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Sparta
Saturday November 9, 2024 TBA
RBC
Sparta is an American rock band hailing from El Paso, Texas, and was established in 2001. The current lineup features Jim Ward (vocals, guitar) and Matt Miller (bass), with a rotating cast of session drummers accompanying them on tour. The band originated when Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar, previously members of the post-hardcore band At the Drive-In, decided to form Sparta after At the Drive-In's breakup. Sparta went on hiatus in 2008 to allow Ward to pursue solo projects, but they reunited from 2011 to 2013 for a series of performances and made a permanent comeback in 2017. They have released five studio albums, with their fourth, Trust the River, coming out in 2020 after a 14-year gap between albums.
Pitchfork has characterized Sparta's music as "anxious, epic guitar rock," while SPIN Magazine has noted its "reliably cathartic and emotionally charged presence."
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Sparta

Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Jim Ward (vocals, guitar) and Matt Miller (bass), who are touring as a three-piece with rotating session drummers. Founding members Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar were m... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 TBA
RBC 2617 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

12:00am CST

ArmstrongWW
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00am - 12:30am CST
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ArmstrongWW

ArmstrongWW is an artist and producer born in Cameroon, Africa and raised in the creative grounds of Houston, TX. Beginning his music journey at the young age of 6, his sound has long evolved to showcase flexible lyricism and now signature euphonious vocal layering. In recent times... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00am - 12:30am CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

12:45am CST

TRUST NOBODY
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:45am - 1:15am CST
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TRUST NOBODY

Trust Nobody is an alternative duo hailing from South Florida, consisting of artist and rapper Aster the GEMini and singer/songwriter Rayan. With a passion for raw, unapologetic sound, they began making music together in 2022. Their unique sound is a blend of punk, R&B, hip-hop, and... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 12:45am - 1:15am CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

11:00am CST

MORNING MINGLE - COFFEE & NETWORKING
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CST


MUST HAVE LAUNCH DALLAS WEEKEND STANDARD OR VIP BADGE TO ATTEND
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

11:30am CST

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY - BUYERS/AGENTS/TICKETING/EVENT SPACE
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CST
EVERYONE wants to know, "WHAT is a buyer or promoter looking for from my music/my client, that will make them want to book them?! How do I get booked, or placed on the bigger shows, and/or built in markets?" ASK THEM YOURSELVES!!



MUST HAVE LAUNCH DALLAS WEEKEND STANDARD OR VIP BADGE TO ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Mike Ziemer

Mike Ziemer

Founder, Third String Entertainment
When it comes to the music industry, Mike Ziemer is a man of many hats! Starting in 2002, Ziemer began interviewing bands and reviewing albums for online magazines in order to get into shows for free and meet his favorite artists. After building up a large list of contacts, he was asked by a local band to manage them. The band’s first request was for Ziemer to help them put together a concert in the suburbs, the rest was history.In March 2004, Third String Productions was born at The Plano Centre where Ziemer would hold shows... Read More →
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Jake Gatewood

Owner/CEO, Take A Break
JAKE GATEWOOD is the Texas based Producer, DJ, Creative Director & Artist whose dance-floor ready tracks have been taking over clubs around the world. As an Artist & Curator, Jake has toured & performed alongside artists such as Marc Rebillet, Yung Bae, Miguel, Cashmere Cat and many... Read More →
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Ashley Ventura

MAC Agency
Ashley Ventura is a dynamic leader in the music industry, known for her passion and expertisein artist development, touring, and brand partnerships. With over a decade of experience, shehas forged a remarkable career collaborating with major labels, artists, and promoters to drivesuccess... Read More →
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Jeremy Weiss

Founder, The CI Companies
Jeremy Weiss is the founder and owner of  The CI Companies, the umbrella brand of his career endeavors: CI Records (label), LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival, Christmas Burns Red (Annual Holiday) Festival, CI Productions, CI Design & Printing, & the CI band management arm. CI Records... Read More →
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Kate Siamro

