Who comes to mind when you think of celebrity giving? U2’s Bono perhaps (one of the featured givers on celebrity giving site Looking To The Stars), maybe even people like Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys giving up Twitter for a good cause now and then. Don’t forget the golf tournaments and baby holding done by groups like Rascal Flatts. Read the rest of this entry »
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Be A Charity Case
In Best Practices, Mission Statement, Music, Music Business, People that Rock, Try this, You HAVE to on May 29, 2012 at 11:59 amWhat To Consider Before Going On Tour
In Best Practices, Best Practices, Live Music Venue, Music, Music Business, Musician, nashville, People that Rock, Performance, Road Musician, Try this, You HAVE to on April 12, 2012 at 5:29 amComing down from Pittsburgh, the “City That Rocks” as ranked by Esquire Magazine in 2004 at the following popular Pittsburgh music venues and clubs, Chet Vincent & The Big Bend make Music City, USA a stop on their Spring tour schedule. Appearing at The End, Chet brings his vulnerable vocals and throwback lyrics to the music lovers of Nashville. Read the rest of this entry »
Is Your Well Dry?
In Best Practices, Music Business, Try this, You HAVE to on March 7, 2012 at 11:08 amYou can’t draw water from a well that is dry. Creative burnout happens in a person when they have pushed themselves to the limit one too many times. The act of losing creative inspiration is not an old wives’ tale. This reality can hit anyone one of us at anytime. Whether you have a desk job you fall deeper and deeper out of love with or you are a painter that has lost his spark, creativity does not discriminate and can choose to escape us at whim. This exodus can happen at the most inopportune times. Just when we have agreed to four more projects and we need inspiration, you can hit the road block and the detour begins. Read the rest of this entry »
We Will FOLK You: 24th Annual International FOLK Alliance Conference 2012
In Ability, Best Practices, Best Practices, Industry News, Know This, Lyrics, Music, Music Business, Musician, Networking, People that Rock, Performance, Singing, Songwriting, Try this, You HAVE to on February 23, 2012 at 4:15 pmThere is no shortage of music, talent or heart at the 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference. Singer-Songwriters, artists, gypsies, an array of musical instruments and lyrical styles takes over the downtown Marriott of Memphis, TN. We will, we will folk you! Read the rest of this entry »
It’s That Time Again: CRS 2012
In Best Practices, Country Radio Seminar, Industry News, Music Advocate, Music Business, nashville, Networking, Radio, See this, Try this, You HAVE to on February 21, 2012 at 11:51 pmHey there readers in and around Nashville… get out and experience CRS (Country Radio Seminar) 2012.
See and be seen. Go to showcases. Hand out business cards. Be yourself. Learn the business.
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The Cajon & You
In Best Practices, expression, Music, Musician, Performance, Studio, Try this, You HAVE to on January 31, 2012 at 9:53 amNo matter what your role in the music industry, from a manager to an artist, from a songwriter to someone who just enjoys pickin’ on the guitar on your porch, the cajon is at the very least an interesting instrument, and possibly an important part of your live show or recording. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Summer NAMM Kicks Off… GO!
In Industry News, Marketing, Music, Music Advocate, Music Business, Musician, nashville, Networking, Performance, Record Label, Road Musician, Studio, Studio Musician, Trends, Try this, You HAVE to on July 20, 2011 at 10:04 amAre you thinking about setting up a home studio and learning recording technology? Are you seeking to improve your guitar tone or vocal miking skills? Perhaps you’re interested in checking out some of the newest musical product innovations that the industry has to offer. If so, you better not be missing out on 2011 Summer NAMM in Nashville! Read the rest of this entry »