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5 Ways To Optimize Your Time At SXSW

March 14, 2017

Owing to issues like the visa controversy and the scaling back of some its major participants involvement, 2017's SXSW is shaping up to be an odd one. That said, the festival is still worth your time. Here we review five of the best ways to make this SXSW a showcase and marketing success. Guest post by ...

5 Essential Tools For DIY Music PR

March 12, 2017

In the current music economy, up and coming artists are often expected to do work traditionally handled by labels and A&Rs themselves, including most of the leg work when it comes to PR. Here we look at five must-have tools for the independent artist working to break into the industry. Guest post Tyler Allen of the ...

A Celebration of Ella

March 12, 2017

Tad Hershorn of the Institute Of Jazz Studies notifies us that IJS will hold a two-day symposium March 24 and 25 to celebrate the life and 100th anniversary of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996). Hershorn will be among those honoring Ms. Fitzgerald along with longtime IJS leader Dan Morgenstern and a contingent of other experts ...

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Erik Friedlander's Black Phebe Trio

March 12, 2017

Today, it's time to check out some videos featuring cellist Erik Friedlander, who will be in St. Louis to perform with his Black Phebe Trio in a concert presented by New Music Circle next Thursday, March 16 at The Stage at KDHX. Over the past 20 years or so, the NYC-based Friedlander has released more than ...

Join 3700+ Songwriters: SIGN THIS PETITION NOW To Stop Big Tech From Lowering Royalty Rates

March 11, 2017

The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), which represents U.S. music publishers and their songwriters, along with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are facing off against Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and Pandora as the Copyright Royalty Board meets this week to determine how songwriters are paid for the next five years. “Songwriters must stand up to ...

How To Setup Your Next Album Release [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

March 11, 2017

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 10-16

March 11, 2017

These days, it seems that our music is as diverse as our weather. And we will have to count on the music to provide the warmth this week! Some of our most creative artists are in the spotlight this week, as is as one of the most lauded jazz artists of the modern era, stopping in ...

10 Key Social Media Tips For Musicians, Bands

March 10, 2017

If handled correctly, social media can be one of the best free ways for artists to gain exposure and get their work in front of fans, as well as potential fans. Here we share tips on how artists can maximize the presence on social media without breaking the bank. Guest post by Lee Jones of Ditto ...

Jazz this week: TAUK, Jeff Hamilton, Etienne Charles, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and more

March 9, 2017

This week's jazz and creative music calendar in St. Louis is all about the one-nighters, with an eclectic handful of headlining acts in town for single-serve appearances. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, March 8 NYC-based funk/fusion band TAUK plays at the Old Rock House, and pianist Carolbeth True and Two Times True with saxophonist Larry ...

Gary Burton on Telephone Song

March 9, 2017

On May 22, 1964, the Stan Getz Quartet with Astrud Gilbert appeared at New York's Cafe Au Go Go. Among the songs they performed was the Telephone Song, by Roberto Menescal, Ronaldo Bôscoli and Norman Gimbel. The gig was recorded for a live album released by Verve in December called Getz Au Go Go. Here's Gilberto ...