| The Zone has been working to put together a new area containing invaluable resources for local musicians. Everything from how to build a successful presskit to a list of professional photographers to a complete guide to promoting, booking and touring. Keep checking this area for new listings. |
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Contests -New! - Occasionally we catch wind of contests for local bands and post them right here.
Local Promotional Materials Suppliers -New! - T-shirts, stickers, posters, websites, etc. Local Photographers for bands - If you are a local entertainment photographer, send us your info and we'll list you. Local Record Labels - Record labels that cater to Midwest or local bands. Local Booking Agencies - A growing list of agencies looking for new talent. Local Recording Studios - Professional Studios and freelance recording engineers. Local Radio Stations - KKFI 90.1, KJHK 90.7, and KLZR 105.9 have asked the Zone to encourage local musicians to send them their stuff! Send them YOUR music and get some airplay! Local Publications - Local publications to send your press packs to. Heck, you may even get a review out of it.
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The Musician's Guide Through the Legal Jungle (TM) - A 3-hour audio program
that simplifies music law by presenting it as a conversation in which an
"attorney" guides a "musician" through the maze of legal and business
issues in the industry. Written by Joy R. Butler, Esq., of Sashay
Communications, LLC. The site also includes a free musicians' resource
page with articles, contract
negotiation guides and a glossary of music industry terms.
Performance Agreements - Joy R. Butler, Esq., of Sashay Communications, discusses some of the points a musician should consider when negotiating an agreement for a live perfor mance - including compensation, merchandising, cancellation provisions. She also reviews the benefits and disadvantages of AFM union membership for the musician who performs live. The article ends with a sample Performance Agreement. The Musician's Guide to Touring and Promotion - Brought to you by Musician's Magazine. Here you will find an A&R Directory, Merchandise Suppliers, Website & Online Services, a Band Directory, a City by City Entertainment Directory, and MUCH MORE. The 13th edition of this guide will be on sale November 22, 1999 and previews of each section are on the website. You can order your copy through Musician's Magazine (follow the link). Masters of the Universe, by E.D. Menasche; reprinted *without permission* from the Oct 96 issue of Musician Magazine. Make Money on the Internet, by Micheal Gelfand; reprinted *without permission* from the Jan 99 issue of Musician Magazine. How to Produce Your Own CD, by Sam Shaber; reprinted *without permission* from the Jan 99 issue of Musician Magazine. Intuition in the Studio - Record producer Brian Eno explains why too many options in the studio inhibit a musician's intuition. Helpful Advertising Tips - Contributing columnist Aaron Weber shares some tips on advertising your band's next gig. A Smart Approach to Gigs, by Peter Spellman; reprinted *without permission* from the March 99 issue of Musician Magazine. The Awful Truth about live recording - You can make a great live CD. But... why would you want to?, by Reverend Billy C. Wirtz; reprinted *without permission* from the March 99 issue of Musician Magazine Band Etiquette - tips for successful shows and how to get asked to play again. The Zone Touring Manifesto - Aaron Weber's opinions about taking your band on the road.
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