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The seventh annual Atlantis Music Conference came to a slaphappy finale with breakfast and Karaoke at Vinyl Saturday night. The 5-day music bonanza featured performances by over 300 artists and informative panels on the music biz. Highlights included the packed scenester party The Devil Stole the Beat at Cosmopolitan , the ASCAP showcase (featuring Red Letter Agent, The Whigs and Trances Arc) and the filled to capacity 99X showcase at Velvet Underground (which some of us didn�t get in to). For pictures, reviews, and more details, check out our Atlantis Music Conference Wrap-Up!

Open Mic Madness is right around the corner, and artists - it isn't too late to submit your application! The six night single music elimination tournament starts August 16 at Smith's Olde Bar . Bands who have sold less than 20,000 records and are not on a major record label are eligible, and it is free to apply and perform. This year's winner will get to play the sold out 2004 Rock Boat , recording time with producer Don McCollister (Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, Sister Hazel), 1000 retail ready CDs, gift certificates to Ken Stanton Music , and more. Previous Open Mic Madness winners include The Whigs and Bain Mattox . See who comes out on top at the finals August 21st, where The Whigs and Y-O-U will headline the event. www.openmicmadness.com

The line-up for the 2004 Voodoo Music Festival has been announced. The New Orleans equivalent to Music Midtown, Austin City Limits, and the like features an eclectic selection of artists and will take place October 16 - 17. Beastie Boys , The Pixies , Black Rebel Motorcycle Club , Sonic Youth , Polyphonic Spree , The Killers , Snow Patrol , Phantom Planet , The Thrills , Metric , and tons more acts are scheduled to perform. Tickets for the event go on sale August 2nd at 10:00am. www.voodoomusicfest.com

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