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Hey Dave, I may employ your services soon. I could use a little exposure just when the real tourist season kicks in. I'll also be finishing a CD soon. I will be in touch.
Not too surprised that the video went viral... Pat & Michele did an awesome job!
It was inevitable. With the increased emphasis on social media and inbound marketing, this blog CHC in Brief
(formerly part of Cross Harp Chronicles) was going to have to be
re-invented. I have done just that. This blog is now the heartbeat of a
gro…
The IBC is as the name implies, an International Blues Challenge. That's the catch. Although the tip of this funnel is very narrow, the bands that enter this competition are fully apprised of the criteria on which they are are being judged.
(Here I…
Sue,
I agree with you in part. But I don't think its the Blues that needs to be more encompassing, as much as the gatekeepers need to be more embracing. Having attended the IBCs this year, I heard a wide of diversity of influences in the Blues. Like…
Nice! Can anyone say Blues dancing?
Blues at one time was dance music. Today so many people are content to simply sit and sway to the music. Where and when did the disconnect happen?
Can you direct me to people who are involved with Blues dancing?…
That's sad. Although it's clear that you posted your news on the right websites, did you hire the talents of a competent PR firm? It may be too late as you have apparently made your decision. But,...
May we have permission to re-post your news on o…
Is Bluegrass the same as country? In some circles, Bluegrass is known as Old Time Music, something country music was once known as. But are they the same? I don't know.
Sue,
Your last paragraph pretty much sums up what the music industry as a whole is looking for in artists. With the decline in music sales being what it is, these things have become ever more important before a record label signs an artist. Most lab…
Sue,
Regarding your statement that " there are a lot more festivals around the country that have country music than there are festivals with blues music." I checked the internet last night for country music festivals and even found myself on the CMA…
Hey, we were talking about Taylor Swift in your original question, and as we sometimes do, we got off topic.
I asserted that it wasn't Taylor Swift that made country what it is today, rather the country music industry that made Taylor Swift. Well s…
The reason Nelson did so poorly as a performer was because the labels to which he signed did not think highly of his singing. He was described as having a nasal voice and jazzy, off-center phrasing. Several demos were made and then rejected by vario…
Actually for the very first million selling country song you have to go back much farther. The first million selling country record was Blue Yodel by Jimmie Rodgers. This was released on 9-20-29, a few years before the "outlaw country" movement.
As…
Chad,
As a Memphis resident maybe you can answer this for me:
While down at the IBCs I walked from the hotel where I staid to Fed-Ex across the street. While there I asked the clerk behind the counter what he thought of the anticipated crowd. He sh…
Chad,
As a Memphis resident maybe you can answer this for me:
While down at the IBCs I ran across the street from the hotel where I staid to Fed-Ex. While there I asked the clerk behind the counter what he thought of the anticipated crowd. He shrug…
Proximity to Nashville has no bearing on commercial success. Nor does having a musician such as Taylor Swift The reason why Nashville and country music is so successful today is because of the cross over attempts of musicians such as Dolly Parton in…
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- Publisher Launches Roots Music Press Release Distribution Site
Roots music performers have gone largely ignored by the media for too long. Now music magazine publisher Dave King launches a press release distribution site exclusively for blues/jazz/folk and roots musicians.
Email: dking@justrootspr.com
Url: http://www.justrootspr.com
The activities of roots musicians have gone largely ignored by the major media for too long. Now the publishers of online music publication Cross Harp Chronicles would like to change that. They have launched a press release distribution site/publicity firm exclusively for root musicians and root music industry professionals. This would include, but is not limited to Blues/Jazz/Folk/World and Root Rock musicians.
"We became aware of exactly how little press Blues musicians received about two years ago, when we found the only press that the second largest event in Blues music received appeared as a short article in the daily newspaper where this event was held; this although the event generates over $1.5 million dollars in revenue for this city every year and has grown every year over the twenty four years since its inception," says publisher Dave King.
"Although these musical genres are covered largely by niche magazines, they get little coverage by the major media. When they do, it is largely localized. We knew something had to be done.
So identifying and following the coverage that roots musicians did receive over the following two years, Dave King created a data base of media contacts including daily/weekly/underground newspapers; blogs , websites and forums; and radio and television stations worldwide. And identified the journalists, bloggers, webcasters, etc., that covered each genre. This was no small task as this data base now includes thousands of sources.
"We knew that the journalists who had reported on different genres would be more than likely to do the same again. As they were already warm to the idea and in many instances were fans of the genres on which they would write, we were careful to note each and of what musical genres they wrote. We then categorized each. Although there is definitely some overlapping in the media contacts, we see little good in sending all press releases to the same contacts. "
So the result is a publicity firm that caters exclusively to roots musicians. King brings with him almost thirty five years of experience working with the media as a journalist/publisher/promoter.
Just Roots PR offers affordable assistance to those needing help in creating press releases.
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Contact: Dave King
Just Roots PR
P. O. Box 6283
Jackson, MI 49204
Phone: (517) 569-2351
Fax: (517) 569-2351
Website: http://www.justrootspr.com
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Promote Your Music On the Cheap: Don't Show Us Who You Are, Tell Us--HP You On You
HP Invites People to Express Themselves on YouTube
Hewlett Packard today announced the HP You on You project, a contest on YouTube (News - Alert) that invites entrants from around the world to create and share videos that express who they are - without showing their faces.
