Music Business

A collection of informative articles on Independent Music Business for the Indie musician. Booking, Radio promotion, online promotion, economics, and Music business related news

Bob Baker Blog/ Marketing/ Music Business

Bob Bakers 30 days to becoming an Empowered Artist

Richard L'Hommedieu 30 days to becoming an empowered artist, Bob Baker, making a Scene, music business, music marketing June 22, 2014

Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist/ Indie Rock Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Getting Sued for $10 Million over a Pink Tribute Band?!!

Richard L'Hommedieu charles bonfante, Chuck bonfante, john rodriguez, making a Scene, pink, rick nevone, rik nevone, tribute band June 10, 2014

The New York Post reported that this NY singer was being sued for 10 Million Dollars because she was not talented enough and not good looking enough to front a Pink Tribute band. (Read the Article in the NY POST Here). But to be more specific, the real story is a bit more involved. It […]

Making A Local Scene

GigFind – Helping create a Local Scene in Atlanta

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta, local music, local scene May 19, 2014

I think the one thing that I would stress to anyone who complains that there is no music scene in their area is to get involved. As much as we would like it to be, a good music scene does not just happen. Sometimes the music fans need to get involved to help […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music Business

HELP MAKE MUDDY WATERS HOME A NATIONAL LANDMARK!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Eric Clapton, future of the blues, historic building, muddy waters, rolling stones May 8, 2014

PLEASE EMAIL THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE ON BEHALF OF THE MUDDY WATERS HOME!! Amy Martin Director Amy.Martin@illinois.gov Illinois State Historic Preservation Office Both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago knew that the Muddy Waters home was in danger and they have done nothing to protect this valuable historic building The Muddy […]

DIY PR/ Music Business

The Ten Commandments Your Booking Agent wants you to Remember

Posted by Editor booking, Booking Agent, making a Scene, marketing, musician booking April 30, 2014

1. Thou shalt always look over my offers carefully and budget before accepting tour dates. 2. Thou shalt always advance my shows at least two weeks ahead of my tours. 3. Thou shalt always answer my agent as quickly as possible. 4. thou shall always promote my shows with social media etc. 5. Thou shall […]

Marketing

Facebook Friend Inviter

Richard L'Hommedieu facebook, facebook friend inviter, facebook marketing, making a Scene, music marketing April 30, 2014

Facebook Friend Inviter! So, you got a gig and Lots of Facebook friends. You create a facebook event and you want to invite all your friends to your gig. You sit down and you start clicking, one friend at a time. Hours go by, your fingers hurt, your mouse is worn. You look to the […]

DIY Radio/ Music Business

DIY Radio Promotion

Posted by Editor DIY Radio promotion, making a Scene, music radio promotion, Radio Promotion, rick lusher April 22, 2014

Publisher Note: Even though this article specifically addresses the blues genre it is applicable to any genre. RMR, Airplay Direct, Radio Submit all cover multiple genres and all of the concepts in the article are relevant to whatever music you are playing. Rick Lusher has been a radio promoter for quite some time and has […]