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…
Recovery
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…
“New Realities” Webcast, Tonight @ 7pm
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…
Notching Down to 33 1/3 for the next three weeks…
…but don’t fret…