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Big Brothers and Big Sisters $20 for 50

feisty — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:48:51 +0000

You may not know this, but I am a Big Brother with united way. BBBS of Puget sound is currently trying to raise funds through a program called $20 for 50. If you are interested in helping this awsome program just click on the link.

Thanks for caring

Shannon Feist

This is a interesting artical for anyone marketing a new CD.

feisty — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:51:44 +0000

Create Your Own
Indie Artist Press Release

by Kathy Unruh

Creating a press release can be one of the best ways for an indie artist, or band, to gain some instant media exposure for themselves. And you know, as well as I, that exposure is the name of the game these days.

Even though the world-wide web has opened up many new possibilites for the independent artist, the competition can be fearsome. So, if you have any news item worthy of print (i.e. a new CD for sale, or a concert coming up, etc.) then a press release might be just the ticket to give you an edge. It will provide the publicity necessary for people to know who you are, so that your music will get heard.

In order to make the best first impression on your readers, your press release should be well written, informative, and to the point. Be careful not to lose your reader’s attention by adding too many unneccesary details. Stick to the facts by explaining who you are and what you have to offer.

I generally prefer to write in a third person narrative when I have to create my own press release. By asking myself the questions a reporter might ask me, I am able to think more freely and objectively.

Sample questions to ask and answer:

[Reporter] – Who are you- what is the name of your band?

[Band] – We have decided to call our band “Tangerine Sunshine”.

[R] – What kind of music do you play?

[B] – It’s somewhat eclectic and hard to define; kind of a mixture between alternative and rap.

[R] – I’ve heard that you have just finished recording a new CD. When will it be availabe to the public?

[B] – Yeah, it’s called “Mixed Emotions” and we’re really happy with the way it turned out. It will be available next week.

[R] – Where can a person get a copy of the CD?

[B] – It will be offered on our website (url) and through various other retail outlets (identify them).

[R] Great! How many tracks are on your album?

[B] Twelve.

[R] – Why did you pick “Tangerine Sunshine” for a name?

[B] – We like the colorful and positive image that it represents.

Of course, all the names mentioned above are fictitious and the illustration is only meant to show how you might organize the information you want to put in your press release. It can be modified any number of ways to suit your own particular needs. Once your make-believe reporter has gathered up all the facts, you’re ready to write.

Here is a simple outline for you to use:

THE HEADLINE

One of the most important things is to begin your press release with a catchy headline. You want to make sure that it will grab the attention of your reader right from the start.

FIRST PARAGRAPH

Get the information about who you are (the name of your band, etc.) and what you have to offer within the very first paragraph. Keeping the who, what, when, where, why and how questions before you as you write will help to stimulate the creative process.

SECOND PARAGRAPH

In the second paragragh of your press release you can go into a little more detail. Perhaps you’ll want to describe the style of your music, or tell something more about your upcoming event. If so, this is the place to do it.

THIRD PARAGRAGH

In this third and final paragragh you can briefly tell something about the other people who were involved with your project or event. Whatever you haven’t covered in your press release yet, but feel is important, you can add here. Be sure to include any contact information you have, especially a website or email address.

When your press release is ready, after you’ve spell-checked it for typos and grammar, go ahead and post it on your website and/or in your blog. Then send it to as many free PR sites as you can find. Mi2n.com is a good one for musicians and indie artists to start with.

You should also send your press release, along with a cover letter, to all the local newspapers in your area. Put “Attention: Editor” above the address on the envelope and if possible include a photo.

Don’t forget to send an email to all your friends, relatives, and neighbors as well. This is your time to shine, so reach for the stars!

FREE Reprint Rights – You may publish this article in your e-zine or on your web site as long as you include the following information:

Kathy Unruh, is a singer/songwriter and webmaster of AbcLearnGuitar.com. She has been providing guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 20 years.

funny video

feisty — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:16:08 +0000

This is where I’ve been adding some very funny videos I find and recieve on the internet. I update them regularly, so keep an eye on this site. If you think they are funny, invite your friends to check out the site.

PsychoCats

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other sources page

feisty — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:05:02 +0000

click here to go to my other sources

Top ten Rock songs period

feisty — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:34:40 +0000

Here are the top ten rock songs ever!

1. Stairway to heaven

2. Hotel California

3. Come together

4. Alive

5. Rusty Cage

6. Girls Girls Girls

7. Hard to Handle

8. Saturday Nights Alright fo Fightin

9. Fortunate Son

10. Plush

Learn To Rock On Guitar With Rock Guitar Power

feisty — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:34 +0000

If you want to start rockin asap, check out Rock Guitar Power

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feisty — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:25:37 +0000

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Rock Music – History and Facts Revealed

feisty — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:12:56 +0000

Rock music is often associated with heavy instrumentation, reverberating through a sound system, and played by hyperactive musicians wearing all-black garb. This kind of music has enjoyed over half a century of popularity with its strong beat and catchy melody.

Rock music started in the 1940s and the 1950s as a fusion of rhythm and blues, gospel music, and country music. Originally known as rock and roll, as branded by disc jockey Alan Feed from Ohio, rock music combined influences resulted in simple blues-based style that was fast and danceable.

Instrumentation for rock music often include electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and keyboards. Others add to their line-up reed instruments like the saxophone and the French horn. String instruments like the mandolin and the sitar are occasionally seen in the realm of rock music. Of all these instrumentations, it is the guitar that is considered to be the star of the show. Guitars come as solid electric, hollow electric or acoustic.

The electric guitar was played rock and roll style by early rock legends Chuck Berry, Link Wray and Scotty Moore. Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan played a fusion of blues and rock. As multitrack recording was developed by Les Paul along with electronic sound treatment by Joe Meek, it was not long after when rock music artists like Jackie Breston and Bill Haley came out with their first rock and roll records. Breston released his record Rocket 88 under recording label Sun Records. And then several years after, Haleys Rock Around the Clock was launched and topped the charts of Billboard magazine in terms of record sales and airtime plays. Sun Records also produced rock and roll king Elvis Presleys first single labelled Thats All Right (Mama). Shake, Rattle & Roll of Big Joe Turner was also topping the Billboard R&B charts during this time.

The fusioning of rock music extended into the 1960s and the 1970s, with rock music being combined with folk music to create folk rock, with blues to create blues-rock, and with jazz to create jazz rock. Electrical instrument ambiance was incorporated into rock music to create the carefree psychedelic rock. Influences from soul, funk and latin music were integrated with rock music to pave way for subgenres as soft rock, heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock.

Rock music took a metallic turn in the 1980s and 1990s with the entry of rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Queen, Aerosmith, Kiss, AC/DC and Black Sabbath. Hard rockers heightened the commercialization of rock and roll with albums and concerts being launched all over the country. Arenas and other similar big venues were used as a places to gather crowds and crowds of rock music fans. Live performances in rock concerts had rock fans screaming and going wild over rock bands performing to full performance level complete with stage design and pyrotechnics.

Some of the other developments in rock music are retro style grunge, theatrical glam rock (Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and the New York Dolls), intense Britpop (John Lennon and the Beatles), indie rock and nu rock (Police, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, and the Culture Club).

Rock music has not been as popular with music critics at some point in time owing to its dark and overly loud metallic sound. But innovations and developments in look, style and sound has slowly developed a following for rock music not only in the young crowd but for the public in general as well. Rock music still manages to chalk up big hits in popular music.

Sayid Aksa is the author of http://musicmars.com You can watch best rock music videos and other cool music videos from various genres on his site.