From the inbox… PabloBrazil writes: “How does it benefit me to own my own masters (recordings) vs. the record company, as long as the royalty and publishing arrangements remain the same?”There’s a lot of debate on this subject, and Peter…

A big part of preparing for growth is making sure you’ve got the right infrastructure. So that’s what we’ve been spending our time on this week!Please take a moment to swing by IndieMusicClub.com. Based on your feedback, we developed a…

What can we all learn from last week’s American Idol drama? Never, ever assume that your audience will support you if you don’t clearly ask for their help. Ruben’s been our favorite in the office, because he’s exhibited — either…

While we percolate over the submissions for the EMBARCADERO compilation CD, I thought it was time to unveil a new look. I was fond of the blue-techno vibe, but it was a little tough to read at times. The new…

In the “Sponsors” block on the left, you’ll start to see some links to a promotional course offered by our friend and colleague David Hooper. Dave’s the author of an excellent book that’s a great companion to Grow Your Band’s…

You know you’ve grown your audience into something that will support you when most of your hometown shows up for a charity gala in your honor. Especially when only 6,000 people live in your town. Loreena McKennitt’s story is a…

Ticketholders actually suing Creed for that legendary performance. What would Randy Jackson say? Something like, “dawg, dawg, dawg, dawg, DAWG.”|More reasons to stay sober on stage… TRIAL LAWYERS!|5||”Ticketholders actually suing Creed for that legendary performance. What would Randy Jackson say?…

Once you’ve got that first gig, here are some tips for making that show better.

Scroll past the dancing frog for great tips on what to include in your media kit, from a booking agent in Michigan.

From our friends in Arizona — how to target the right “early gigs” for yourself or your band.

…just make sure he isn’t already a little toasty!

There are 20% more people reading this week’s issue than last week’s. THANK YOU! Your support, and the way you’ve been spreading the word about our project, really makes the difference.I wanted to highlight a few of our subscriber benefits…