[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. Click … Continue reading
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How to Make a Living Touring with Your Band, Pt. 1: Booking
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
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