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.
You’ll enjoy Key Note Speakers to be announced and sessions led by industry Leaders including Panels and Workshops on…
•Branding
•Setting Goals
•TV & Film Placement
•Networking
•Legal Contracts
•Protecting your music and Intellectual property
•Royalties
•New Technology
•Strategies
•Starting your own label
•Vocal Workshops
•Marketing, Promotion, Advertising and Income Streams
•Distribution
•Booking & impressing promoters
•Coaching, Mentoring
•Special jams, performances & hangs in the OMBE After-Hours Lounge
•Exhibits with brands, services and more.
*** Panelists, Presenters, Vendors and Participants are subject to changes in their 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 3 DAY PASS FOR ONLY $149 - Also see our special pricing for students
ALL INCLUDED FOR $149
DAY 1 - THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS 9:00AM
Starting at 9am, registration & a few wonderful exhibits will open for the first day of OMBE. Grab your coffee and get to know a few of your fellow attendees
Surprise Welcome Entertainment 9:30 to 9:45AM
Happening at 9:30AM, the Opening entertainment and performances will take place in the Woodward Theater.
WELCOME ORIENTATION 9:45-10:00AM
The Opening Orientation will take place in the Woodward Theater, with Adam Gaynor & Francine Marseille and they will introduce our Key Note Speaker.
KEY NOTE SPEAKER Rick Barker 10:00AM-10:30AM
The former Manager of Taylor Swift will take you on the journey to equip you with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to compete in today's music business!
ALL THINGS PROMOTION: Social Media, PR, Marketing, Branding, 10:30am-12:30
Being successful in the music industry is about more than just being good at your craft. Some of the best in the industry help guide your through the best marketing hacks, branding and PR musts! Who are you? What are your goals? Defining success in the music industry! Creating a team! Why is it important? What platform is best for you? YouTube, IG, TikTok or FB. Monetization… Engaging your super fan!
Tips and Tricks to help you cut through the clutter of the thousands of other artists.
LUNCH BREAK WITH EXHIBITS 12:30-- 1:30PM
Exhibits open
Food Trucks outside
Lunchtime Showcase on lobby stage with vendor displays to enjoy. Bring your instruments.
SPEED DATING-MUSICAL NETWORKING WORKSHOP 1:30-3:30PM
In this session, everyone enjoys 10 minutes, one-on-one with each panelist to tell them who you are and why you are there! Such fun getting in front of some of the industries finest! Join Rick Barker, Jim Dooley, Alex Alexander, Hank Linderman, Steve Chandler, Gordy Wilcher, Tommy Stillwell, Shaun Murphy, Latasha Shemwell, Brent Harvey and Adam Gaynor encouraging you to connect with each other.
THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CHANGE LIVES 3:45-4:45pm
How your experience in the music industry will change your life, highlighting the importance of understanding your audience, brand, and the future of digital marketing! How to use the information of the day to move your career forward. Join Jim Dooley, Brent Harvey, Adam Gaynor, Rick Barker
EXHIBITS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES 4:45PM-6:30PM
Enjoy meeting with our vendors and networking. Special presentations and performances... Can you say open mic? Enjoy a complimentary Bourbon Tasting with our sponsor Green River Bourbon, tasty treats and more.
Day 2, Friday, April 14th, 2023
EXHIBITS OPEN - MORNING COFFEE & TREATS 9-9:30AM
A chance to visit our exhibitors and network with morning coffee and treats
WELCOME BACK - WHAT DID YOU LEARN? Audience Interactive Session 9:30am-10am
Coming together to review Day one and get ready for Day two
SPECIAL KEYNOTE Steve Levine Live From LIVERPOOL 10-10:30
Join us as Panelist Hank Linderman introduces Award Winning Producer Steve Levine LIVE from Liverpool England Via Zoom and you might have the chance to ask him questions! So get your questions ready to start of the morning.
