Hailing from England, Ray Tarantino is a man with a “million-dollar voice” (Into the Hill). Kick-starting his career with a #1 placement on the Myspace UK charts, Ray has performed over 600 shows in the last three years in Europe and the United States. His soulful blend of folk, rock, and pop landed an invitation to open for Tori Amos … Read more

This week, I’ve been flooded with questions about SXSW. It’s probably because the deadline for submitting is this week. So it is worth playing one of the most talked about industry festivals in the world? How do you get your band in? Let’s go over some tips in the most artist friendly way: straight up … Read more

How important are good photos? Think about it: 1) On your press kit or website, your photos will be the first thing that a promoter, media, fans, etc. will see. 2) Your press photos help define who you are as an artist. Poor quality, generic, or uninteresting photos generally get the same type of preconceptions … Read more

Win a 10 day tour plus a complete presskit makeover and artist consultation sessions as well as the ability to join our 2011 artist roster. Selected artists will be able to select their own destinations and date range to booked at clubs, theaters, festivals, and music halls across the country. The tour will be for … Read more

As an touring artist myself,  I’m sometimes booked with local acts who are either new to the industry or unaware of common courtesy when it comes to working with an out of town band. There are certain unspoken rules that really come down to common sense and decency when you play with other bands. One … Read more

This article focuses explains how to book a band for your non-traditional venue – in other words, conventions, cultural festivals, weddings, etc… events outside of the traditional live music venue. However, there is a lot of valuable information for both artists and talent buyers of venues who want to understand more about the process in … Read more

I love the term “breaking into the music industry.” It signifies forceful, decisive, and purposeful action. In this industry, that’s what it takes to survive. Nothing happens by accident. You have to make things happen. One of the most important tips I can give any aspiring artist who wants to make music a career is … Read more

With everything that you do be it booking, soliciting a record deal or sponsor, or promotion, do it from the target’s point of view. In the case of looking for sponsors or endorsements, you’ll want to do so from the point of view of that prospect. Imagine getting hundreds of emails a week from artists … Read more

While conducting music business industry panels across the country, I’m often asked one question more than anything else: “How do I get an endorsement?” Other variations include “How do I get a sponsor?” or “How do I get free stuff?” My philosophy is that if this is your point of view, you’re probably already doomed. … Read more

Thanks for swinging by our site. Check the menu to the left for information about Last Stop Booking, our artists, available tour dates, and archived music business information. The section below is for our music industry blog (feel free to subscribe for updates): How to Save Money When Touring… As I touring musician myself, I … Read more