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New Clubs Featuring Jazz Open in Alton, Florissant
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The St. Louis area in recent years has lost a number of bars and restaurants that regularly featured live jazz, so it's a welcome development to see two new jazz venues—one on each side of Mississippi—opening for business. Jazz on Broadway, located at 554 East Broadway in downtown Alton, IL was mentioned here briefly here in the “jazz this week" post a couple of weeks back, when the club held its grand opening with music from saxophonist Tim Cunningham. This ...
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All Musicians Invited to be a Part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days
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HypeBot
Daniel Pearl World Music Days, clustered around the birthday of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl, continues to grow with the involvement of celebrities such as Elton John and Herbie Hancock and a constantly expanding network of annual events around the world. And, as in previous years. any musician or live music event can get involved. Daniel Pearl World Music Days take place throughout October this year and it's now easy to register your event and participate via their website. This ease ...
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The Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming Your Old Masters...
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Digital Music News
By now, you've probably heard that “termination rights" in older contracts may allow artists to regain control over their valuable masters. This would apply to works created over 35 years ago, though lots of fine print, legal battles, and application details apply. With that in mind, here's a complete overview of the legal issue in question, its current status, and specific steps that rights holders should take if they want to transfer ownership of these masters to themselves. It was ...
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8 Low Budget DIY Music Promotion Tips from Kosha Dillz
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HypeBot
Rapper Kosha Dillz shares some wisdom on self-promotion when you on a limited budget. It's a nice mix of specific suggestions and general principles for any DIY promoter. Kosha Dillz' post at Audible Hype offers some great tips: 1. Social Media Campaign “If you can learn how to develop your own identity on...[Twitter and Facebook], its almost the same...[as] hosting your own morning show." 2. Clever Song “The song “I love Jews" made it into Spin Magazine because it was ...
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Top 3 Ways to Know That You're Getting Ripped off by a Club or Booker
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HypeBot
This article from the CD Baby blog has been getting a lot of attention. As the founder of a booking agency, I sadly know just how true this tale sometimes is. Read the Top 3 Ways To Know That You're Getting Ripped Off By A Club Or Booker and share your own experiences. Running a music venue is hard work. Let's get that little truth out of the way upfront. Long hours. Liquor licenses. Sound system maintenance. Booking. Oh, and, ...
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Federal Agents Raid Gibson Guitar Factory. Musicians Fear They Could Be Next
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HypeBot
Suspecting use of restricted forest product, Federal agents raided Gibson Guitar factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville this week seizing pallets of wood, files and guitars. In a statement, Gibson's CEO, Henry Juszkiewic fired back, “The wood the government seized Wednesday is from a Forest Stewardship Council certified supplier." Many musicians who play vintage guitars and other instruments made of environmentally protected wood are also concerned that the Feds may be coming for them next. Laws governing use of ...
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Federal Agents Raid Gibson Guitar. Musicians Fear They Could Be Next
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HypeBot
Suspecting use of restricted forest product, Federal agents raided Gibson Guitar factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville this week seizing pallets of wood, files and guitars. In a statement, Gibson's CEO, Henry Juszkiewic fired back, “The wood the government seized Wednesday is from a Forest Stewardship Council certified supplier." Many musicians who play vintage guitars and other instruments made of environmentally protected wood are also concerned that the Feds may be coming for them next. Laws governing use of ...
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Portland Jazz Pianist Mark Simon Needs Liver Transplant
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Mark Simon
Portland Jazz Pianist Mark Simon is working with the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) to raise funds for his out of pocket expenses relating to his pending liver transplant. Although Mark's illness has taken a toll on his quality of life, it has never affected his passion for music. He has been an in-demand professional musician for more than 30 years, and has had the honor of playing and recording with many world-class artists. Despite Mark's health challenges, he manages ...
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