While much is made of inspiration and a passion for music, a more pragmatic approach is essential when it comes to improving your performance, and setting and sticking to a solid practice schedule is essential, whether you’re a solo act or part of a band. _______________________________ Guest post by Patrick…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Creditors Demand Bankruptcy For Robert F.X. Sillerman
Robert F.X. Sillerman, the founder of what was once SFX Entertainment, is being petitioned to declare bankruptcy by two Chicago-based promoters. Jeffery Callahan and Lucas King of React Presents and Clubtix filed an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition against Sillerman in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Dec. 27, according to Reuters. Sillerman,…
Developing A Gig Reminder Email Strategy
For anyone involved with putting on a show – be it artist, promoter, or label – notifying a fanbase that the show is actually happening is essential, and one email usually isn’t sufficient. Here we look at how to develop comprehensive, effective strategy for emailing gig reminders. _______________________ Guest post…
Developing A Gig Reminder Email Strategy
For anyone involved with putting on a show – be it artist, promoter, or label – notifying a fanbase that the show is actually happening is essential, and one email usually isn’t sufficient. Here we look at how to develop comprehensive, effective strategy for emailing gig reminders. _______________________ Guest post…
Ringling Bros. Files Lawsuit Against Kid Rock Over Use Of “Greatest Show on Earth”
Kid Rock is the subject of a lawsuit over the name of his new tour. Feld Entertainment, longtime owners of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, took the extravaganza off the road this year, but claims it retains all intellectual property for the circus including its famous tagline…
Maroon 5 Manager Jordan Feldstein, Brother Of Jonah Hill, Dies At 40
Jordan Feldstein, longtime manager of Maroon 5, the brother of actor Jonah Hill Feldstein and actress Elizabeth Greer “Beanie” Feldstein (“Lady Bird”), and son of Richard Feldstein, a tour accountant. He was 40. Jordan Feldman’s family said in a statement that Feldstein called 911 after experiencing shortness of breath Friday…
Live Music Today: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
In this piece Joe Rinaldi reflects on the state of the live music industry, and how the rise of the streaming age and the drop off in retail sales has further increased the necessity of live performance for artists looking to make it in the music industry. ______________________ Guest post…
Rock Legend Bill Graham’s Sons Lose Renewed Estate Fight
The sons of legendary concert promoter Bill Graham cannot prove their rights to concert posters and other San Francisco Bay Area rock memorabilia they say they were swindled out of by Graham’s estate executor, the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday. Graham famously produced concerts for the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis…
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 Inductees Named
The 2018 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were named early Wednesday morning. Three of the five main inductees were on the ballot for the first time. One of the repeat nominees, Bon Jovi, tweeted, "It’s about time!" The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees…
Prince Estate Sues Over YouTube Videos
Prince’s estate is suing a Massachusetts man, claiming he illegally uploaded the late rock icon’s music to YouTube. The estate is accusing Kian Andrew Habib, a man from the town of Norfolk, Massachusetts, of uploading six different videos of Prince performing live in concert. The videos, which have since been…