MICHAEL ELSNER Music Licensing Session 10:30-11:30
A special presentation on Music Licensing by Guitarist, Songwriter/Composer, Producer, Instructor and Consultant Michael Elsner.
LEGAL PANEL - 11:30AM -12:30PM
Top professionals in the industry will focus on the business side of the industry. This panel will cover distribution, financing, contracts and the ever-changing world of the music business
- Protecting your Intellectual Property - such as copyrights and trademarks
- Protecting your music
- When how & why to sign deals.
- Protecting a band name.
- Syncing, Sampling.
- Agreements: Band, Producer and Manager. (Production agreements as well)
- Agents, Labels, Tour Managers, etc.
LUNCH BREAK WITH EXHIBITS 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Exhibits open
Food Trucks outside
Lunchtime Showcase on lounge stage or outdoor stage.
Gordy's Guitars Special Performance 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Professional guitarists take you through the performance process - LIVE PERFORMANCE
SONGWRITING & PUBLISHING PANEL 2:30PM - 3:30PM
- The process - the payoff.
- Publishing, ASCAP to BMI, to Synch Licensing
- TV and Film Placement.
- How to start your own label, streaming royalties. ASCAP to BMI
- How to get good at your composing craft
SONGWRITING BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS 3:30PM-5PM
Songwriting Workshop with successful songwriters Shaun Murphy, Jim Dooley, Steve Bridgemon and more. 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.
BREATHING FROM THE DIAPHRAGM VOCAL WORKSHOPS 5PM-6PM
- Breathing from the Diaphragm
- Practice Techniques & Exercises
- Vocal Warm Ups
Latasha Shemwell & Shaun Murphy will help singers prepare for a performance, improve their singing technique and take care of and develop their voice. How to perform that song you just wrote!
EXHIBITS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES 6PM-7:30PM
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.
Day 3, Saturday, April 15th, 2023
EXHIBITS OPEN - MORNING COFFEE & TREATS 9-10AM
A chance to visit our exhibitors and network with morning coffee and treats
OPENING SESSION 10AM-10:30AM
Adam Gaynor, former Original Member of Matchbox20 has toured the world, played on almost a dozen talk shows, award shows and more!
From traveling in a van to a fleet of buses and trucks…. ask Adam ANY question about his life on the road, in the studio or the creative process.
ANYTHING goes and you might be surprised by some of his answers!
RECORDING YOUR SONG 10:30PM-12:30PM
In Woodward Theater - Mix with the Masters. Be a part of song recording with Grammy winner Steve Chandler, Hank Linderman, Reggie Helm and multi-award winning Steve Levine. Putting it all together with all the tools from OMBE. An informative look at Recording technique. Your chance to unlock the technics to take your carrier to next level!
LUNCH BREAK 12:30PM-1:30PM
Exhibits open
Food Trucks outside
Lunchtime Showcase on parlor stage or outdoor stage.
THE ART OF PRODUCING 1:30-2:30PM
Different methods from different experiences over the decades. Join Moderator Adam Gaynor, Hank Linderman, Tommy Stillwell and Steve Chandler as they discuss methods for producing.
From the Boro to the BIG TIME - Making it Happen 2:30-3:30PM
Hear about the panels personal experiences on what sacrifices and decisions were made on the way to becoming successful. No matter where you live or where you are in your career, this session will help you make your career happen . A special Question & Answer opportunity with Reggie Helm, Hank Linderman, Shane Fisher, Jim Dooley, Alex Alexander, Steve Chandler, Adam Coones, Tommy Stillwell and Gordy Wilcher
PANEL: TIPS FOR BOOKING, REHEARSAL, TOURING 3:30PM-4:30PM
What it takes to be successful at booking your band, negotiating and how to determine what tour works best. Join multiple award winner Steve Bridgmon, Hank Linderman, Brent Harvey & Fran Marseille for some tips and unique ways to do it.
