A Couple Of More Great Offers For Musicians

My music business eBook titled, "12-Step
Program To Music $ucce$$," has recently
enjoyed its best sales month ever, and is on its
way to setting a new sales record.

As such, I would like to offer up to four sections
within it that continue to make it such a success
to musicians who decide take me up on my offer at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/BSharpNews/message/250

The above link references my proposed gig
promotion and publicity services that include
three discount levels based on up to four
gigs/performances within a given week.

The number of eBook sections will be distributed
to musicians based on the number of discounts
musicians take from within the above offer on a
1-to-1 basis, again, up to four gigs within a
particular week.

As examples, with one paid gig promotion service,
you receive a single section from the eBook.
With two paid gig promotions, you receive two
sections from the eBook, etc.

This should be understandable when you review
the above info, but if not, feel free to email me
or contact me via telephone for clarity.

And, an even better deal for musicians who opt
to take my combined worldwide radio promotion,
video promotion, and print media publicity, with
the rate at only $175 weekly with no minimum
number of weeks required, includes their
receiving the complete eBook.

Check out subjects the eBook covers at:
http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=69299

My apology, in advance, for the weird code
characters that appear on the Payloadz site
between various words in the text description.

Thanks,

Kenny Love
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
*(be sure to send me an "Add Friend" request)*
P. O. Box 764
Crockett, Texas 75835
(936)545-0381
kenlove@...
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If you have "extra" music available that you
have no immediate plans for releasing, or music
that is simply sitting on your hard drive and not
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Marketing for Houston-based Eartastic Records
at http://www.eartastic.com

Although our label's first artists that we have
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And as such, Eartastic Records is currently
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or context.

This means that, if you already have music on
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these particular songs do *NOT* qualify as
consideration.

However, again, if your music is still asleep on
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manufactured, distributed, promoted, or sold,
these particular songs *DO* qualify for review.

To get complete details, please go to our label
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A "live/in real time" professional video broadcasting
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rates to bands and solo artists who would like to,
not only have their performances recorded, but
who would also like to have their performances
broadcast worldwide "live" and in "real time."

You can either travel to the Rockford, Illinois-
based broadcasting service for the service, or it
can come to you.  A great idea would be for you
to join with several additional performers to not
only reduce your costs even further, but to also
diversify the evening's performance with other
acts.

This is an incredible opportunity for independent
musicians to *REALLY* take their performance
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artists have experienced for only a fraction of
the costs.

And, speaking of costs, in order to receive a
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You can get complete details by visiting the
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You may also contact Brian, who is the owner,
via telephone at (815)987-0373 or via email at
info@...
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"The B# Newsletter"
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
(936)545-0381
________________________________________

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Eryka Badu: Advice To Female Recording Artists

At the first link below, international recording
artist Eryka Badu provides advice to female
recording artists on how to make it in today's
"new" Music industry.  And, she does it with a
straight face!  Ladies, I have just 3 words...

DON'T DO IT!!!...PLEASE!

Wait...that's 4 words...

http://naturallysophia.blogspot.com/2008/04/erykah-badu-and-how-to-make-it-in-mu\
sic.html
________________________________________

Kenny Love, Publisher/Editor
"The B# Newsletter"
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
(please send me a MySpace "Add Friend" request)

P. O. Box 764
Crockett, Texas 75835
(936)545-0381
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My Personal Life Exposed (At Least, In Part...)

Here is a part of my personal life for your review.
By the end of your viewing experience, you will
understand why we are forced by society to
maintain a very low profile.  In advance, my
apology.
__________________________________________

* "Rock Sistas" (2 of my daughters with high hopes
rehearsing for their future record label audition). :=(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LImrd6x-5Ow

* My Friend and CEO of our record label, Mr. Clyde
Toval, who is obviously having a very personal
disagreement with himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ8Ye1uxbH0

* A Year I Spent At Sonic Drive-Inn 1 Morning
(And, how was your Sonic Drive-Inn service today?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHOaKR2MChE

* All Of The Love Girls
This is a video containing still photos of my 5
daughters, with the soundtrack produced and
performed by Count Kenny Love & Mr. Clyde Toval
AKA Mr. Fattraxx.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIVxmpdUpt8

Older Musicians & "Making It Big"

Below, is a situation that a reader just sent in
for my suggestion on how to overcome it.  I am
sure there are more musicians out there who
have experienced or, are experiencing this
same problem.

