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April 9, 2007 [New York, NY] – Jon Auer, Donovan, Mary Gauthier, Glen Hansard, Kenna, Cass McCombs, Rhett Miller, Adam Schlesinger and Mike Viola, Alice Smith, The Slip, Martha Wainwright, Jimmy Webb, Matt White and Yerba Buena are slated to perform as part of the 2007 Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge from Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, May 4 at the Canal Room. The music lounge is produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and takes place during the Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, which runs from April 25 to May 6, 2007.

In 2005, the Tribeca Film Festival and ASCAP created the Music Lounge as a place for filmmakers to interact with composers and songwriters, encouraging collaboration. The event is an intimate and dynamic showcase featuring live performances by emerging and established artists.

“The Music Lounge is part of the Festival’s continuing commitment to bringing filmmakers and musicians together in a creative environment,” said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival.

During the four days, renowned sixties folk-pop performer Donovan (Zodiac) will entertain with classic hits from “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” to “Mellow Yellow;” Rhett Miller (The Break-Up) will showcase music from The Old 97’s, as well as his solo albums; Irish singer/songwriter Glen Hansard (Once) will provide an acoustic mix of music from his solo debut, The Swell Season, as well as favorites from his band, The Frames; songwriter/composer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and Ivy (That Thing You Do!, Music & Lyrics) will perform with singer/songwriter/composer Mike Viola of The Candy Butchers (That Thing You Do!); and legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb will give a special performance.

"The Tribeca Film Festival shares ASCAP's commitment to exposing great new talent and nurturing more established creators," said Tom DeSavia, ASCAP Senior Vice President of Membership - Pop/Rock. "They have done tremendous work embracing the music community and incorporating them into what is one of the most exciting film festivals in the country. ASCAP is proud to once again partner with this great event."

"As part of ASCAP's continuing efforts to focus attention on the role of music in film, it is with pure joy that we have the opportunity to present the Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge for the third year," said music lounge producer Loretta Muñoz, ASCAP Assistant Vice President - Special Projects. "In producing this series at the Canal Room, we create a beautiful and unique opportunity for our songwriters and composers – whether emerging, well-known or icons – to share the same stage and champion their music to the Festival's filmmakers and pass holders."

The Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge is located at Canal Room, 285 West Broadway at Canal Street. The lounge is open to credentialed Festival filmmakers and select badge holders May 1 - 4 and features four to five artists daily. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. daily, with performances beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Dates Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge Line-up
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
3:00 p.m. – Kenna
3:40 p.m. – Yerba Buena
4:20 p.m. – Rhett Miller
5:00 p.m. – Glen Hansard
5:40 p.m. – Jimmy Webb

Wednesday, May 2, 2007
3:00 p.m. – Alice Smith
3:40 p.m. – Martha Wainwright
4:20 p.m. – Mary Gauthier
5:00 p.m. – Glen Hansard
5:40 p.m. – Donovan

Thursday, May 3, 2007
3:00 p.m. – Cass McCombs
3:40 p.m. – Matt White
4:20 p.m. – Jon Auer
5:00 p.m. – Donovan

Friday, May 4, 2007
3:00 p.m. TBA
3:40 p.m. – The Slip
4:20 p.m. – Jon Auer
5:00 p.m. – Adam Schlesinger & Mike Viola

Schedule updates will be posted at www.tribecafilmfestival.org.

About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 285,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with over 90 music rights organizations such that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com

Venues and Tickets
AMC Theatres® is the official theatre partner for the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and will help the Festival expand its reach with two new screening venues: AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 and AMC Loews 72nd Street 1. Clearview Chelsea West is another key venue addition for 2007. In addition to these three new venues, festival screenings will take place at the following venues: AMC Loews 34th Street 14, AMC Loews Village 7, Regal Cinemas Battery Park Cinemas 11, Tribeca Cinemas, BMCC Tribeca PAC, Pace University Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, Drive-in at the North Cove, Tribeca Film Center and The Grand Theater @ Tribeca Grand.

Please visit www.tribecafilmfestival.org or call 866.941.FEST (3378) to purchase Festival Passes, Packages and individual tickets. Single tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or at the Tribeca Film Festival box office, located at 15 Laight Street (between Varick and Avenue of the Americas, one block south of Canal Street) and additional satellite locations. Single tickets will be available to downtown residents (with proof of residency) at only the Tribeca Festival Box Office beginning on Friday, April 13th. Single tickets will be available for purchase to the general public online, by phone, and at the Box Office beginning on Saturday, April 14-Sunday, May 6.

About the Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff after the attacks on the World Trade Center to help economically and culturally revitalize Lower Manhattan through an annual celebration of film, music, and culture. The Festival’s mission is to assist filmmakers to reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film, and to promote New York City as a major filmmaking center.

In its first five years, the festival attracted over one and a half million attendees from the US and abroad and created more than $325 million in economic activity for New York City.

The sixth annual Tribeca Film Festival will run from April 25th to May 6th, 2007. The Festival is anchored in Tribeca with additional venues throughout Manhattan, and includes film screenings, special events, concerts, a family street fair, and Tribeca Talks panel discussions. For more information on this year’s festival, as well as for highlights on the festival and filmmakers as it takes place, please visit www.tribecafilmfestival.org.

About the 2007 Festival Sponsors
As Founding Sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, American Express is committed to expanding the Festival, bringing it to new audiences in compelling ways while offering Cardmembers and the general public special benefits that enhance the festival-going experience. As part of a long-term partnership with the Festival, American Express delivers on its Cardmembers’ passion for film, celebrates filmmakers, fosters community and brings energy and business to Lower Manhattan.

The Festival is pleased to announce the return of its Signature Sponsors: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, AMC Theatres, Apple, Aquafina, Bloomberg, Brookfield Properties, Budweiser Select, Delta Air Lines, Empire State Development/I Love New York, General Motors, Jameson Irish Whiskey, NBC4HD, RR Donnelley, The New York Times, Telemundo 47, Tribeca Grand Hotel and Vanity Fair.

The Tribeca Film Festival is also honored to welcome the following new Signature Sponsors: AARP, Axium Entertainment, Montblanc, Target and Yahoo!.