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Tips and tricks to make your band more successful when it comes to increasing the size of your crowds and the merchandise you sell.
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» Tour AFTER You've Conquered Your Home Town
By Brandon Drury | Published 08/16/2006 | Promotion and Marketing | Rating:
?I watched a seemingly infinite number of musicians who have the “I have to get out of here” concept. They feel that the only to get their music heard by people who really appreciate their music is to go outside their current city. I think that is hogwash. If a band can't conquer their hometown, they probably won't be conquering anywhere.


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» What Are Your Goals For Your Music?
By Brandon Drury | Published 08/16/2006 | Promotion and Marketing | Rating:
?Sometimes bands and musicians get off track. They work on areas that don't improve their music, don't improve their ability to reach a larger audience, or simply waste time. The number one cause for this musical inefficiency is not clearly defining your goals as a musician, artist, or band.
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» Learn From The Successful Local Bands
By Brandon Drury | Published 06/23/2006 | Promotion and Marketing | Rating:
?In my experience, the bands who have encountered success are the bands that seam to be most ridiculed by other local bands and musicians. I haven't figured out why exactly. The article discusses that maybe you should put your creative differences aside and learn from the bands who have having success in your area.
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» What Is Your Band Doing That Is Newsworthy?
By Brandon Drury | Published 06/22/2006 | Promotion and Marketing | Unrated

If your band really wants to get some attention, you need to be doing things that will get people talking. I often ask myself, “What is my band doing that is newsworthy?”. If I can't come up with anything interesting that my band is doing, how will other's find my band interesting?

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» Use Name Brand CD-Rs
By Brandon Drury | Published 05/27/2006 | Promotion and Marketing | Rating:

After being booked full of bands for the past 5 years, I've burned my share of cds. Without a doubt, buying name brand cd-rs will save you money in the long run. Generic cd-rs aren't worth the price, hassle, or time.

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