Richmond Hip Hop on the rise.

Great and proven tips for bands and artists on selling more CD's at shows.

While I have spent many years in this glorious business at a number of things from entertainer to booking agent, and have managed a few very good talents along the way, it comes to my attention that few bands are even aware of what a managers purpose is. Here are some of the things you should know and ask yourself about finding one, or about the one you already have.

The best thing you can do to start gathering a following and getting yourself seen, is to begin gigging as soon as your band feels comfortable about the act. Gigs range from bar and nightclub gigs, to even more lucrative moneymakers such as weddings and private parties. Although DJ's have become quite the rage, many functions would still prefer live music. There are also touring gigs and the question of booking your own gigs or hiring a booking agent. Other topics to consider are decisions on equipment, costumery, etc. We will touch on all of these topics in this article.
 

Personal studio equipment is not meant as a means to record your demo, but rather to be used more like a notepad. You should really tune your sound before going into a studio and paying by the hour to make your demo. A great way to do this is to record and re-record over and over again until you know exactly the way you want it. It will save you big bucks in the studio. Personal studio equipment is sometimes even used to lay down a few tracks before you get into the studio. You will lose a generation, and the sound isn't going to be as great, but for things like drums and bass that are laid into the background, it's sufficient. You can also keep track of your changing sound, and let's face it, we all love to hear ourselves. In addition, it's great practice if you have ideas of owning your own studio someday. Every not-so- rich-and-famous music maker should have a personal studio. Read more....

New sneak-peek youtube video with rehearsal clips and interview with Broadway's Patti D'Beck!

The Rock Army is Coming to Your City, Are You Ready.
Rock Army Music is taking applications for Local Marketing Representatives for our new site. Build a reputation in your city as a city scene reporter, and let the world know about music and events in your area.

Neko Case and her voice fill the National, Good Old War, Old School Freight Train and more in RVA this week.

According the National, the Lady Gaga show has been postponed.

Cd Single Pop Lie comes out April 21. Listen to it here first.

LSTN #4. Download 21 free songs from the hipster retailer.

No One Does It Like You now has a video.

New MO videos on SPIN and their myspace.

May 13 and June 8 at the National ... not respectively.

Brown Shoe will play the Camel July 23 with Alternate Route and Pennyshaker.

Music from Grizzly Bear, Local Natives, Fever Ray, Tesla Boy, Longwave and Voxtrot.