KNITTING FACTORY, ACE OF CLUBS, TRASH BAR AND PETE'S CANDY STORE SIGN UP FOR GIGMAVEN

    /24-7PressRelease/ - New York, NY, May 31, 2008 - GigMaven, a website connecting musicians with live music venues, is thrilled to announce that the Knitting Factory, Ace of Clubs, Trash Bar and Pete's Candy Store have all signed up to book gigs on GigMaven. In addition to these new venues, GigMaven is already working with other NYC music hot spots including Arlene's Grocery, Coco66, Sidewalk Caf and The National Underground.

GigMaven helps venues streamline the booking process while enabling aspiring musicians to find and book gigs online. Its one-stop booking solution is receiving positive reviews. "I love the website so far," says Jake Silver of Pete's Candy Store. "As a booker, I'm constantly doing the same repetitive tasks, so I'm always looking for ways to improve workflow."

Currently focused on signing up New York City venues and musicians, GigMaven plans to expand nationally to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC in the summer of 2008.

About GigMaven - https://www.gigmaven.com/
Launched in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, GigMaven connect aspiring musicians with live music venues. GigMaven also produced GigFest '08, an annual charity festival, featuring twenty-six musicians across multiple New York City venues with proceeds going to VH1 Save the Music, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and Global Music Project

About The Knitting Factory - http://www.knittingfactory.com/
The Knitting Factory is a world renowned music club founded in 1987. It has two locations—one in New York City and the other in Hollywood—and specializes in all genres of music.

About Trash Bar - http://thetrashbar.com/
The Trash Bar is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A 21 and over venue, it is one of the best bars in the area, and one of the premier music venues that can host large-capacity rock-n-roll shows.

About Pete's Candy Store - http://www.petescandystore.com/
Pete's Candy Store is a New York City performing space, bar and club located in the Williamsburg district in Brooklyn. Well-known acts associated with the venue include Lizzie West, The Reverend Vince Anderson and Will Oldham.

Contact:
Howard Han
GigMaven, Inc.
[email protected]
(203) 435-7960

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