My friend Mark Samuels runs Basin Street Records out of New Orleans, LA. He published this amazingly candid blog post about the economics of creating and promoting music for his artists:
Basin Street Records blog post: Advanced Label Economics
Mark's blog really helped me understand why I plunk down $16 for CDs or $10 for digital downloads so frequently. Be sure to read the comments, as Mark also answered my question about digital distribution.
Anyway go out and listen to live music this weekend, and be sure to buy the artist's CD, as you are supporting an industry that needs your help to continue to produce innovative art.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Revivalists and Rebirth Brass Band
Had a fun night out with some friends Saturday night to dinner and then Smith's Old Bar for some music.
The opening band was a high energy rock/funk band from New Orleans called the Revivalists. Their sound was REALLY smooth, and they kept the audience bouncing with their high energy tunes.
The Rebirth Brass Band came out pretty late (after 11 pm) but their set did not disappoint. They brought the New Orleans brass funk that keeps the the crowd bumping all night... If you ever want to boost your energy, go out for a night on the town with Rebirth!
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