I’ve written about the importance if having an interband agreement several times, including in 5 Big Tips That Will Save Your Band’s Tour. However, I thought I should provide a sample of how this should be done. Below is band member agreement that I use in my band. Feel free to change out details that are … Read more
Getting more press is one of the most important parts of your music career. It helps your industry buzz, gets you better gigs, lands bigger sponsorship relationships, expands your audiences, and builds your music’s credibility. So how do you get more reviews or your work highlighted? You might have a list of accomplishments that you … Read more
There’s a lot of great advice out there about how to book a tour but I haven’t found many things about how to survive on tour. Going out on the road can sometimes be a dangerous affair: long hours on the road with little sleep, many late nights, financial risks, etc. 80s band Flock of … Read more
I’ve been spending nearly every weekend this month on a plane, playing gigs, so I haven’t had a chance to finish some of the articles that I’ve been planning to release quite yet. However, I’ve never really found a good set of advice for musicians who travel by air, so I thought I would offer … Read more
If you were presented with the opportunity to pitch your band directly to the Chief A&R representative for Capital Records, what would you say? If a venture capitalist was looking to invest in the dreams of one band, how would you convince them to choose you? If your favorite band was in town and looking for an … Read more
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
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
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
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