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
Great Unknowns Music Expose
1944 E. Brookport St., Covina, CA 91724
PH: 626-290-6977
Michael J. thegreatunknowns@gmail.com
www.greatunknownsmusicexpose.com
Features CD reviews and interviews with musicians from
the unsigned and independent music industry. All music submissions are handled through Musicxray.com
Leicester Bangs
PO Box 6209, Leicester, LE2 8YJ, United Kingdom.
Rob editor@leicesterbangs.co.uk
www.leicesterbangs.co.uk
We cover most genres of music. We listen to everything we receive and
review a big chunk of it.
Today's Country Magazine
Jeffrey Kurtis
gone_country_magazine@comcast.net
www.todayscountrymag.com
Founded on the principle of bringing the readers closer to their favorite mainstream Country artists and to also bring that same attention to local Country, Rockabilly, Americana and Bluegrass artists.It's our objective to provide both local and up and coming artists with front-page coverage while keeping you connected with the most accurate and up to date information on today's hottest stars.
Eclectomatic Ezine
Jim Willey submissions@eclectomatic.net
www.eclectomatic.net
We are a dark culture Ezine focusing on Electronic genres. We will
honestly review your EPs and LPs.
Awaken Music
http://awakenmusic.blogspot.com
An online review that publishes the artists that
it feels are paving the way in modern music. If you are an artist
or band that fits this description, feel free to submit your
music for review consideration. We publish reviews
featuring the artists that we see as cutting-edge.
AwakenMusic accepts all genres, so please don't be shy. While
AwakenMusic is open to newer artists looking for their first
review, they would prefer artists that are touring at this point,
and playing midsized venues (100-200 capacity venues). Submit
through Sonicbids.
http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=17165
Digitalgig
PO Box 509, Keighley, BD21 9BB UK
editor@digitalgig.co.uk
www.digitalgig.co.uk
Reviews, features, interviews and articles as well as the hottest news from the UK underground music scene. MP3s are accepted at the above e-mail address.
MuzikReviews.com
PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220
PH: 413-236-9800 x105
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
info@muzikreviews.com
www.muzikreviews.com
Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
The Great Unknowns Presents
1944 E. Brookport St., Covina, CA 91724
PH: 626-290-6977
Michael J. thegreatunknowns@gmail.com
www.greatunknownsmusicexpose.com
A radio podcast dedicated to spotlighting new artists in the unsigned and independent industry. Each artist is interviewed in order to give listeners exclusive information about them. Interviews include an exclusive music preview. All music submissions are handled through Musicxray.com
Be Heard Radio
1829 Stone Brook Ct. Lawrenceville, GA 30043
PH: 469-831-5423
Patrick Tarver programdir@beheardradio76fm.com
http://www.beheardradio76fm.com
Licensed professional internet radio station that plays all Indie music and the spins count. We report to all music monitors - BMI, Soundexchange and ASCAP.
Rock Solid Pressure Radio Show
JRock & Patty The Radio Girl
rocksolidpressure@yahoo.com
www.rocksolidpressure.com
Unsigned Rock/Metal artists and bands compete weekly for prizes. There will be '4' contestants featured on each episode. One song from each artist/band will be selected for airplay and competition. Voters cast online votes for their favorite artist/band while the song plays.
KTRL Radio
attn: Drew Slattery (Music Director), 90.5 KTRL, Box T-0095, Tarleton State U. Stephenville TX 76402
www.tarleton.edu/ktrl
A new station looking for all styles of Folk, Roots/Americana, Country and World Music.
KURT Radio
attn: Drew Slattery (Music Director), 100.7 KURT, Box T-0095, Tarleton State U. Stephenville TX 76402
www.tarleton.edu/ktrl
Send us your Rock music.
Free Radio Jackson
616 N. Pleasant St., Jackson, MI 49202
Aaron Childs
freeradiojackson@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/freeradiojackson
I play a mixture of Blues, Rock, Jazz, Alternative, Electronica, Roots Rock/Americana, Reggae and Ska.
Detour Radio Show
Don Keith
don@thedetour.org
www.thedetour.org
Internet show featuring Christian Rock, Hip Hop, Reggae and Techno.
Upstream Radio
http://www.usa4real.com
Internet radio station. We are looking for submissions from all genres.
