More Music
Earlier this year I traveled to Canada to see one of our featured artists and got more than I bargained for. The most incredible acoustical guitar player I ever heard opened for Mark Masri that day and I have been loving his album ever since. His music is worth another 600 mile drive. hmmmm? Wonder when he's playing next...
http://www.manelijamal.com
http://www.manelijamal.com
Rumor has it that he's working on a new album and I can't wait! I went to a free concert a couple of years ago and Matt was one of the performers. He blew me away. He is fantastic live, his lyrics are great and he teased me from the stage when I had to leave early.
http://www.MattNathanson.com
http://www.MattNathanson.com
Our very own Mark Masri introduced me to Greg's music and I am ever so thankful. He plays the keys (which you all know I adore) he writes incredible lyrics and he has a fantastic sense of humor (check out his Glee style video on YouTube)
http://www.GregSczebel.com
http://www.GregSczebel.com
Cool Quotes
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music"
~ Aldous Huxley
"If music be the food of love, play on."
~ William Shakespeare
"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."
~ Michelangelo
"There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written."
~ Oscar Wilde
“If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow-creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.”
~ William Wilberforce
“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option”
~ Unattributed
If we're lucky one day we will feature these amazing artists too....
Wacky Websites
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http://www.AtomicInteractive.com
http://www.AtomicInteractive.com
See amazing live performances from the comfort of your own home. Watch musicians like country star Jaron, singer songwriter Luke McMasters and our very own Bob Malone at http://www.StageIt.com
Awaken your closet gourmet.... Sartain’s Menu brings you one of a kind sauce that blends seamlessly the tastes of ethnic eastern cooking with the flavors of the west. If you love great food, you’ll be devouring the tasty recipes this unique sauce helps you come up with. http://www.SartainsMenu.com
Hey do you have a body and need a job? Do you have a job and need a body? If you are in “the trades” Mike Rowe, from "Dirty Jobs" has a site to check out. The jobs are out there and Mike wants to fill them with what makes the backbone of out nation- the American work force. The idea of an honest days pay for an honest day’s labor seems to be a thing of the past, trade labor helped to build this nation and Mike wants to bring that back.
http://www.MikeRoweWorks.com
http://www.MikeRoweWorks.com
Frank, Dino, Sammy, Tyrell, Buble, Ella and more they are all here in the lounge. Brad "Martini" Chambers keeps the lounge sound alive 24/7. Come join the "Lounge Lizards in Exile" as we snap our fingers, tap our toes and sometimes even swoon over these timeless tunes. Be introduced to amazing new artist creating a new generation of standards like our very own Jonny Blu!
http://www.MartiniInTheMorning.com
http://www.MartiniInTheMorning.com
What you might not know....
A artist rarely talks about money but we all know that if their music doesn't sell or concert tickets don't get bought they might not continue making the music we all love.
Ways you can help:
1. If your artist sells their albums on their site buy them direct. Usually that means more money goes into the artist's pocket.
2. If they don't sell their CD's direct see if a place like CD Baby sells them. CD Baby doesn't take as large a % as Itunes or Amazon AND they have fantastic customer service.
3. Don't pirate the music. If you love them, support them. It will pay off in the long run with more albums and hopefully a concert near you!
Ways you can help:
1. If your artist sells their albums on their site buy them direct. Usually that means more money goes into the artist's pocket.
2. If they don't sell their CD's direct see if a place like CD Baby sells them. CD Baby doesn't take as large a % as Itunes or Amazon AND they have fantastic customer service.
3. Don't pirate the music. If you love them, support them. It will pay off in the long run with more albums and hopefully a concert near you!
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Ideas to Help Promote Your Favorite Artists....
We all have artists that we adore, but when we gush over them to friends and family, they give us a blank stare and ask "Who?" Having been the victim of that stare more times than I care to mention, I've set out on a mission to educate the world about the best artists they've never heard of. Here are a few tips that you can use to help YOUR favorite artists.
Things you can do without leaving home:
~ Post on websites that mention your favorite artists
~ Vote in all polls, contests and award shows they are eligible for
~ Post links on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, etc.
~ Post reviews of their records on Itunes, Amazon, Best Buy, etc.
~ Request your favorite song from your local radio station
~ Create a fansite
~ Recommend them as the musical guest on your favorite talk show
Whatever you do, your sincerity and passion will attract like-minded fans. Soon you will have a whole community who feels the way you do. Sometimes you have to create a place where you belong rather than trying to fit in ... Good luck in promoting your chosen artists. No matter what you do, I am sure they appreciate all your support!
Things you can do without leaving home:
~ Post on websites that mention your favorite artists
~ Vote in all polls, contests and award shows they are eligible for
~ Post links on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, etc.
~ Post reviews of their records on Itunes, Amazon, Best Buy, etc.
~ Request your favorite song from your local radio station
~ Create a fansite
~ Recommend them as the musical guest on your favorite talk show
Whatever you do, your sincerity and passion will attract like-minded fans. Soon you will have a whole community who feels the way you do. Sometimes you have to create a place where you belong rather than trying to fit in ... Good luck in promoting your chosen artists. No matter what you do, I am sure they appreciate all your support!