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Joe Taylor Jr.

SXSW Reports

Due to some family obligations, I didn’t get to go to SXSW this year. I’m hoping to hit the NXNE baby-confab in Toronto, though. Anyway, the reports are starting to come in and it looks like the expense accounts still…

Get The Most From Music Conferences

David Hooper has just posted audio from his recent conference call, including 24 tips to get the most out of music seminars and conferences.

[plug] Levinhurst in L.A. Tonight

Our booking clients, Levinhurst, kick off their spring tour in Los Angeles tonight. Next week, they’re heading out to SXSW, followed by exciting gigs in our hometown of Athens, the Research Triangle, Pittsburgh, New York and on… If you’re a…

John Butler’s New Album Drops Today

John Butler, despite asking not to be called a poster boy for independent music, has been shaking up the Australian charts with his first two albums. Number three hits shelves today, and it will be compelling to see if and…

Changing Roles

Here’s another article that defines the manager as someone who simply obtains a recording contract.

Are You Stifling Creativity?

Curt Rosengren, whose weblog has become a daily must-read for me, highlights an article about factors that can inhibit your creativity. Two big a-ha’s: to be creative, you must tell yourself you are creative; you must also give yourself the…

Nashville Confirmed — See Joe T. Live on May 8

For the past few weeks, I’ve been hinting about a major special event I’m going to be a part of. It’s what we’re calling the “Music Business Boot Camp.â€?? Think of it as all of the best things about a…

Relax, It’s Just Tax!

LA readers, the California Lawyers for the Arts are holding an excellent tax workshop this weekend.

WEA Gets F’d

Get past the first page of sniping, and Pud has interesting commentary on the firings at Warner / Elektra / Atlantic.