Christmas Music 24/7
PO Box 2105, Woodbridge, VA 22195-2105
Michael Clark mclark@christmasmusic247.com
www.christmasmusic247.com
Internet radio station network playing many different styles of
Christmas music year-round. Currently the two most popular stations at
Live365.com.
Unsigned Artists Radio
Julian Bankston
julian@uaradio.net
www.uaradio.net
Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally.
Island Girl Radio
PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714
PH: 301-908-4135
Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.islandgirlradio.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.
YouRockRadio.com
Uncle Indie
yourockmedia@gmail.com
www.yourockradio.com
The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer!
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
Radio Submit
550 N. Main, Ste. E, Moab, UT 84532
PH: 512-938-3461
Shane Cody admin@radiosubmit.com
www.radiosubmit.com
Online broadcast quality music distribution directly to radio stations around the globe. Help keep the planet green. Don't mail plastic CDs.
God's Country Promotions
2501 US 70 East, Morganton, NC 28655
PH: 828-403-0487
Doug Hudson godscountrycd@yahoo.com
www.godscountrycd.com
Promoting indie artista To worldwide radio. Release your next single
with us today!
The Black Label Radio Promotion Company
submissions@theblacklabel.co.uk
http://www.theblacklabel.co.uk
UK based radio promotion. We are successful because we are cost effective and allow all artists to have an equal opportunity of getting real airplay for their releases. Please call us for a friendly chat about radio plugging, the radio blast, press campaigns or retail promotion and find out just how cost effective we can be. Prices start from just ?200.00
Planetary Group
PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205
PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888
adam@planetarygroup.com
www.planetarygroup.com
Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need.
UE3 Promotions
Jen
jen@ue3promotions.com
www.ue3promotions.com
Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division.
Powderfinger Promotions
47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702
PH: 800-356-1155 x234
radio@powderfingerpromo.com
www.powderfingerpromo.com
We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts.
National Record Promotion
137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004
PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699
Larry Weir
larry_weir@sbcglobal.net
www.heartlandent.com
We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
iBrand Consulting
16314 Dawncrest Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478
PH: 281-827-9097 FX: 928-222-9097
Derrick Banes info@ibrandconsulting.net
www.iBrandConsulting.net
National distribution covering all major and independent retail and
digital outlets in North America and the world. iBrand provides label services such as securing product distribution
deals, radio & digital album promotion, social media marketing, as well as
career management. We are also a 1 stop solution for your all of your
advertising, marketing and promotional needs.
Bulletproof Management
111 S. Morgan St. #420, Chicago, IL 60607
PH: 312-882-1392
Matt Kelly bulletproofmgmt@aim.com
www.myspace.com/bulletproofmanagementchicago
Chicago based management and booking services for bands and artists.
32? Entertainment Group
800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Bldg 12, 3rd Fl. Houston, TX 77024
PH: 866-755-9923 FX: 866-328-3479
Terrence Gaskin terry@32degreesonline.com
www.32degreesonline.com
Booking agency, tour Management and artist management.
In the Spot Light Entertainment
PH: 615-440-7234
Shenia Moyer inthespotlightentertainment@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/inthespotlightpromotions
I provide artist management, artist promotions, radio promotions and booking services for Country artists.
Music for Film and Television (MFTV)
6832 Zelzah Ave. Ventura, CA 93001
PH: 805-667-8568
info@musicforfilmandtelevision.com
www.musicforfilmandtelevision.com
A collective networking source for film makers and musicians to combine talents through the art of placing music to film and television. The MFTV website contains well-produced independent music for immediate placement in TV and film productions.
Carnelian Agency
PH: 360-752-9829
www.carnelianagency.com
Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist?s services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication.
CTW Promotions
PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240
Mike Warden
promotions@conquertheworld.com
www.ctwpromotions.com
We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust?
Countdown Entertainment
110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic
submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing.
IndiePower.com
PH: 818-505-1836
info@indiepower.com
www.indiepower.com
Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! @indie_power
Aditude Advertising
PH: 770-236-0738
info@aditudeadvertising.com
www.aditudeadvertising.com
Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses.
AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
R. Jackson
aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels.
