Attorney Ben McLane (Afroman, POD, LL Cool J, AM Radio, Gilby Clarke, production companies, & indie labels) offers insight on major issues that should be considered in every band contract. The average cost of a band contract can range from…
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First ever online music education scholarship (that we know of)
Five scholarships will be awarded to gifted musicians to attend Berklee from any location in the world. Deadline is August 15, 2004 and winners announced September 30, 2004. To apply, submit a 750-word essay describing your career goals and how…
10 Stupid Email Mistakes for 2004
EmailSherpa covers some of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen in email-marketing campaigns lately, and they aren’t little, forgivable boo-boos. These are the mistakes that will cost you sales (and even trigger lawsuits).
Want some free downloads, watch Fuse
Fuse’s new show, “Daily Download, provides viewers with a password to legally download music from the countdown show. There is a catch: you have to watch the show & download the music before the video ends.
2 heads are better than one when you co-write…
Bronson Herrmuth explains some of the “pros” of co-writing a song.
Lou, Lou, Lou what’s the problem now?
Florida Attorney General is investigating Lou Perlman. Over 2,500 complaints have been lodged against Perlman and his company, Trans Continental Talent. The complaints allege fraud, deception, and authorized withdrawals from consumer’s bank accounts and credit cards. Perlman is also being…
Bob Baker launches Online Radio Station
Aspiring musicians can now access free spoken word marketing tips via the new “Artist Empowerment” radio show. Host Bob Baker says the new one-hour show, which is continuously streamed over the Internet around the clock, was created to inspire musicians…
Fly Away Records is looking for the next gospel artist
Fly Away Records, a nationally distributed label, launched a talent search for the next gospel artist. The winner receives a recording contract. Deadline is July 31, 2004. Go here for more information and submit entries at sonicbids.com
Cirque du Soleil seeking a saxophone/keyboard player
Cirque du Soleil is seeking a saxophone/keyboard player for its production of Quidam. Must be a professional musician who plays a saxophone, an XP-80 Roland and has MIDI programming knowledge. Tour experience is a plus. Quidam will tour through Canada,…
Songwriting Seminar, Nashville, June 26th
Little Vixen Music presents “Open Door 2” Saturday, June 26th. Focus: Songwriting, Pitch to Pro Sessions and Vocal Master Class featuring Rachael Rains – vocal coach, John Ozier (Curb Records) Penny Dionne, Troy McConnell. Call Penny dionne at 615-297-9924 or…
Demise of the CD, again?
Super Audio CD (SACD), could possible replace the CD. The SACD provides cinema-style surround sound and requires a whole new player. Most of the buyers so far are owners of home theatre systems that can recreate the higher-quality sound that…
Willie Nelson and the 4th of July go together like mustard on hot dogs
At Willie’s annual Independence Day Picnic at The Stockyards in Ft. Worth, TX, this year, he’s announcing the launch of his new web service…