The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Music Connection Magazine / AMP
14654 Victory Blvd. 1st Fl. Van Nuys, CA 91411
PH: 818-995-0101 FX: 818-995-9235
contactmc@musicconnection.com
www.musicconnection.com/amp
Reviews in MC appear in both our print and digital editions, allowing them to be used as a potent item in your press kit, EPK or promotional campaign. To get a review, first you must be a member of “AMP.” Amp is always a totally free service. Tour AMP now and click the “Review” menu item for more details: www.musicconnection.com/amp
Snob's Music
707-365 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto, ON M4P 1M5
PH: 416-575-9070
Peter Kearns tosnob@snobsmusic.net
www.snobsmusic.net
Indie music blog featuring news, album and concert reviews and MP3s.
Kweevak Music Magazine
mr_kweevak@yahoo.com
www.kweevak.com
We are Seeking New Community Members! Kweevak.com is a popular music destination on the world wide web. In 2009 we will celebrate 10 years of promoting great indie and mainstream music through our online magazine and innovative internet radio show. The magazine was founded by New Jersey-based music aficionado Rockin' Rich Lynch as a way to help indie bands and artists rise to the top. The site receives many thousands of visitors per issue from all over the world who come to the Kweevak portal for music news, CD reviews, concert reviews and music resources. The acclaimed radio show always has interviews with famous musicians while playing the best indie music. Check out the site known as "The Galaxy's Guide to Music on the Web" - and get on board today for advanced music promotion.
Please note that we have lowered the community membership fee!
BullFrogMusic Reviews
PO Box 5041, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3
PH: 250-370-5448
Jeremiah Sutherland jeremiah@bullfrogmusic.com
frogblogreviews.bullfrogmusic.com
Comprises reviews of indie releases in Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop, Early Music and Opera. Affiliated with BullFrogMusic.com.
Hear/Say
PH: 800-227-2425 x110
Diane Singer
diane@hearsay.cc
www.hearsay.cc
America's College Music media for 11 years! Distributed on 600 college campuses and 100 indie music stores nationwide! Features artist spotlights, CD reviews, artist interviews, streaming, podcast interviews & more!
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Metal Express Radio
13804 S. Quail Run Dr. Plainfield, IL 60544
Scott Jeslis scott@metalexpressradio.com
www.metalexpressradio.com
Here's what Metal Express Radio can offer you and your music:
- New CD/DVD/Live reviews posted on the site every 12 hours
- News section updated every day
- Streaming audio interviews on-demand
- Live pictures of the best bands in Metal
- Huge backstage photo gallery
- Weekly E-Newsflash to keep your fans updated!
- Visit MetalExpress.no to tap into the largest, most diversified, and
best continuous Metal Stream on the net! We have 34,000+ tracks on
rotation, Live DJ's, Requests played, Station IDs from many of your
favorite bands and artists!
AMGLive Radio / AMGLive Records
40 E. 200 South, Fillmore, UT 84631
PH: 435-743-228-8443
James Turner jturner@amglive.net
www.amglive.net
Our radio station plays indie music only. In our music store we sell indie music and merchandise. AMGLive Records is here to help the indie artist. We also have a community site.
The Soupy Gato Show
532 1/2 W. Center, Essexville, MI 48732
Daniel J. Harris
soupygato@gmail.com
www.soupygato.com
All styles welcome and wanted. I try to make each show as different as possible. Bands and artists can either send an MP3 or CD. I try to do more for bands that send a CD considering the time, money and consideration it involves.
Producer's Corner
PO Box 1985, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
PH: 239-745-0937
Platinm Girl sadiemastering@yahoo.com
www.producerscornershow.com
We are a radio talk show that spotlights Hip Hop and R&B artists. We have weekly artist interviews and showcases on two different shows.
Pure Jazz Radio
4 Norwood Ln. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.purejazzradio.com
A celebration of Jazz... featuring the "Founding Fathers", the current "Keepers of the Flame" and everyone in between.