Music Dealers
650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661
PH: 888-584-0005 x5
Rob Lindquist
rlindquist@musicdealers.com
www.musicdealers.com
Licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world.
xo publicity
PH: 503-281-9696
kaytea@xopublicity.com
www.xopublicity.com
Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Sol Villa Productions
djelastic3@gmail.com
www.sol-villa.com
Hip Hop Label. Producer DJ Elastic helps each Sol Villa artist express their stories and art in their own unique way.
Riot City Records
351 Ed Hill Rd. Freeville, NY 13068
PH: 917-504-4495
Johnny Heartless riotcityrecords@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/fuckinriotcityrecords
An independent Punk/NYHC label based out of NY. We're fully DIY, & everything is run by the owner, Johnny Heartless.
IndieRhythm
160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102
PH: 678-574-6310
James McCullough
sales@indierhythm.com
www.IndieRhythm.com
A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories!
Apocrypha Records
PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126
PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752
John MacMurphy
info@ApocryphaRecords.com
www.ApocryphaRecords.com
Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Mixposure
PO Box 1501, Roanoke, TX 76262
PH: 817-412-8979
Todd Johnson dazed@mixposure.com
www.mixposure.com
Free music promotion & MP3 downloads. Home to the best indie artists on the planet!
Bandder.com
2300 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
PH: 888-466-7774 x1011
Andy Leff info@bandder.com
www.bandder.com
A site to discover, distribute and share music on the web and many social networks.
StartMySong
info@startmysong.com
http://startmysong.com
A songwriter launching platform looking to tap into the world?s songwriting talent! Songwriters from anywhere can upload their song demos, beats, and melodies to the Start My Song website where the songs are rated by listeners from around the world and placed in front of song publishers, music supervisors, recording artists, and other venues looking for new music.
Broadjam
www.broadjam.com
A web community dedicated to both indie musicians and fans of indie music. Promote your band or music by joining a social network where you can win prizes and explore licensing opportunities in TV and film. Find new independent music and collaborate with other indie musicians and fans. We support the top indie bands of the world!
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers.
Music Forte
931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
greg@musicforte.com
www.musicforte.com
As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways.
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
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society
PO Box 220575, Newhall, CA 91322
Lynn Wolverton-Parker info@scvblues.org
www.scvblues.org
We are nonprofit organization serving Blues lovers all over Southern California and affiliate of The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. Our mission is to preserve and promote the Blues music art form.
JMK Photography
324 Harrison Blvd. Kalispell, MT 59901
PH: 406-249-7939
Wayne Murphy info@jmkphotography.net
www.jmkphotography.net
We would like to help promote you or your band by offering photography services at your live gig or band photos for CD and web or simple promotional head shots.
BradleyHouse Music
55 Pleasant Grove Rd. Lynchburg, SC 29080
PH: 843-409-6500 FX: 803-453-5334
Fred Shaw bhousemusic@aol.com
www.Bradleyhousemusic.com
Interested in live recording / video production? That's what makes BradleyHouse stand out above the rest. It's our specialty!! We've been perfecting the art of live recording for the past 20 years.
MusicPro Insurance Agency
45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002
PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302
Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com
http://www.musicproinsurance.com
Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health.
Festival Network Online
www.festivalnet.com
There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
CD Poster Shop
PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902
info@cdpostershop.com
www.cdpostershop.com
We focus on providing quality CD duplication, CD inserts and posters at affordable prices. We have a CD release package, which includes 100 retail ready CDs, 50 posters, with a free UPC-A barcode and CD Baby setup starting at $230.
Creative Sound Corp.
5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301
PH: 818-707-8986 FX: 818-707-8164
info@csoundcorp.com
www.csoundcorp.com
CD/DVD replication, special packages include graphics / high quality color printing. Full Guarantee
for Competitive Pricing & Premium Quality. Plant Locations: California and North Carolina.
Mention that you saw us in The Indie Bible and we will match or beat any advertised price.
CD Rollout
1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
PH: 800-811-7478
Mike Naylor
mike@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you!
CD Man
PH: 800-557-3347
sales@cdman.com
http://www.cdman.com
Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Crazy Daisy Productions
4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402
PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630
Erik Veach
info@crazymastering.com
www.crazymastering.com
Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279!
SongMastering.com
6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107
PH: 513-728-0769
Jim Mason
jimmason@songmastering.com
www.songmastering.com
I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible.
ACMastering
PH: 800-335-9103
Adrian Carr
adrian@acmastering.com
www.acmastering.com
There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price!
