A High-Powered Panel of Experts Joins Moderator Harriet Schock to discuss songwriting markets and to critique your songs Saturday, March 20, 2004 from 11am – 2pm. Location: L.A. Valley College 5800 Fulton Ave Valley Glen, CA 91401 (corner of Fulton…
When Is It Right To Record?
Mike Denneen of Q Division in Boston talks about how you know you’re ready to be in a recording studio.
Singer/Songwriter Boot Camp
Want to rise early and stay up late? (Um, maybe not rise early.) Let’s frame it up a different way… Want to receive an intensive study of songwriting, performance and vocal techniques, marketing, business and creativity for performing songwriters? Then…
Over 80% of music fans have no clue when their favorite act releases an album.
David Hooper has this nugget and more in his lasted Music Business Blog posting.
John Butler’s New Album Drops Today
John Butler, despite asking not to be called a poster boy for independent music, has been shaking up the Australian charts with his first two albums. Number three hits shelves today, and it will be compelling to see if and…
Changing Roles
Here’s another article that defines the manager as someone who simply obtains a recording contract.
Grand Royalty Back In Boston
Ex-Geffen, DGC and Grand Royal A&R Mark Kates, now Owner and Founder of Fenway Records, talks about what he looks for in a band.
VH1’s “You Rock With….”
Wanna get on TV and perform with your favorite band? VH1 is casting a new show “You Rock With…” Why not send in your tape and get a chance of a lifetime?
Close to Texas A & M & want to network?
Northgate Music Festival in Bryan TX is March 25-27. The Festival’s mission is to promote local bands. They’ve already selected the bands to perform for this year’s festival. But, what a great place to network!
Stores That Sell Wax Won’t Make Tracks
More evidence that niche, independent record retailers have a future in our economy.
Are You Stifling Creativity?
Curt Rosengren, whose weblog has become a daily must-read for me, highlights an article about factors that can inhibit your creativity. Two big a-ha’s: to be creative, you must tell yourself you are creative; you must also give yourself the…
Cirque Du Soleil Auditions!
Seattle WA April 19th to May 5th. Send your resume, photo, and 10-minute demo featuring excerpts of your favorite performance to Cirque de Soleil-Auditons Seattle, 8400 2nd Ave., Montreal Quebec Canada H1Z 4M6.