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Crash Test Dummy!
Posted by Mr "NOBODY" Jones on July 12, 2009 at 3:12pm
MANDY MASON PLAYS OUT LIVE WITH LORETTA LYNN BAND SAT JULY 11,2009
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Beka Bronk and the Gin Hall Hustlers
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Learning from Michael Jackson
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Titans For Sure
Posted by Not Just Country on July 9, 2009 at 1:00pm
Texas: The Story
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EVER HAD A STALKER? I HAVE!
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Modern Drummer and DRUM! magazines
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Check out the premiere of 'She's Country' featuring Aldean and rapper FINESSE tonight!!!
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Banner Music Songwriter Round at the Bluebird Cafe
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"Urban Legend" new CD-Live in Studio C Tomorrow on WPLN
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Redmond on TWITTER and Beyond!!!
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4th of JULY
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Missing music on MySpace
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Rickie Lee Tanner
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Why no number 2?
Posted by Randy Gardner on July 3, 2009 at 5:06pm
Broke is the New Black
Posted by Lori Bumgarner of paNASH Style on July 2, 2009 at 1:02pm
You will be missed
Posted by Not Just Country on July 2, 2009 at 1:00pm
Own It or Lose It
Posted by Amy Wolter on July 1, 2009 at 8:06pm
Missing music on MySpace
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Porcupine Tree 7 Replies
I stumbled across these guys, Porcupine Tree, a few weeks ago. They have a really cool blend of proggish riffs and melodic breaks. Just thought I'd pass this treat of a band along.. TJ of Doppler ...
Started by Doppler in General Discussions. Last reply by Mike Catone 2 hours ago.
Best way to acoustically tame a gym 20 Replies
I have been tasked with reducing the reverb in a gym made of brick and concrete. The are having Church services with a full band and it's VERY difficult to make it audible. My 1st idea was to cover...
Started by Garrett Hestla in General Discussions. Last reply by Garrett Hestla 15 hours ago.
Stacking Vocals in a Mix 21 Replies
I am recording a project with a trio out of MS. I have the vocal tracks already recorded and will be bringing the group back into the studio to do some fixes and cleanup etc. I was wondering if any...
Tagged: mixing, stacks, vocal, vocals
Started by Tommy McKenzie in Recording Tips and Techniques. Last reply by Kirk Thompson Producer/engineer 22 hours ago.
Sony PCM-D50...Any opinions?? 1 Reply
The responses I have gotten about a Portable Digital Recorder brought up the Samson/Zoom unit. Other research has mentioned the Sony PCM-D50 recorder. Any thoughts or opinions on that one?? Than...
Started by Lee Kelley in Recording Tips and Techniques. Last reply by Glenn Sweitzer 23 hours ago.
Breaking through as a Music Row songwriter. 18 Replies
Attending a couple of networking luncheons this week around the Nashville area, I was reminded of how many aspiring songwriters feel completely lost and locked out of the industry. A Rutherford Co...
Tagged: get-songs-heard, on-Music-Row, talks, hit-songwriter, strategy
Started by Rand Bishop in The Craft of Songwriting / Performing. Last reply by Rand Bishop Jul 11.
Who's doing lots of long distance collaboration? 38 Replies
I'm curious who is doing a lot of recording collaboration with players or producers in other cities, states, countries? I know we have lots of talent here and people from all over the world come he...
Started by Lynn Fuston in Recording Tips and Techniques. Last reply by Jim Colyer Jul 11.
House for sale with studio? 14 Replies
Anyone know of a house for sale that has a studio? A real estate agent friend of mine is looking.
Tagged: for, sale, house, estate, studio
Started by Mike Porter in General Discussions. Last reply by Jim Colyer Jul 11.
Searching for Management and Booking Agent 1 Reply
Looking for some management and booking agent representation. This is for two Blues Artist that I have recorded with and performed live with. Any help would be very appreciated. Both artist have CD...