Therefore, in the interest of benefiting these
musicians who may, possibly, be on this list, I
have provided my response below.
________________________________________

"Kenny,

Older musicians in Chicago, at least myself, are
having problems getting into bands because
bands seeking musicians will not consider a
musician over, say 35, regardless of that person
having played their instrument for perhaps 20
years.

A lot of older musicians want to make it big too
and would put everything they had into it (single
ones rather than those with a spouse, mortgage,
heavy duty job, etc, though. Found that the
hard way).  Have you any suggestions?  Thanks."

=====


KL: What you are facing is "commercialized
imaging" that has now run rampant through, not
only the Music industry, but the Entertainment
industry, in general.

Initiated and implemented by the major labels,
for years now, it has been long hidden under the
subtle guise of "marketing," in the interest of
$elling music to the younger music fans who,
statistically, are the bulk source of entertainment
purchases overall.

Consequently, and particularly with commercial
genres, talent often comes in at a distant second
when, in my opinion, it should be the first
prerequisite.

My suggestion for you would be to place ads in
newspapers, such as your local weekly Chicago
Reader and, specifically, include the age range
that you are seeking.

I can already hear someone rustling up an "Ain't
that discrimination?" protest?  Well, I don't know,
is it?  Because if so, it seems that you were
discriminated against first, and this is simply your
only alternative to obtaining your desire.  Actually,
you probably won't hear a peep from anyone.

If you want to make an even stronger case, or
if you want to head off any possible negative
feedback you may receive (as I once did for our
label signing "young" recording artists), state
your case in the ad that older musicians are
being shut out of most bands' considerations of
their participation as players, and that you are
creating a band in this age group for this
purpose.

While on one hand, you should not need to
explain yourself to anyone, on another hand, the
inclusion of this information will diffuse any
possible backlash.

Through advertising, you may be surprised to
learn there are other musicians in your position
who feel the same way as you.  Yet, perhaps,
they have not considered placing an ad such as
the above, or that they are simply waiting on a
"leader," of which the charge now appears to
be on you.  :-)

kl
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
(936)545-0381
________________________________________

Editor's Note: Additionally, if you have similar
questions or situations regarding any aspect of
the Music industry that you would like my
50-year-old opinion on, by all means, please feel
free to send them in and I will consider them for
publication.

After all, this is the primary intent of the "B#
Newsletter," and your questions or situations
are likely to benefit fellow musicians as well.

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Below are two simple, yet, powerful mathematical
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answers that equate to positive and negative...
_________________________________________

A. The "Addition" Formula:
Gigs + Promotion = Many People At Your Shows
Result: More Fans, & Music/Merchandise $ales!

B. The "Subtraction" Formula:
Gigs - Promotion = Few People At Your Shows
Result: Low-To-No Music/Merchandise $ales!
_________________________________________

Which answer above is likely to produce the
desired result for a career musician whose income
(partial or majority) relies on gigging regularly and
consistently?

Hint: The answer is "A," of which the complete
"how-to" scenario is laid out in its entirety at
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Some More Morning (Or Mourning) Musician Humor...

As you probably do as well, I recently received
an email out of nowhere from an, obviously,
well-meaning marketer who only had my best
interests at heart :=).  Of course, I could not
resist the temptation and opportunity for a bit
of light humor.  The interchange sorta went
this way...
________________________________________

Email Marketer: "Kenny, are you sick of being a
loser and having to put your dreams on hold?
Tired of finally struggling to find success in an
area you have long desired to be a success in,
and are now ready to knuckle down and forge
ahead?"

