The internet offers loads of info from every perspective imaginable on independent music and breaking into the business. Seminar and conferences are also big on the scene in educating artists. So let’s say you are an aspiring artist who has just heard about the next music seminar coming to your area. For about $50 bucks or more you get access to this event chock full of music industry moguls who are going to share with you the "secrets" of breaking into the music industry. Primarily every artists dream, right? To know the "secrets" that is. Okay and then on the day of the seminar– you find yourself standing in line with hundreds of other major label bound hopefuls hoping to find the best seat in the house. You take a seat and listen to the advice, (a lot of it common sense) perhaps position yourself in line with your question to the panel during the Q&A segment. Then pass your demo to Mr. Jones from Mega Industry Major Label during the meet and greet, and with your arm around Mr. Megashot (more accomplished than Mr. Music Big Shot) and a great big smile, you take some snap shots to post up on your Myspace to impress your visitors - But after it’s all over, and the adrenaline dies down and you realize that the chances of getting a call back from all those moguls you passed your CD out to is slim to none. Then what? Of course, I’m not at all against music seminars, I think they are great! But, what about the artist that really wants to put together a viable plan for success? A plan that includes generating income? I mean no, seriously for real?
The bottom line is that an artist has bargaining power with the major cats once they have put their work in and have an established market and track record of sales. You don't need Mr. Mogul to do that - And you can get a clue on that before you spend the big dollars for the seminars. I strongly believe in helping artists put together a plan to successfully market and sell music.
I am an advocate for independent music. People buy music and will always love good music. Independent music is real music. Its real expression untamed. It breathes and is living. There is so much beautiful music out there - so many un-chartered territories to visit. Imagined nations beautifully, lyrically, and harmonically landscaped. It’s like when you hear something new, different, rhythmic, it’s like visiting a brand new place and the song you’re left with is the souvenir. I don’t want to get carried away, but I guess you can tell I love indie music. I simply love supporting it and want to share good music with the world.
An for music enthusiasts, if you ever want to experience and buy good music, look to check out CMG’s Featured artists at http://www.cameronmusicgrouponline.com/ (In the near future, working on getting this page fly!)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Jabon Back at Checkerboard
Hello,
Jabon is back at the Checkeboard tonite in Hyde Park. They've been going strong since late last year and have been creating a buzz. I'm seeing a lot of activity on their websites, myspace, etc. As a matter of fact if you do a google search of "Jabon Jazz" or even add Chicago to it, they are all over the place.
Lots of curious potential fans lurking around. I'm beginning to get calls from folks wanting to come out to see them perform. Because I am a techy, I am always tracking the activity on their sites and they are getting 1,000's of clicks per week. Anticipating of the new CD is swelling. Music is available on numerous sites across the web, and of course, their new CD "Room 322" will be available in retailers nationwide in the near future. For jazz enthusiasts who haven't checked out their tunes yet, you're really in for a treat. You can listen to their music on their myspace - http://www.myspace.com/jabonmusicchicago. We are hoping to get companies who are interested in sharing exposure with our fan base (Adult Contemporary Market) and perhaps partnering with us to do some kool promos early this summer. If you are interested please contact jabon@cameronmusicgroup.com for more info.
Cameron Music Group is on a mission to share great music with the world through our marketing/promo services.
Well, that's all for now - need to get prepared for tonite's Jabon performance! I'll let ya know how it goes.
Blessings,
Jabon is back at the Checkeboard tonite in Hyde Park. They've been going strong since late last year and have been creating a buzz. I'm seeing a lot of activity on their websites, myspace, etc. As a matter of fact if you do a google search of "Jabon Jazz" or even add Chicago to it, they are all over the place.
Lots of curious potential fans lurking around. I'm beginning to get calls from folks wanting to come out to see them perform. Because I am a techy, I am always tracking the activity on their sites and they are getting 1,000's of clicks per week. Anticipating of the new CD is swelling. Music is available on numerous sites across the web, and of course, their new CD "Room 322" will be available in retailers nationwide in the near future. For jazz enthusiasts who haven't checked out their tunes yet, you're really in for a treat. You can listen to their music on their myspace - http://www.myspace.com/jabonmusicchicago. We are hoping to get companies who are interested in sharing exposure with our fan base (Adult Contemporary Market) and perhaps partnering with us to do some kool promos early this summer. If you are interested please contact jabon@cameronmusicgroup.com for more info.
Cameron Music Group is on a mission to share great music with the world through our marketing/promo services.
Well, that's all for now - need to get prepared for tonite's Jabon performance! I'll let ya know how it goes.
Blessings,
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