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
shirtmanufaktur
Maschenpromenade 23, D-39340 Haldensleben, Germany
PH: +49-3904-499111
Holger Jaeger info@shirtmanufaktur.de
www.shirtmanufaktur.de
Screen printing + promotion wear. Organic cotton + fairwear-shirts.
ABC Pictures
2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185
www.abcpictures.com
Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.Bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada?s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada`s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
Imprint Indie Printing
3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275
PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154
Walter
walter@iloveimprint.com
www.iloveimprint.com
Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Dot On Shaft Guitars
37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2
PH: 705-812-1061
http://dotonshaft.com
"The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature.
WTSmedia
2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281
Micah Boaz
mboaz@wtsmedia.com
www.wtsmedia.com
CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others.
Pick Guy
PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074
PH: 317-698-5141
Marty Camire
pickguy@verizon.net
www.pickguy.com
Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
info@muzikstudio.com
www.amuzikstudio.com
We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Jeri Goldstein?s Booking & Touring Success Strategies & Secrets-Online Course
jg@performingbiz.com
www.performingbiz.com/?content=teleseminars
Take your touring to the next level in 2010. Put artist-tested strategies to work for you
to book more gigs, for more money, playing to larger audiences. Jumpstart your career and gain
an edge over the competition while learning at your own pace, from home or while on the road.
Completely downloadable MP3 audios and PDF Action Guides. Registration Opens Wednesday, February
3rd at Noon Eastern from your own computer.
onlineartistpromo.com
tsiegel@indieleap.com
www.onlineartistpromo.com
An internet marketing resoucre guide to aid musicians in marketing themselves online. We?ll do all the leg work to bring you the most up to date internet marketing resources to assist you in getting your music out into the world.
The Muse's Muse
www.musesmuse.com
Since 1995 the Muse's Muse has provided tips, tools and
opportunities for you to connect with your fellow songwriters
around the world, find collaborators, and get the friendly
support you need to improve your craft - no matter what stage
you're at on your journey to better songwriting. So come check us
out and start building your songwriting support network
today!
North by Northeast Music and Film Festival
189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7
PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828
info@nxne.com
www.nxne.com
Canada?s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
Lead Sheet Station
PO Box 935, Bear, DE 19701-0935
Stephanie Ferguson info@leadsheetstation.com
www.leadsheetstation.com
A resource for songwriters who need sheet music created for their original songs. Music and lyrics may be securely uploaded directly to our site, and we offer up-front pricing and a 7-day guarantee.
CDstands.com
30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690
PH: 609-689-1711
Scott Clark
info@cdreview.com
www.cdstands.com
We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores.
5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
BANDiZMO
contact@bandizmo.com
www.bandizmo.com
As an artist your first step is to become a member. This is completely free. There are 3 member types: Singer/Songwriter, Band who writes own material and Songwriter/Composer (This site is for unsigned artists only).
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
How to Turn Your Gigs Into Major Media Events
by Jeri Goldstein, Performingbiz.com
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So you're barreling along, booking tour dates, doing your promotion, playing the gigs and generally feeling pretty good about the way things are going. Yes? But you're thinking to yourself, "How can I spice things up, make them more exciting for everyone, especially the media and bring a bit more attention to this road show?" The answer?Themes.
Upon returning from New Orleans where I moderated a panel on "Accessing the Media." My panelists were a music critic, a publicist and a radio programmer. At one point during the workshop our attention was focused upon creating media events to capture audience, press, TV and radio. We were not talking about media events for visiting dignitaries. We were discussing a simple CD release and how, with a little creative mind expansion, some planning and some outreach to community businesses and organizations, you can turn that simple CD release into a media event. So what does it take to make the media notice you? How can you incorporate this approach each time you want to stir things up?
First, let's talk about themes. I always teach my seminar attendees to crystallize a description of their act into a single sentence and then into three to five words. If we take this approach a bit further, think about how you can create a theme around a CD title, the type of music you play, your name, the title song you want to push to radio, create a name for the upcoming tour, etc. For example, the publicist on the panel had worked with B.B. King. Not only did they focus on the Blues genre by working the color blue into all the decorations when hosting a restaurant event, but they manipulated a menu of foods to include everything with "King" in the name?King Crab Legs, Chicken a la King, you get the idea. When planning, these ideas were incorporated into the invitations, press releases and all of the pre-promotion to get people and the press excited about the event and what they could expect when attending this shin dig. It grabbed their attention.
