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After their international run around, Coldplay will be hitting the states on October 21st. Tickets are now onsale for the bands 1 month US tour. Not in the states? No biggie, Coldplay is on tour now internationally and will be after their US tour.
This article is assuming you have a solid recording, do you? If not you shouldn’t be in a major rush to get one. Make sure that you have all your songs layed out exactly how you want them before you rush to the studio to pay money for a sub-par recording. It’s important that everyone in your band is on the same page when it comes to wanting to grow beyond the limits of your town, state, and eventually country.
1. Social Networking
Yeah, We are positive you’ve heard this before, but it’s not about where your music is at its about how hard your pushing it. Are you adding 100-150 friends a day? Did you know that most major record labels will ask you how many friends you have on MySpace, how many plays you have, and other questions about your social stats. I know for some it seems hard to believe that, but it is 200% true. The Labels want to make sure people like your music and that the band is marketable. Some social networks that would be good to promote your bands music on are MySpace, Facebook, Buzznet, Purevolume, YouTube, and many others. The good thing about social networks is that they are all free! How’s that for convenient when your scraping gas money to get to the next city and amaze more fans?
2. Give Away Free Stuff
What’s this guy talking about, free stuff? I can’t afford that…SELL SELL SELL. It is so powerful to give away free stuff and to partner with small companies. Let me give you an example: Kyle from the band Neverset called us right before a tour they were going on and asked to help them out by making some wristbands for them. They agreed to let us put our website on the back and their logo on the front of the wristbands. They did not sell these wristbands, they threw them out after every live show, and guess what you seen when you went to our website? A Neverset banner linking to their MySpace. That is just one example of something you could do. It’s important that when your giving away free stuff that it is unique and has your website on it. This way people can get back to you, instead of thinking what was that cool band that came to town??
3. Get a Manager - Now we are talking big leagues… Not really. A manager comes in handy because while your making the music and working on your live performance your manager is making connections that will get your name out. Continue Reading “5 Ways to Make Your Music Grow” »
The Swedish rockers In Flames will be touring all around the world starting September 27th. They are going to touch soil in America to play a few shows as well, which is always a nice addition. Tickets go on sale September 5th. Where will you be? For all of you that haven’t heard of In Flames I will leave you with their music video for “The Mirrors Truth”
Starting in early October “The Academy Is…” will be hitting the road with We The Kings, Carolina Liar, and Hey Monday. Before touching US soil they will be playing shows in Australia, New Zealand, and the Uk. Their new Album”Fast Times at Barrinton High” has came out officially today and can be previewed here. I have already listened to a few tracks besides the ones they’ve had online forever. My conclusion? This album is pretty solid and the tour will be the same.
Getting noticed is extremely tough as a musician especially since their is SO MUCH music out there…. instead of calling booking agents and calling venues your head should be elsewhere! Looking for investors people that will financially support you. Today all music is politics whether you like it or not. Your band could be the best band and not be signed or the worst band and have a record deal. The best way to get noticed is doing a buy on. If you don’t know what a buy on is, it means you pay a big band for them to let you tour along side of them ….it can be anywhere from $5,000 -$90,000 depending on the band. This will ensure people being at the shows, you won’t make much money but you will definatley get your name out there! Play every show like its your last…give 100% because you never know who will be watching!
The Superfast ferries are coming to the States, and your not going to want to miss this energetic show. To get even more stoked you could also check out our interview with them. The only problem is we don’t know what exact locations they are coming to yet, all we know is it will be from Nov. 15th to Nov. 30th this year. That gives us a hella long time to wait, but it also give YOU the fan to get the Superfast Ferries booked…
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If you would like to get this up and coming techno band booked at your venue or play a show with these guys email chriscorvette@msn.com
For those of you who haven’t heard of the band Neverset, you are in for some head bobbin. With smashing vocals and guitar riffs that could kill a man on the spot, this band is not one to mess with. They are spending the next few months on tour with three huge acts.
Are they coming your way?
03/14/2008 08:00 PM - Clicks w/ Overscene
Tyler, Texas
03/15/2008 08:00 PM - Lukes Sports Bar **Going Away Party**
8604 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving (Valley Ranch), Texas 75063 - $10
03/16/2008 08:00 PM - Shooters
Texarkana, Texas
03/18/2008 05:00 PM - Roberts Stadium w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Evansville, Indiana
03/19/2008 05:00 PM - Eastern Kentucky Expo Center w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Pikeville, Kentucky
03/21/2008 05:00 PM - The Palace of Auburn Hills w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Auburn Hills, Michigan
03/22/2008 05:00 PM - Pepsi Coliseum w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Indianapolis, Indiana
03/24/2008 05:00 PM - Target Center w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03/25/2008 05:00 PM - Tyson IBP Events Center w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Sioux City, Iowa
03/27/2008 05:00 PM - i Wireless Center w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Moline, Illinois
03/28/2008 05:00 PM - The Eagles Ballroom w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03/30/2008 05:00 PM - Erie Civic Center Complex w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Erie, Pennsylvania
04/01/2008 05:00 PM - Bryce Jordan Center w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
State College, Pennsylvania
04/02/2008 05:00 PM - Chevrolet Theater w/ Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin & Seether!
Wallingford, Connecticut
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