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10 Rules for Good Band Photos

I don't know about all you, but I cringe to think back to some of the band shots I've been a part of. Cheesy? Yes. Lame? Also yes. Over-dramatic? Yes again. Been there, done that. But as we get older, we (hopefully) learn from our earlier naivete and (hopefully) try more effective approaches.read more

Keys to an Effective Press Kit

Every band knows (or should know) that a press kit is necessary for booking quality shows, approaching radio stations for airplay, contacting record labels, attempting to get an endorsement or sponsorship - pretty much any business aspect your band will tackle. However, having an effective and properly implemented press kit is critical to getting noticed. Otherwise, your press kit may land in the trash can before being seriously considered.read more

Unique Can Kill You

Too many bands out there like to brag that their sound is completely unique and that they don't sound like any other band out there. WARNING: BUBBLE BURSTING ALERT. The chances are very unlikely that this is true with most bands. We are all a product of our influences. True, there are exceptions to the rule and there are bands out there that are very hard to classify or categorize. But they are also products of their influences and chances are that they were influenced by musicians who were similarly difficult to file under one specific genre or sound. Thus, they are still an evolution and probably have many elements of their sound that reflect those influences.read more

Creating Buzz: The Art of Regional Booking

Don't reach too far when beginning to book regional gigs. The overhead (gas, lodging, food, etc.) for long-distance shows and the time spent on the road with your bandmates could prove to be a fatal blow to the happiness and motivation of the group as a whole. Try to target areas that are within a 100-mile radius of your hometown when starting out. This allows you the option to return home the same night of the show, even if it means getting home at four in the morning, thus eliminating the need for a hotel room and keeping more of the money from the gig in the band's pocket. Another benefit of targeting areas closer to you is the bleed-over of the fan base.read more

Everyone is a Promoter

From the title, you may think that I am referring sarcastically to the ever-growing population of those on MySpace or Facebook who are sending bands messages guaranteeing exposure, radio play, etc. for a "small fee." Not true. We'll save that for another article titled, "Everyone is NOT a Promoter." What I am discussing is the ease of promoting your band through means of your current fans, friends and family. After all, they're the ones who probably believe in what you're doing the most. So why not utilize them?read more

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