KL: "No Sir...thank you for your interest and
kind efforts, however, after long and much
consideration, I have arrived at the conclusion
that there is far more to life than success.  For
instance, the opportunity to continue struggling
so that your struggling skills always remain sharp
and at their peak.  And, believe me...there is no
greater feeling to know that whatever arises in
your life, you can instantly adapt and turn on
your Richard Simmons attitude and get through
this struggle as well, and as you have with the
many in your past and the many to come in your
future.  Therefore, I have found it rejuvenating,
no, actually invigorating to keep my dreams on
hold just for the purpose of sharpening my
struggling skills because, in doing so, it gives me
something to look forward to each day."
________________________________________

In Advance, My Apology To All Drummers  :-)

A drummer, having had his fill of being the butt
of many drummer jokes, decides to change his
instrument.  After some careful thought, he
decides on the accordion.  He visits a music
store and speaks to the manager.

"I'd like to look at your accordions, please."

The owner, while gesturing to a shelf in the
corner, responds, "All our accordions are over
there."

The drummer goes to the corner, browses the
instruments for a few moments, then tells the
manager, "I think I'd like the big red accordion
that is closest to the wall."

The store owner looks at the drummer with a
questionable expression, smiles slightly, then
says, "You're a drummer, aren't you?"

The drummer, amazed, responds, "How do you
know?  No, don't tell me...you're psychic, aren't
you?"

The store owner, hesitates for a moment, sighs,
then answers, "Heck, no...not at all...that `big
red accordion' in the corner is our store's
radiator."
__________________________________________

A researcher arrives in a remote third world
country known for its natives' deadly violence
from where few outsiders have ever returned.
As such, the natives rarely see anyone who
looks different from themselves.

The researcher, aware of the consequences,
has come to gather data for his thesis on the
mating behavior of the country's giant alligator.

However, prior to leaving his homeland, and with
having been advised and warned of the country
by his superiors, for his safety and security, the
researcher decided it best to conduct some
background on the country prior to his leaving.

In his investigation, he learned that the natives
communicate by drums from village to village.
He also learned that the communication can
range from the slightest pleasant greeting to
the notice of an oncoming war between villages.

On the first night, and after having been asleep
for several hours, the researcher is abruptly
awakened to a strange rhythm being played on
tribal drums.

As the drums become louder, seem to be coming
closer, and the rhythm becomes even more
strange, the researcher awakes his assistant and
says, "I don't like the strange rhythm of those
drums."

More loudness, more closeness, and more
strange rhythm ensue.

Now becoming slightly fearful and rising to his
feet, the researcher says louder, "I really don't
like the strange sound of those drums!"

Suddenly, the drums stop, now raising the
researcher's panic button and paranoia levels to
a new high.

Then, a voice from the darkness and in the
direction of the drums cries out, "Hey man, chill
out already!  He's not our regular drummer!  Our
regular drummer is playing a Jazz gig tonight!"
________________________________________

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
Eartastic Records (Houston, Texas)
http://www.eartastic.com/Promo.html
P. O. Box 764
Crockett, Texas 75835
(936)545-0381 (satellite office)
(281)550-9445 (record label)
kenlove@...
kennylove@...
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"New" 'Affordable' Service For Gigging Musicians:

Actually, this service isn't "new," as I introduced
and tested it for a limited time a couple of years
ago.  However, I have decided to bring it back
in a permanent role because, from speaking with
more than a few gigging musicians since testing
it, it appears to be a vitally needed service, and
one that few, if anyone, is providing.

As a performing musician, if you are having to
make sure that the public is aware of your gigs
by your providing press releases and notices to
the radio, television, or print in your gig's area,
or worse, if you are relying on the media efforts
of your venues, you know what a pain that can
be as well as the incredible amount of time it
takes to be effective.

But, if you are not contacting and notifying any
media about your gigs, you are probably missing
out on quite a bit of income through:

* Lost music sales from people who would buy
your CD at your gigs, if only they had heard or
seen a notice about your gig on their local
television and radio newscasts, or read about it
in their local newspapers

* Lost music sales from people who would buy
your digital music download after they returned
home from your gig, if only they had known
about your gig from their local TV, radio, or
press

As I said, I know it can be a pain to stay on top
of all the media sources available in each gig
area, especially if you are gigging consistently.
But, the local offline media is vital, and you still
need them, particularly, for letting local people
know about your gigs in their areas.

After all, let's get real...how many people do you
know in your own local area who actually go
online to a website to learn what artist is
performing at their favorite clubs tonight or this
weekend?  Come on...let's count them together...

