Cool Things My Friends Do: Create a home for music.

When I was a senior at Temple University last year (*cries*), I had the pleasure of taking photos at AEPi for the Temple News. The popular frat house on campus had a very unique basement that had been converted into a music venue. I remember it having awesome lighting, couches everywhere, tables, free refreshments (so much Street King...I still have some), and a stage. But the best part about the event was having the guy who ran the whole show come right up to us, shake our hands, and give us a warm welcome.

FRIEND #3: Dave Silver
COOL THING #3: Broad Street Music

Dave is currently a senior marketing major at Temple University, and had the brilliant idea of utilizing the basement in a creative way. Don't get me wrong, I love a good kegger at ']['U, but this was the sickest thing I'd seen. The basement became the Broad Street Music Lounge, and became home to free shows for up-and-coming and undiscovered Philly artists.

The best part about Dave, who is now Director of Operations, is that he's in this thing for the right reason: creating a home for musicians

FLOCCADELPHIA: What has been the most rewarding part of this?
DAVE: The experience of starting something from scratch and watching my dreams come alive...Being able to witness first-hand from managing my best friends' music careers that finding opportunities to perform in front of a live audience is a monumental challenge, I figured I could use my resources available to me in order to create new opportunities for those in need.

Like many 20th century young professionals, Dave realizes that dreams can be attained by networking and sharing creativity with others, especially those who have "the same dreams and goals."

Though it began in the basement of AEPi, Dave is graduating in May and is currently looking at ways to launch Broad Street Music into the Philly music scene. He is at the point now where talent have contacted him directly. Many artists have stuck with the company since its beginning.

What I admire most about Dave, beyond his determined creativity and good use of resources, is that he is passionate about bringing joy to others through music.

The long-term goal for Broad Street Music is for it to become a talent agency and music events company, eventually working its way to becoming a record label. While this is no easy feat, the fact that Dave has his sights set so high (and has come this far) is proof that it will get done.

He explains that "It is meant to be a company that is all about believing in a dream, finding the hidden opportunities, and networking your way to success."

Be sure to check out Broad Street Music's first event of 2013 next weekend!

Contact:
BroadStMusic@gmail.com
facebook.com/BroadStreetMusicLounge
Twitter: @broadstlounge
Instagram: @broadstmusic