Be Good to Them and They Will be Good to You
Obviously, its common sense to treat people with respect. Common sense aside, consider going the extra mile in your communication with the people who ultimately hold your career in their hands. Ask...
View ArticleCutting Costs Without Cutting Corners – PART 1
Recording Finding cheap recording rates is a very difficult thing. Studios can charge anywhere from $25 to $100 an hour (or even more). When you’re looking to record a project, make sure to ask other...
View ArticleJumping the Gun – Booking for the Spring and Summer
It’s the end of February…the perfect time to begin booking for the Spring. February has always been a busy month for me as this is the time I start planning my April shows. And April has always...
View ArticleMaking the Best of a Good Situation
Promoting yourself is like adding links to a chain. When one opportunity is over, make sure it has the potential to lead to another. Today’s post is all about capitalizing on a good thing. As I...
View ArticleGetting into the College Market – PART 1
Nelly’s Echo I was recently asked by someone how to get into the college market so I thought I’d address this. If you have other suggestions, please post them in the comments section. I’ve only...
View ArticleGetting Into The College Market PART 2
Read the first post in this series: “Getting into the College Market PART 1” STUDENT ACTIVITES OFFICES Other than NACA and student-led organizatons, most colleges have a student activities office that...
View ArticlePursuing Music as a College Student
We’re only a few weeks away from the start of Fall Semester, so its about time to start thinking college booking. I was hanging with a friend of mine, Ife Kehinde, a few months back and we were...
View ArticleWhat Exactly Does a Full-Time Artist Do All Day? An Interview with Nelly’s Echo.
Nelson Emokpae of Nelly’s Echo has a reputation for being one of the few singer-songwriters, along with Micah, who “cleans up real good” at the NACA (National Association for Campus Activities)...
View ArticleAn Interview with Allison Weiss
The first time I came across Allison Weiss’ myspace page, I knew she was a musician after my own heart. Grassrootsy first covered her back in July in a feature on Kickstarter. And after reading more...
View Article5 Ways to Increase Your Show Draw
1. Posters Do not underestimate the power of a picture…especially when you’re playing in a new city. Posters work! Postage and printing costs can add up, but they’re a must-have and a great way to...
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