Tagged: TV, Europe, Tours, Festival's, Artist
Started by Danny Darling in General Discussions. Last reply by Glenn Zacek Jul 10.
Demo Singers and pedal steel 6 Replies
I am in need of both male and female vocalists for publishing demos to be pitched to major artists. Country vocalists please reply. Pay will be determined once we talk. Also in need of a pedal stee...
Started by Jordan Fann in General Discussions. Last reply by Joe Pasquale Jul 9.
Quick CD duplications (300-500 units) 1 Reply
Does anybody have a lead on a good, fast, inexpensive CD duplicator? I have to get 300-500 CDs done in time for next Thursday with inserts and jewel cases. Any leads? Thanks, Roy
Tagged: indie, labels, Companies, Record, duplications
Started by Roy Vogt in General Discussions. Last reply by Ian Wolczyk Jul 8.
Radio Airplay and Interview For Songwriters
If you want your original music played on WDRF Radio (1510-AM) in Woodruff, South Carolina, please email me with individual MP3 files of your songs at: platinumsongman@yahoo.com. Limit is three (3)...
Tagged: Interviews, Singer/Songwriters, Radio
Started by Jim Rorie in General Discussions Jul 7.
Best portable stereo mic digital recorder??? Any input would be great... 5 Replies
Hey Y'all, I am looking to buy a digital recorder with built in stereo microphones for live recording. Just want to be able to sit it at front of house and get a good recording of the house withou...
Started by Lee Kelley in Recording Tips and Techniques. Last reply by Lee Kelley Jul 7.
CD duplication? 3 Replies
Anyone have any recommendations for pressing a small quantity (500 to 1000) CDs in sleeves? Mastering and design are done, just need duplication and printing. Thanks!
Started by Matt Manix in General Discussions. Last reply by Rolff Zwiep Jul 7.
Any guitar amp techs to recommend please.. 8 Replies
My amp just blew up. It's an old tube amp- any suggestions? Thanks for any help! Rob
Started by Robert Smeets in General Discussions. Last reply by Rolff Zwiep Jul 7.
Digi 192 D-sub screw locks 2 Replies
On several of my 192 cards, I can no longer lock in the D-sub connectors because the receiving "nuts" on the 192 cards are stripped out. I tried to order female screw locks from digikey, but the th...
Started by Rich Ramsey in General Discussions. Last reply by Rolff Zwiep Jul 7.
the next big thing... 51 Replies
i've been quietly networking to find a few folks to bring together into a "think tank" forum to brainstorm about newly emerging music business models. i'm convinced that the newer models won't simp...
Tagged: business, 2.0, entrepreneur, music, future
Started by iV in Best Business Practices. Last reply by MArc-Alan Barnette Jul 7.
Daughtryesque rock singer needed 2 Replies
For a local client demo.....I have a few people in mind. Any other recommendations for a male rock demo singer? A large range is not necessary, mainly vocal character.
Started by Dave Tough in General Discussions. Last reply by Jimi Whitelaw Jul 7.
Favorite drummer and bass player combo? 38 Replies
The bond between the bass player and drummer is one of the most unbreakable and important in a band. The bass player must match with the drummer's bass drum and the drummer must pay attention to th...
Tagged: music, special, feeling, good, love
Started by Doppler in General Discussions. Last reply by KK Ryder Jul 5.
Ideal Songwriter's keyboard 1 Reply
I am in the market for a keyboard that I can bring to a writing session (so it needs to have its own speakers) and I would also want it to be able to go to writing rounds and plug in to the system....
Started by Debra Gordon in Equipment Reviews. Last reply by Bill Small Jul 5.
How would you respond? 43 Replies
I received a very disturbing and somewhat comical phone call tonight from a young man I accepted a Facebook "friend" request from a while back. I accepted it because there were 35 other peers liste...
Started by Bret Teegarden in Best Business Practices. Last reply by Joe Pasquale Jul 3.
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