Moozikoo Radio
PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikooradio.com
Our goal is to bring you the best music from today's independent artists. We focus on music in the Americana, Alt. Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, and Alt. Country genres.
eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Airplay Specialists
1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244
airplay4U@aol.com
www.airplayspecialists.com
We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace.
Howard Rosen Promotion
5605 Woodman Ave. #206, Van Nuys, CA 91401
PH: 818-901-1122 FX: 818-901-6513
musicsubmissions@howiewood.com
www.howiewood.com
Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. @Howiewoodpromo
Twin Vision
261 5th Ave. #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11215
PH: 718-369-1370
Peter Hay
TwinVision@aol.com
www.twinvision.net
Offers radio promotion services to artists and labels with proven strategies that create exposure and awareness with national audiences. We are specialists in working with independently created projects, from artists putting out their own recordings to major independent labels, as well as foreign labels looking for a niche in the American market. For the last seventeen years, Twin Vision has provided promotion services to artists, managers, publishers and labels whose projects required special attention at radio formats that embrace new and emerging artists.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
AheadPR
info@aheadpr.com
www.aheadpr.com
UK based experts in digital music promotion. Press coverage, radio airplay, DJ and tastemaker support, label exposure, bookings and of course boosting traffic to your website or MySpace page.
mi2n PR Marketing
718-278-0662
prsyndicate@mi2n.com
www.mi2n.com/services
Leveraging its decade-long leadership role in the music news sector, Music Industry News Network (Mi2N) now offers a broad array of PR marketing and advertising services meant to meet the specific needs of the music community. Utilizing multiple channels, from its syndicated newswires to social networks and 30,000 subscriber base, Mi2N places your press release in fron tof your desired audience.
Viral Promotions for Artists
PH: 443-935-5289
Rick Becker 3in1promo@gmail.com
www.3in1promo.com
We handle all aspects of promotion for independent artists as well as the majors.
MusicSUBMIT
34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029
PH: 917-512-2958
Michael
support@musicsubmit.com
www.MusicSUBMIT.com
Promotes your music to the decision makers at Internet radio stations, music blogs, online music magazines and more, AND we give you a full report of everything we do for you!
Nina Denny Public Relations
PO Box 1248, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
PH: 315-323-1058 FX: 877-349-0225
Nina
ndenny@ninadenny.com
www.ninadenny.com
PR with a personal touch, affordable rates and music expertise.
Big Noise Management
11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906
PH: 401-274-4770
Al Gomes
al@bignoisenow.com
www.bignoisenow.com
We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first. We also run Big Noise Records.
Miles High Productions
6622 Delongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. @MilesHigh
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt
ah@arielpublicity.com
www.arielpublicity.net
Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers!
MLC PR
PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371
PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996
Mona Loring
contact@monaloring.com
www.monaloring.com
We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Utopia Records
Linda Levine info@utopiarecordings.com
www.utopiarecordings.com
Innovation and original Contemporary Jazz is the foundation for Utopia Records.
Vulgar Entertainment
780 Falcon Cir. #300, Warminster PA 18974
PH: 267-535-0112
Jim jim@ecrstudio.com
www.vulgar-usa.com
We're an independent music label in the Philadelphia area that focuses on Modern Rock. We have the means to accomplish your dreams.
Sevier Records
1602 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
PH: 615-500-4411
Chris Sevier
severerecords7@yahoo.com
www.sevierproductions.com
Artist development and A&R outsourcing. We help deserving artists make a record and build their team for success.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
MyMusicSite.com
339 5th Ave. #405, New York, NY 10016
PH: 646-670-6611
Alexandria alexandria@mymusicsite.com
www.mymusicsite.com
An online music community helping independent artist sell, promote and create ringtones with their music.