1...2...2-1/4...2...2...

See what I mean?  From my experience, usually,
only the top-of-the-line ritzy ditzy clubs that are
too expensive to go to in the first place are the
few that halfway maintain their website's show
lineup.

Okay, enough foolin' around...

[---WHAT I WILL DO FOR YOU---]

In each of your gig's areas, I will contact all
television stations' newscasts and talk shows,
all radio stations' newscasts and talk shows, and
all print medias' music, lifestyle, and arts and
entertainment editors about your gig.

My goal will be to get you on-air interviews
(which may require your coming into the gig
town a wee bit earlier in the day), and calendar
listings in the print publications.  With radio
stations and print media, interviews can be
conducted via telephone from your home base.

[---MY RATES---]

My rates start at just $30 per gig, per week or
7-day period, with each additional gig having a
10% discount, again, as long as your additional
gigs are within your first gig's week/7-day period.

Here is a break-down example based on your
having 4 gigs within a given week:

Gig 1 on Tuesday evening costs you $30 for my PR
Gig 2 on Wednesday evening costs you only $27 for my PR
Gig 3 on Friday evening costs you only $24 for my PR
Gig 4 on Saturday evening costs you only $21 for my PR

Now, assuming you have 4 gigs within a week or
7-day period, your cost above is only $102 for
that week's promotion and publicity for all gigs
combined.  On each additional gig, you save 10%
off the initial $30, for a maximum savings of 30%.

And, it doesn't matter if your gigs are all local,
regional, national, or international, again, as long
as they occur within the same week or 7-day
period.

At the very least, if you only have one gig in a
week, you only spend $30 to ensure you are
covered with the television and radio stations in
your gig's area, as well as the gig's area print
media.

You will probably agree that you would spend
almost that much in lost time, packaging, and
mailing out press kits to the media on your own.

If this sounds like a great fair deal, and you are
interested, please let me know when you would
like to get started.

In advance, thank you.

Kenny Love
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
(936)545-0381
________________________________________

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Here Is Some Musician Humor For Ya...
________________________________

"Oh, How I Love Sax!"

By Kenny Love

Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved


As a dedicated, devoted, and lifelong musician and recording
artist, if you understand nothing else about me, understand this...

Even though I play bass, piano, and trumpet, I still love sax.

I love sax!  Previously in denial, I can now admit that, whether
healthy or unhealthy, I have a sax addiction, which means it is
more than a passing fancy or fetish simplex.  In fact, I find it
imperative to have sax, practically, every day.

As a musician and/or recording artist, no matter which of the
musical instrument(s) a musician likes most and/or plays best,
there simply comes a time when you just can't go on any longer
without it, and you must find some good sax to relax.

As a teenager with raging hormones, I was once surprisingly
discovered by a group of religious fanatics as I was reading a
book on sax that also included graphic pictures of sax.

I was accosted by the fanatics, then taken away to a room
where they began performing what I now believe was an
exorcism on me.

At the time, I was also a Baptist, and since our church never
experienced anything similar, I was clueless when they started
chanting incoherently in monotone while sprinkling what
appeared to be water from small vials.

Managing to break free, I ran away while yelling at the
top of my lungs...

"I do not need, nor desire, to be saved from what you call a
'rooting out'!."

Now, my wife?  She doesn't like sax nearly as much as I do.
And, it seems to me, that she can go months without having
sax at all.

I really don't know how she does it.  In fact, I don't ever want
to know how she does it, because what she has that allows her
to do so may just be contagious.

When I remotely think about it, it would seem awfully frustrating
to go without sax for extended periods of time.

And, admittedly, being that my wife doesn't like sax as much
as I do, unfortunately, I have recently found it necessary to
become an adulterer as a result.

Whenever my wife and I can't have sax, yet, I feel a strong
urge to have sax, I find myself cruising Jazz nightclubs trying to
pick up some sax for the evening.

Now, any sax can be found at practically any time, on street
corners, etc., and for a nominal charge or donation.  But to find
really great sax is the pinnacle of enjoyment for the evening,
and is well worth your continued search.

