SellaBand.com Getting Ready To Expand
Music fans on SellaBand invest 10 dollars in an artist they want to back. If the artist gets to 5,000 ‘believers’ they get 50,000 dollars and then SellaBand steps in to get the band to record an album in a real studio. Each fan gets a limited edition CD. If the artist doesn’t reach $50,000, the fans can get their money back or give it to another artist. So far they’ve released albums from eighteen bands from eleven different countries. Last December SellaBand partnered with Amazon to offer a dedicated music store on Amazon.
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New edition of Donald Passman’s “All You Need To Know About The Music Business” is now available
The author balances a confessional style with that of a confident counselor. In relating his own attempts and failures in musical ventures in his youth, Passman exudes his passion and understanding of the industry. He describes the process of achieving success in terms simple enough to empower even the least business-savvy aspiring professional musician.
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New songwriting site for songwriters in the Indianapolis area
According to the site:
“The ISC hosts a monthly show every 3rd Friday of the month at Boulevard Place Cafe, featuring three songwriters in the round. Creating a true listening room environment which gives both performers and audience an intimate, memorable experience where songs can be heard & stories can be told. Additionally this website provides resources for local songwriters & music fans, serving as a one-stop shop for anything songwriter related in Indianapolis.

“The ISC has been developed by local songwriter Cliff Snyder in partnership with the local chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Robin Coleman of Segment of Society Promotions and both Nora Spitznogle & Cary Fields who support local acoustic music with their work in print & radio.

“The long-term goal of the ISC is simple – to create an atmosphere & culture where Indianapolis finds more songwriters performing original music locally and to see more fans connected with artists & out there at shows.”
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