F3Music
PO Box 1511, Antioch, TN 37011-1511
PH: 615-268-7675
David Jenkins admin@funender.com
www.f3music.com
Host, share, promote & sell your original music at F3music.com. We are music lovers who want to make it easier for you to promote music and to meet new friends online. Feel free to signup with a free account today to see what separates us from the rest.
Kerchoonz.com
PH: +44-141-775-0041
Indy Gregg kerchoonz@kerchoonz.com
www.kerchoonz.com
Unsigned bands/artists will be paid every time their tracks are
downloaded or listened to. Acts will receive one cent
per every play and up to 20 cents for every download.
Songsinc
28236 Hot Springs Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351
PH: 661-309-6434
Andrea Standley admin@songsinc.com
www.songsinc.com
Songwriters find hundreds of fully produced Tracks to write new songs to. Musicians provide the fully produced Tracks and get paid a royalty on every download, plus share co-write on every new song written to their Track. Mash-Ups Track licensing launches at New Year 2009.
Check my clip
info@checkmyclip.com
www.checkmyclip.de
A casting and entertainment platform for music, TV and fashion stars and starlets. It gives people with special talents the opportunity to market themselves and network with people who are interested in them, agencies and fans - both in Germany and in other countries.
Tema Digital Media
temadigital@live.co.uk
www.temadigital.com
We are looking for new music, bands, artists,
songwriters, vocalists and producers. We have a network of over
300 music download sites, podcasters, radio stations, film,
media, TV and advertising companies. We're interested in
everything from a single song from a home producer or songwriter
to publishing a full catalog from a record label or music
publisher. We want music of all styles, from people of all ages.
Sound Word Entertainment
www.soundwordmedia.com
It is FREE for musicians to set up an account profile and upload their music/MP3s. To set up an artist account, just click the ARTISTS/LABEL button on the site menu and follow the link to set it up. We have simplified the process as much as possible to make it simple for artists to be up and running on the site in no time, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our contact page for support.
FilmGo.net
www.FilmGo.net
We have created the perfect market place for film lovers to discover fresh independent films, while they are here they are discovering musicians too. Here at FilmGo your music will be heard by a fresh new audience. 545 takes pride in discovering new talented artists and exposing them to the world. Send in your submission today to see if you have what it takes to become a FilmGo featured artist.
NexTune Digital Music Service
8201 164th Ave. NE #200, Redmond, WA 98052
PH: 425-869-9095 FX: 425-861-7368
info@nextune.net
www.nextune.com/artists
Artists can promote, sell and send their digital music with email address they have in their fan base, as well as distribute mp3 music widgets to web sites, post tour schedules and sell concert tickets.
Blue Pie
www.bluepie.com.au
A digital music record label and media company. We maximise returns for our artists, labels and content owners from the new global internet-based digital entertainment markets.
RawRip
130 Shaftsbury Ave. London, W1D 5EU UK
PH: 020-7031-4288 FX: 020-7031-4302
Mark Sando
Mark@corp.rawrip.com
www.rawrip.com/indiebible
A music distribution service making history as the first to give artists 100% of royalties earned from every downloaded track. In addition to pay as you go downloads, fans can stream music for free, store songs in their own personal music library, and explore new music using the 'The Rippler.' Artists can also sell their tracks through portable 'Raw Stores', a widget that allows them to earn 100% from sales to fans on websites such as their own band site, blogs, MySpace or Facebook.
MPTrax
www.mptrax.com
The new face of music discovery! Gives artists and fans a chance to work together to decide the future of the music.
Indie Charts
info@indiecharts.com
www.indiecharts.com
Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads!
OurStage
community@ourstage.com
www.ourstage.com
A brand new and exciting way for you to succeed as an artist. Our site is designed to leverage the power of the Internet to connect fans to emerging artists. You get exposure to new fans through our ranking and judging system. You can track fans with a fan club and comments. There is a monthly cash prize of $100 for the top entry in each channel and a $5,000 grand prize for music and a $1,000 prize for video. You may also get additional exposure and prizes through our partners, such as NEMO, CMJ, Noisepop, Paste, the DV Show and many others.
