Too Sexy But Not Too Successful?

by Lang Bliss Remember when that song, “I’m too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt …” was huge? I was writing for BMG at the time and there were “encouragements” to write a hit like that. I was about ready to “ralph,” and it made me start thinking about what success really is. Well, I just got a dual question from an artist that reminded me of just that. They asked: “How do we expect to...

Movement: You Know You Should do Something, but What?

by Tom Jackson I was sitting at home one afternoon and the phone rang. It was a great vocal coach and good friend, Brett Manning. He said “I’ve got someone sitting here that you should talk to.” I said “Put her on.” She said, “Hi, this is Taylor.” “Taylor?” “Yeah, Brett tells me you’re the guy I’m looking for. For the last two years I’ve told my manager I want help on my show. They’ve...

On the road doing live shows in 2010: Amanda Rheaume

On the road doing live shows in 2010: how to do it the right way, an artist’s perspective. Artist: Amanda Rheaume Note from the Editor: Many music business consultants are preaching that doing live shows is the only way to build a true fan base and though I hear them preaching, I don’t often see real world examples of artists who are making it work for them to a place where they are truly building a fan...

Call for touring artists for interview series. Get featured.

Are you an artist who is building your fan base using live shows and tours? If you are, I want to feature YOU! Looking for artists from ALL genres and configurations: Solo (singer/songwriter) Band Solo recording artist with hired band for live shows (this especially is of interest) Solo other type music artist DJ I am ESPECIALLY seeking female artists and bands in the R&B, Pop, Top 40...

You’ve Got 15 Minutes to Wow Them

by Tom Jackson Here’s what’s happened: you’ve got 15 minutes to play because you’re just before the speaker, or you’re at a festival where that’s all the time they’ve given you, or maybe you’re opening for someone… So what do you do? How do you “wow” your audience in those few minutes? I can tell you what you don’t do! Don’t think like every other artist and say to yourself “how many...

Moments or Musicality?

by Amy Wolter There is a mindset that we Live Music Producers have to combat when it comes to educating musicians on the importance of a good live show. It’s basically the belief that they must be musically perfect. Every note correct, every lick and scale stellar, every voice flawless. And so the artist must stand still with correct posture, or sit down, or stare at their instrument to achieve this...