Testimonials

* “One of the great frustrations of the music business is the failure to eliminate ‘silos’, and bring all influential segments together to create an effective community. Sunset Sessions is bringing together opinion leaders from radio, Film and TV music supervisors, record labels and New Media to share insight. Its most important goal is to remind all of us of our love for music. True artist development finds daylight every year at the Sunset Sessions” -Sky Daniels, Program Director KCSN/Los Angeles

* “Went to sunset stations. Two of the acts I saw and really thought were exceptional were Scars on 45 and Jason Spooner. Supported their records and still do – they did a show on the waterfront in Williamsburg in July that completely sold out and they had a blast – and want to come back – and I am totally about both bands whenever they produce a new single. I couldn’t ask to get more out of a conference! All the gospel truth! Most Superior convention ever!” -Tom Davis – owner WTYD

* “Michele Clark is like The Oprah of the Music Industry” -Radio Station Owner

* “When someone was asking me if I am going to SXSW the other day, I said, Sunset Sessions is the only one I do. It is the best music conferences I’ve ever been to.” - Janine Kerr NBC Universal

* “Sunset Sessions was such an enjoyable experience – an impressive convergence of amazing artists and industry professionals in a beautiful/laid-back setting, all in the spirit of music. Will definitely be back next year.” -Angela Leus Director, Film Music

* “Sunset Sessions was great exposure for our Artists GIVERS and Secondhand Serenade. It was a wonderful way for GIVERS and Secondhand Serenade to connect with Music Supervisors and Radio Programmers in an unique and relaxed setting.” -Daniel Glass / Glassnote

* Michele’s Sunset Sessions is one that I’m going to try and do every year. The connections I made w/ the programmers & other industry folks was taken to a new level. This event is not to be missed.” -Phil Costello / Redlight Management

* “It was my first year attending and it was a fantastic event! I truly enjoyed meeting such amazing people while listening to kick ass music! One of my highlights was meeting Stevie Nicks” - Janine Scalise, Starz

* “Sunset Sessions is where music industry people who are still passionate about music gather” -Mark Goodman

* “Sunset Sessions is the only convention where 95% of the audience has the potential to break your band when they get home from the show” -Bill Armstrong / Side One Dummy

* “I can’t begin to tell you how inspiring and interesting it was to be a part of Sunset Sessions. I think we knew that we were in for something extraordinary when the first 2 people we saw when we walked in were Daniel Lanois and Brian Blade. Wow. Needless to say, it was incredible to hear Stevie Nicks and Mike Mills (2 seminal artists for me) talk about their new projects. The performances were also spectacular (the Wood Bros are one of my favorite bands… not to mention KD Lang, Iron & Wine, John Waite, etc.). Just amazing all around. I really can’t thank you enough for your willingness to give us a high profile shot as a relatively new band. We feel incredibly lucky to have been a small part of such a great event and I will never forget the opportunity that you extended to us.” – Jason Spooner (Alumni)

* “It was quite simply the best experience I have ever had. I honestly feel like Charlie when he opened the candy bar and saw that golden ticket.” – Kenny Carrow, KDBB

* “Great bands, great peeps, great time!” -Jon Ernst, Music Supervisor

* “I have been telling everyone who has asked about Sunset Sessions how much I loved this gathering. I’ve been to so many of these things over the years (WEA conventions, NARM conventions, GAVIN seminars, the Boulder get together and on and on) but this really was different. There was a sense of camaraderie among attendees. It was intimate. It was at a first-rate location. I got to visit with so many programmers and artists (often at the same time!).” -Tim Johnstone, KRVB

* “I wanted to let you know that the trip to San Diego has worked out great for many reasons. First and foremost the Staind CD premiere was amazing. Additionally I saw Dead Sara when I was there and they blew me away. Not only have I been listening to their CD non-stop since I got home but I have put “Weatherman” into rotation at WCCC. I am over 50 spins in and I am opening it up to all day parts today.” - Mike Karolyi WCCC

