Local 1000

The Traveling Musicians Union - American Federation of Musicians

Rosalyn Dennett

I am a freelance side player as well as a solo performer, and songwriter. Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Viola, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion.

Chris MacLean

Singer-songwriter Community Choir and Group Singing Facilitator Voice Movement Therapy practitioner Circle-Sing facilitator

Claude Methe

Mission Statement

Local 1000 exists to unite and organize professional touring musicians to create a strong network, provide access to benefits, and increase our impact in the world.

As a member of Local 1000, you belong to a network of like-minded musicians who do most of their work outside of their immediate geographic location. We are traveling musicians, uniting to improve the welfare of all.

Pension Plan
Insurance
Low-Interest Credit Cards
Contract Support
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Fair Trade Music

AFM Local 1000 believes that all working musicians deserve a fair and just living wage for live performances and a respectful, safe working environment. We assert that these are rights for cultural workers, not privileges. Fair Trade Music is our organizing campaign to bring these conditions to the greater musical community. Performers, Presenters, and Audiences working together to strengthen our community.

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Local 1000

The Traveling Musicians Union - American Federation of Musicians

Directory

jesse paledofsky

Rosalyn Dennett

Joel Fafard

Joel Schwartz

Chris MacLean

Dave Nachmanoff

Keith Grimwood

Rob Szabo

Elise Witt

Claude Methe

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Mission Statement

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Fair Trade Music

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Emergency Relief Fund

COVID Resources for Musicians

New Deal

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