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Aspire 2 Music Independent Song Pitch Service
Anne Freeman
info@aspire2music.com
www.myspace.com/aspire2music
Trying to complete that CD project, but can't find or write the right song? Need something for that scene on your video? As an indie artist, label owner or filmmaker, you have to do EVERYTHING! We understand that sometimes you simply run out of time, inspiration or ambition. Let us help you finish that project. The Aspire2Music myspace pitch page for independent artists and labels hosts Country, Country/Pop, Contemporary Country, and Christian/Country songs available for recording and licensing.
OpenMic.us Network
PH: 770-864-7811
David Craver
dcraver@openmic.us
www.OpenMic.us
The first nationwide network of Open Mic websites launched in Atlanta on November 1, 2008.
Reliable, local open mic information is now available to musicians for the first time. The OpenMic.us Network is comprised of 43 local city websites. Each site provides musicians with accurate details of local open mics where they can play out.
AM Media Group
PO Box 20044, St. Petersburg, FL 33742
PH: 727-577-5500 FX: 866-231-4522
Al Martino
AMPUBS@aol.com
www.menuvue.com/fightzone
We produce Mixed Martial Arts Events that are aired in about 17 million homes on FSN SunSports, SportSouth, DIRECTV and The Dish Network. We are looking for original music for our shows.
EpicJams Free Music Promotions
PH: 631-383-3101 FX: 631-383-3101
Paul epicjams@gmail.com
http://epicjams.synthasite.com
Bands send us their best songs. We put the songs on our website and viewers vote for their favorite songs.
Jamie Anderson Writing Services
PO Box 15003, Durham, NC 27704
PH: 919-220-1910
Jamie Anderson tsunamiinc@aol.com
www.jamieanderson.com/journalist.html
Writing services for musicians: bios, press releases and web content. Creative, fast and reasonable rates.
SongwriterUniverse "Best Song Of The Month Contest"
www.songwriteruniverse.com/songcontest.htm
Honors and publicizes the
top songs which are submitted each month to the popular
SongwriterUniverse online magazine/website, which now attracts
75,000 visitors per month. This contest not only spotlights the
winning song and songwriter, but also showcases the Top Five
songs of the month. Many pro songwriters, A&R execs, publishers
and producers check out the winning songs each month.
We Are Listening
PH: +972-52-3089899 FX: +972-3-6205660
Lior Shamir info@wearelistening.org
www.wearelistening.org
Song, lyric and band contests for independent artists.
NYC Music Spaces
PH: 919-929-8898
Emily Bowles emilyb@nycpaspaces.org
www.nycmusicspaces.org
New York City's free online database of hundreds of music rehearsal and performance spaces. Musicians in all genres can find spaces to rent, from studios to large venues, with our easy-to-use free service.
Baycore
610 W. Mary St., Thunder Bay, ON P7E4L4
PH: 807-627-9340
Destructo help@baycore.net
www.baycore.net
An online music community that supports and promotes the Punk and music scene.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit.icb@aweber.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
OASIS CD Manufacturing
7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110
PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812
info@oasisCD.com
www.oasiscd.com
We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment.
Progressive Media & Music
2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050
info@progressivecds.com
www.progressivecds.com
For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available.
From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd’s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!!
Crystal Clear Disc and Tape
10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819
Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com
http://www.crystalclearcds.com
Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499!
Disc2Day
2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282
PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929
www.disc2day.com
A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more.
Media Replication Services (MRS)
1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1
PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663
replication.services@MediaRS.com
www.mediars.com
For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards.
CD Rollout
4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505
PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109
Mike Naylor
info@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies.
Play-It Productions
259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001
PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304
info@play-itproductions.net
www.play-itproductions.net
Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Sound Bites Dog
PH 310-621-1896
Hans
hdekline@gmail.com
www.soundbitesdog.com
We are now offering high-quality and affordable mastering via the internet with minimal lead-time and great customer service. We deliver red book CD audio as well as the highest quality MP3/MP4s for internet sales and downloads. Whatever your needs, we are a reliable second pair of ears and a budget-friendly mastering solution.