* “Sunset Sessions Rock! was a complete music experience. I met some great people, saw some new artists, and even learned a few things. If you missed this year, don’t make the same mistake again!” -John DeSantis KCXX- Riverside/San Bernardino, CA

* “More than any other music conference, Sunset Sessions tries to get emerging bands in front of the people who can really help their careers, not just a bunch of people roaming around Austin. We have to be invested in new artists becoming successful or none of us will be working.” -Geoff Siegel Fundamental Music

* “Sunset Sessions Rock combined all the elements of a great conference- useful sessions on PPM and Mobile strategy, great bands, and a breathtaking San Diego backdrop.” -Jay Nachlis WBBB Raleigh

* “I came back from Sunset Sessions Rock! with a list of new contacts, a bag of great new artists to play, a head full of new ideas, and a hangover. It was exactly what rock needed!!” -Blando WXNR New Bern NC

* “Having been to many conferences around the world, we really enjoyed The Sunset Sessions’ professional, high quality yet laid back and intimate vibe.” -Andres Mendoza, Alex Cuba’s manager

* “It’s my favorite industry event by far. I always learn a few things, discover some cool new music to play and get to say hey to some old friends and make some new ones.” -Matt Cooper, WVOD

* “Amazing experience all around! How Michele is able to get so many industry “heavy hitters” in one place at the same time is a mystery to me, but she does it! Got to see people I rarely get to see, met a lot of new people, saw tons of great live music, learned a thing or two, and walked away with many memories. Definitely a must attend for future years!” -Paul Jarvis WBOS, Boston

* “Sunset Sessions was an amazing experience for me. I met some really great artists and hopefully will be able to work with them on future Fox promos.” -Mamie Coleman /Fox

* “Finally, a place to recognize that rock music is alive and well” -Alternative Radio Programmer

* “Sunset Sessions was beautiful, educational and raucous. Loved it!” -Cheryl Valentine/Reprise

* “We are all exhausted!! Which also means we had an EXCELLENT time this weekend.” -Haley Jones, KPRI

* “Sunset Sessions, not to be missed” -Bill Leopold

* “Thank you so much for such a wonderful opportunity. Sunset Sessions was a great success.” -Bushwalla (sonic bids winner Sunset Sessions Alumni)

* “The music was fantastic, the weather perfect & the company wonderful. I love Sunset Sessions!” -Bob Sinclair owner Sinclair Broadcasting

* “I had a blast!! What a cool event!!!” -Chuck Bein, See Music

* ”Thanks for providing one of those great things that listeners can’t buy. Those are the best promotions for stations.” -Brad Dolbeer, KINK

* “What a fabulous event –k.d. lang to Iron&Wine…R.E.M…ANDREW ALLEN (WOW!) EmilyHearn…SIA…(Stevie Nicks tomorrow) & even meditation and yoga! & fresh real deal talent – ideas & brainstorming – friends, biz, stimulation & mindblowing fun! don’t EVER want to miss this!” -JoAnn Kepler, Broadcast Architecture

* “Sunset Sessions Rock! was another amazing event that opened my eyes and ears to new artists with great music that will undoubtedly now find their way into my TV and film projects.” -Music Supervisor

* “Sunset Sessions is a great way to expose your artists to not only the radio world, but to some of the biggest music supervisors out there.” -Tommy DeBenendictis Sony/RED

* “Sunset Sessions Rock was amazing. Great people, a great place, and something our format has needed for a long time…” -Nik Rivers WZNE/WFKL Ro NY

* “Sunset Sessions Rock! ROCKED! It was great to put faces with names and to meet a ton of new people in the industry that I hadn’t met before. KILLER panels too! I’ll be back next year FOR SURE!” -DZL WEND- Charlotte, NC

* “One of the best weekends ever! For realz.” -Parker Ainsworth- performer from SS 2011

* “What you do, and what you did in San Diego is extraordinary, I’m beyond impressed!.” -Katie Speirs, KTAO

* “It was pretty damned fun! great music & great people.” -Rev Keith Coes WRLT

* “Triple A has always been about diversity and discovery, both on the music and radio sides, including stations regardless of market size or dial position Through its evolution, Sunset Sessions has come to represent everything that is inclusive about Triple A.” -FMQB VP/Triple A Jack Barton.

