[a quick note for our clients…] Apparently, I damaged my cell phone while I was on vacation, and I now cannot receive any voice mail. Nor do I get notifications of such. Deb (and others) have successfully persuaded me to…
Want some free studio time?
Rick Quest Studios of N Hollywood CA is offering free studio time to new artists who haven’t yet recorded in a pro studio. If you’re one of the ten acts he selects, he’ll record two songs for you — no…
So you want to be a “star” in Nashville?
Phyllis Stark of Billboard takes a look at the A & R system in Nashville. Ms. Stark interviewed Brad Cotter, last year’s winner of “Nashville Star;” Buddy Jewell, 1st “Nashville Star;” and A & R from Universal and Capitol Records.…
Calling All Sacramento Readers…
If you’re in a band with a decent draw, Deb needs to hear from you at booking [at] spinme [dot] com as soon as possible for an opening act opportunity!
So are you a “Rockin Mom?”
Rockin’ Moms was founded in July, 2004 by California Singer-Songwriter-Mom, Tiffany Petrossi. Inspired by her own experiences and those voiced by other Rockin’ Moms. Tiffany, a mother of two, has high hopes for the project. According to Petrossi, “The response…
Songsalive! is accepting showcase submissions
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.
Warner’s Wacky Street Team Antics Backfire
Warner had a good idea in promoting the Secret Machines through weblogs, but the project went off the rails when somebody tried the good-old “lots of fans love this song at the same IP address” trick…
How to make your next “showcase” work for you
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…
FAR-WEST announces 1st Annual FAR-WEST Regional Conference
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…
NARIP supporting Billboard’s R & B Hip-Hop Conference
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…
Want to impress A & R instead of annoying them?
Music Connection compiled a list of do’s and don’t from discussions with A & R from numerous labels.
Covers or Originals?
Tom Leu, of the The Musicians Corner, gives his opinion regarding “covers or originals.â€?? Should your band play covers of other artist’s music or should you write and play your own original music? Covers, or “headlinersâ€?? as one enlightened gentleman…