Institute on National Affairs–The Business of Music in America
A Panel: Making It: The Business of Music
Thursday, 07 Feb 2002 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Robb Vallier is a producer working with acts like Sublime and Methods of Mayhem, as well as writing music for films and television. A native Iowan, he graduated from Berklee College of Music and lives in Los Angeles. He was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category for his work coproducing Wailing Souls. Dave Diebler and Barb Schlif are the husband and wife team responsible for forming the legendary Iowa band House of Large Sizes. Formerly signed to major label Colombia Records, HOLS has decided a grassroots Iowa-based approach is the way to go. Originally formed 15 years ago in Cedar Falls, this power trio has become the model for doing it on your own terms in the music business and being able to do it from Iowa. Moderated by Kyle Munson, Des Moines Register music critic.
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