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Sarasota News Leader November 22, 2013 Page 93 DOZENS OF PERFORMERS CELEBRATE THE LATEST NOISE ORDINANCE COMPILATION ALL DAY SATURDAY By Cooper Levey-Baker Associate Editor It's become a tradition: A few dozen or so local bands come together in the backyard of the Cock & Bull, playing short sets on two stages, all in celebration of the release of the latest Noise Ordinance compilation. The organizers behind the event — Ed Middler, Claire Franklin and Kat Derr — have tweaked the process slightly over the years, but things this Saturday will largely be the same as those at the first event, held way, way back in 2010. Heck, why mess with a good thing? One of the best features of the event, and the CDs, for that matter? The impressive musical variety. Reggae bumps up against punk rock; folk collides with funk. When asked if this year's album has a particular flavor compared to those of years past, Middler says each one is a unique "potpourri." "This year we've got a little more country than we did in the past," he says. "We do have a good amount of punk this year. The only genre that we lack is heavy metal, death metal." But overall, "it's just a good mix of all Each year, Middler, Franklin and Derr put out types of music." a call for submissions from local bands and Last year's event drew about 1,000 — Middler musicians, asking them to submit a well-resays he thinks this year should do just as well. corded original track. They pick the best The first 100 attendees this Saturday will songs, but also look to see if the bands are receive a copy of the compilation when they active, playing shows and promoting them- pay their $10 entry fee. Everyone else will selves around town. The submissions are need to pony up another $5. Past versions pared down to just under 40. Noise Ordinance have offered a wonderful and bewildering No. 1 had 38 tracks; this year's double CD snapshot of the region's original pop music, and each new release can be listened to as a has 35. state of the scene address. Each of the perMiddler — who runs the website Sarasota formers gets 40 copies as part of the deal Music Scene, dedicated to covering and pro- — they can sell those at their own shows, give moting area music — sees a big uptick in them away, pass them along to radio stations, interest in Noise Ordinance from local media play Frisbee with them, whatever. and bands alike. He's getting calls, emails and While Noise Ordinance organizers would, of Facebook messages year-round from groups course, love to grow the event so much that it wanting to know what the plan is for the next exceeds the Cock & Bull's space, and Middler Noise Ordinance and how they can partici- would like to include local artisans and craftpate. Young groups just forming are reaching ers and food, Middler says the organization is out because they want to get involved to largely content to keep doing what it's doing build buzz. — supporting the creation of an authentic