Founder of The Dell East Music Business Institute
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The United We Band Jam Session

The Artists United in association with The Family of The Dell East Inc. presents The AU Solutions on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 7pm. with keynote speaker Warren Haskins. Immediately following The AU Solutions, The Artists United, NU Millennium Sound, and S Factor Entertainment Presents The United We Band Jam Session. The AU Solutions and United We Band Jam session will be held at The Arts Garage located at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia. The Artists United is asking for a $10 donation as admission for the seminar.

The AU Solutions is a once a month gathering sponsored by The Artists United. The Artists United is non-profit organization founded by Rasheed “Locs” Knox whose mission is to educate, develop, market, and promote individuals and businesses who want a long lasting career in the Entertainment Industry. The AU Solutions is an open topic forum and networking event for members of the Friends of Friends Network to come together and discuss the current state of the Entertainment Industry and find solutions to not only there struggles, but problems that a plague the industry. The AU Solutions educational portion is an on going series that began in 2008 where The Artists United brought in veteran entertainment professionals provide ideas and solutions to the problems through sharing their knowledge and experiences. Past presenters include Dyana Williams, Radio One On-Air Personality; Helen Scott of The Three Degrees; Chuck Gamble, Exec. VP of Philadelphia International Records; Helen Little, Clear Channel Radio On-Air Personality NY; and Dee Wellmon, President of Visions East Productions.

Warren Haskins is the Founder of The Dell East Music Business Institute and the former General Manager of The Robin Hood Dell East. With his own company Haskins & Associates, A Media and Marketing Firm, specializing in Theatrical Production Marketing. Successful campaigns and clients were Off – Broadway Touring Companies of Bubbling Brown Sugar; Purlie; Your Arms Too Short To Box With God; Eubie; Guys & Dolls; Timbuktu; I Have A Dream; Pippin; What The Wine Sellers Buy; Sty Of The Blind Pig and more. In 1984 he became the Marketing Director for the Robin Hood Dell East and from 1989 to 2001, he served as General Manager. During his tenure at The Dell East he has produced more then 200 Major Live concerts with artists like The O’Jays, War, Mandrill, The Whispers, and Gladys Knight. In 1998, he founded The Dell East Music Business Institute to educate people on various aspects of the Entertainment Industry. He currently consults organizations like BEMA-The Black Entertainment & Music Association and The Artists United.

The AU Solutions and United We Band Jam Session promises to be insightful and entertaining. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards to network and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments except for keyboards, drums, and additional backline which is provided. For more information call 215-586-3195 or

e-mail friendsoffriendsnetwork@gmail.com.