began playing the guitar at age 18, and his music has been heavily influenced by his life in Texas. His signature sound is a blend of soul, folk and country.
ROBERT EARLE KEEN
September 6, 4:00-4:15 p.m.- Wednesday Headliner Session
Debuting with “No Kinda Dancer” in 1984, the Houston native has recorded 19 albums, with many of his songs having cover versions recorded by other country and folk musicians. Keen is regarded as a living legend in the Americana genre of music.
LOVE & CHAOS
September 6, 5:30-7:00 p.m.- The Marketplace Mixer
AJ Vallejo and Kendall Beard recently released their self-titled debut EP, which features a mix of Americana, country and rock. Previously, Vallejo was voted Producer of the Year at the Austin Music Awards and toured with Matchbox 20, Blues Traveler and the Stone Temple Pilots. Beard earned national success as a finalist on season eight of “American Idol.”
JACK INGRAM
September 7, 7:30-9:00 a.m.- Advertiser Breakfast
Jack Ingram reached the U.S. top 40 with the release of his single “Wherever You Are” in 2005. With eight albums and numerous hits on the Billboard country charts, Ingram released his most recent album “Midnight Motel” in 2016.
ROB BAIRD
September 7, 11:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m.- Lunch in The Marketplace
Memphis-born Rob Baird emerged onto the country music scene with the critically-acclaimed “I Swear It’s the Truth” in 2012. His most recent album, “Wrong Side of the River,” was released in 2016 and has proven to be his most eclectic collection of songs yet.
EMILY WOLFE
September 7, 12:20-1:00 p.m.- Lunch in The Marketplace
Self-taught guitar player Emily Wolfe released her first EP in 2014, followed by her self-released single “Atta Blues” in 2016. Her music is a mix of rock and folk, and she’s shared the stage with Heart, The Pretenders and Gary Clark Jr.
THE WILD NOW
September 7, 2:30-3:00 p.m.- Snack Break in The Marketplace
This Austin-based duo consisting of Taylor Baker and Drew Walker won the American Songwriter’s Sole Performer award in 2014. Their second EP, “Afterglow,” was released this past May and features diverse indie pop sounds.
SWIMMING WITH BEARS
September 7, 4:15-5:15 p.m.- The Marketplace Happy Hour
Joe Perry, Alec Conte, Jon Kerr and Ryan Hannasch recently released the band’s second EP and have been on their first national tour this summer. The band has opened for Weezer and Panic! At The Disco.
Additional information about the Radio Show is available here.
News media registration is available here.
About the Radio Show
The 2017 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will be held September 5-8 in Austin. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies for the digital age. To learn more about the 2017 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
About RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.
About BMI
Celebrating over 76 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in nearly 12 million musical works created and owned by more than 750,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI's repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit www.bmi.com, follow us on Twitter @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.'s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly and receive our e-newsletter every Monday to stay up to date on all things music.