Reprising a presentation that made a big buzz last March, author, impresario and musician Martin Atkins will speak at SXSW 2009 as part of our Wednesday series of conference events tailored to aspiring musicians and moguls-in-training. Martin is the author of “Tour Smart,” a book outlining strategies and tactics for musicians to use that offers great insight from dozens of perspectives. His approach is direct, no-nonsense and blunt, and funny as hell, seeking to shake musicians out of their complacency to face the challenges of building an audience on the road. Do not miss this session on Wednesday March 18!

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Posted: January 5th, 2009 under Notes.
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• Lil Wayne tops album sales in 2008
  Story from Billboard.
• Fleet Foxes win vinyl art prize
  Story from BBC News.
• Songs from the heart of a marketing plan
  Story from NY Times. (site reg req’d)
• Teaching A&R
  Post from LA Times blog.
• Learning from Prince
  Post from LA Times blog.
• RIAA ditches MediaSentry
  Story from Wall Street Journal.
• Freddie Hubbard dies
  Obituary from Wall Street Journal.
• Delaney Bramlett dies
  Obituary from AP.
• Eartha Kitt dies
  Obituary from Billboard.

Original post by jill

Posted: January 5th, 2009 under Daily Chord.
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Posted: January 1st, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Preaching 2008 and beyond

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All you plucky filmmakers facing 2009 with chewed fingernails and the prospect of a coveted SXSW slot would do well to check out Scott Kirsner’s series of DIY case studies for ITVS. If you’re in any doubt about the efficacy of a SXSW campaign launchpad, note that the article features alumni Katy Chevigny’s Election Day and Curt Ellis’s King Corn. Both filmmakers saw their labors of love premier at the fest, giving both films a healthy shot in their respective arms. So take heart, and get strategizing!

Meanwhile, we hope you all have a joyous and prosperous New Year, and see you in March!

Original post by jarod

Posted: December 31st, 2008 under Film News.
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There’ll Always Be an England: Live From Brixton Academy

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Posted: December 25th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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At Kilburn: 1977

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Posted: December 25th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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