CLOSING CEREMONIES 4:30PM -6:30PM
- A final Q&A
- Performances
- Closing Ceremony
OMBE SPECIAL ARTIST ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Join us in celebrating a live performance and album release party with an amazing new artist at Brashers Little Nashville
MORE TBA
OMBE CO-FOUNDERS
ADAM GAYNOR
Adam Gaynor was an award winning original member of Matchbox20 and played thousands of shows to millions of fans around the world. In 1998, the band was awarded Rolling Stones "Best New Band" and for over a decad, Matchbox20 put out 3 albums together. They were nominated for (4) GRAMMY'S, (5) American Music Awards, and won a Peoples Choice Award in 2004, for Favorite Musical Group. Together they sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Currently Adam is working on releasing new music & consulting
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.
*** Panelists, Presenters, Vendors and Participants are subject to changes in their availability.
A FEW PANELISTS...
Rick Barker
Michael Elsner
Michael Elsner
From Managing Taylor Swift to Creating The Music Industry Blueprint, Rick has comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of the music industry with his long-time experience in the business. Independent artists in more than 22 countries have improved their skills and built their audiences based on Rick's teachings! His “Super Power” is having the ability to simplify complicated issues and show artists just how easy it is to get their music out into the world using the tools that are readily available to all of them
Rick joined the newly formed Hollywood Independent Music Awards as an Advisory Board member.
Michael Elsner
Michael Elsner
Michael Elsner
Guitarist, Songwriter/Composer, Producer & Instructor/Consultant. As a songwriter and composer, his songs have been placed in over 180 individual television series, accounting for over 800 individual episodes. Some of these include American Idol, The Voice, Amish Mafia, Cold Case, EXTRA, The Sing-Off, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Hannah Montana, and High School Musical 2. international commercials for Audi, Mazda, Skechers and Verizon, as well as trailers for Cinderella (Disney), Ocean's 8, Narcos, Sneaky Pete, and Better Call Saul, with over 2000 placements to his name
Hank Linderman
Michael Elsner
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"
Jim Dooley
Steve Chandler
Hank Linderman
Jim Dooley is an Emmy Award-winning composer/songwriter with a diverse repertoire spanning the film, television, video gaming and live theatrical industries. He has earned accolades for his solo work as well as proud collaborations with many of the top names in music, from Hans Zimmer, Kristin Chenoweth to Babyface. You’ve heard his music in such shows as Pushing Daisies, Wilfred, Epic Mickey, Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Last Ship, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, and The Simpsons Ride and Jurassic World Ride at Universal Studios. He currently scores the hit TV show ‘WALKER’ for the CW.
Shaun Murphy
Steve Chandler
Steve Chandler
At her core (as an artist), Shaun has a voice that is both powerful and posses incredible range. Shaun's journey with the Blues, first came in 1969 when she appeared at the Ann Arbor Blues Fest. Among the headliners on that bill were: Big Mama Thornton, Luther Allison, Son House, Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Lightnin’ Hopkins. That was her awakening to the Blues. But even though She has a deep affection for The Blues and enjoys performing at festivals across the US, She is remarkably diverse with her talents and covers a range of musical genres.
She was also able to snag parts in two different life-changing musical plays: Hair and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band On The Road. She soon landed a recording contract with Motown Records / Rare Earth Records, along with Meatloaf, to record their album Stoney And Meatloaf.
Shaun has touring credits that cover several decades with a literal "who's who" of artists. Primarily as a vocalist with Bob Seger, and as the lead singer for Little Feat. Other tours along the way included a few notable artists:
• Eric Clapton
• Bruce Hornsby
• Joe Walsh
• Glenn Frey
• The Moody Blues
As a panelist at OMBE, Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in her field, as a vocalist, touring artist and a proficient songwriter.
Steve Chandler
Steve Chandler
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!
Steve Levine
Tommy Stillwell
Tommy Stillwell
.Starting as a tape-op at CBS studios in 1975, Steve progressed to in-house engineer and worked with many new wave, punk & pop acts including The Clash, The Jags, TheVibrators, XTC& Sailor. Beach Boy, Bruce Johnson was to play an important part in Steve's early career, culminating with Steve producing an album for the Beach Boys several years later.
