A barrage of the senses. the Winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show is one of the loudest, brightest, and largest Music Industry gatherings of the year. People from almost all avenues of the industry flock to Anaheim, California for a chance to meet rock stars, order product, get drunk on Yamaha's tab, and check out the cool new gadgets that the new year will bring.

http://killgig.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/the-winter-namm-show-2008-in-review-video/

Just because you play an instrument that most people use to play Mozart's greatest hits, doesn't mean that you have to be stuck in the 18th century too. Try checking out some music that involves unique use of the instrument:

http://killgig.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/i-play-an-orchestral-instrument-but-hate-classical-music/

As a solo singer, how do you gain exposure and fans? There are few questions:

1) Where are you located?
2) What genre are you?
3) Do you have a band, are you a solo act?

http://killgig.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/how-to-make-it-as-a-singer/

The brains, fingers, and mouths over at the Remington camp have been busy. Not only has their tour schedule been packed with dates, but the band has released a wonderfully refined and lovingly handcrafted EP.

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/new-remington-ep-the-warm-winter/

On behalf of Cities Over Seas and the staff of Madstop Records, I'd like to thank everybody who came out to the show. We were in the company of many more friends than we anticipated, and for that we were all overjoyed.

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/cities-over-seas-w as-in-great-company-april-5th/

The History Of An Independent Student Record Label: Madstop Records

Quickly developing throughout the years, the label has ever sought new avenues to participate in the music scene and help artists achieve their dreams. The growing number of Madstop Records members has brought a consistent flow of new ideas and fresh talent, continuing the evolution of the organization.

Read more:

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/the-history-of-an-independent-student-record-label-madstop-records/

This indie rock band has a great sound! On the evening of Saturday, April 5th, at Hurley’s - SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam’s newest band will make its debut, bringing a never before heard sound to the area’s music scene.

Read more:

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/cities-over-seas-to-play-debut-show-april-5th/

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I’ve learned quite a bit about gigs with bands in the past few year. I draw my experience from managing multiple bands, the most successful of which (Behind Bad Luck!) has played high profile gigs, such as the Knitting Factory in NYC and with revered groups like The Pietasters, Reegal Beagal, and King Django. Here is what I have learned:

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/booking-gigs-for-your-band-checklists-of-things-to-know-and-do/

I particularly enjoy their single Pressing On, as it’s a real unique mix, not only in instrumentation, but style. Also, the gang vocals is real inspiring.

http://jbrickman.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/folk-is-very-much-alive-check-out-folk-chicken/

-jbrickman