tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.comments2023-02-28T05:04:01.352-08:00Renagade's MusicAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-87965953003081802912015-02-25T10:45:30.457-08:002015-02-25T10:45:30.457-08:00When I bought my bar, the previous owner said “I h...When I bought my bar, the previous owner said “I have this group who rents out the club once a month and you might want to keep working with them.” The group was Afton shows and while it took a little effort to get the agreement made between them and me, it’s been a great relationship from a venue perspective. So many artists want us to pay them to play at the club and promote for them when we don’t even know who they are. Afton seems to give these artists a platform, not to make a lot of money, but to gain the exposure they need for venue owners like me to take them seriously. They can perform for Afton events for a year or two and other gigs they get, and build up their name and get out there. For me, I don’t have to worry if they suck or whatever, the crowd dictates how long the artist can be up there. And I keep the bar sales, have a decent crowd in the place, and Afton pays for the venue rental. People think Afton “keeps” all the money except the ticket sales commissions from the artists but they in fact turn around and pay the venues and create flyers and advertise. And they staff the door/event. So we just go there, open the bar and serve drinks. I think they are a great platform for artists to get the exposure they need while providing clubs an opportunity to serve a well-under-served community. If you are finding it hard to work for next to nothing, then you are probably “big” enough not to need the Afton show to propel you to the next level, you’re already there.<br /><br />And to "Renegade's" comments, entertainment is not a candy bar. Yet, if i were introducing a new candy bar, I would give away a lot of them until people can see how great my candy bar is. And in my case, I wouldn't even open if I had to promote for these shows. I hire promoters and in this case Afton to bring people to my club. When they get there, they get great service and a quality venue but I'm not out spending money to get them there, instead artists who are hungry are working their circles of influence. But ya, exposure and free shows is going to be the life of the new artist. Sorry to disagree with your POV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-35604519632466246632012-07-03T08:13:49.810-07:002012-07-03T08:13:49.810-07:00Thank you for putting this down in black and white...Thank you for putting this down in black and white, Susan! Having just rescued a couple of boxes of old LP's, I was wondering what the heck to do with them. Of course, now I have to do the darned dishes before I can get down to the business of cleaning the records. Ugh. It's always something. ;)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932656254422726101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-31426593904817664142011-11-23T04:37:28.610-08:002011-11-23T04:37:28.610-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Free stock Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-53165296985900477202011-11-23T04:30:02.407-08:002011-11-23T04:30:02.407-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.License Free Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-12205149143063908722011-11-23T04:28:54.469-08:002011-11-23T04:28:54.469-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Royalty Free stock Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-65772540214348762002011-11-23T04:18:06.751-08:002011-11-23T04:18:06.751-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Royalty Free stock Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-51061913620560049542011-11-23T04:05:07.534-08:002011-11-23T04:05:07.534-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Royalty Free Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-57420732176124130152011-11-23T02:31:51.918-08:002011-11-23T02:31:51.918-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Royalty Free Musichttp://www.themusicbed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-50194599199384193532011-10-03T18:17:20.791-07:002011-10-03T18:17:20.791-07:00This rant is right on! Thanks for sharing.This rant is right on! Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-35804715117788897452011-09-24T04:15:02.138-07:002011-09-24T04:15:02.138-07:00No one can become a 'star' over night - no...No one can become a 'star' over night - nor can they become a 'star' by simply being good and just using Twitter - facebooks etc to get heard.<br />Noone can make anyone a star - it takes hard work,talent, passion and determination from the artistAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-25775791905651429212011-09-24T03:28:47.914-07:002011-09-24T03:28:47.914-07:00I sing beautiful I wanna be a famous pop star sing...I sing beautiful I wanna be a famous pop star singer can I tweet you my singing and then can you make me A pop star . Thanks and about that awesome but I cant go but I really wanna be a pop star please make me 1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-14987651954772877562011-09-22T13:52:53.087-07:002011-09-22T13:52:53.087-07:00Good stuff! thanks for the tips! - Geoff http://w...Good stuff! thanks for the tips! - Geoff http://www.facebook.com/thedeadfieldsThe Deadfieldshttp://www.deadfields.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-64864366756336450342011-09-06T16:31:59.906-07:002011-09-06T16:31:59.906-07:00Love this song. A great job. So much talent.Love this song. A great job. So much talent.My Honeys Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246424750400590078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-47425050855975637382011-09-05T05:19:59.535-07:002011-09-05T05:19:59.535-07:00join our community : F.O.M.A.WORLD