Steve produced all of Culture Club’s classic hits and the bands’ three multi-platinum albums.
Artist collaborations include Honeyz, China Crisis, Gary Moore, Ziggy Marley,Louise, The Creatures, The Angelic Upstarts, Lemmy & Motorhead, David Grant, Jimmy The Hoover, Westworld, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Mis-teeq, 911.
Steve has collected a number of prestigious industry awards including a Brit Award, Musicweek Award and a Grammy for his work with Deniece Williams. He has appeared on many radio & TV programs, is a regular guest presenter of the newspaper review on BBC weekend Breakfast & on BBC’s 6 Music with his own show. He has won a SONY Radio Award & most recently 2 Gold Awards at the New York Radio Festival. He has also presented The RecordProducers Live with special guests. He is currently in the studio working with games producer MILKY TEA on the soundtrack to HYPERBRAWL game for the new Apple Arcade plus more tracks for electronic project Pretty Robotic. Steve is a Director of PRS for music, a member of the MU, PPL, and a LIPA Companion and recently elected to the new Liverpool Region Music Council.
Tommy Stillwell
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
Steve Bridgmon
Tommy Stillwell
Steve Bridgmon
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.
Brent Harvey
Gordy Wilcher
Steve Bridgmon
Over forty years dedicated to his profession, Brent Harvey has garnered a solid and respectable reputation in entertainment business. As owner and founder of KBH Entertainment Talent Agency, The Hollywood Music In Media Awards and the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, Brent’s experience includes decades of artist development, artist advocacy, talent booking, concert production, charitable fundraisers, and a myriad of other entertainment events.
For the last 27 years, Brent has been involved in supplying A-list talent like Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Earth, Wind & Fire and David Foster (to name only a few) for charitable fundraisers, film festivals and other special events, as well as booking and producing hundreds of live music shows. In 2009 Brent created the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), the first award organization to honor original music (Song and Score) in all visual media from around the globe including film, TV, video games, trailers, commercial advertisements, documentaries, and special programs. The HMMA nominations and winners have historically been representative of the nominees and winners of key awards shows held months later and is now considered the bellwether event for music categories for all major award shows. The evolution and success of the HMMA has prompted Brent to launch a new and exciting platform in 2022. The Hollywood Independent Music Awards organization recognizes independent music from around the globe and the talented professionals essential for quality content creation. Brent’s vision for the HIMAwards is more than a quality awards program. The HIMA provides valuable resources, services and educational assets for thousands of artists around the world, helping artists reach their full potenial. The inaugural HIMA event will take place summer of 2023 in Hollywood, CA.
Reggie Helm
Gordy Wilcher
Gordy Wilcher
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.
Gordy Wilcher
Gordy Wilcher
Gordy Wilcher
After years of touring and playing, Gordy opened a retail music store, Owensboro Music Center. For 46 years the store was a staple to musicians throughout the region. Gordy & partners also opened The Electric Arts Recording Studio downtown Owensboro. In addition, along with 5 other Independent Music Store, owners they banded together forming IMSO (independent music store owners) elected President/Chairman the coalition grew from the original 6 to over 450 stores across the US and Canada and were instrumental in strengthening he footprint for all members. Gordy was elected as Board member of the nation’s music organization NAMM as well as Board for The NAMM Foundation. Also involved with Friday After 5 since it’s
inception as a performer with his group The Velvet Bombers, he serves as Entertainment Chair & board member. Gordy served as National/International sales director of MJC Ironworks an American guitar bass string manufacture and stays busy, still
performing and planning new projects to promote our music makers.
Workshops and Panels...
Alex Alexander
LaTasha Shemwell
LaTasha Shemwell
At the age of 19, the Swedish recording artist Alex Alexander earned his "chops" touring throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Europe with several bands as a guitarist and lead vocalist.
