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Salem Sounds produces game changing fundraising concerts where music is the vehicle bringing the community together in support of non-profit organizations. We utilize a unique concert model fostering partnerships with our clients, performers, the business community and the community at large producing powerful and impactful events that contribute to the greater social good of all.

Our model offers efficient and cost effective solutions to producing your event. We don’t charge for our services until all costs are covered and then we share in ticket and sponsorship revenue above costs. As your partner in this event we share the risk, and share the rewards.

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	Salem Community Arts Center As a founding board member of the SCAC, our mission is to preserve the interior and exterior architecture, art and history in the building formerly known as St. Mary's Italian Church of Salem, Massachusetts. We propose revitalizing the building as the new Salem Community Arts Center. Check us out! The 12for12K Challenge. I'm excited to be part of this great organization. The 12for12K Challenge is the combination of social media awareness and fund-raising that aims to change the lives of millions worldwide. Its aim is to raise awareness and funds for 12 charities over the course of the year, with a new charity being supported every month. Live in Lowell! takes place on Thursday, December 10th and will be an evening of music, networking and fun in support of MA Coalition for the Homeless. Salem Jazz and Soul Festival As a founding board member, I'm excited to be working on the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. Check out the prior year events and find out about all the exciting upcoming events for 2010. Pan Mass Challenge The 2009 PMC may be over; the fight against cancer never ends. For those who sponsored me this year, thank you very much. Last year was another amazing year for the PMC. Together with your help, we raised $35 million dollars of which 100% was contributed to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. North Shore Art*Throb I'm proud to be on the advisory team for this new and exciting online arts publication. Salem Film Festival Salem Sounds is a proud sponsor of the Salem Film Festival and the Audience Award winning documentary two years in a row. The 2008 film Genghis Blues and the the 2009 winner "Life Support Music" . Check back in 2010 to see if we can pick three winners in a row! Jason Crigler CD Release Concert April 30, 2008 8:00pm CinemaSalem Boston Artists Ensemble Join the BAE for our 28th thrilling concert season and sample the full spectrum of season and chamber music, spotlighting the music of Franz Schubert.


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Salem Sounds in the News!

"Music for Squares" Salem Gazzette, June 2, 2006; Dinah Cardin
On a weekday morning about a month ago, Chamber of Commerce Director Rinus Oosthoek and Ron Miano, of the J.M. Trading Company on Front Street, stood at the foot of Old Town Hall in Derby Square, shaking their heads. There has to be a use for this huge, bricked, outdoor space, they agreed. Why aren't there street musicians entertaining tourists and shoppers, they wondered. Miano said he would be interested, if other business owners would chip in to pay for local talent to play. (open Word formatted article)

"Listen up: Salem Sounds Concerts are a welcome addition " Salem Gazzette, June 2, 2006; Will Pirone
I recently attended the last concert in Matt Caruso’s current Salem Sounds series. The event, which featured the "2120 South Michigan Avenue" blues band was held in the large downstairs room at the Newmark Gallery on the Essex Street mall. (open Word formatted article)

"New concert series offers intimate listening in unique spots" Salem Evenings News, March 23, 2006; Rebecca Schoonmaker
Matt Caruso wanted a job in music. He's not a musician, just a music lover. "I just love listening to live music. It's kind of a passion I've always had," he says. With a short-lived stint in music — "I did try to play the piano until my piano teacher in the eighth grade suggested I quit,"... (open Word formatted article)

"Concerts designed to pump up interest in live music" Salem Gazette, March 10, 2006 ; Will Pirone
For more than a year, Salem music aficionados have been involved in an ongoing discussion of how to increase the number of venues in Salem where music can be heard.

Most of the music scene occurs in bars and clubs. The combination of no-smoking laws and a reduced tolerance of alcohol use have cut into their income and made it more difficult for them to pay for live music.

Frank Zappa once said that for most people music is furniture. It is there, but no one pays attention ..... (open HTML formatted article)