* “It was truly special… We love Bascon Hill and got turned onto The Zac Brown….. As always, you guys have picked some incredible talent.” -Jonathan Platt Music Supervisor

* “What a truly amazing weekend! Thank you all for making it so incredible. KOPEK was blown away by every single detail and was praising all things SS!” -Elias Chios/Religion Music Group

* “What an INCREDIBLE line-up of talent! Daniel and I were impressed by the quality of musicianship represented and thankful to have been “turned on” to some great music. The panel discussions were extremely interesting and informative…” -Megan Doheny/ Recording Academy

* “I had a blast, saw some great bands, saw some great panels and hung out with a lot of cool people. I have had a lot of people (radio and label) people ask me about it and I told them they missed out!!!” -Mase Brazelle / WKZQ Myrtle Beach, SC

* “It was an absolute honor to work with you all on this inaugural Sunset Sessions Rock!.” -Mike Bacon/ FMQB

* “Sunset Sessions was a combination of party and profession that’s hard to beat. The members of the music community reached out to each other in a way that helped build all brands.” -Artist Manager

* “Great environment, amazing people and awesome music. Good networking and discovery of music from bands that will surely be breaking big in my market now!” -Radio Programmer

* “I drank with Kopek, talked hoops with Raine Maida, heard the new Staind record, reconnected with old friends & made new ones. Good times…good times, indeed.” -Alternative Radio Programmer

* “It was not only a great time for me personally, but from a professional stance… it was a great learning and networking opportunity. Not to mention…the music was incredible!”- Zigz, WBUZ Nashville

* “I have had great success with launching independent artists at the AAA Sunset Sessions and I am thrilled that there is now the same opportunity for Rock Banks with Sunset Sessions Rock!” -Bob Divney/VP Marketing & Promotion/Carved Records

* “Michele and her staff made everything perfect- down to the last detail! All I had to do was show up and immerse myself in new music while hanging out in a little paradise.” -Brian Frank, KACV-FM

* “In the cast panoply of human history, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the Flight of Apollo 13, nothing eclipses in magnificence & significance this Sunset Sessions musical getaway. I am privileged to be an eyewitness to history.” -Bob Hughes, owner of KPRI

* ”Our phones have been ringing off the hook since performing in San Diego at your Sunset Sessions.” -Crowfield (Alumni)

* “Thank you for being an excellent host. You know how to throw a great party, conference and spiritual retreat in one!” -Lynn Grossman (Music Supervisor)

* “These programmers not only know real music when they hear it, they genuinely like it! Our artists are in good hands. Michele, thanks for assembling such a great array of music and music minded.” -Russell Carter artist Manager

* “This is the best possible way to showcase a performer. No other event creates such a positive, attentive environment in which a young act can show best what they can do. Once again the best event!” -Mike Mullaney WBMX

* “Michele created the perfect event for us to enjoy together as a format family.” -Fred Buc WRLT

* “Passion, Enthusiasm and Support! The passion that the format has to embrace the artists! The enthusiasm that the attendees have for the performances! The support of all-from radio, trades, labels and of course the Michele Clark crew- is unparalleled!!!!” -Brian Corona, Atlantic Records

* “Because of Sunset Sessions, we are in the process of cultivating relationships with so many people in the industry that wouldn’t have been possible without you.” -Gina Saracino for Stand

* “I had an absolute blast and found some great new music.” -Chris Jackson E Entertainment

* “We’re honored to work with you on both events and look forward to helping you to create the very best platform for the artists to showcase their music moving forward! You’re awesome!!!!” -Marianne Goode – Liftetime Networks Music Supervisor and found of All Music Media Group

* “Kopek and AWOLNATION and One Less Reason – I added all of them after seeing them at SSR! Will consider next OLR single soon…” – Zigz / WBUZ Nashville

