Bands & Artists

When a band is looking for a new musician, the step after a successful phone screen is usually an audition. However, in an effort to save time in the long run and establish as much of a...

As you are looking for musicians to audition for your band, take some time for a phone screen of each individual. Decide on some key questions and call each candidate that looks interesting. Get...

Maybe you have seen Pete Townshend, the guitar player for the legendary band The Who, show off his perfect windmill form. This chicken-scratcher makes it look easy. Guess what -- it's NOT. But...

Music Bands normally have a number of members. Even a solo artist has to coordinate with other people in order to come up with a good sound quality. Since music does not involve a single person,...

How to find a drummer, how to find a guitarist, how to find a bassist, and how to find a singer... the backbone of the search is in the screening process.

This article might give some insight on how to make $$ playing music.

Your band is your brand: Sure, you're in it for the love of music, but isn't it nice to make money doing what you love? One of the easiest ways to add revenue to keep you on the road is the "merch...

Setting up your own gig can be tough when you don't have the right contacts. With "how to put on a gig" you can gain the knowledge needed

Learn what the music industry wants to see when they read your bio page.

If you have just started a band or have had one for a while, it's important to make the most out of every band practice

MySpace.com is a great tool to use to promote your band to millions of people all around the world. Creating and maintaining a MySpace profile for your band is not only incredibly easy, it's also...

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Well I can't promise that, but you can have a lot of fun playing in a band. But it may not be as easy as some think.

You will learn how to get more page views, more song plays, and get more fans.

Promoting your music takes investing in demo CDs to be given away for free, notifying people on social networking sites of your shows and creating a buzz about your music. Promoting your band is a...

A drummer is the backbone of any band. Whether it may be a band in school, or a band you formed or joined, other musicians rely on the drummer to keep time and knock the socks out of any audience....

The audition is the musician's job interview. It's a chance to sell your skills and talents, so just as in a job interview, it's important to have your act together and do your best to impress.

As a band or composer, you likely want to take advantage of every promotional opportunity you can find to get the word out about your music. MySpace allows you and/or your band to upload samples...

Keith Richards is a legend. He helped form one of the greatest bands of the 1960s, The Rolling Stones and graced the world with his songwriting.

You can create band shirts to promote a band's album or concert tour. They are also a favorite item of memorabilia for music lovers. You can sell band shirts during concert tours in order to...

From humble beginnings in England, the Who grew into one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time. These Brit rock icons produced a series of albums and songs that critics have hailed as...

Innovator, leader, musician and perennial overachiever, Benny Goodman was each of those and more. With the death of the family patriarch, Goodman sacrificed and struggled at a young age and stuck...

Getting into music isn't difficult, but making a name for yourself in the music business is a challenging effort. There are many bands and solo musicians who are good and never make it out of...

Choosing a good band name is hard. Choosing a good band name and then finding out another band is already performing under that name can be a major setback, especially if you have printed posters...

The Stylistics are a dynamic vocal group that first topped the charts in the late 1960s. The group had hit songs such as "Break up to Make Up" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New." The Stylistics are...

When starting a fan club for a band, there is no right or wrong way to do so. It's a complex and difficult task, but each fan club has it's own methods of madness. You can achieve greatness on and...

If you are an independent band or a touring band then most of your time will be spent touring and building a fan base. In order to make the most of your shows and impress your listeners you want...

Want to promote your band's website? Anybody can build a nice looking website for their band or solo artist page but how will you get traffic to that website so people can learn about your music....

You've created new music. And, you're ready for the masses to hear about it. So, how do you get the news out there that you've made a great album for all to hear? You could simply market...

Fundraising for band trips, uniforms and other necessities can be challenging. With so many organizations vying for funding, it is important to use new and inventive fundraising techniques. While...

In this article you'll aquire the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required to make a band successfull.

Want to build a really rad set list for your next live show? Do you have to impress a promoter or a possible love interest? These simple rules will create the perfect set to wow the audience.

In this article I will discuss how to make an effective One Sheet for your musical project. "One Sheet" has many different meanings, depending on the industry you are talking about, but...

TSOL, or True Sounds of Liberty, is a punk band from Orange County, California, that got together in 1979. The band released its first record in 1981 and still exists in its original lineup,...

How to keep your websites updated consistently with new content to keep old fans coming back and drawing more and more new fans in.

You love their music, you've got all their CDs and you'd love an autograph. What's the easiest way to get one? This article walks you through the steps to write an autograph request letter and...

Summer is a great time to catch your favorite band in concert. The best way to get tickets for a music concert is to purchase them early so you get the best seats at the best price. So how do...

Your band's logo represents your brand image in the music world and can be as important as any other element of your overall band. Its importance lies in how it represents the way your music is...

You have a great band... and some decent music. Now how can you find places to play? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you get started on finding great venues for your band to play.

Earth, Wind & Fire is a popular American rhythm and blues band formed in Chicago in the late 1960s. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and multiple Grammy winners, the band combined the musical...

The New York Dolls are a band that was a major player in the punk scene during its heyday, and they continue to tour to this day, though the members have changed somewhat. Besides being an...

The heartagram is a logo for the Finnish band HIM. The symbol is comparable to the meaning of balance in the ying yang symbol. In HIM's music, this same balance can be heard between love songs and...

Have a favorite artist(or band) and want to have all of his/her(their) music. On the internet you can find all of the music that has been made from that artist. Knowing their discography is...

The Black Crowes sprang out of Marietta, Georgia, and into the popular conscious of rock music fans in 1990, after their debut album "Shake Your Moneymaker" spawned three hit singles: "Jealous...

Jerry Garcia was the infamous founder of the Grateful Dead rock band. Garcia led a colorful life in the fast lane. Though he died in 1995, rock music fans still revere him.

What's up people? I chose to write this article because my younger brothers are on their way to starting their own Rock n Roll band. I'm their manager. They don't want to tell you all their band's...

Wild Cherry is an American funk/rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that achieved fame with its only hit, 1976's "Play That Funky Music." While the band is considered a one-hit wonder, the...

Blind Melon is an alternative rock band that was popular in the early 1990s. Almost as soon as the band was formed, Blind Melon had record label attention and was signed to Capitol Records in 1991.

Successful merchandising is one of the keys to scraping by as a band these days. It's tough out there, but distinctive merchandise can both keep you afloat financially and spread the word about...

The Heartbreakers, also known as Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, were a rock 'n' roll band formed in New York in 1975. The Heartbreakers broke up in 1979, but played occasional shows in New...

Custom t-shirts have been a staple of band merchandising for many years. They represent a small investment for the band, which can be turned over quickly to produce a profitable return. ...