Is There Enough Work for Musicians ?

Most musicians are worried about finding gigs and learning more about the business end of the field in order to achieve a successful music career. The absolute reality is that there are so many gigs out there with more and more being created every day, that it would be impossible for any musician to play them all in a given lifetime. Music sales worldwide are targeted to increase within the next 5 years by a whooping 60 percent and going strong !  The big limitation musicians have, are finding the time to search for work and the required expertise at getting gigs which will help further careers. Sweet Grass Concerts stands ready to help all musicians successfully further their careers. We believe there is never ever a reason to be out of work with positive career goals and strategies.

Berkley College of Music and La Casa de La Cultura/ Center for Latino Arts are pleased to present the Tito Puente Latin Music Series in partnership with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This four-part performance experience, honoring the musical legacy of one of the greatest musicians of all times, will include two outdoor concerts at O' Day Park and two concerts inside the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center, from July 10 - Sept. 2, all located at 85 West Newton St. in Boston's South End. A photo exhibit showcasing portions of Tito Puente's life by Martin Cohen, his concerts in Boston by Don West, and a slideshow by long time Tito Puente Orchestra member Mitch Forhman, will also be on display at the Center for Latino Arts Gallery inside the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center from August 3 through September 4. Admission to the park performances is free. Tickets for the indoor performances can be purchased at the Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) offices located at 405 Shawmut Avenue, South End, Boston, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or at the venue's box office the night of the event. Online and phone purchases can be made through TicketWeb at: www.ticketweb.com. For more information please call 617-927-1707, e-mail: info@claboston.org, or visit www.claboston.org. Tito Puente Latin Music Series '05 Schedule: Sunday, July 10, Bobby Sanabria at O' Day Park at 4:00 p.m., FREE Latin percussionist and Berklee alum Bobby Sanabria- who has performed with legendary musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Paquito D' Rivera, Henry Threadgill, Mongo Santamaria, and Mario Bauza - will play with his critically acclaimed ensemble. His group, Ascension, has received wonderful reviews for their last CD release in Downbeat magazine, and will grace the outdoor venue for free.