Just Plain Folks is a community of over 20,000 Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.
The Dukes of Destiny has been my primary gig since March of 1995. 'Nuff said.
In September 1992, the Philadelphia Music Alliance joined forces with the Recording Academy to realize their shared mission of recognizing Philadelphia's diverse musical artistry and to nurture emerging talent through educational programs. Working together, an organizing committee was formed to recruit new members to the Recording Academy. In May 1994, the Philadelphia Branch officially opened and quickly grew to gain Chapter status. The chapter's membership continues to grow every year and includes many of the Philadelphia area's most prominent musicians and music industry professionals.
MANNA delivers care and hope by nourishing people at acute nutritional risk from a life-threatening illness. Offering opportunities for caring people to provide loving support to families, friends, and neighbors, MANNA enables local families and individuals to be more independent as they learn to cope with a serious illness.