DRT Mastering
20 Vine St., Peterborough, NH 03458
PH: 603-924-2277 FX: 603-924-4384
David Torrey
davidt@drtmastering.com
www.drtmastering.com
Delivers a fat, high-impact sound, created with custom-built analog mastering gear. Recording artists and record labels worldwide rely on this competitive edge for their CD releases. Our website offers extensive commentary and techniques for artists recording their own albums.
Masterwork Recording
1020 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125
PH: 215-423-1022 FX: 215-423-6020
Albert Oon
albert@masterworkrecording.com
www.masterworkrecording.com
We have been providing professional high resolution mastering services to major labels and artists of every kind for nearly three decades. Although we’ve seen tremendous changes in the music business and recording technology during that time, we’re still doing what we’ve always done well – delivering results. In our business, that means a superior mastering experience, and superior product.
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
Jakprints
3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361
www.jakprints.com
We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise. Take $50 OFF any order of $199 or more by using Promo Code ND2BBLE9WMB.
stickersandmore.com
art@stickersandmore.com
www.stickersandmore.com
Since 1995 our goal has been to provide our clients with quality custom merch, fast service, knowledgeable assistance, all at competitive prices. Twelve years later, and 3500 clients worldwide, our goal remains the same. Thank you for stopping by and visiting us. We hope to be part of your next custom imprint project. We will be featuring talented bands here on stickersandmore.com so look out for some fresh new artists! If you are a young or veteran band and would like to be a featured artist on stickersandmore.com please subimt an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD), contact information and a couple of MP3s to the above e-mail address.
Seatthole Shirts
PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227
PH: 360-733-2154
Django Bohren
info@seatthole.com
www.seatthole.com
High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project.
Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC)
PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174
PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN)
PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA)
sales@smcincorporated.com
www.smcincorporated.com
SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since February of 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Sam Ash Music
PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050
www.samash.com
The only online musical instrument website backed by over 80 years of experience servicing the needs of musicians - from beginners to professionals. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers.
ALLPARTS
13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041
PH: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803
info@allparts.com
http://www.allparts.com
America's premier guitar and bass parts supplier.
The Hook Studios
PH: 818-759-4665
Mike Frenchik
mike@thehookstudios.com
www.thehookstudios.com
Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings.
Tanager AudioWorks
17 Dolly Bridge Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869
PH: 973-895-1874 FX: 973-532-0821
info@tanageraudioworks.com
www.tanageraudioworks.com
A company founded on a basic mission-to provide indispensible tools for musical creation. We believe that today's powerful array of computer-based software aimed at writing and recording music could be made much more powerful and useful if only musicians had the right tools. In our experience, and as with many things, having the right tool makes all the difference.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Metalworks Studios
3611 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7
PH: 905-279-4000 FX: 905-279-4006
paul@metalworksstudios.com
www.metalworksstudios.com
We have expanded over 25 years into a six studio powerhouse, and today ranks as Canada’s consummate world-class studio facility. Recognized for an unprecedented Eleven consecutive years as "RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR" (1998 – 2008) at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards, Metalworks has become the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. It is little wonder that Gold & Platinum record awards line the corridors at Metalworks. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, D12, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N’Sync and Christina Aguilera chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars Catherine Zeta Jones, Rene Zellweger, Steven Segal, Richard Gere, and Denise Richards, to name a few.
Lamont Audio
534 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296
PH: 480-503-3004
Sandy Lamont
sandy@lamontaudio.com
www.lamontaudio.com
Striving to provide cutting edge sound and service at affordable rates. Specializing in Country, Rock, Jazz, Old R&B, Gospel & New Age. Custom & vintage equipment. 30 years experience in recording and production. The studio provides digital, analog, and midi recording in a laid back relaxing setting.