Another angle that becomes very important is how you involve community businesses and organizations. When you approach a restaurant or club about hosting a CD release, they are likely to pull out their room rental sheet and begin tallying up costs to give you an estimate. But, if you approach them with a theme that reaches beyond just you and your CD release, and incorporates a local, regional or national charitable organization, then they start figuring "in-kind" services as their donation and the media attention the event is likely to get. The theme gives them something to get excited about and gives them a creative jumping off point. As a marketing tool, all involved in supporting a theme become inspired co-workers eager to add their specialty to the overall product or event. It really does get people's creative juices flowing. When the event is coordinated so that a charity is the ultimate beneficiary, media coverage grows exponentially. Businesses are more likely to donate services in exchange for association with the event and the subsequent media attention they'll receive. This attention far outweighs that which they might receive from straight advertising. The event takes on a new meaning as you bring a great deal more attention to the cause and ultimately your CD, your act and the event than would have been possible using a non-thematic approach.
It takes creative thinking, even exercising some outrageous ideas to move beyond the basics and into the realm of staging media events. Finding a theme to ignite your ideas makes it easy and more exciting for all involved. Here are a few suggestions as you consider incorporating a thematic approach into your career.
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Think about your plans for the next two years - What events, projects, tours are in the works? Begin to think about themes for these new projects. Brainstorm with group members, managers, record labels and publicists as you discuss the next projects. Work the theme into your plans as you develop the project, tour, or recording.
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Think about the businesses that you could involve in the theme. When ready, create a proposal that will get them excited about being an integral part of the event. Think about how this will benefit them and share that with them when presenting the proposal.
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Think about community charities that you could align yourself with that would be a natural fit with your theme. If you are particularly interested in a specific organization, strive to create a long-lasting relationship that might span the years as you grow your career.
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Consider your graphics, posters, colors, and any design features that will enhance the overall execution of the theme to expand its impact on the media and the public.
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Will food be involved in the event? If so, how can the theme be carried over into the catering? This can be very simple and low cost. When all the players involved are participating because it benefits a higher cause, the sponsor donates most of their costs. When you have a clever theme and a good cause, sponsors will be attracted to your event and want to participate.
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Will a specific location be important to the theme's execution? Get any licenses you might need from the city or county. Check local event calendars to make sure your event won't interfere with another scheduled for the same day.
Now might this cost some money? Yes! Will the payoff be greater? Many times greater than sending out a few press releases hoping they get printed or even noticed. If you plan ahead and build associations as you incorporate these themes into your plan, donations, sponsorships and in-kind services will cover many costs. When you consider the cost of a large mailing or a phone campaign to get radio attention, a media event approach has potential to impact a much broader audience. As you get used to creating budgets for each project you undertake, it becomes apparent how you might dole out bits of your budget to prospective sponsors to have the costs of various line items completely covered by the sponsor. When you being incorporating a thematic approach to each project, the planning, the budgeting and the creativity all become worth the effort as you evaluate the results. Yes, it is a bit more work initially, but the outcome is magnified many times over, placing you among the true professionals to be reckoned with in this business.
Step out of the ordinary and place your act among the unique, the outrageous and the extraordinary, who are gaining momentum in their careers because they dared to be more interesting than the competition. It all starts with choosing a theme for your next project. Work that theme from all angles and you will be pleasantly surprised at the end results.
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Jeri Goldstein is the author of, How To Be Your Own Booking Agent The Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring 2nd Edition UPDATED. She had been an agent and artist's manager for 20 years. Currently she consults with artists, agents and managers through her consultation program Manager-In-A-Box and presents The Performing Biz, seminars and workshops at conferences, universities, for arts councils and to organizations. Jeri has released a 3-hour seminar on CD-ROM, Marketing Your Act. The Seminar is set up in 5 modules with information about Marketing, Creating Effective Promotional Materials, How To Access the Media, A Marketing Template and Niche Marketing. No expensive conferences to attend-learn at your convenience to boost your career. Her book, CD-ROM and information about her other programs are available at are available at
Performingbiz.com or phone (434) 591-1335 or email Jeri at
jg@performingbiz.com
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