Even though the band had no clue this was organized by an improv group, this is exactly the kind of thing you want talent buyers to see at your first gig in a new town.. [via JPF]
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How do you learn?
Jason Womack writes about learning from losing. What are the takeaways from your last gig that didn’t go so well, or the last time you didn’t perform to your potential? Figuring out what you want more of is just as…
My mind is free of the tyranny of minutia!
When I start working one-on-one with a new coaching client, most of the time we can clear up a lot of issues by working on time management skills. If you think that carrying around a day planner isn’t “rock and…
Help Molly Graduate
Singer/songwriter Molly is wrapping up her M.B.A. in Music Management (God bless her soul!) and needs your help on a series of quick surveys about the state of the independent music landscape.
Concert Update + Merch Sales Tips
Busy, busy week. Angie Aparo killed at Earthlink Live the other night. Elvis Costello and David Hidalgo knocked out favorites from three of my all-time favorite acts last night (they did a couple of Nick Lowe tunes). And Cracker’s in…
Hustle. Passion. Resiliency.
I collected tons of clippings during my semi-sabbatical. This post from Jason Calacanis strikes me as important for working musicians on two levels. First, I think the three keys Jason cites as essential for business are even more important for…
Angie Aparo in ATL
Lori and I are heading out to Earthlink Live tonight for the last stop on this leg of Angie Aparo‘s tour. Say “hey” if you see us!
Chicago Internships: The Saga Continues
Way back in 2003, I tried to do a colleague a favor by listing an internship opportunity here on the weblog. Amazingly, that posting is still in the top five search results for “Chicago Internship” on a few major search…
Get those gigs on tape.
Yesterday, I was brainstorming with a client about all the things he could do with a live recording of his gig. Marc Gunn points out some other reasons that recording should be on every gig’s checklist…
Other Things You Shouldn’t Leave in Hot Cars
My rock ‘n roll clients will be glad to hear that instrument theft happens to everyone. [via fark]
SlowCooked Succ
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The importance of good lighting…
Hoping to get lighting designer John Schlick on one of our future podcasts — he’s currently working with the Genitorturers and doing some quality work for very low rates for emerging artists. Check out his site for some reasons why…