Podcasts about bookingshows

Street Wannabes interviewed Ariel Bitran about booking shows at Mercury Lounge. We also talked about his past experiences at Palisades, Sunnyvale, building a DIY community, playing the Kahn (instrument) on Dan Francia's album "Come Back to Life", the differences of booking in NYC vs Brooklyn, Pesto Festo (s/o Jim Testa) and much more. Recorded 6/27.www.facebook.com/pg/mercuryloungeNY/events www.instagram.com/mercuryloungeny www.danfrancia.bandcamp.com "Come Back To Life"www.instagram.com/streetwannabes www.StreetWannabes.com

The first rule in any kind of creative writing us "Show me, don't tell me." How can you use this in your music business? Obviously, lyrics can be improved by having greater detail but you can also use storytelling techniques in your business correspondence and how you conduct live shows as well.

Today, we talk about how image impacts music, especially the unconscious signals that we provide to others. Image is more than just the clothes you wear: it also is your venue, your lighting, what the merch tables looks like, and how you physically perform your music. As you think about what image is, consider how you can control the signals you send. Resources: Free Book: Music Business Hacks Akimbo podcast: Honest Signals Huffington Post article: Musicians’ Appearances Matter More Than Their Sound, Study Suggests

When it comes to your shows, you want to make sure that every detail is covered and confirmed before you get there. Having details in writing will make sure things are a little smoother and so there's fewer surprises when it comes to your set time, how you get paid, and what's expected from you and the venue.

Currently in the studio recording toward what will be her next album, singer/songwriter/guitarist Frankie Raye is based in the greater Tampa Bay area and has played 30 cities and 100-plus venues in Florida.  She also performed at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, in late January.  In May of this year she performed at the 2018 Key Largo Original Music Festival.  Soon after that she did a successful performance in conjunction with a Tampa Bay Rays (Major League Baseball) game that resulted in multiple re-bookings. In August alone Frankie has 29 bookings and routinely averages well over 20 dates per month, having been on stages ranging from the Hard Rock in Tampa to the Ritz Carlton in Naples to a festival on the northeast coast of Florida.  She has been featured on ABC and CBS-TV affiliate morning talk shows, and gotten her music into radio rotation. Frankie released her first official album in 2016, with worldwide distribution, although she had put out a ten-song, self-produced/independently distributed release entitled, “Chapters” in 2014.  She writes, sings, plays guitar, and has started to dabble a bit with the mandolin.  You can find her online at www.FrankieRaye.com Resources: Sites for booking: Go Tonight Indie on the Move Website for Bands/EPK: Bandzoogle For vocal health: Vicks handheld humidifier Throat coat tea Loquat syrup Books: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK by Mark Manson

Most musicians love the idea of crossing the ocean on an airplane to tour a completely different market: you can make new fans, experience different culture, and come home with a coveted status of being an "international artist." But what does it take and how can you be strategic about doing so? Today, we break down touring internationally step by step. Resources: Episode #36 - How to Book Your Band's Tour, Step by Step Episode #2 - How to Book Better Shows Episode #165 - How to Book Conventions and Trade Shows Episode #130 - How to Start a Nonprofit Organization My favorite overseas festival: Spring Scream

Here's the hard truth about submitting anything via Sonicbids or Reverbation, your press kit to a record label, or trying to book a big show: You have less than one minute to get the person's attention. With those kinds of stakes and competition for attention, you better get it right by having an EPK that is up to date, has great information, and gets the right details across! Related: Episode 9: Perfecting Your Pitch Sonicbids (EPK site) ReverbNation (EPK site)

This week, we spent a lot of time building the case for developing more effective systems: better email, live shows, and processes to get your best content out there - as well as - how you can use an audience centric method to make sure your music resonates. We capped it off with an extended interview/discussion with Rick Barker. Check out the episodes: Episode 91: 5 Ways to Guarantee Your Emails Will be Read  Episode 92: 5 Tips to Get Your Music Licensed for TV, Film, and Video Games Episode 93: How to Use Focus Groups to Choose Songs for Your Next Album Episode 94: 2 Things Holding Artists Back at Live Shows Episode 95: Rick Barker, Former Taylor Swift Manager & Music Industry Blueprint Founder on His Best Advice

Today, I answer questions about the most common myths in regards to touring and booking. If you feel pretty good about all of these, then check out this article I wrote to help you for the next stage: How to Get More Pay for Live Gigs.  You might also check out episode 52, How to Negotiate Better Performance Fees.

We all know a few artists who have a ridiculous sense of self-entitlement. And though they might take themselves very seriously (and maybe a few of their fans too), the rest of us will laugh behind their backs. In today's episode, we talk about 6 phrases that artists often use that inadvertently make themselves sound like a diva. We'll also talk about what you should say instead. 

Learning to book shows is one of the most essential skills for any performer. However, no one teaches how to do it and there isn't really any set, consistent method. Today, we'll focus on advancing your bookings by helping you rethink what we mean by "better" shows, how to find the right venue, and what you should/should not do. Some additional resources for you: How to book your band's tour (step by step) Where you should be touring/performing How to book SXSW and is it worth it? How to Book Better Shows (original article)