There are a few ways to make sure you get to open for a major artist in town: The first option takes time, energy, and hard work. In the process, you’ll gain the respect of the local music industry. You’ll build true fans that will come to other shows, buy your merchandise, and support your … Read more
I believe that good information should be spread and even though I do booking for bands, I’m not afraid to share, step-by-step, how I go about this process. That’s what this music blog is all about, partnering up with artists to take the next step. I hope this helps your music career. This is a more concise … Read more
Just got back in from doing a tour in Eastern Europe playing for the troops. If you’re interested in reading about the experience, you can check out my blog at http://aslantedview.tumblr.com Regular blogging and notes will be resuming here shortly.
Pardon the delays, I’ve been traveling. I’m in Atlanta, GA waiting for a flight to Washington, DC now (then to Munich, Germany, and then Sarajevo, Bosnia). On a goodwill tour performing music for the troops overseas. Posts will be resuming in a few weeks.
Been getting a lot of questions about this topic lately so I decided to throw out some additional thoughts about getting a sponsor for your band. Remember, the most important part of this process is to approach it from a business point of view. What can you offer the potential sponsor that is worth the … Read more
American Express OPEN Forum profiled my work with The Slants today on their most recent article for Guerilla Business Marketing. Some good tips on inexpensive, creative, strategies: http://www.openforum.com/articles/does-guerrilla-marketing-still-work What are some tactics that you’ve had success with?
The last post was about what to do when things go wrong on your tour: your van breaks down, you lose a show, etc. But what happens when everything seems to fall in place – the venue is packed, no vehicle problems, and you come home with some extra cash? How do you take advantage … Read more
Whether you are trying or not, you are projecting an image when you are playing a live show. You are making the choices: a t-shirt and jeans, a skirt (how long or short?), formal wear, outrageous wear. Whatever it is, everything that you do is a part of the overall experience. Like it or not, … Read more
I often compare managing a band to running a business. If you’re looking to get higher guarantees/pay for your services (performing live music), then you should approach things from a business point of view. How do you get a raise from work or a higher wage when interviewing for a job? Here’s a clue: just … Read more
Most artists who book their own shows have a general idea of how to book a tour but either lack the confidence or the initiative and drive to do so. After all, it’s like booking a single gig multiplied over by how many shows you want to do right? There’s a few other logistical pieces … Read more