Now, here's some advice for musicians who choose to play
around carelessly, over indulging even (and dangerously I might
add) with sax more so than others while not taking the proper
healthy and safety precautions...

To forego developing any unusual symptoms that may prove to
be unhealthy or harmful in the future, such as a permanently
deformed, dislocated, or inoperable embouchure, be strongly
advised that you must, at all costs, watch not only whom you
engage in sax with, but you must also watch how and where
you engage in sax.

Note: A six-month health checkup is strongly advised as well.

One of the places where you really don't want to ever get
caught having sax is in the city park, as it can be a very
embarrassing situation, depending on who you are.  It can also
be very embarrassing for your family as well.

Because, when spectators discover you having sax, they won't
want you to stop.  As many of them are already voyeurs
anyway, they will ask, no, demand that you keep blowing and
tooting your horn.  This type of public discovery can, possibly,
lead to your making the front cover of the local newspaper.

I, personally, know of a case where the police arrested a
couple for having sax in a city park and they were formally
charged with indecent exposure.  So, forget about having sax
in city parks and other such public locations where passersby
congregate en masse.

What about you?  Do you like sax?  I mean, if you have not,
yet, had, at least, some sax, you really don't know what you
are missing.

Because, sax is very good.  Don't let anyone tell you it isn't.
When you experience great sax, you can tell because at the
end of having great sax, your mouth should be dry and you
should be out of breath, but extremely satisfied.  And, your
toes may even curl up when certain notes are blown during
the act.

When musicians have sax, very often, during a point in the
performance, their eyes will even roll back in their heads or
they will clinch their eyes tightly.

Sax has now become such a conscientious element of our
society, that the medical industry has now created a degreed
college course of study titled, "Saxology."  Webster Dictionary
defines the term as "the formal study and resulting practice of
sax, generally, with a focus on its cause, addiction, and
subsequent treatment."

A physician who practices "Saxology" is referred to as a
"saxologist."

While the medical profession, overall, has a great outlook, I
personally do not see this career as a promising future vocation,
particularly, as many people who are addicted to sax will not
readily come forward and seek medical treatment for the
condition on their own.

So, for what it is worth, I would not personally advise any
graduating high school students to consider this field as a
viable college major.

Also, as you can readily see, when one is addicted to sax, one
must always be aware and take incredible precautions in the
interest of offsetting any would be life-threatening situations.
______________________________________________________

Editor's Note: Kenny Love is a radio/video promoter and media
publicist, as well as co-owner and Director of Marketing for
Eartastic Records.  Get more information regarding him from his
MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

* I Have An Incredible [FREE] Gift For Musicians! *

As the Music industry and its related business
continue to evolve, it is a testament that none
of us ever learn every thing there is to know
about it, regardless of whom we are or what
position we hold within the industry.

Through the years, I have, personally, written
hundreds of articles advising musicians on how
to dramatically improve their music careers
while I have also served the Music industry
simultaneously as a radio/video promoter and
media publicist, thus, "practicing what I preach"
for almost 20 years.

Although my articles/columns are syndicated
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is uniquely two-fold in that it applies to both the
artistic realm and the business aspect of music.
________________________________________

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________________________________________

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* How To Release Your Best Dance Single(s) &
The Importance Of Doing So

=====

* Secrets Of The Ever Important Bar Code

(don't believe that simply placing a bar code
on your cover gets you sales...read this to
learn how *not* to lose 1 retail sale)

=====

* "Acting Out" Music Covers For Greater $ales

(turn your music cover into blazing action!)

=====

* Learn About An Organization That Eliminates
Your Losing Radio/Video Airplay Royalties

(even if your music is getting played on some
stations, you are likely not getting paid your
rightful amount of royalties if you are not
listed with this organization and similar
entities)

=====

* Organization That Helps Get The Grammy

(learn the inside secret to getting nominated)

=====

* Organization That Displays Your Music Info

(this organization ensures that your music
titles and artist names appear on computer
music players and stereo readouts worldwide
while your music is playing)

=====

* The Right Way (& Order) To Get Radio Airplay

(just sending your music alone to every station
in your genre is the "French kiss of death," but
this section shows how do get it done, and done
right)

=====

* Music Video Shows

(There are far more video outlets than YouTube
and MySpace offline, broadcasting to thousands
of viewers 24/7.  And, the best part?  They are
HUNGRY and BEGGING for your music video.  Do
you know who and where they are?  I do.

