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Songsalive! is accepting showcase submissions

Aug 17th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Opportunities

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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How to make your next “showcase” work for you

Aug 10th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Tips

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 announces 1st Annual FAR-WEST Regional Conference

Aug 9th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Events

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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NARIP supporting Billboard’s R & B Hip-Hop Conference

Aug 4th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Events

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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Want to impress A & R instead of annoying them?

Aug 3rd, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Tips

Music Connection compiled a list of do’s and don’t from discussions with A & R from numerous labels.
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Covers or Originals?

Aug 2nd, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Editorial

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 [...]



Recovery

Jul 29th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Opportunities

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 [...]



“New Realities” Webcast, Tonight @ 7pm

Jul 28th, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Events

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 [...]



3rd Annual Acoustic Live Talent Series accepting submissions

Jul 23rd, 2004 | By Staff | Category: Opportunities

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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Blink-182’s Barker launched own label

Jul 22nd, 2004 | By Staff | Category: News

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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