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Reid Hyams commented on Erynne Elkins's group 'Music'

I sent an e-mail to Senator Burris and received a very non-committal reply regarding the PRA - he doesn't get it? I replied to set him straight, if he even reads at all? I suggest that others start contacting him asap. He's swinging both ways beca...

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Reid Hyams commented on Erynne Elkins's group 'Music'

I'm looking forward to this being a progressive, proactive, aggressive and creative music group within the Chicago music community. There are other music professionals, groups and organizations in Chicago and it is in this groups best interest to ...

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This CNMS08 group includes: performers, song writers, distribution, business development/ negotiation, promotions, sales, financing, legal representation.

April 27

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60626

Industry

Music

About Me:

Overview of Reid Hyams (Principal/Director of the X-ART Entertainment Management Group): Over 35 years of in depth professional experience in Music, Recording and Music Business Related Industries, all being established through a formal education and most important a direct hands on expertise developed as a performing artist, published author, previous faculty member and administrative staff of Columbia College, founder and owner of a multiple studio music industry recording facility. Co-founder and currently a voting member of EARS (Engineering and Recording Society); member, the Chicago Music Commission; Associate member (X•ART) of the American Association of Independent Music (www.a2im.org): former VP, Governor and current Voting Member of The Recording Academy. Discovered and signed talented artists to production deals & record label deals. Often a trend setting leader in the Chicago Music scene, lecturer, panelist for numerous industry conferences and events. The studio owned and operated by Hyams, Chicago Trax Recording was constantly on the cutting edge of new music, earning over 150 gold/platinum records and numerous Grammy Awards. X•ART continues the tradition, and is … Continuously on the Cutting Edge of New Music! Hyams has extensive business, administrative and academic skills in the music industry.

Overview of the X•ART Entertainment Management Group: X•ART is XTREME-ART! Company’s primary focus is the management of the behind the scenes talent that is paramount to making great/hit records: Producers & Engineers. Presently, X•ART represents over one dozen high profile award winning producer/engineers. Many have their names listed on well over one hundred million records as producer/engineers, representing well over one billion dollars in industry sales, with countless gold/platinum records and Grammy awards to their credit. X•ART is also involved in artist development & production, and professional consulting in various areas of the music industry (i.e., recording studios, artists, publishing/record contract negotiations, etc.). The company recently began representing those in the visual arts including video directors, graphic artists, digital editors, photographers, videographers and web designers. This new company, being spearheaded by seasoned music industry professional Reid Hyams, is the first and only company of this nature in Chicago and the Midwest.

A sampling of some of the talent being represented can be found on the company's website: www.xartentertainment.com

Company Name

X-ART Entertainment Management Group

Website:

http://www.xartentertainment.com

What I hope to gain from The Chicago Convergence

Networking in the industry with other professionals, developing personal and business relationships. Promoting creative talent and the Chicago Music Scene!