First, we had Yahoo!. Then came "Classmates.com." Remember "ICQ?"
I got an invitation to join "Black Planet" and then "Yahoo! 360."
"MySpace" was the big thing before "Ning" and "Facebook" took over and now, "Twitter" seems to be proof that "Less Is More."
How many of these sites do we need in order to promote our music?
Warrior
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Public Relations: We Need It Bad!
Why are musicians and bands so private; so selfish?
What is wrong with us helping one another?
Are we afraid that one will make it and the rest of us will be left behind? Why? We're struggling anyway. What difference would it make?
You would think that being in the "Information Age" we would understand the industry more. We STILL don't get it.
We spend a grip of money on equipment, travel, recording and CD duplication but won't spend "one speaker cabinet" worth of money on advertising!
I'm convinced that Public Relations makes for a successful band.
After going to school for music, spending hours perfecting my craft, I find that some hit songs are made by people playing with one finger. How do YOU crank that Soulja Boy??? Could you score that one for me? I'd love to learn the bass line.
Check for yourself. Many of the hit songs out there are NOTHING in comparison to some of your music. The difference is that THEY launched a successful marketing campaign.
I've heard some bad plans during my music career but this has got to be the worst.
A few years back, I was affiliated with a group that did get a great deal from EMI. I asked the manager what it took to get the attention of a major label; what was his secret. "It's no secret." he said. "When our sales reached 35,000 copies, they had to respect us!"
Two questions came to mind but I kept them to myself. ONE of those questions is why anybody that is selling 35,000 copies as an independent would even want a binding contract with a major label. You do the math. Sign a deal and let them pay me (hopefully) 12%????
I don't get it. But, then again, they didn't ask me!
So, Struggling Artist, what are your plans to sell $35,000 copies?
T. Greigh, Out.
What is wrong with us helping one another?
Are we afraid that one will make it and the rest of us will be left behind? Why? We're struggling anyway. What difference would it make?
You would think that being in the "Information Age" we would understand the industry more. We STILL don't get it.
We spend a grip of money on equipment, travel, recording and CD duplication but won't spend "one speaker cabinet" worth of money on advertising!
I'm convinced that Public Relations makes for a successful band.
After going to school for music, spending hours perfecting my craft, I find that some hit songs are made by people playing with one finger. How do YOU crank that Soulja Boy??? Could you score that one for me? I'd love to learn the bass line.
Check for yourself. Many of the hit songs out there are NOTHING in comparison to some of your music. The difference is that THEY launched a successful marketing campaign.
I've heard some bad plans during my music career but this has got to be the worst.
- We're gonna use our talent to get the attention of a label. They will provide us with the marketing and PR. We can keep our money and use it for something else.
A few years back, I was affiliated with a group that did get a great deal from EMI. I asked the manager what it took to get the attention of a major label; what was his secret. "It's no secret." he said. "When our sales reached 35,000 copies, they had to respect us!"
Two questions came to mind but I kept them to myself. ONE of those questions is why anybody that is selling 35,000 copies as an independent would even want a binding contract with a major label. You do the math. Sign a deal and let them pay me (hopefully) 12%????
I don't get it. But, then again, they didn't ask me!
So, Struggling Artist, what are your plans to sell $35,000 copies?
T. Greigh, Out.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Bill Nelson Band
This past Sunday night, I pressed my way to see the Bill Nelson Band LIVE and in living color @ The Last Concert Cafe.
Unfortunately, I was late arriving and did not get to enjoy the show.
Bill was still there and I got a chance to meet him in person. He is an AWESOME person and I was honored to meet him!
As I looked around the place, I was shocked to find that NOBODY from "Houston Bands" was in attendance!
HUH?
OK. Not Happy.
Most of us have a hard time packing a venue. One sure way to resolve this fact is for US to begin supporting US. Why are we on the "Houston Bands" site? Is it just to push and promote our own groups, bands and agendas? Is it just another "Seller's Market?" Free advertisement?
Let me know, because that's not what I thought about the site when I found it. I thought it was about us sharing with one another, improving the Houston Music scene and possibly making some profit via increased ticket sales.
We can no longer be selfish, matriculate in our little cliques and make any positive change here in Houston.
I consider myself a committee of one; a change agent. I will do this alone if I must.
PLEASE consider supporting another local artist as you would LOVE to have them support you.
Warrior
Unfortunately, I was late arriving and did not get to enjoy the show.
Bill was still there and I got a chance to meet him in person. He is an AWESOME person and I was honored to meet him!
As I looked around the place, I was shocked to find that NOBODY from "Houston Bands" was in attendance!
HUH?
OK. Not Happy.
Most of us have a hard time packing a venue. One sure way to resolve this fact is for US to begin supporting US. Why are we on the "Houston Bands" site? Is it just to push and promote our own groups, bands and agendas? Is it just another "Seller's Market?" Free advertisement?
Let me know, because that's not what I thought about the site when I found it. I thought it was about us sharing with one another, improving the Houston Music scene and possibly making some profit via increased ticket sales.
We can no longer be selfish, matriculate in our little cliques and make any positive change here in Houston.
I consider myself a committee of one; a change agent. I will do this alone if I must.
PLEASE consider supporting another local artist as you would LOVE to have them support you.
Warrior
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