by Brian McKinny, senior editor
Vinnie Dombroski is very important to the history of rock and roll in Detroit, Mich. As the front man of no less than three working bands — Sponge, Crud and …
17 ways to be victorious
by Gene Baker
At some point in your musical career, you will likely enter a Battle of the Bands contest. For many of us, this starts at a young age, as we escape the garage …
5 major turnoffs
by Tamara Halbritter
“Grammar: the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit,” says the mysterious grammar man who recently wrote a craigslist.org rant and rave meant for rednecks in Allentown.
As a musician, you may …
Insurance and investment tips for musicians
by Jefferson Smith
In my experience as a financial planner for musicians, I’ve found that many people don’t know how their car and homeowners insurance policies work. If you get into a car accident …
by John Overall, WordPress Specialist, Training, Design, Consulting and setup
A website is no longer an option for a business …
Destined for success
by Brian McKinny, senior editor
The Winery Dogs are the latest power-trio from California to make a big splash with their eponymous debut album on Loud & Proud Records. With the infamous Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, UFO, …
3 ways to hype your music
by Vickens Moscova and Tamara Halbritter
Online marketing and social media have become a huge part of everyday life. For musicians, the World Wide Web provides the opportunity for simple, instant access to almost …
Most people don’t know that Dave Pirner started his career as a drummer in a punk band. A native of Green Bay, Wis., he moved to Minneapolis, Minn. as a teenager. By age 20, he had started playing drums in …
How do you sell yourself to those who have never seen you live?
by Chris Hulbert
Today’s music business has become an ever-morphing entity where everything can change in an instant. Before you even think about walking into a meeting, …
