Last week, I let the folks who subscribe to our newsletter know that I was committing to doing a whole lot of “strategy sessions” with musicians this fall. So what’s a strategy session? A “strategy session” like the ones I…
TCM Client Heidi Hensley kicks her tour off with a bang, but no knocks or pings.
I’m always telling you that the bands on our booking roster get there because they’ve either been working with me for a while or because they did something extraordinary to get my attention. Heidi Hensley got my attention with her…
Music Management For The Rest Of Us 7/23/04
Discussion about how to start a career in music management; how to find a good potential manager and train them well; avoiding sharks; pitfalls of management… To order our newest book, “Music Management for the Rest of Us,” for only…
What’s Up With Bookings This Summer?
A number of our clients have been asking what’s been going on with bookings this summer. Is it always this hard? The answer is, “no.” Sure, getting bookings is one of the toughest things for an emerging artist to deal…
Call Me Today About Music Management!
My new book is ready to ship on Wednesday!!! Join me this afternoon for a FREE conference call to get your questions answered about starting a career in music management, managing your own career better, or finding someone you can…
3rd Annual Acoustic Live Talent Series accepting submissions
Industry judges will advance acts to the final showcase for a chance to win great prizes. Submission fee’s only $15.
Blink-182’s Barker launched own label
Travis Barker of Blink-182 launched his own label, La Salle Records. In the spirit of Dave Matthews’ ATO Records, Barker stated that he’s not signing any specific genre, he just wants great music. Barker believes that artists should help other…
Call to Arts!
Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) is announcing its CALL TO ARTS! SUMMIT IV which occurs ALL DAY on Sunday Nov 7, 2004 at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn in Universal Studios/Hollywood. The CALL TO ARTS! SUMMIT IV will be a large gathering…
Don’t complain to us when the RIAA raids your dorms…
Duke is going to issue every incoming first-year student with an iPod. To… erm… download lectures. Yeah. That’s the ticket.
Grants for Emerging Latin Songwriters
The ASCAP Foundation and Heineken USA have teamed up to launch a new music grant program for emerging songwriters in key music cities around the country. The Heineken USA/ASCAP Foundation Grant Program will benefit emerging Latin music songwriters in the…
The New Business Model
We’ve been referencing the U.K.’s Sanctuary Group as the model of a strong music business keiratsu — management, booking and label under one roof. In the old school of business, you’d never want to trust one company with all three…
Calling All “Grow Your Band’s Audience” Readers
If you purchased a copy of “Grow Your Band’s Audience” in either book or download form, we have a new resource for you! The new and improved GYBA members area lets you download the latest version of the book and…