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.
Nemo Music Festival
This year’s Nemo Music Festival hits Boston from 9/30/04 to 10/2/04. You can submit your music through Sonicbids.
What is a Manager and How Do I Get One?
Interesting article by Mike McCready.
Nashville Confirmed — See Joe T. Live on May 8
For the past few weeks, I’ve been hinting about a major special event I’m going to be a part of. It’s what we’re calling the “Music Business Boot Camp.â€?? Think of it as all of the best things about a…
Relax, It’s Just Tax!
LA readers, the California Lawyers for the Arts are holding an excellent tax workshop this weekend.