WHEN: Friday Feb 10th, 7PM

WHERE: Newbys

DISCLAIMER - Attending this event does NOT gain you entry to the Paper Diamond performance later in the evening.  Ticketing for that is TOTALLY SEPARATE.

DESCRIPTION: This event will be a moderated Q&A with Alex Botwin discussing his path into the music business, his ability to diversify his revenue streams, and some time will be dedicated to discussing his production style, but this event's purpose is primarily to discuss Alex's career and experience in the music business as an artists and small business owner.

Paper Diamond/Alex B BIO

If there is a spare minute in Alex B's life, it is spent in the studio working on music. Although he is classically trained on violin and an array of other instruments, he is best known as the outstanding bass player and guiding force behind Pnuma Trio, the live electronic band that in just one year played over 220 shows all around the world after breaking onto the scene to immediate acclaim and success.  Currently touring as Paper Diamond, the new project finds the trusted producer moving into previously untraveled musical territory. With a huge debut year under his belt, 2012 is poised to be big from the start.

The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high.

 As a solo artist, his use of a dizzying mixture of analog hardware and newer digital technology give him a signature sound that is difficult to pin down to just one (or two or three) genres. Layers and layers of synthesizer, bass and enticing effects are laid over broken hip-hop and down-tempo inspired beats to create rich textures with a jazz undercurrent.  The lush and dynamic quality of his music is a product of the time and care put into every element. Alex B takes sound design to the level of intricate craftsmanship, where every detail is scrutinized and refined.

With an interesting sound that is versatile yet reigned in, it's not surprising that Alex B has been invited to share a stage with a diverse and accomplished group of artists including Prefuse 73, Flying Lotus, Telefon Tel Aviv, STS9, Nosaj Thing and Glitch Mob. Alex also adds an impressive component to performances by Lipp Service, the live project of producer Eliot Lipp, and Pnuma PA, where his production really shines.

His new found exposure has made him an in-demand remixer, collaborator, and solo performer, but most of all Alex B is a gear head and studio fiend. He never tires of experimenting with new devices or software programs, and left to his own accord, would probably never step outside the studio except to play a live show. His wide-reaching grasp of instrumentation and music equipment make him adaptable to fit a lot of bills. Adeptly switching from introspective head nodding to dance floor freak-outs with similar skill and enthusiasm, he maintains a certain appeal and resourcefulness as an artist.

In addition to performing, Alex has licensed his music for TV and film as well as creating beats for well known artists.

In keeping with the way of the future, Paper Diamond’s debut EP "Levitate" was made available for free download from PRETTY LIGHTS MUSIC and ELM&OAK RECORDS.

Download it now at www.paper-diamond.com