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How to book your own tour
Have you ever wondered how to book your own tour? This article lays out the steps necessary from research, contacting venues, booking calls, promotion, advancing, etc. Let's get you started... Read more...
Podcast: Todd Demma on Touring
Podcast: Todd Demma on Touring
Podcast interview with Todd Demma, tour manager, drummer, tech, production manager and jack of all trades. Road stories, touring tips and more from the man that's toured with the Cult,... Read more...
How to plan a successful CD release party
How to plan a successful CD release party
Once your final mix is done you're itching to share your new music with your friends and fans. So you hurry up and schedule a CD release party, right...? NO! Your... Read more...
How to book gigs - from a club owner's perspective
How to book gigs - from a club owner's perspective
Have you ever wondered what club owners are really looking for when booking bands? We had the pleasure of talking to Doug Hoffman, co-owner of Salem club, the Space, about booking... Read more...
Featured Artist: Whetherman
Featured Artist: Whetherman
Florida based folk band Whetherman just finished a month long tour of Europe, playing 33 shows in 30 days. We had the great pleasure of talking to lead singer Nicholas... Read more...
Featured Artist: RITA HOSKING
Featured Artist: RITA HOSKING
We've had the pleasure of talking to Rita Hosking, a country-folk singer from Northern California, who in ten years has released 5 albums and toured multiple countries. She has some... Read more...
Featured Artist: ALAMEDA
Featured Artist: ALAMEDA
Portland, OR based band Alameda released their sophomore album, Procession, in September this year. The combination of acoustic guitars and banjo with orchestral instrumentation including violin, cello, clarinet, trumpet and... Read more...
How To Make Money At Gigs
Playing shows can be the funnest part of this business and also the most profitable. Who doesn’t wanna make money while having fun? But... are you doing everything you can to make as much money as possible at every gig? READ MORE... Read more...