Virtuo Sound Studio
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SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
SMALL IS THE NEW BIG (and why house concerts could save touring artists)
by Fran Snyder, ConcertsInYourHome
© 2008 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
House Concerts - Mozart Was Onto Something
Mozart was well known for performing “parlor concerts,” in the homes of rich patrons who would delight in the opportunity to show off their acquaintance with him. Things have changed, however, and you no longer need to be rich to have access to some of the finest talent available. Furthermore, many of these artists are genuinely interested in their fans, and enjoy an opportunity to connect in a way that rarely happens in traditional venues.
Breaking New Markets = Breaking the Bank
Most acts, regardless of talent, are lucky to draw 30-40 people when they play in a new area. The resources needed to get beyond those numbers are getting more expensive and less effective all the time. Publicity and radio promotion can cost many hundreds if not thousands of dollars per week, and these methods employ people to beg, bribe, or cajole overwhelmed media personnel (writers, DJs, music programmers) who can rarely make the returns worthwhile. Ask any act how many “butts in seats” result from a nice article in the paper. Few, if any. Likewise, airplay doesn’t yield much unless it is sustained. Posters and flyers? Don’t get me started.
It’s been universally accepted for years that touring is so important, that artists should be willing to do it at a financial loss. Furthermore, it’s often suggested that you play anywhere and everywhere, because you never know where a new fan (including one with some power to help in a significant way) will turn up. And if you return consistently, you’ll build an audience.
I say it’s nonsense.
Of course, if you are an artist on the road, not every gig is likely to be a part of your grand strategic plan. But it is wrong to start with the premise that you should play in rooms where people don’t pay attention, and where the financial prospects are gloomy at best. That mentality is a disservice not only to your music, but to professional artists everywhere.
Shame on us. For decades we’ve been teaching audiences that it’s perfectly O.K. to sit 5 feet away from a performer, and carry on conversations at the top of their lungs. Who started this? Has anyone built a lasting audience this way?
Play Rooms You Can Fill - Play Rooms Where You Can Connect
Without a fat budget and a dedicated team of smart supporters, I believe the best way to build an audience is to play rooms
1. you can fill, and
2. that allow you to really connect in a personal or powerful way with the audience.
But where are the rooms you can sell out with 40 seats? Specifically, where are the ones that don’t have an espresso machine screaming during your ballads?
Shrinkage!
The potential audience for live music in traditional venues continues to shrink and fragment. People have more choices than ever for entertainment, and many of those choices increasingly keep them at home. Rentable and on-demand movies, xBox 360 and Wii, and the increasing variety and breadth of sports events and programming provide serious competition to the concert business.
In addition, despite the good they’ve done to society, stricter DUI laws have reduced the number of people who go out to listen to music, and smoking bans force “would-be listeners” out of the room during the show. We now have 200 capacity clubs who routinely have 50 people show up, and a majority of the audience spends half the night outside.
So venues have to diversify to stay in business.
Pool tables, televisions, electronic trivia - anything to bring in more bodies, sell more drinks, and stay in business. They have to do this, regardless of how it affects (distracts) from the core vision of the enterprise - putting on live music shows. Artists (who seemingly have no better option) gladly walk in, set up, and waste their evening playing for ungrateful, inattentive patrons, and force their true fans to watch a show while drunks are screaming about the latest touchdown.
And everyone accepts it. That’s life.
Wanted: Hundreds of Geniuses
The fact is, it takes a genius to run a music venue that can turn a profit (consistently) by presenting shows with audiences of less than 50 people. The economies of scale mean that running a club that is 50% smaller than before might only trim your overhead by 20%, all else being equal. The ones that do succeed often split the club (restaurant/venue) physically - by creating a separate room for the music. Eddie’s Attic, in Decatur Georgia is a good example of this, but has had its share of tough economic times.
