Pine Mountain Club, CA, October 26, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The Selkie Scholarship will enable women with interest and promise in music production and audio engineering to attend the 2024 Cacapehon Recording and Songwriting Retreat.
Capon Springs, West Virginia Recording Boot Camp is pleased to open applications for the Selkie Scholarship, supporting women who show compelling talent or potential in music production and audio engineering. Awarded annually, the 2024 scholarship will cover approximately 80% of participation, food, and private lodging fees for two women to attend the Cacapehon Recording and Songwriting Retreat May 5-10, 2024, in Capon Springs, West Virginia. Applications are available through the website and may be submitted between October 10, 2023, and January 15, 2024. Transgender, cisgender, and non-binary applicants are welcome, and a panel of recording industry professionals will evaluate all applications. Winners will be announced on February 1, 2024.
“The music industry has had incredibly talented women in production and engineering for decades, but, overall, women have been vastly underrepresented. This is not only disappointing for many women that would like to be more involved, but for music in general, which is missing out on the great contributions many women have to make,” states Ronan Chris Murphy, founder of Recording Boot Camp. “The Selkie Scholarship is one small way we are trying to expand opportunity and foster talent among women in production and engineering.
The Cacapehon Retreat takes place in the mountain resort of Capon Springs in West Virginia, two hours from Washington, DC. The all-inclusive retreat provides five days of recording and songwriting workshops, critiques, co-writing opportunities, jam sessions, and gear-building clinics. Participants and mentors study, eat, and play together, and the low mentor-to-attendee ratio enables direct, often one-on-one interactions, a hallmark of the Retreat.
“I was thrilled to receive the Selkie Scholarship!” notes Wendy L., a 2023 recipient. “With support from some of the best producers in the business- as well as a supportive group of other songwriters and producers- I was able to go home with new skills and confidence. I continue to feel supported and valued by the Cacapehon community and will make my attendance a yearly event.”
Rae K., another scholarship recipient, described it this way, “Receiving the Selkie Scholarship to spend a week at the The Cacapehon Recording and Songwriting Retreat changed my life! Big statement but it’s a big experience. More than an education, it’s a community of people who support each other as they learn!”
Selkie Scholarships are supported by Recording Boot Camp and individual donations. Specific scholarship support opportunities and information can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-womans-audio-education-scholarship.
About the Cacapehon Retreat The Cacapehon Retreat was founded by producer-engineer-educator Ronan Chris Murphy (King Crimson, Aurora, Gwar) as “The Mountain Recording Retreat” in 2015. Two years later, Murphy created “The Mountain Songwriting Retreat” in collaboration with internationally renowned singer-songwriter Dave Nachmanoff (individual artist and longtime collaborator with Al Stewart). The two retreats were combined in 2021 as the five-day intensive Cacapehon Retreat. Cacapehon is a form of the Shawnee word for the area where the retreat takes place, which Ronan and the retreat participants now have a deep connection to.
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About Recording Boot Camp Recording Boot Camp was founded by Ronan Chris Murphy in 2001 to provide recording education and consulting to professional and aspiring audio engineers and musicians. In addition to the renowned Cacapehon Retreat, Recording Boot Camp also produced Ronan’s Recording Show, the world’s first recording podcast, and continues to host workshop intensives in North America, South America, and Europe.
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San Diego, CA, September 21, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– San Diego based local artists, and avid surfers, Max Gold and Amal Chandaria launch Earlier, a dance-focused event catering to adults who eschew traditional late night club options choosing instead for an early evening of dancing that allows them to be home and in bed by 10:30.
As adults worldwide embrace non-traditional entertainment trends, including dancing at all hours of the day, Earlier is primed to serve an expanding audience of those 21 and over who prefer activities that are both exhilarating and allow its patrons to meet their early morning obligations.
“We believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between a good night out and a good night’s sleep,” says co-founder Gold. “Our mission is to empower attendees to dance hard, live loudly and feel alive without paying for it the next day.”
Gold and Chandaria hatched the idea for Earlier after a birthday celebration that ended at 2 am led to missing out on the next day’s cleanest waves—which are seldom available after sunrise.
“We didn’t want to miss out on being with friends, but we also felt like there was an opportunity to offer an entertainment alternative for others like us,” continues Gold. “Earlier can be compared to a North County beach party at sunset. We provide an open, non-exclusive space to let loose, dance, have a drink, experience a great night out and still be in bed on time.”
Their first event, held July 29 at Belly Up in Solana Beach, validated their concept. Their next event, to be held September 23 at Belly Up featuring DJs Senzo, Mr. Bold and Sonny Olivera, will solidify it. Earlier plans to expand to additional U.S. cities in 2026.
The Carolina Soul Music Awards is proud to announce that official voting is now open. Fans, supporters, and industry peers are encouraged to participate in selecting the artists, DJs, and cultural contributors who continue to shape the rich legacy of Southern Soul music.
Votes may be submitted at www.CarolinaSoulMusicAwards.com. The public voting window is limited, and early participation is strongly encouraged.
Presented by chart-topping artist King George, the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards is a formal affair designed to recognize the artistry, influence, and cultural significance of Southern Soul. Known for its emotional depth and authenticity, the genre draws from blues, gospel, and R&B to tell the heartfelt stories of the American South.
“We are not simply hosting an event—we are preserving a cultural tradition,” says King George. “This night is about legacy, community, and giving our legends their flowers while they can still smell them.”
Guests will enjoy an evening of elegance, complete with red carpet arrivals, distinguished awards presentations, and world-class live performances.
Event Details:
Attire: Black Tie
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Red Carpet Experience: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Venue: DoubleTree Hotel, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC
Honoree: Acclaimed recording artist Calvin Richardson will be presented with the prestigious CSMA Legend Award, recognizing his enduring impact on the genre.
General Admission and VIP tickets are available at www.CarolinaSoulMusicAwards.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are now open.
For media inquiries and official correspondence, please email: contact@thecsma.com
