Disclaimer: This article (written by the guys in the band Marbin) is intended for those who want to make a living touring with a band that plays original music. How … Continue reading
Booking
The GetBooked Facebook App: A Direct-To-Fan Booking Platform for Indie Musicians
Book a house concert or private event right from your Facebook page San Fran-based Hear It Local just launched a new Facebook app that makes it easier for fans to connect with … Continue reading
How an Independent Artist Got to Play the Main Stage at a Major Music Festival
This guest post was written by indie music marketing guru Bob Baker. I love stories like this that demonstrate what’s possible when you mix a little creative thinking with action. … Continue reading
Musicians: How to Turn Rejection Into an Opportunity
If you’ve been playing music for a while, you’ve probably heard this response a few times from bookers, promoters, radio DJs, agents, labels, and managers– “No thank you.” As the … Continue reading
Why Music Venues Are Totally Lost: An Open Letter from a Professional Musician
Jazz musician Dave Goldberg wrote a pointed and darkly humorous open letter to LA club owners that I thought was worth sharing. In it, he argues that it’s actually a … Continue reading
Have You Had Success with a Booking Service like GigMasters?
Over the past couple months, we’ve reposted a few articles from the GigMasters blog that generated some good discussion. In the comments section, a few people raved and a few … Continue reading
Creative Booking: Book Your Next Show at a Grocery Store
Atypical locations stir the magic Sometimes the best gigs happen in strange places: maybe it’s playing your 15-year-old sister’s birthday party, opening for your friend’s art show, or playing live … Continue reading
"We would have gotten the gig in Canada if we’d checked our email": A CD Baby Cautionary Tale
Your contact info isn’t good to anyone if you don’t answer your phone, look in your mailbox, or check your email. This might seem like a pretty basic concept, but … Continue reading
DIY Venues: Get Creative with Your Performance Spaces
I recently saw a video on WeAllMakeMusic.com about how some musicians in the East LA scene, after confronting the fact that their performance opportunities were limited by a dearth of … Continue reading
Advancing Your Show – How to Confirm Gig Details Ahead of Time for Peace of Mind
The gig is booked and you’re stoked to play your hometown venue even though the club has changed owners since you last played there 5 years ago. It’s the … Continue reading