After a heavy tour schedule and learning so much about the business of music, Alex decided to go all-in on his "solo" career as a Pop artist, so he recorded and released new music over the years as an independant artist.
Eventually, Alex achieved more than 125 Million Streams on Spotify alone and has been featured on several editorial Spotify playlists, and performed live on Swedish Radio, Television, The Pride Main Stage in Canada and on the Yamaha Music Stage.
Alex is not only known as a singer-songwriter but also an accomplished guitarist that has been the face behind different major guitar brands, most notably Ovation Guitars, who sponsors him internationally.
Alex is also the founder of one of the biggest independent record labels in the world, "LoudKult", from Sweden, that is growing to be one of the top labels for artists around the world with over 2 billion streams generated.
LaTasha Shemwell
LaTasha Shemwell
LaTasha Shemwell
Latasha is an Independent Recording Artist and Vocal Coach from Owensboro. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance from Kentucky Wesleyan and Masters in Education-Western Kentucky University.
LaTasha teaches teens and young adults ages 13-2, in genres, of Country, Christian, Classical, R&B, Pop, and Rock. Shemwell's expertise includes - Training on Vocal Expansion - Breathing Techniques and Vocal Control. Her students have enjoyed exposure on American Idol multiple seasons.
In addition, to her private vocal coaching, Shemwell teaches song writing.
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
- Lisa Clark, DMA, Associate Professor of Music - Ky Wesleyan College
- Brent Harvey - Exec Producer Hollywood Music in Media Awards & Hollywood Independent Music Awards
- Rachel Akers - Social Media Support
- More TBA
Help Us Welcome Our Sponsors
Green River Distilling
Music Connection Magazine
Music Connection Magazine
Bourbon Tasting at OMBE After Hours!
Music Connection Magazine
Music Connection Magazine
Music Connection Magazine
Founded in 1977 on the principle of bridging the gap between “the street and the elite,” Music Connection has grown from a popular print publication into a spectrum of products and services that address the wants and needs of musicians, the music tech community and industry support services.
Tunesmith TV
Music Connection Magazine
Tunesmith TV
Taking Your Brand to the next Level
YAMAHA
World Fusion Music Productions
Tunesmith TV
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.
World Fusion Music Productions
World Fusion Music Productions
World Fusion Music Productions
WFMP is a new model in the music industry focused on Sync Licensing. Our Mission is to bring our subscribers Visibility, Credibility, Community, and Opportunity. We operate like any cooperative. We work directly with our artists. We have a music licensing division and an education division, and we are building a trailer division.
Some of our Vendors Include...
Whitfill Custom Guitars
Bootlegger Guitar - It's About the Players
Gallagher Guitar Company
Limited Editions Handmade with Quality Materials in the USA
Friday & Saturday Vendor
Gallagher Guitar Company
Bootlegger Guitar - It's About the Players
Gallagher Guitar Company
Continuing the tradition of Handcrafted Guitars in Tennessee - Dedicated to quality
Friday & Saturday Vendor
Bootlegger Guitar - It's About the Players
Bootlegger Guitar - It's About the Players
Bootlegger Guitar - It's About the Players
Bootlegger Guitar started back in 2014 from our recording studio in Hermosa Beach, California. Today we have players all over the world, as far away as Russia and Australia. We are a boutique builder dedicated to quality and customer service. Due to our experience in the design (racing) of racing cars, we use the same principles of endura
Bootlegger Guitar started back in 2014 from our recording studio in Hermosa Beach, California. Today we have players all over the world, as far away as Russia and Australia. We are a boutique builder dedicated to quality and customer service. Due to our experience in the design (racing) of racing cars, we use the same principles of endurance and performance in all our instrument models Thursday, Friday & Saturday Vendor
FOOD TRUCKS & TREATS
APRIL 15th 12:30pm-1:30pm LUNCH TRUCK
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
Slow Smoked BBQ for a special taste treat - You'll never look at lunch the same way!
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
GOOD MORNING TREATS 9:00am-9:30 every morning!
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.