[This article was written by Lemar Guillary, an LA-based trombonist who has performed with artists such as Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.] Sociology of … Continue reading
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10 Things Bands Can Do to Book More Live Shows
Assuming that you have strong songs and an kickass live show, here are ten (10) simple things you can do to get more gigs: 1. Create a YouTube channel for … Continue reading
Music Conference Dos and Don’ts
Chances are, whether you’re touring via gas-guzzling automobile or taking a straight-shot flight, that you’re going to spend some serious money getting to and from the next music conference you … Continue reading
#064 Roundtable – Twitter Vs. Music Journalism
This week’s episode focuses on a video by Rolling Stone music critic Christopher R. Weingarten Continue reading
#063: Bruce Houghton – Blogging the future of music
Bruce Houghton (Founder of Skyline Music) is a long time industry veteran who has been booking music talent of all shapes and sizes for over 20 years. As the shift in … Continue reading
#062: Roundtable – Popstars and Power Outage
Pandora adds a paid subscription option with perks. Walmart gets rid of its DRM’d songs. Emusic moves beyond the indie market and stirs controversy. File-sharing is now a part of … Continue reading
#061: David Gray – Anatomy of a Music Career
You’ve probably seen some of the music reality shows they produce like, “America’s Got Talent, X Factor, and American Idol.” After the show is over, it’s David’s job to continue the artist’s development and help them create their albums. Continue reading