Ladylove Lounge & Sound, Owner/Booking Manager
Kate Siamro is the owner & booking manager at Ladylove Lounge & Sound in Dallas, TX. Kate also works at Spinster Records, a premier stop for vinyl while you are in town for LAUNCH Dallas! 
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Kyle Kitching

The CI Companies, Clair Global
As the Production Manager at one of Harrisburg, PA's most active venues, Kyle worked with artists, bands, agents, and staff daily. As a member of The CI Companies, he has been crucial in festival planning and has booked for The Champ, an all ages venue. Kyle also currently works at... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

12:20pm CST

ABSOLUTE MAGNITUDE - PUBLICITY/MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:20pm - 1:15pm CST
Behind so many success stories in life are the lesser-known influencers- the folks with the specific skill sets who perpetuate the ultimate break-through that leads to the ultimate success of the mission. When it comes to phenomenal talent the right publicist and marketing director can be the difference between unsung and world renown!  This person can often be YOU, as well!  



MUST HAVE LAUNCH DALLAS WEEKEND STANDARD OR VIP BADGE TO ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Mike Welsh

Mike Welsh

Director of Media & Marketing, The CI Companies / LAUNCH
A member of The CI Companies, Mike is the Director of Media & Marketing at CI Records, CI Productions, LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival, and more. He has been the lead on artwork creation and marketing for a number of albums, live events, and tours. 
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Gabi Arnona

Business Development Representative, SET
Gabi is a Business Development Representative at SET, based in Dallas, Texas. Since April 2022, she has been working on the SET team, providing artists and their teams with a variety of different tools (SET.Live, SET.Fan, SET.Bio) to better know, own and grow their fanbases. Her... Read More →
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Laura Catana

Content Marketing Manager, Symphonic Distribution
Laura Catana is a passionate advocate for independent artists and a trailblazer in the democratization of the music industry. She co-founded Cuba's first urban indie music label where she played a pivotal role as artist & label manager, marketing strategist, and creative producer... Read More →
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Mike Ziemer

Founder, Third String Entertainment
When it comes to the music industry, Mike Ziemer is a man of many hats! Starting in 2002, Ziemer began interviewing bands and reviewing albums for online magazines in order to get into shows for free and meet his favorite artists. After building up a large list of contacts, he was asked by a local band to manage them. The band’s first request was for Ziemer to help them put together a concert in the suburbs, the rest was history.In March 2004, Third String Productions was born at The Plano Centre where Ziemer would hold shows... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:20pm - 1:15pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

1:20pm CST

SPACE HARMONY - NAVIGATING THE ALBUM LIFE CYCLE IN 2024
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CST
This panel aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive look at the modern album life cycle, addressing challenges and opportunities at each stage. By delving into new and emerging technology, marketing strategies, and long-term brand-building universal patterns, we hope to empower independent artists and managers with the tools to help them continually navigate the rapidly evolving music industry in a designed, meaningful, and lasting way.



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Speakers
avatar for Matt Burns

Matt Burns

Label Manager, Smartpunk Records
Born in sunny, steamy, swampy South Florida, Matt Burns has been involved in many different avenues of the music industry for the majority of his life, including playing in touring bands, building and running an all ages venue (rest in power, The Talent Farm!), engineering at a recording... Read More →
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Dakota Baker

Label Manager / Associate Director, CI Records / LAUNCH
Dakota Baker joined the CI Companies & LAUNCH teams in the summer of 2020 (what a silly time for the music industry!), where he assumed the roles of Label Manager at CI’s own independent record label and Associate Festival Director at LAUNCH Music Conference & Fest. At CI Records... Read More →
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Blasko

Artist Manager, 10th Street Entertainment
Blasko is a full time artist manager and part time hired musician. On the management side he owned and operated a boutique management firm for almost two decades with a roster that included Black Veil Brides, In This Moment Zakk Wylde, Clutch and Grammy winner High on Fire. In 2024... Read More →
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Casey Cavaliere