The contest uses new video creation tools on YouTube, including improved video remixing and webcam video tools, to allow people of all skill levels to submit videos that run the gamut from comedies to mini-… Continue
Hewlett Packard today announced the HP You on You project, a contest on YouTube (News - Alert) that invites entrants from around the world to create and share videos that express who they are - without showing their faces.
The contest uses new video creation tools on YouTube, including improved video remixing and webcam video tools, to allow people of all skill levels to submit videos that run the gamut from comedies to mini-… Continue
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 3:47pm —
Promote Your Music on the Cheap: Make Millions Selling Band Merch
I have just posted a blog here on Live Blues World entitled 5 Key Points in Branding Your Band's Name Online.
One of these key points, and possibly the most important one is getting and keeping your name out there in front of your fans, and doing it in such as way that they might not object.
This young cat has some genuinely inventive ideas on marketing band merchandise for cheap. Many of his ideas can be done for picking up items at the dollar store. All that's necessary fro… Continue
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 10:11am —
Promote Your Music on the Cheap: Five Key Points in Branding Your Band's Name Online
As an independent musician, branding yourself, your music, or your band's name is necessary for a you to become successful. It requires considerable effort in several areas such as:
1. Ramping up public awareness of your name and logo.
2. Build a name that inspires loyalty and trust.
3. Provide a level of comfort to attract new fans.
Branding yourself may be the "goodwill" part of your music. This refers to your reputation, which includes the band's name and logo.
You need to be careful while… Continue
1. Ramping up public awareness of your name and logo.
2. Build a name that inspires loyalty and trust.
3. Provide a level of comfort to attract new fans.
Branding yourself may be the "goodwill" part of your music. This refers to your reputation, which includes the band's name and logo.
You need to be careful while… Continue
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 9:44am —
Promote Your Music on the Cheap: Rock Band Game Platform Opens to Indie Music
As an independent musician, if you or a friend have experience with software development, here is an opportunity to make some money with a gamer's program:
MTV Games and Harmonix have announced the Rock Band Network, a program that lets users make and release their own tracks for sale as DLC in the Rock Band titles.
Using the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation and Microsoft’s XNA program, musicians will be able to create their own note sheets for each instrument, using their own recorded music.… Continue
MTV Games and Harmonix have announced the Rock Band Network, a program that lets users make and release their own tracks for sale as DLC in the Rock Band titles.
Using the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation and Microsoft’s XNA program, musicians will be able to create their own note sheets for each instrument, using their own recorded music.… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 8:36am —
Promote Your Music on the Cheap: Stand Up to Corporate America When Wronged-Create A Viral Video
When wronged by corporate America, rather than taking it on the chin and sucking it up, create a viral video. This is what Halifax musician David Carroll of Sons of Maxwell did when he witnessed United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago throwing his Taylor guitar on the tarmac just before take off on a flight to Omaha when he and the band were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour. After nine months of haggling with United regarding this matter and having them pass the b… Continue
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 8:59am —
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- At 1:06pm on February 19, 2010,
The CSL Jr Band said…
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Come check us out!!!
Come check us out!!!- At 4:35pm on February 9, 2010,
Mickey Flynn said…
- Hi,
hopin all is good with you, enjoy this vid Ive knocked up for a young mate of mine from Baltimore whos up for a grammy with this song also if you like blues rock check out my jukbox at http://flightsimclub.ning.com/profile/mickeyflynn
have added all my own fave tunes from the past. should make a cool selection to play at your local bikers bar. enjoy.
Regards Mickey
- At 9:13am on February 4, 2010,
Daniel Williams said…
- By all means - feel free to re-post my news as much as you care to!
Thanks!!
DrummerDan Blues Syndicate Band
- At 9:43am on January 6, 2010,
SharBaby said… - Hello just roots,
Thanks for the add. I did not see your friendship invite. I am so sorry. I just noticed it. I am a traditional and a roots singer and guitar player. I do a lot of traditional blues. But I love my roots blues too.
SharBaby
- At 3:45pm on October 12, 2009,
Jennie Burrell said… - Hello,
Thanks for request - appreciated.
Noticed your reply (didn't think anyone would notice mine !!) so I'll have a think about that and get back to you...
Regards,
Jennie
- At 1:43pm on September 6, 2009,
Tony Lee King said… - HELLO THERE...You can promote your act on reverbnation too...
God Bless You and your work....
- At 4:19pm on August 10, 2009,
PEDRO WYANT said… - My invite cut me off at 200. Id like your help since you are a knowledgable sort and collector. Are there in existence any videos of Memphis Minnie, and can you recomend a cd that features her guitar playing? One of the chapters in my class deals with women in blues, I have one Lizzie record but its all her singing and Id like to present her playing. Got any suggestions? I hope our differences in opinion wont prevent a friendship. Take care.
- At 1:05am on July 15, 2009,
Karen said… - Hello luv, thankyou for being my FRIEND, , hugs :)
- At 9:42am on July 14, 2009,
LeClara said… - Hi,
- At 1:12pm on June 30, 2009,
Stanley Jay Tucker said…
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