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Archive for June, 2008

PLAY THE CMJ MUSIC MARATHON IN NEW YORK

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The organizers of the world-renowned CMJ Music Marathon, a yearly festival of cutting edge music taking place in numerous venues in and around New York City, is asking artists to hurry if they want to be considered for a performance slot this year. There’s two weeks left to apply. Submit your application by July 14 [...]

Carbon Control

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The practice of paying a fee to offset carbon dioxide has been growing rapidly

Mastering Mishaps

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Everyone has heard a CD with glitches, stutters and skips. Well, duplication companies will tell you..

Brian Howes - Producer/Songwriter (Hinder, Daughtry, Chris Cornell, Rev Theory)

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Remember when fans knew everybody’s name in a band ‘cause the band were rock stars?

Air Force Falcon band lands in Afghanistan

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The band’s first performance entertained the early-morning attendees of the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group

The Sting Of Rejection

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The most respected and time-honored pain in this industry, are the battle scars of rejection.

The Limited-Edition G4500 Sundown Serenade - Gretsch Americana Series - TrueTone Music

Friday, June 27th, 2008

This week’s Co-Sponsor: Prize donated by:
Truetone Music
714 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2602
(310) 393-8232
http://www.truetonemusic.com

THE PRIZE:

The Limited-Edition G4500 Sundown Serenade guitar is the third installment in the Gretsch Americana Series. Reminiscent of the ol’ cowboy guitars of yesteryear, this acoustic steel-string guitar features distinctive looks and original western inspired artwork.

* Short-scale length
* 3/4-size body
* Original [...]

Take a break

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

While you’re out on the road, it isn’t all about getting to the next gig…

David Chidekel Entertainment Attorney, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

“The point is exposure; artists have to find a way to expose their music to as many people as possible…”

THE STARS COME OUT TO JUDGE 2008 ICS

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

The 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries.