Networking Workshop: Panel & Mixer plus 2x4 Showcase

Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Professional Development Workshops focus on a different music-related topic including music technology, business, networking, and professional development. We invite guest speakers and panelists to lead these workshops, as well as offer demos and interactive experiences to attendees.

Panelists: Robin "Hyperius" Blake, Jenna Fournier, Tracy Marie and Nuke Franklin

6pm | The Treelawn

Free event!

Plus 2x4 Songwriter Showcase! Arists TBA.

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About the Panelists:

• Robin Blake: A dynamic musician and member of the band Black Voltron https://blackvoltron.com/ , Robin has been instrumental in shaping Cleveland’s experimental and alternative music scenes. Black Voltron is known for their innovative sound that blends funk, hip hop, and jazz elements, in a high energy sound that is pushing creative boundaries and gaining recognition both locally and nationally.

• Jenna Fournier: Frontwoman of Kid Tigrrr https://kidtigrrr.com/bio, Jenna is a dream of a performer and songwriter whose atmospheric style and compelling lyrics have made waves nationally. Her work reflects on nature and spirit and resilience and the inner and outer struggles of an independent artist.

• Nuke Franklin: Cleveland, OH native rapper Nuke Franklin is tenacious, passionate, and often conflicted - qualities that drive his eclectic Hip-Hop style and put on display every detail of who he is to listeners. Influenced sonically by a variety of artists across Hip-Hop and R&B like Kid Cudi, The Weeknd, Tyler, The Creator, and Outkast to name off a few, Nuke pulls his inspiration from a wide range of ideas, situations, and moods. From braggadocious and hard hitting sounds like "Hidden Hills" to more somber and moody self-reflection based lyrics like "OHSHEITGAWDDAMN", Nuke's range is something that sets him apart from his peers. Instilled with a competitive edge by his upbringing in Cleveland and inspired by his early connections to family through music, Nuke started rapping and writing music at 13 years old and shows no signs of slowing down.

• Tracy Marie: Cleveland Singer/Songwriter, Tracy Marie has written hundreds of songs, released 6 albums and has performed professionally for more than 20 years in the rock, blues and folk scenes.. Her performances have included venues from nursing homes to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and back home at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where she received a nomination for "Rock Hall Riot Girl" in 2008. Tracy's music is her connection to her community, where she has made herself known as an outspoken advocate for disability justice, disability rights and improved care for those with rare diseases.

This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

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