(all-ages stuff, DIY spaces and youth music programs)
Research Papers
AMP's Findings, August 2006 - Read AMP’s first report back, with input from 125 organizations.
AMP’s Vision - The executive summary of the AMP business plan.
Network Services Feedback - What local orgs said about the benefits of building a network of youth music organizations.
Books
924 Gilman Book - The collected history of Gilman with the perspective of volunteers, bands, and attendees.
How to Get Stupid White Men Out Of Office - This book includes a chapter on the Teen Dance Ordinance fight in Seattle, a good example of how to fight a local all-ages ban.
You Can Do It! - A booklet put together by Positive Force in Washington DC on how to put on shows and put out records.
Girls' Guide To Rocking - Music writer Jessica Hopper's comprehensive guidebook targets young women musicians, but includes valuable information for all about basics of DIY show promotion, sound tech, etc.
Documentaries
156 Rivington - A 2002 documentary on ABC No Rio, directed by Andrea Meller
Belleville Nights a documentary about Illegal Tone Studios in S. IL, directed by John Birkner.
Articles, Zines and Wikis
Seattle DIY's Guide to Putting Shit On - Exactly what it says, great wiki with helpful (some of it is Seattle-specific) info about putting on shows. Props to the wonderful folks over at Seattle DIY!
AMP's Zine - The zine we made is not at all helpful, just for looks, and a little snarky, but cute nonetheless!
Oregon's Liquor Law Amendment in 2008 - This article (as well as a few more on the Portland Mercury site - just search OLCC) explains the OLCC's ruling that will allow venues that serve alcohol in Oregon to host all-ages shows.