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Entries from August 2007

Do I need a MySpace page?

August 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Here’s the bottom line: MySpace is free, so it can’t necessarily hurt.
But whether it will actually benefit you really depends on what you do, and how much time and effort you’d like to invest in your MySpace presence. For musicians, comedians, magicians, singers and performers and live entertainers of every genre, a MySpace page [...]

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Recommended: Pollstar

August 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Here’s a highly-recommended Web site. Many of you are probably already plugged into it, but many others may not be. It’s Pollstar, and it is the place to go if you want to check out concert tour schedules. You can find out about when and where artists are playing, and you can also search by [...]

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Of myths and managers

August 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Myth: Once you sign with a manager it’s smooth sailing. Just sit back and wait for the gigs and contracts to roll in.
Why it isn’t true: Don’t expect a manager to do all the work for you, first of all. Hooking up with an agent is very much a partnership. A manager is someone who’s [...]

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