The Wonder Years, The Record Process
Casey Cavaliere is an American musician, record producer, podcast host, artist manager, and music consultant. His creative work ethic has been sculpted by a career spanning over two decades with his band The Wonder Years, including multiple Billboard chart-topping releases, extensive... Read More →
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William Metzger

Attorney / Label President, WJM Law / Affiant Records
William’s practice includes all transactional areas of the entertainment industry including but not limited to: music, film, electronic media, photography, gaming, copyright, trademark, and various business aspects of the industry such as entity formation and career planning.  As... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

2:20pm CST

CELESTIAL COACHING ROUND TABLES
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm CST
We want you, the artist, to help steer the conversation. We will have round tables set up with selected panelists at each table. Artists will start the conversation by sharing what they love about the biz and how it drives them crazy. Panelists and artists sharing the table will help steer the artists in a more productive direction.



MUST HAVE LAUNCH DALLAS WEEKEND STANDARD OR VIP BADGE TO ATTEND
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

2:55pm CST

CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:55pm - 4:00pm CST
Public Critique & Evaluation of LAUNCH Artists
The time-honored CLASSIC and MOST POPULAR and entertaining panel in LAUNCH MC&F's 16-year history! A public review of music by LAUNCH Dallas 2024 Artists who volunteer their music for public scrutiny by LAUNCH panelists.

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*MUST HAVE LAUNCH DALLAS WEEKEND STANDARD OR VIP BADGE TO ATTEND
*MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT CYHTT? PANEL TO HAVE YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:55pm - 4:00pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

6:00pm CST

Christian Porter
Saturday November 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:40pm CST
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Christian Porter

Christian Porter is a singer/songwriter/performer and producer from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Christian became interested in music after learning to play the piano at a very young age, which helped inspire him to pursue other musical instruments such as guitar, drums, bass, ukulele... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:40pm CST
Manic 2800 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75226

6:55pm CST

Jenny Grace
Saturday November 9, 2024 6:55pm - 7:35pm CST
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Jenny Grace

Modern country melancholy with a classic voice and a vivacious spirit describe Jenny Grace. Having lived an unconventional and adventurous life since the age 17 traveling all over the world as a military veteran would inspire her storytelling for her future musical endeavors.After... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 6:55pm - 7:35pm CST
Manic 2800 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75226

7:00pm CST

Nygma
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
RBC
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Nygma

Summoning the spirit of 2000s hardcore, Dallas Texas band Nygma have established a reputation for surrealistic lyrics, unorthodox guitar melodies and unpredictable shifts in tempo and rhythm.

Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
RBC 2617 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

7:00pm CST

The Reckless Degenerates
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
THE RECKLESS DEGENERATES
STEALING HANDSHAKES
HEAVY ON THE HEART.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS
LOC DAWGS

Free to attend | All ages / 21+ to drink
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The Reckless Degenerates

The Reckless Degenerates are a high-energy band with catchy melodies and a punk rock edge. Combing classic punk influences with modern rock sensibilities.

Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Will Call 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

7:30pm CST

BackTalk
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:30pm - 8:00pm CST
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BackTalk

From the ruins of the COVID-19 pandemic, this metalcore outfit from Dallas, Texas is here to deliver in 2024. From aggresive, in-your-face vocals and lyrics, to guitar riffs that do not disappoint, BackTalk is metal with a message, and they're ready to share with the world. A.N.T.Hill... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 7:30pm - 8:00pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

7:45pm CST

Stealing Handshakes
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:45pm - 8:15pm CST
THE RECKLESS DEGENERATES
STEALING HANDSHAKES
HEAVY ON THE HEART.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS
LOC DAWGS

Free to attend | All ages / 21+ to drink
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Stealing Handshakes

We are a 4 piece Alternative Rock band from Pampa Texas!Nolan Burr - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Ryan Rivera - Bass Jc Pasley - Lead Guitar Daniel Garcia - Drums

