Music Connection

Nacional Records Releases Benefit Album for Chile

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:47 +0000

Nacional Records has released Fuerza Chile, a digital-only Chile benefit album. The album displays the strength of the country’s thriving music scene with 11 tracks from Chilean artists across Nacional’s catalog. It is available on iTunes for only $5.99 and all the proceeds are being donated. For more information about Fuerza Chile, please contact Paul Dryden (paul.dryden@cookman.com) or Jennifer Sarkissian (jennifer.sarkissian@cookman.com). You can find the album directly at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fuerza-chile/id360396836.

Talent Search Aligns with NASCAR Nation

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:19 +0000

Fast Track to Fame is a new talent show featuring people from across NASCAR Nation produced exclusively for SPEED by Stars Avenue Productions in conjunction with FiveBinks, Inc. Renowned NASCAR owner/driver Michael Waltrip is host. Charissa Thompson, known for her work on FOX Sports and FSN, serves as co-host. Acts are being solicited from NASCAR’s legion of fans through local media in most of the locales where the show is taped and beyond, then auditioned by producers. Weekly winners receive a $5,000 prize and compete during the two-show season finale. For more information on Fast Track to Fame and instructitions on how to audition, visit www.fasttracktofame.com.

Going diesel

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:15 +0000

If you’re on tour, keep in mind that diesel fuel is much cheaper than gasoline, so whenever possible rent or borrow a diesel vehicle.

Work from the heart

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:08 +0000

“Be honest with the people you work with and with yourself. Listen to your heart and what a piece of music is telling you. Don’t give in because someone is bullying you or the clock is running.”—Sterling Winfield, producer, engineer, mixer (Pantera, Nickelback, Damageplan). Interviewed in MC November 2008.

Viper Room Looking For New Acts

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:50 +0000

Spiced Cider Records is now booking an “Evening of Singers and Songwriters,” a monthly showcase being held one evening a month in the Acoustic Lounge at the Viper Room. The bookers prefer acoustic, singer-songwriter acts, but bands with a mellow sound are also welcome. Sets are thirty minutes long. This is NOT “Pay to Play” and no presale tickets are required. Acts, however, must have a minimum draw of 15 people. If you’d like to play this legendary venue, e-mail billy@ billymoschella, and include your website address (a MySpace site is fine).

Give yourself an allowance

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:44 +0000

Some bands have their tour manager give them a set allowance each day for food and drinks. It’ll make you feel like you’re 10 years old again, but it definitely protects you from overspending when you’re drunk.

Take care of those who enjoy your work

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:13 +0000

[Bottom line], it’s all about building your fan base and then making sure you take care of those fans.” —Jordan Mancino, drummer of As I Lay Dying. Interviewed in MC, March 2010

Celebrity Designs Charity T-Shirt

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:38 +0000

Shakira designed a t-shirt and bracelet recently to be sold exclusively through Hard Rock to benefit her Pies Descalzos Foundation. The designs are the newest additions to Hard Rock’s Artist Spotlight Series and are raising funds to focus on aid through education. With five schools across Colombia, the organization provides education and meals for over 4000 children. Fifteen percent of the retail price from the Shakira Artist Spotlight T-Shirt and 100% of the profits from the Shakira Artist Spotlight Bracelet will go to the displaced children of Colombia via Pies Descalzos Foundation. For more information, please visit http://www.hardrock.com/promo/shakira/?src=homepage_box2_shakira.

Know where to check your e-mail

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:19 +0000

When touring internationally, using internet on your phone will cost you a small fortune, so try to do all your e-mailing at the venue.

Get out of your hometown

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:18 +0000

“We acquired way more fans playing out-of-the-way places than we ever did playing in our home city.” —Lucy Levinsohn, Waiting 4 Wyatt. Interviewed in MC June 2009.