Archive for April 2004

Glenn Tillbrook (formerly of Squeeze) doc film free preview

Apr 16th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Film

In November 2001, to support the release of his debut solo CD, The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook, Glenn embarked on a different kind of independent route as he took to the road in America: One man, two guitars and a mobile home. Glenn Tilbrook: One for the Road follows him on every step of that journey: [...]



That Elusive Work/Life Balance

Apr 16th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: General

Kevin Salwen notes that, in today’s society, it’s nearly impossible to achieve the true “work/life balance” we seek. It is, however, still essential to set good, solid boundaries between the two. Eliminating interruptions is what keeps the teeter-totter from punching you into orbit.
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The Wizard Speaks

Apr 15th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Tools

Rock icon (and one of my former bosses) Todd Rundgren is back with his first album in ten years. The Sun-Times helps him lay the guilt trip on all the labels he pitched pay-per-download to back in the day…

“When we were pioneering this [interactive software], we were involved in a specific project to find out [...]



Austin, May 8th, Spotlight Series music showcases

Apr 14th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Events

The Austin Music Foundation announced its inaugural Spotlight Series, featuring 34 live bands on 7 stages at the following 5 venues in the Red River district: Stubb’s BBQ, Emo’s, Red Eyed Fly, Caucus Club and Headhunters. The Spotlight Series joins together local artists and music fans to promote and celebrate Austin and its music.
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More Tax Tips

Apr 13th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: General

I had a client recently that if he would have represented himself and not know the laws about schedule E and Schedule C, he would have owed the government about $25,000. Instead, he owed them $1,000.



Indie Music Needs To Cheer The Hell Up

Apr 12th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Editorial

A column from the most recent Flagpole Magazine has the best title I’ve read in forever.
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Cooch Music’s Songwriting Contest

Apr 10th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Opportunities

While other songwriting contests are open to professionals and amateurs, Cooch’s new contest is for amateurs only and there are no limits to the amount of songs you can enter. In fact, if you enter one song you can submit another for free.
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Tax Tips for Musicians

Apr 9th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: General

Let’s talk about the myths of money management and audits, to start the event. The definition of a hobby has several factors, and includes a test to determine whether there has been a loss in three of the proceeding five years. That is just one of the criteria in determining whether or not you have a hobby. A hobby can exist with respect top raising horses, painting, writing or anything that you can get involved in. They could be considered a business or a hobby. There are a lot more criteria to consider, and one important and significant issue is whether you have intent to make a profit.



Weekly Showcases in LA

Apr 9th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Opportunities

SP Entertainment and Planet Shark Productions are presenting weekly showcases of the best local artists in L.A.
Taking place each Tuesday at The Foxx Club in West L.A., the showcases, called City of Rhythm Industry, also act as a networking vehicle for musicians, singers, DJ’s, rappers, managers, promoters and music professionals. Keith Babbitt of SP [...]



Indie Music Store Owner Steps Up Fight Against Chains

Apr 9th, 2004 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: News

In another example of music businesses leveraging their community resources, here’s a story of one business owner who points out that $45 of every $100 you spend at an indie record shop stays in your local community, versus $13 from the big box down by the mall. Where’d you buy your last few albums?
If you [...]