Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Ray Tarantino

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

How to Hire a Photographer and Get Great Press/Live Photos

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

The Unspoken Rules of How to Treat a Touring Band (for artists)

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

How to Save Money When Touring as a Band

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