Ruby Tuesday is suing Ruby Tuesdays, a lawsuit between a restaurant chain and a band. Ruby Tuesday, the restaurant, is suing a ‘penniless’ rock band of the same name for $2 million. “While many artists pay tribute to other artists through imitation, when it comes to imitating famous trademarks, only…
Category archives: Live & Touring
How To Survive A Show When Everything Goes Wrong
A disastrous live performance is the stuff of nightmares for any gigging musician, regardless of their success, but delivering a flawless performance every time isn’t always possible. Here we look at how to handle things should you find yourself crashing and burning at your next live performance. ___________________________________ In this…
How To Optimize Your Music Tour Logistics
Regardless of how big your tour may be, it’s important that your manage your tour logistics carefully, or else sabotage your bands chances before it’s even had a chance to get off the ground. Here we look at how you can optimize your tour logistics for maximum effectiveness. ______________________ Guest…
Live Nation Stock Nears $50 On SiriusXM Buyout Rumors
Live Nation stock is now flirting with $50 per share, opening Wednesday at $49.96. That’s up more than 14% in the last month and appears to be driven by growing buyout rumors. Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation has been delivering strong growth and earnings, but the thought that it…
Fan Pyramid: How to Identify 5 Levels Of Fans, Engage Them
Think of your fans as a pyramid with your most devoted and loyal fans at the top. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the five levels of the Fan Pyramid and how to recognize and engage fans at each level. The number one things your fans want is recognition, according…
Blink Brings Big Brother To Concerts With $1.5M Funding For Facial Recognition
Austin-based startup Blink Identity has announced that it has raised $1.5M in a seed round led by Sinai Ventures with the participation of Live Nation, Techstars, and a number of other live entertainment related funds. The company, which was founded by Mary Haskett and Dr. Alex Kilpatrick, completed the Techstars…
4 Ways To Build Your Network While Attending Festivals
While work may be the last thing you want to think about when attending a festival as an audience member, these events provide a fantastic networking opportunity, and can be a great way to make connections while having fun doing it. __________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastagiacomo of Soundfly’s Flypaper…
Why Every Indie Musician Needs A Soundperson
You can be the most skilled musician in the world, but when it comes to performing live every artist is at the mercy of the sound technicians. Here we explore when is the right time to hire a professional sound person, and what qualities they should possess when you do….
Why Every Indie Needs A Tour Ninja
In this piece, Laurens Kusters of indie.ninja shares his knowledge from the road. Having gained significant experience as a tour manager for many years, he discuses when to hire a tour manager and what qualities to look for should you do so. ____________________ By Laurens Kusters co-founder of indie.ninja There…
Artists Up In Arms Over Coachella’s Radius Clause
[UPDATE] Festivals have become a preferred way for artists to gain visibility and earn some serious cash, but their ubiquity has often leaves these events competing for customers, causing them to implement a "radius clause" but Coachella, it seems, may have taken this clause too far. _______________________________ Guest post by…