http://lestfm.n...join our community : F.O.M.A.WORLD<br />http://lestfm.ning.com<br />GLOBAL PROMOTION - LOCAL SUPPORT for independent artistsGROUP ASCENSION TOURhttp://www.facebook.com/AscensionTour?sk=wall#!/groups/242233362487232/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-19656247097313959182011-08-16T11:23:50.606-07:002011-08-16T11:23:50.606-07:00My sweet friend, very nice and interesting you sit...<b><br />My sweet friend, very nice and interesting you site.<br />When you want to take refuge in good ballads of yesterday, today and forever in all languages and genres I invite you to visit my blog and listen me.<br />From this Saturday August 13th I share new female singers U.S.<br />Ten romantic ballads in English. <br />I am a broadcaster of Argentina.<br />Best regards from Rosario-Argentina<br />Albert.<br /></b>Baladas Mp3http://baladasmp3.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-79469942643245685512011-05-31T17:48:22.022-07:002011-05-31T17:48:22.022-07:00Thanks for the tip. I checked out the site! I...Thanks for the tip. I checked out the site! I'm in!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-3188149185872329202011-02-16T06:13:54.940-08:002011-02-16T06:13:54.940-08:00Amen. I agree... having worked in the bar business...Amen. I agree... having worked in the bar business, been a bouncer and dealt with the many drunks on hand during that time, only 3 of the bands that played our circuit made the cut, Alice n Chains, Soundgarden and Mother love bone. However, having said that, as soon as that cut was made, it was on to the drinking, and or other things that made them happier. It is a sad business, all the way around, it's been practiced in the music world since long before the 60s, and we have lost many a talented musician to this. Unfortunate but true, and although I commend you on the post and agree wholeheartedly, I doubt one will pay attention.Kat Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965877538530868870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-87857104295701419502011-02-16T03:43:26.386-08:002011-02-16T03:43:26.386-08:00I have often wondered why no one has taken the tim...I have often wondered why no one has taken the time to explain to members of a band, that getting "happier"/ drunk is not going to get you a contract, just a hang over. Never could figure it out that I can't drink at my job, where is it written that band members can. <br /><br />(((HUGS)))Dedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821482775305463539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-67473615207565700272010-09-17T16:59:45.187-07:002010-09-17T16:59:45.187-07:00Pam - yes this type of shady dealing goes on among...Pam - yes this type of shady dealing goes on among so many forms of creative ventures.<br /><br />Anon - Although you are off topic, ( topic being not playing for free but actually paying to play) I will like to address your comment.<br /><br />Music is a product and bands and other artist provide this product by playing live and entertaining the people at a venue. <br />I ask, using your logic, why then should I pay for a new candy bar? I dont know it so it should be given to me?<br />And to answer the 'pulling in a crowd' that can be a two way street. Granted, pulling in a crowd is very important for any band, that they want to do. But avenue needs to build a clientile based on service, food and or drinks etc as well as the entertainment provided. To depend soley on the bands pulling in customers for them is not a very good business model.<br />I must add, again using your logic, why should a company pay a new employee? Chances are they are 'unknown'. <br />When a band or artist plays, they are proforming a service and delivering their product, to say untill they are famous they dont deserve pay for this is really sad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-60677577027917401822010-09-17T16:29:50.156-07:002010-09-17T16:29:50.156-07:00I don't understand why unknown "artists&q...I don't understand why unknown "artists" and bands scoff at playing for free. If no one knows who you are, why should you get paid? If you don't pull a crowd-- why should you get paid?? Blows my mind, the ego involved here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-49369468843793585812010-09-16T12:31:37.238-07:002010-09-16T12:31:37.238-07:00thanks for this post...I am going to apply this to...thanks for this post...I am going to apply this to my vinyl collection as well...excellent job...Music for Songwritershttp://www.music-for-songwriters.com/fr_howitworks.cfmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-41926552606523441012010-09-03T15:48:00.483-07:002010-09-03T15:48:00.483-07:00Yes my friend ... the internet has allowed artist ...Yes my friend ... the internet has allowed artist to expand and grow a fanbase, foind work and gigs anywhere their heart and wallet can take them, and allow them to really gain exposure.<br />Now that the world is their playground, the possiablities are endless for those who work at it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-44702005658806906372010-09-03T15:35:01.798-07:002010-09-03T15:35:01.798-07:00It's a shame the internet wasn't around wh...It's a shame the internet wasn't around when I was playing. Lots of foot work in the good old days.2woofershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779003355806401028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-71315488549189842032010-08-24T11:59:02.270-07:002010-08-24T11:59:02.270-07:00Amazing. Artists and dreamers of all kinds are hi...Amazing. Artists and dreamers of all kinds are hit with stuff like this. :(Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884714619277657759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241706692997669042.post-51870171784773085532010-07-24T03:55:06.651-07:002010-07-24T03:55:06.651-07:00Yes sir... I stand corrected! Thank you!
And Labe...Yes sir... I stand corrected! Thank you!<br /><br />And Label on Label is where the record actually has two labels on it. Not commonly found, but it was used in cases of taking promos, demos and releasing them for sale. Instead of 'wasting' the left over promos, they simply relabeled them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.com