Bands & Artists

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

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...

There are loads bands out there looking for the ever elusive paying gig. How do you help youself to stand out from among all of the others. You could pay lots of money to have a public radio...

Promoting a music CD can be just as important as recording it. How you approach promotion will make the difference in whether your new music gets heard by a few people or by thousands. Luckily,...

The Warped Tour is one of the more-popular yearly music tours in the United States. The tour generally takes place during the summer and includes more than 100 bands who play on various stages...

Are your local fans tired of hearing you play? It's time to hit the road and expand your fan base. I learned the hard way how to book a successful tour.

So you think it would be cool to meet Bret Michaels in person, after having spent the past three winters watching Rock of Love. Maybe you've followed his music since the 80's, or perhaps you are...

So you're going to see your favorite musical artist or band soon. Maybe it's your first time or your hundredth time. But no matter what you want to get to the front before everyone else does so...

Getting that first gig can seem scary, but live music venues want great music just as much as you want to play. With a little patience and persistence, you'll be bringing down the house like a...

You've worked this hard to get a band together an start making music, now's the time to start playing local shows. Live shows let you give your fans an experience that they'll never forget. You...

So you've got a band and a Cd and a following, but you just can't seem to sell out a show. This is what you have to do to make sure you sell out a concert every time.

Booking a gig is as easy as you have prepared to book the gig. Like everything in life you have to prepare or your lack there of will shut you down! Opportunity comes to those who have prepared....

Most rock musicians have to get day jobs. Although every rocker dreams of being able to devote herself entirely to the music, few actually manage to live the dream. A typical rock band might play...

You are an artist, its true. But just because you’re an artist doesn’t mean you don’t need to get paid. Money makes a lot of things possible, including time in a recording studio, new and better...

Meeting the band, and snagging that all-important autograph, is the Holy Grail of rock ‘n’ roll. Many bands do make a point to meet fans after a show, the key is knowing where to...

Learn some great tips on how to move a rock show from one venue to another in this free video clip on how to book a rock show.

Learn some great tips on how to choose the right venue for your rock band in this free video clip on how to book a rock show.

For any new band or artist, getting an opening gig with a national or well known artist is a great way to boost your image. Although these types of opportunities are often low paying, they can...

A professional and informative press kit is a must for any serious band or performing artist. It is your resume and can get you great gigs, as well as lose them if done incorrectly. The right...

Steps to take following the booking of a music venue. Learn how to book, set up, and run a music concert tour with these video instructions.

Jordan Pruitt is a young pop singer often featured in concert tours. For fans of Jordan, attending a meet and greet can be a thrill as they get to spend private time with a favorite performer. You...

Want more real fans (not just virtual myspace fans) to come to your shows? Follow these steps.

Fans at a concert expect an exciting show to entertain them. Pyrotechnics, crowd surfing and mosh pits are some of the ways that performers entertain their fans during a concert. Some of these...

In this article you'll learn about who to contact a venue/promoter, how to agree on terms, getting paid, and how not to get screwed when booking a gig. This article is for independent musicians,...

Now that you've got that gig at the hip local club, coffeehouse, alternative venue or fundraising event, you need to know how to promote it. Follow the below suggestions for promotion ideas.

I support tons of music. I see all kinds of different local and up-and-coming bands. Some I feel have bright futures ahead of them; others make me wish there was a law forbidding certain people...

This article is similar to the "Rock Band" article with a slight variation because there a few different steps to take into account as a solo artist. Read on to learn more.

The autograph of your favorite rock star can be both a treasured keepsake that you’ll want to keep forever and a valuable collectible that can sell big with the right buyers. But getting one...