Heypenny Tapped as BMI August Pick Performer 8/31

Heypenny and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the American performing right organization that represents more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works

WHAT: Heypenny is BMI's newest "Pick of the Month." The Tennessee natives will headline the August installment of BMI's monthly series, designed to help expose exciting young performers to the music industry and public through appearances at top-quality venues with discounted admission. The cost for the August "Pick" is $8.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Show begins at 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cake Shop (152 Ludlow Street, NY, NY)

About the band:

Heypenny: This four-piece band is known to dress in tailor-made, Neapolitan-colored marching-band uniforms and has earned fans while playing songs from their Use These Spoons EP at festivals such as SXSW, Bonnaroo and most recently, the Florida Music Festival. Their DIY aesthetic makes them something wholly unique. Heypenny is gearing up to release their new project, which was recorded in Nashville at the legendary House of David Studios on Music Row. www.myspace.com/heypenny

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI reported $905 million for its 2009 fiscal year in performing right collections. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for 70 years. The U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents. www.bmi.com

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