amy aiello photography: 02/04/10

Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Grammys
Chicago Chapter Viewing Party
January 31, 2010
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I thought I'd wait until this posting to make the official announcement that I am now a member of The Recording Academy - yes, the Grammys. After the past two years of invitations to attend several parties held by the organization, I was asked why I wasn't a member by my friend Pete (the current president of the Chicago chapter). I told him that I didn't know I could be; that I thought I had to be a professional musician. He explained that due to my involvement in the music community, I was indeed eligible. He also briefly explained to me the differences in memberships. With that, I am currently only an associate member, but am working on my credentials in order to be a voting member.

I have met so many wonderful people, and have gained so much knowledge on the industry because of this organization. I know that there are many different opinions regarding The Academy, but there are many things that they/we do in and for the music community that are so great. One of my favorites is Musicares. Check it out!!!

This year's party was a lot of fun for me, although I did miss some of my friends who either had recording stuff to attend to, or were attending the event in other cities. Here's a peak into our evening in Chicago:

Me with my friend, Larry (current VP of the Chicago chapter) and his beautiful wife, Suzie

With my girls Tarah (thanks again for being my 'date,' beautiful girl!!) and Sarah

A few of my music friends and me (L to R: Kate, Damon, Roger, Sarah, me, Zach)

Want to see more pictures from our night? Visit the facebook photo album:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=52575&id=1138585006&l=d2f810384b

Cobia
with
Heart Set Self Destruct
Austin's Fuel Room
January 30, 2010
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Saturday night was a fun one! My friends had a CD release party for their band, Cobia, at Austin's Fuel Room in Libertyville, IL. If you remember, Cobia is one of the bands that I'd worked with this past year on promo and CD photos. Since our shoot together, the guys have become dear friends of mine. To see their audience fill the room really brought a smile to my face.

At the show, I also met/made some news friends from the band, Heart Set Self Destruct. I'll be working with these guys in the very near future on some photos for their upcoming release! I also have a photo shoot or two planned with Dave's (lead singer) beautiful girlfriend, Carole.

After the show, we all headed out to an after party to unwind and enjoy a successful show. Boys, THANK YOU for being such wonderful friends. I'm so excited and happy to continue to work with you, and also to call you each friends. See you soon!

xoxo

~amy

HEART SET SELF DESTRUCT