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Giacomo Gates' Vocalese Takes a New Turn

February 10, 2011

Randy Weston and his African Rhythms Sextet, with master drummer Lewis Nash joining the aggregation on traps, closed out the month of January with a splendid week at Dizzy's Club. The occasion was in part a celebration of Randy's latest release The Storyteller for the Motema label. Numerous good folks were on hand to join in ...

News: Video / DVD

Soulive: Bowlive DVD; Bowlive 2 Shows in March

February 10, 2011

BOWLIVE 2 AT THE BROOKLYN BOWL, MARCH 1-5 AND 8-12 In March of 2010, the members of Soulive hauled their instruments through the doors of a newly-opened warehouse- turned-music venue in Brooklyn that they would call home for the next two weeks. Eric Krasno, Alan Evans and Neal Evans called on a multitude of their closest ...

News: Interview

SoundExchange Names Micahel Huppe New President and Our Exclusive Interview

February 10, 2011

SoundExchange today named long-time Executive Vice President and General Counsel Michael Huppe as its new President. Huppe succeeds John Simson, who announced in July that he would be leaving SoundExchange after 10 years. On accepting his new position, Huppe promised to be “an eager champion of the music industry's future," and in an exclusive interview with ...

News: Technology

Why Apple May Kill the iPod Classic

February 10, 2011

The iPod Classic remains a symbol of the digital revolution. Its scroll wheel is iconic. The simple yet elegant design still resonates, but for how long? There's an interesting rumor making its way around the tech-world. It indicates that the iPod Classic is either getting a needed update or getting killed off. The Classic hasn't been ...

News: Trends

6 Reasons Why Major Labels Are Still Screwed

February 10, 2011

2011 could prove to be a spectacular year. Spotify may launch stateside. Google Music might start cloud-based music storage off with a bang. Apple may convert into a subscription service. Slacker will offer on-demand music streams and may capture substantial market share. Sony is bringing their own service called “Music Unlimited" to market. Make no mistake, ...

News: Video / DVD

Overview of Direct-to-Fan Marketing Tactics [video]

February 10, 2011

This talk is long. But if you're an artist or manager that wants to learn more about direct-to-fan maketing, it's great. Mike King of BerkleeMusic delivered this speech at MIDEM last month. It's packed full of King's insights, as well as, thinking from Seth Godin, Clay Shirky, and Hugh MaCleod. Watch the video: ...

News: Music Industry

Warner Music CEO Changes Tune About Spotify

February 10, 2011

Thus far, Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. has gone on the record as being against Spotify and others like it because they are “clearly not net positive for the industry and as far as Warner Music is concerned will not be licensed." In yesterday's earnings call, Bronfman changed his tune, saying that, “We do ...

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News: Video / DVD

The Digitour - Can Youtube Music Stars Sell Tickets?

February 10, 2011

Millions of views on YouTube can launch careers (Pamplamoose) and net signifigant income. But can it sell tickets? That's the question that The Digitour is set to answer with the first large scale multi-week national tour featuring musicians who've found fame on YouTube. Featured on the tour are: Dave Days, Ricky Ficarelli, Destorm, Mystery Guitar Man, The ...

News: Music Industry

Emily White: The Case for Artist Management

February 10, 2011

This post is by Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment. Robin Davey's point is that the music business is changing constantly and rapidly. The old school management ideology IS over, which is why our 2-year old artist management company is thriving. That is exactly why the artists on our roster have brought us on to guide all ...

News: Performance / Tour

Tierney Sutton Band Performing at Harvard on Thursday, February 10

February 10, 2011

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton and her band are giving a master class at the New College Theatre, 10-12 Holyoke Street in Cambridge on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The band is celebrating its third consecutive Grammy Nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album." Members of the band are Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt ...