Speaker Series

The LCL Speaker Series is focused on this year’s theme: “The Sound of Things to Come” Whether it be technology, new types of music or cultivating San Jose’s live music scene, music is constantly evolving and is critical in catalyzing change.  These discussions are meant to spark lively conversation, inspire fresh ideas and connect Bay Area music lovers.

These are complimentary and open to the public.
Locations change every evening.
Doors Open 6:00 p.m.
Discussion: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Monday: The Soundtrack of A City: How can San Jose grow a diverse music scene that reverberates with the pulse of life in Northern California’s largest city?

This panel will feature leaders from important music cities – Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin discussing what works and what doesn’t in their local scenes and what we can all learn to make live music thrive in SJ.
Location:  THEATER ON SAN PEDRO SQUARE

After the panel, join us at O’Flaherty’s to see the Wild Rovers,  a local Irish band headed by Artsopolis’ Jeff Trabuco.

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Tuesday:  Does San Jose Know its Way:  The History and Future of Rock in San Jose

The South Bay’s vast sprawl of suburban garages has spawned a rich history of not just tech giants but also great music.  A lot has changed since the Count 5 gave us a psychotic reaction to south bay garage rock in 1966. Over the decades, however, a lot about making good homegrown music for an audience that appreciates it has remained. This discussion will feature some great local artists that have been on the scene for many years in conversation with those cutting out their own path today.
Location:  GORDON BIERSCH

Moderator: Dan Orloff, Founder of San Jose Rocks and drummer for Black Pearl

Panelists include: Larry Trujillo, Jim Gordon and Jud Cost.

After the panel join the crowd on the Gordon Biersch patio for a stein and an intimate Alice Lounge featuring Safety Suit by Alice 97.3.

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Wednesday: The Future of Jazz on the Left Coast: Is Jazz Dead of Does it Just Smell Funny?
Jazz plays an obviously important role in the history of American music innovation and experimentation over the past century. Where is it heading in the new century? San Jose, with its rich mix of multicultural musical offerings, would seem to be fertile ground for a new century of jazz exploration. What would it take to establish the South Bay as a meaningful center for jazz innovation?

This panel discussion will be led by Geoff Roach, Executive Director, San Jose Jazz
Location:  HEDLEY CLUB AT DE ANZA HOTEL

After the panel, stay for a cocktail and some great music as part of San Jose Jazz Society’s weekly Jazz Jam Sessionor join us at The Blank Club for a free preview concert presented by Live 105 featuring Ambience.

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Thursday: The Intersection of Web  2.0 Tools and Music

Locally invented Web 2.0 tools are radically changing how music promoted and distributed, found and created.  Where is it all headed?

LOCATION: MACLA Gallery

Panelists:
Andy Gadiel, Founder & President, Jambase
Gabe Benveniste, CEO & Founder, SonicLiving

Moderator: Corey Denis  VP Marketing, reapandsow

After the panel, walk over to the Circle of Palms and join us as we watch a free screening of “Before the Music Dies”.