* “I really enjoyed Sunset Sessions Rock. All the bands were really good but in my opinion the one stood out above the rest is Dead Sara. I was hooked as I just happened to hear their sound check. I was so impressed I asked for a CD & have yet to take it out of my car. I have been listening to the Dead Sara CD non-stop over 2 months. Their performance at Sunset Sessions was powerful. I knew as soon as I saw them that I would be putting their music on the air at WCCC. I have been playing “Weatherman” since June and have nearly 100 spins so far. The song is getting strong requests!” -Mike Karolyi / WCCC Hartford

* “We were not a fan of the Redlight King single at all. I would have never gone to see them on my own, but after seeing them at SSR I realized I was wrong. They sound NOTHING like the single which was a very pleasant surprise. They were also on the AWOL show we had here last week & based on me seeing them at SSR, we added the first single even though we weren’t crazy about it, because I knew they were much more than that 1 song.” – Mase/ WKZQ Myrtle Beach

* “Great music, great people, great place and such great times! Sunset Sessions has been a fantastic place to come across some new music, see larger artists perform new tunes and classics. Also, it’s a good place to hang with all the radio people, music supervisors, artists and managers.” -Chris Mollere / Music Supervisor

* “Sunset Sessions has once again exceeded my expectations. Getting the opportunity to see, hear and meet such amazing talent in such a relaxed environment invariably yields great results.” -Kevin Edelman/ Metal Man

* “2010 was my first sunset sessions. I had a blast, heard some great new music and met a bunch of new people to reach out to when I’m looking for music for the commercials I work on.” -Chuck Bein, See Music

* “Since returning from Sunset Session Rock! I have put MANY of the bands I saw there in our specialty programming. These bands include: Kopek, The Givers, KO, One Less Reason, Drive A, Awolnation & more. I have also put in music from some reps I met while I was out there. As an example: I met David Jacobs from Fearless Records and now spend time talking to him on a weekly basis about music. We have played one of his bands and are excited about some upcoming projects they are working on. I am supporting a show coming up here in Charlotte from One Less Reason as well. You let me know when and where and I am definitely back at SSR in 2012!” -DZL/WEND, Charlotte, NC

* “Had an amazing time at Sunset Sessions Rock!. Was impressed with so many bands that weekend. But the one that absolutely blew me away the most was Kopek. Had seen them a couple months earlier when they passed through town. But in San Diego… they OWNED! I mean they didn’t look like a band trying to impress label & radio people. They looked like Rock Stars! We’ve since been on their 2nd song, ‘Love Is Dead’, which is doing very well for us. Already salivating @ White Collar Lies being released. That song should tear it up with our soldiers on Fort Drum! Keep Rocking!” -Lancer / WOTT & The Fox / Watertown, NY

* “Sunset Sessions is a fun weekend for Music Supervisors to catch up and discover great music together. The bands have our attention – once we see the bands that have synergy with our projects, we don’t forget, and that’s good for everyone. It’s a great chance to connect directly with the artists and an event that we look forward to all year!” – Tricia Holloway/Path 2 Music

* “Set in such a beautiful location away from distraction, this year’s Sunset Sessions was a unique and rewarding way to not only discover amazing up and coming talent, but also get to hang out with the artists themselves. It’s all low stress and a super fun environment. The relationships built here are invaluable to what we do.” – Oliver Hild/NBC

* “I love being able to see a bunch of artists/bands play all in one fantastic location. Sunset Sessions makes it easy to hear new music. It gives great exposure to talent that deserves that extra bit of attention.” – Kasey Truman/Chop Shop

Some much older ones:

* “The Adult Rock format’s leading music showcase just gets better and better. Thanks to Michele, the labels, managers and, most of all, the artists.” -Bob Hughes, owner of KPRI

* “The music showcases were amazing. Watching the sunset serenaded by Jonatha Brooke is an experience I’ll always remember! Michele put together a wonderful event.” -Dennis Constantine KFOG (at KINK at the time, now KFOG)

* “It was one of the best weeks of my life!” -Jody Denberg (formerly of KGSR)

* “Without a doubt the most flawlessly executed band showcases I’ve ever witnessed. BEST EVENT EVER!!” -Mike Mullaney WBMX

