Events: Pinsons Open Cafe; Whitelaw’s Music Placement Session

Jimi Whitelaw of Nashville Demo Studio is holding a free industry-only event today (11/14) at 5:30 p.m. Whitelaw will speak on the process of placing music in film and television.

The following topics will be covered: Overview, Do You Qualify, Copyrights, Publishing, Master Rights, Splits, Broadcast Quality, Mixes You Need, Film and TV Lingo, Who’s Who, Contracts, Synch Fees and Money Generated, What’s Realistic to Expect, Buy Outs, Instrumentals vs Songs with Vocals, Movie Showings, Re-Runs, Foreign Country Placements, DVD Sales, Soundtracks, How to Pitch Your Songs to Film and TV, Pitch Communications, The Best and Most Lucrative Time to Pitch to Film and TV, Where to Start and Sharing Contacts.

The casual event will also be complimented with finger foods and drinks. It will be held at Nashville Demo Studio, located on 515 East Iris Drive Nashville, TN 37204.

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Songwriter Bobby Pinson and wife Lucy Pinson will open Lucy’s Cafe Express tomorrow (11/15). The grand opening will take place between noon and 2 p.m.

Their new snack shack, located at 30 Music Square West Suite 101, will be open regularly from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lucy’s will serve fresh soups, stews, homemade sandwiches, entree specials and a variety of other snacks.

Lucy’s also delivers to Music Row and caters events. To place a future order with Lucy’s call 615-410-1311.