Songsalive! is accepting submissions for an ongoing showcase series in LA, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, Chicago, Sydney Australia, & Tamworth Australia. Showcases presented in an intimate acoustic environment. Showcases are organized for artists to invite fans and industry.
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I read an article in Music Connection Magazine, Vol. XXVIII, No. 14 07/05/04 to 07/18/04 written by Lynn Bronstein. Pick up a copy at your local library to read the full article or you can order a copy here Bronstein spoke with a number of industry showcase veterans. The article pertains [...]
FAR-WEST, The Folk Alliance Region West (western regional chapter of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance) announced its 1st Annual FAR-WEST Regional Conference.
When: October 29-31, 2004
Where: Warner Center Marriot, Woodland Hills CA
For more information, click here or contact Steve Dulson at tinkerstown@aol.com or call 949-646-1964.
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A limited number of free passes are left for current NARIP members.
The Billboard R & B Hip-Hop Conference takes place August 4-6 at the Eden Roc Resort in Miami.
Send an email to roslynn [at] narip.com and write “Billboard Pass” in the subject line.
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Music Connection compiled a list of do’s and don’t from discussions with A & R from numerous labels.
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Tom Leu, of the The Musicians Corner, gives his opinion regarding “covers or originals.�
Should your band play covers of other artist’s music or should you write and play your own original music? Covers, or “headliners� as one enlightened gentleman in Edgerton, WI told us recently, are needed every two or three songs. Depending on your [...]
Since its launch last April, 12StepRadio.com has been playing “recovery music” 24/7. Its mission is “Carrying the 12 Step Message With Music” to people in all types of recovery.
The station’s website includes instructions for songwriters and artists to submit their music for airplay.
“We’re looking for songs that are without-a-doubt about recovery from alcoholism and [...]
Songwriter101.com will present its first live webcast on Wednesday, July 28 from Guitar Center’s Manhattan store (25 W. 14th St.).
This unique event, entitled “Career Connection,” starts at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Speakers include two of the music industry’s most successful executives, Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Jason Flom and EMI Music [...]
Industry judges will advance acts to the final showcase for a chance to win great prizes. Submission fee’s only $15.
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Travis Barker of Blink-182 launched his own label, La Salle Records.
In the spirit of Dave Matthews’ ATO Records, Barker stated that he’s not signing any specific genre, he just wants great music. Barker believes that artists should help other artists with creative freedom.
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