* “What a pleasure to spend time with colleagues and to hear great music in a relaxed atmosphere. I came back to work with the scoop on new bands and with a deeper appreciation and fondness for many of the wonderful people that are part of the Triple A format.” -Barbara Dacey WMVY

* “A great opportunity to let the music speak for itself.” -Dean Kattari

* “The vibe of the weekend represented everything that’s positive about our community.” -John Schoenberger, All Access

* “Sunset Sessions is first class all the way! Nothing but the best!” -Marie McAllister

* “Whenever I feel disillusioned about the music business, I’ll go back & remember this weekend.” -Mike Younger (SS Alumni)

* “When Michele was young, she used to chase bands around. Now Michele’s a little older and the young bands are chasing her around.” -John Eddie (SS Alumni)

* “This is the greatest ways for us MDs to get a sneak preview of the up & coming talent which might be appropriate for our stations in a non-hype atmosphere. Last year we ended up adding so many of the Sunset Sessions artists, knowing full well they could deliver the goods live at station sponsored events!” -Mike Wolf formerly of KTCZ

* “The music is obviously the killer thing & it’s also nice to be able to actually spend time w/ the labels & PDs without a million other distractions. And nothing beats this atmosphere.” -Michelle Wolfe KMMS

* “With all the live bands we bring to the station, this event is invaluable for us…” -Fred Constant station owner

* “It’s about passion, isn’t it? In the eyes of the artist I interviewed, in the commitment from my radio cohorts I got to hang with, the label people, the trade people, the management people I got to meet at Sunset Sessions… thanks, Michele for assembling everyone in such a beautiful place, for reminding us that there’s still passion in the music!” -Bruce Howard station owner

* “I’m going to play this piano and they’re all gonna hate me- oh well!” -Ryan Adams (SS Alumni)

* “There is a time and a place for everything, Sunset Sessions is pretty much everything” -George Taylor Morris formerly of WBOS & Sirius XM

* “The Sunset Sessions are by far one of the best hangs in the industry…Michele is getting radio people to see music in a unique setting in a unique way. Just $!@%&*!~ing incredible.” -Bruce Warren WXPN

* “I was pleasantly surprised at the seriousness of Sunset Sessions. Taking attendance at the musical performances blew me away.” -Daniel Glass

* “Please know you are appreciated and revered in the Donohu household. Getting to bond with the great minds, the great personalities, hear the BEST of the best music every year keeps us in touch and in tune. We are balls to the wall 362 days out of the year practicing what we learn at Sunset Sessions” -Doug and Dori Donohu KLRR

* “Sunshine, tan lines, beers with limes, Dacey broke the bottle, I broke the lamp, and Coulter reeled in the big one. Mother of babbling Jesus, that was fun!!” -Keefer KBCO

* “The most valuable music gathering is right here. Completely enjoyed the atmosphere & the music.” -Kevin Welch (formerly of KMTT and KINK)

* “This trip was the best radio/industry trip I have ever taken.” -Harry Reynolds, formerly of KTHX

* “This is the best industry event I’ve been to.” -John Fagot

* “This is the best damn hang in the industry!” -Chris Stacey, Warner Brothers

* “I feel like I accomplished more with radio folks on the beach then at any panel or session meeting ever. Pete Yorn was my biggest surprise.” -Rob Bleetstein

* “Sunset Sessions is by far the best trade show ever. I was able to have 3 different conversations with John Ondrasik from FFF.. I got to talk to these artists with unlimited time.” -Donna Shaeib formerly of KPRI

* “hanging with the elite programmers and record people in the format…serenaded by the best of the newest artists while a tropical breeze blows across the patio…it was literally a weekend in paradise.” -Paul Shugrue formerly of WKOC

* “Michele Clark’s Sunset Sessions is, without a doubt, the best showcase I’ve ever attended” -Alexandria Inzer

* “Michele Clark’s Sunset Sessions is the perfect reminder of what this business is all about…the music. It’s wonderful to be able to get away from all the distractions at the office and focus on the groups that will be this year’s stars.” -Brian Hart formerly of WZEW

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