The fact is, as audiences continue to fragment and dwindle, many clubs will go out of business unless they downsize or change what they are doing. Especially if they are not doing it well. Artists have long accepted second jobs or being broke as a way of life - some club owners have as well. In the long term, it’s not sustainable.
In the absence of geniuses, how can we have profitable concerts with an audience of 30-40 people? You create an event that is so special that one person (the venue) is willing to let the other (the act) keep all the money. Who would do such a thing? A house concert host.
What is a House Concert?
It’s an invitation-only concert in someone’s home, presented by a host who does not profit from the event. Although there are many exceptions and variations from these guidelines, house concerts are usually…
• held indoors and on weekends
• attended by 20-50 people
• paid for by a $10-20 donation per guest (for the performer)
• known to include light snacks, beverages or a pot-luck dinner
• attended by the host’s friends, neighbors, co-workers, and maybe a few fans of the artist
• attended by a 25-60 age group
• performed by solo, duos and small groups
• performed with little to no amplification
• very intimate - the audiences sit close and are attentive
• performed as two, 40-minute sets with a 20 minute break
• stronger for artist’s merchandise sales than traditional venues
• booked without a financial guarantee (sometimes a modest guarantee to cover expenses)
• known to house and feed the artist for the night
The Growth of House Concerts
All over the world (but mostly in America) music fans are discovering that putting on a house concert is a lot of fun, inexpensive, and a great way to entertain friends and acquaintances. They also get a kick out of having personal time with the artists, and knowing that they are playing a very important role in their careers. And thousands of these events happen every year.
Due to space considerations, these house concerts are more likely to help singer-songwriter acts and small ensembles, but the variety of genres and spaces available continues to grow. Jazz combos, instrumental acts, or any act that can comfortably fit in a living room might really enjoy performing in these intimate spaces.
Until we have enough geniuses to develop a commercial infrastructure for small, profitable concerts, house concerts will have to fill the void. In the meantime, small clubs owners, since they often lack the purchasing power to get A-List performers, should connect with these non-profit promoters to take advantage of block-booking opportunities and “double buys.” Even when they are in fairly close proximity, there is usually a very small overlap between house concert and club audiences. House concerts often draw people who don’t like late nights and driving downtown.
Are House Concerts the Perfect Pill?
So far you would think so. But a house concert host can have just as much trouble building an audience. Some hosts have a natural ability to gather crowds (through personality, standing in the community,etc.) but some really have to work at promoting their events. Booking a “stiff” act or two can seriously damage your reputation as a host, and start a downward trend of the audience you’ve worked so hard to build. House concerts are subject to all the same “acts of God” and “acts of Playoffs” that traditional venues deal with.
The upside, however, is that even a modest turnout (15-20 people) can be very satisfying, profitable, and not leave the artist scrambling for a hotel at the end of the night. Many house concert hosts provide food and a guest room for the night - two of the biggest expenses of being on the road.
Rebuilding Our “Infrastructure”
House concerts are filling a key missing ingredient in the live music infrastructure. They provide the venue for artists who cannot draw the numbers necessary for a traditional “for profit” live music venue. This provides opportunities for niche artists, such as
* great talents who are not famous* yet, or not famous anymore
* great talents who aren’t chasing fame or major commercial success
* world class performers who’s fame and market share are limited by the genre (i.e. folk) they inhabit
* developing talent
* substitute “well-known” if you prefer.
In the absence of house concerts, these acts play in bars and coffeehouses, serving no particular purpose. They don’t make a living wage, and neither does the venue. They don’t fully express their art, because a distracted audience simply cannot participate fully in the show. These “concerts” are often another missed opportunity to do something smaller and more rewarding.
Never before in our history has there been so much talent available, yet so much of that talent is “stuck.” There are not enough venues where small successes are possible - places that are the necessary stepping stones for an artist building a regional or national fanbase.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and the development of new house concerts, by enthusiastic and savvy fans, is necessary - always has been. Just ask Mozart.
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