Saturday November 9, 2024 7:45pm - 8:15pm CST
Will Call 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

7:50pm CST

Monsterboy LIVES
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:50pm - 8:30pm CST
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Monsterboy LIVES

Monsterboy LIVES, The love story of non-binary rocker meets classical girl, using old and odd instrumentation with modern elements. Antique saxophones, soulful vocals, vintage keys meet electronic beats, world percussion, and found sound samples. In a world still clinging to the binary... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 7:50pm - 8:30pm CST
Manic 2800 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75226

8:15pm CST

OF THE LOST
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:15pm - 8:45pm CST
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Of The Lost

Of the Lost: Forged Anew in Tucson, Arizona - Emerging Progressive Metalcore/Deathcore PhenomenonFreshly forged in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Of the Lost stands tall as an up-and-coming force in the music realm. Embracing the intensity of progressive metalcore and deathcore, this... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 8:15pm - 8:45pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

8:30pm CST

heavy on the heart.
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30pm - 9:00pm CST
THE RECKLESS DEGENERATES
STEALING HANDSHAKES
HEAVY ON THE HEART.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS
LOC DAWGS

Free to attend | All ages / 21+ to drink
Artists
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heavy on the heart.

heavy on the heart. is a melodic rock band fueled by the soul & drive of 4 misfits with nothing to lose. heavy on the heart. is Nikki Brady (vocals), Costas Themistocleous (guitar), Nick Kolokathis (drums) & Andrew Nicolae (bass).

Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30pm - 9:00pm CST
Will Call 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

9:00pm CST

Heartsick
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 9:30pm CST
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Heartsick

Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the US by storm, Heartsick is a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Talmadge Jake Bryan on drums. Heartsick embodies passion and hard work. Beginning... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 9:30pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

9:15pm CST

The Outfield Clovers
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15pm - 9:45pm CST
THE RECKLESS DEGENERATES
STEALING HANDSHAKES
HEAVY ON THE HEART.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS
LOC DAWGS

Free to attend | All ages / 21+ to drink
Artists
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The Outfield Clovers

The Outfield Clovers are a Rock Band from Atlanta with Indie and Midwest Emo influences. The band consists of Ryan McMeans on vocals and bass guitar, James Coyne on drums, and Jonathan Langston on guitar and vocals. The band formed after meeting at the loser table in the school lunchroom... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15pm - 9:45pm CST
Will Call 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

9:45pm CST

RatTrap520
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:45pm - 10:15pm CST
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RatTrap520

Heavy music from the 520 Tucson, AZ Welcome to the RatPack!

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:45pm - 10:15pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

10:00pm CST

LOC DAWGS
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00pm - 10:30pm CST
THE RECKLESS DEGENERATES
STEALING HANDSHAKES
HEAVY ON THE HEART.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS
LOC DAWGS

Free to attend | All ages / 21+ to drink
Artists
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LOC DAWGS

Formed in 2019, The Loc Dawgs are a hard rock trio out of Santa Barbara, CA. Combining elements of punk, grunge, and good ol’ fashioned rock n roll. The Loc Dawgs provide an energetic, while still melodic, sound that will ensure you are entertained whether listening to them live... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00pm - 10:30pm CST
Will Call 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

10:30pm CST

Be//gotten
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:30pm - 11:00pm CST
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Be//gotten

Be//gotten is an experimental metal band based out Dallas, TX. Presenting a no filter, no limits, in your face approach to heavy music.

Saturday November 9, 2024 10:30pm - 11:00pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

11:15pm CST

Mourning Sun
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:15pm - 11:45pm CST
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Mourning Sun

Mourning Sun (TX) is a San Antonio-based metalcore band established in 2017 upon releasing their EP “Therapy Sessions,” which gained a lot of traction among a diverse group of fans with its profound lyrics and emotion-filled musical composition. The band was deeply rooted in the... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 11:15pm - 11:45pm CST
TX Tea Room 2815 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
 
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