Tape Op Editor Larry Crane on MFNW Music & Technology Panel

August 16, 2012 - Portland, OR -- The first year of Portland Digital eXperience at the 2012 MFNW will feature a special music and technology panel with some of Portland's most esteemed music professionals. The discussion with be led by Banana Stand Media's Aaron Colter and focus on the intersection of technology and music within the city's vibrant startup and D.I.Y. communities.

Confirmed panelists include:

- owner of Jackpot! Recording Studios and editor of magazine - musician, activist, label manager for Bikini Kill Records, and co-executive director of the nonprofit CASH Music - musician and founder of label Tender Loving Empire - owner of the Hawthorne Theatre and event promoter in Portland and Seattle - freelance writer for , and other publications - West African music archivist and founder of label Sahel Sounds - video director, photographer, and marketing specialist for bands such as Mastodon, The Decemberists, Cake, Menomena, Laura Gibson, along with many other artists

For more information about the panel and special guests, please visit:

The panel is set for Friday, September 7th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at Pure Space, located at 315 NW Overton Street in Portland, Oregon. A webstream for the panel is expected to be available for those that cannot attend. Access badges for the Portland Digital eXperience can be purchased in advance, here: