This Father’s Day, bring the entire family to The Mohawk for a special Austin Music Foundation event, appropriately entitled Dad Rocks. Doors open at 5 p.m. and all children under the age of twelve get in free. As for the slightly older folks, tickets can be purchased via Front Gate for $20. Before you make a fuss about the cost, check out all these complimentary goodies included in your ticket price -- scrumptious snacks from Frank, yummy tidbits from Tiff’s Treats, those delicious beverages we first tried at Pachanga from Waialua Soda Works, and irresistible popsicles (like Pineapple Basil or Tamarind) from GoodPops. You’ll also get to enjoy blistering rock ‘n’ roll from English Teeth and magical mash-ups by DJ Car Stereo (Wars) as a part of the package. more ›

This Wednesday at Stubb’s, AMF presents its latest Music Industry Boot Camp, in conjunction with The Recording Conservatory of Austin. Entitled Tips for Success from Inside the Music Biz, the seminar offers expert advice on how one’s pet project can garner the attention of the big-wigs in town and elsewhere. Many other topics, including music licensing and social media, as well as A&R and record label deals in today’s day and age, will also be up for debate. Maggie Martin (EMI Music Publishing), Mike Locke (Warner Music Group), and John Nicholson (Hollywood Records) comprise this evening’s panel; our own music editor Paige Maguire will moderate the discussions. TRCoA’s Unsigned Artist Showcase, featuring Dark Summer Dawn, Language Room, and Raina Rose, starts immediately after the boot camp. At the end of the night, one of those three promising acts will be awarded a free recording session at the TRCoA. more ›

The latest AMF Boot Camp, entitled SXSW Strategies for Success takes place on February 2nd at La Zona Rosa and features four worthy panelists. Brent Grulke (Creative Director, SXSW Conferences and Festivals), Randy Miller (Partner, Rainmaker Artists and Primary Wave Music Publishing), Casey Monahan (Director, Texas Music Office), and Paul Oveisi (Owner, Momo’s and Second Floor management; Member, Austin Music Commission) will discuss a whole host of topics including how to reach out to SXSW registrants before the event, mistakes to avoid making as you prepare, what to focus on during the week, key components of a successful showcase, and why following up after the fest is important. The seminar is free and begins at 7 p.m. more ›

Over the last decade, the music industry has undergone numerous changes, and today, musicians, booking agents, labels, and journalists all have to adapt constantly to implement new tactics to make their mark in this oft-shifting landscape. We’re gearing up for our After The Jump panel on Friday at The Mohawk where many of today’s top bloggers will discuss new media and offer their expertise. But before the Fun Fest juggernaut truly gets rolling, Austin Music Foundation presents an opportunity to learn many tricks of the trade from a true visionary in the music realm. Join Martin Atkins (Public Image Ltd., Pigface) at Red 7 this Wednesday as he imparts advice from his recent publication Tour:Smart And Break The Band. more ›

Austin Music Foundation has boot camps year 'round for musicians, managers and more, but tonight's (free) event at Antone's is their biggest yet. more ›

This Monday, the Austin Music Foundation brings us “Web 2.0: Effective Strategies for Online Promotion,” the 37th edition of its informative Music Industry Boot Camp series. From the official AMF website, “Music Industry Boot Camp is a quarterly educational seminar series created by Austin Music Foundation to help musicians and industry professionals learn about the business aspects of the music industry so that they can become more savvy and ultimately more successful with their artistic endeavors. Speakers both locally and from around the country are selected for their expertise and experience about the given topic to take part as instructors and panel members for these seminars.” more ›

As ever, the Daytrotter.com crew acknowledges all Austin has to offer in the way of incredible music. This week, they're featuring a session by Bill Baird's {{{Sunset}}}, featuring an unreleased tune called "Loveshines, Part II". more ›