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In with the new: Announcing the Gig Salad relaunch!

November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

The new Gig Salad was launched today! 

Here are the top reasons we redesigned, retooled and remastered: 

1. Ease of navigation: with 800+ categories, the new design makes it much easier for event planners to find and contact Gig Salad members, with the big search bar and simplified navigational approach.
2. Open spaces: the old Gig Salad’s [...]

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Gig Salad on The Price is Right!

October 28th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Here’s a teaser excerpt from CBS’s The Price is Right show which aired 10/29/09. And the classical ensemble Sonication did an awesome job on the show!
Our first Price is Right sponsorship aired yesterday and featured a Mariachi Band.

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Music Without Borders, Bringing Music to Kenya Orphans

October 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Gig Salad member Rachel Philips has a cause on her heart, and it’s to bring the gift of music to orphans in Kenya. Here’s what she’s up to, and how you can help her achieve her dream:
Music Crossing Borders is a New York City based world music ensemble dedicated to the education of students of [...]

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Yule have all you need to plan the perfect Christmas party.

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner, but alas Christmas is a mere ten weeks away. Ten weeks… and you haven’t even made the trip to Sam’s Club for Halloween-size Tootsie Roll bags yet! Don’t panic, there’s still plenty of time to buy your Christmas presents and plan your company [...]

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Wolves in the Clothing of Sheep

August 10th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Fraudulent contracts are not only issued by those with poor grammar. This email was forwarded to us by Pat Hurley. He writes: “Thank you for warning other speakers. These guys were good. The best I had seen. They even called me and praised the Lord on the phone. They had an Asian accent which was [...]

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Nick Russo’s new album, movie and more

July 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Gig Salad member Nick Russo is an accomplished guitarist, appearing in the new Sam Mendes film “Away We Go” and playing on the King George soundtrack. He has been a sideman with Jimmy McGriff, Teddy Charles, Sonny Dallas, Victor Jones, Vince Giordano & The Night Hawks, Miles Griffith, David Pleasant, and others.
His new self-produced album [...]

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Don’t Get Taken by Fraudulent Leads

July 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments

The world is full of excellent people who care more about their fellow man than about their own welfare. Unfortunately wherever there is good, there is also evil standing close-by devising ways to poison the good.
Now that we’ve covered Good vs. Evil 101, let’s discuss how it relates to the entertainment industry. If you have [...]

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The Team

June 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

The Gig Salad team rocks, there’s no question about it. I had a ton of fun coaching this season. Thanks to coaches Danny, Jason and John for being awesome, and to our fantastic parents and of course the kids who worked hard to be their best. What a fun season.
-Steve

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What happens in Vegas

May 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

To all of our esteemed impersonators, tribute artists, and tribute bands: Gig Salad will be in Vegas for the impersonators convention this weekend. Please stop by… we have some exciting news and some cool stuff to share with you!
Mark

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New stuff from Gig Salad

May 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

We like to tackle lots of big things at once. Here are some things that are launching:
New Membership Levels: We’re adding 2 new membership levels to Gig Salad: Free and Premium. The members who sign up for free will only get their name and city posted, and a button to contact them. Premium members will [...]

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