Here long time performing and recording artist Kathy Valentine shares with us the specifications on the equipment she uses, as well as the software, and offers us a sneak peak at what a dream setup would look like. ______________________ Guest post by Kathy Valentine of CASH Music Who are you,…
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Interview with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s and Blue Bonnets
Here long time performing and recording artist Kathy Valentine shares with us the specifications on the equipment she uses, as well as the software, and offers us a sneak peak at what a dream setup would look like. ______________________ Guest post by Kathy Valentine of CASH Music Who are you,…
How To Transform A Live Mistake Into A ‘Moment’ With The Crowd
A with any live event, every show or gig is bound to have its occasional error or mishap, the important this is to be able to turn these otherwise unfortunate gaffs into special moments during which the band is able to connect with the audience in a special humanizing way….
Early Music Marketing Tips For Indie Artists
Here Janelle Rogers offers up several out of the box tips on successful marketing for indie artists, looking at how to build and maintain relationships with fans both online and at live music shows. ___________________________ Guest post by Janelle Rogers on the TuneCore Blog [This blog was written by Janelle…
Ticketmaster Sued After Allegedly Sabotaging Tour
The promoter behind a popular ’90s legacy act package show is suing Ticketmaster, claiming the ticketing giant damaged the tour’s ticket sales by only showing customers the highest priced tickets in some markets. _______________________________________________ Attorneys for Universal Attractions Agency filed the lawsuit over the I Love the 90s: The Party…
How To Increase Purchase Frequency Of Music and Merch [CyberPR]
Finding ways to more effectively monetize music is an ongoing quest. And with all of the stats showing a decline in music sales driven by the rise of streaming, it would be easy to devalue the income potential of music and merch sales, That would be a BIG mistake, say…
CHANGES @ MassConcerts • APA • Ticket Arena and Event Genius • JRA Fine Arts • Perciolan • Time For Fun
After a long sabbatical in Europe, MassConcert’s John Peters has returned to oversee a newly-revamped Worcester, MA Palladium. Capacity is 2560 with an open floor and seated balcony. Peters also owns the Town Ballroom in Buffalo and Webster Theater in Hartford. • Talent agency APA is the latest to announce…
5 Locations Fight To Become The Next Mecca For EDM
As is often the case in the entertainment business, EDM mecca Ibiza has grown past the stage of hip obscurity, and with raised prices and beefed up regulations, it has the current EDM crowd in search of a new home. Here we look at some of the possibilities. __________________________ Guest…
Crowdcasting App Helps Fill Your Gigs, But Not With Fans
Given that attendance is so often a concern for artists, it should come as no surprise that a new app has been developed which provides a ‘crowd for hire’ and although such tactics will help fill a room, it’s a pricey way to go, and those in attendance won’t be…
Crowdcasting App Helps Fill Your Gigs, But Not With Fans. Is This A New Kind Of Pay To Play?
Given that attendance is so often a concern for artists, it should come as no surprise that a new app has been developed which provides a ‘crowd for hire’ and although such tactics will help fill a room, it’s a pricey way to go, and those in attendance won’t be…