=====

* The Right Way (& Order) To Approach Press

(this insures that you don't use up your press
"ammunition" too quickly and shows you how to
dramatically prolong your promotion and publicity).

Another One Bites The Crust

Ya know, I just *gotta* stay off music forums
and stuff like that, because I'm always shooting
my big mouth off about something that I find
hard pressed to digest.

In previous eras, I would likely have been
lambasted, had my neck guillotined, set on fire
with kerosene as an additive, or worse, given a
$300 traffic ticket for jaywalking.

Huh???

Below, is an account of an individual who paid
for downloads, but having not taken the personal
responsibility in saving them to permanent media,
lost them.  The individual feels that the download
site should complement with another download
without charge.

What do you think?  I'm interest to learn your
opinion of this situation.

Onward, following is, yet, another of my forum
interchanges of, well...take a look...
_________________________________________

Poster:

> They have a record of everything that I
> downloaded, why not let me just pull the
> files down again?

KL: I only have a 3rd grade education, but let's
see...could "security" be the reason?  After all, it
is fairly easy to see that, in certain circumstances,
an email address, user name, password, id #s, etc.
could very well be passed along to others, thus,
allowing them to get the free re-download, which
would actually be their first time, and which would
then constitute an original lost sale to the seller,
whereby the original download may, otherwise, be
copy protected.  I'm no geek, and this is my limited
brain sans steroids at work here.



Poster:

> Now I'm pissed.

KL: As are we all, about something.



Poster:

> Since Apple does will not allow me to download
> these albums again, I've vowed never to
> purchase digital music again.

KL: Have you seen the popular film "I Am Legend?,"
starring Will Smith?  Should you maintain that
attitude to society's mass acceptance of
technology that makes life significantly easier, in
the very near future, you may be in a position to
relate firsthand to this film, in terms of music.



Poster:

> Sorry, but I'll keep my hard copy CDs.

KL: Ibid.  No, let me continue...I hear they make
perfect drink coasters.



Poster:

> If music is going to become completely digital,
> then these companies need to come up with
> some kind of policy that allows customers to
> get their music back in case of a disaster.

KL: I have a suggestion...

Until the company policymakers create such
policies, in the meantime, why not pay Wally
World, er, I'm sorry, Walmart (I am in receipt of
a court order to never refer to Walmart as "that
name" again in public) a visit in the interest of
purchasing (investing in) blank CDs, or whatever
the latest format is.

Then, imagine the newfound fun in creating
archive records of your music, endless hours on
hours, for future offspring who could not care
less as their resistance was futile, and they were
assimiliated by The Borg into the digital world.

Each weekend, they now gather at your humble
abode and enjoy participating in the ritual of
uploading, auctioning, and selling your music on
eBay as collector items.

I'm thinking, for you, this new venture will
probably contain the level of excitement as a trip
to Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch just in time
to see the IRS hauling off the llamas, the giraffes,
and, oh yeah, those long-forgotten lads who came
along just for the rides back in '84, but then
experienced the Rip Van Winkle effect (their story,
not mine).

As opposed to a couple of copies, I might
suggest your consideration of a minimum of five
(5) such copies.



Poster:

> Pray that CDs never go away…

KL: Tsk, tsk...are you aware of the (pardon the
pun) record-setting statistics now occurring with
the closing of physical music retail stores?  Have
you noticed that traditional "physical" distributors
that once delivered physical products to music
retailers have merely become a faint memory?

Math Problem Time:

(Note to General Public: Under no circumstances
should Kenny Love be allowed to *EVER* tutor
any of Earth's citizens in math, as the mere
attempt at such an execution is certain to cause
utter chaos and worldwide pandemonium).

[---Back to Topic---]

Math Problem: No stores - no distributors = no
physical product as the justification.

Prayer for CDs to never go away?  Are you aware
that CD sales continue to plummet faster than a
bride's wedding ring at learning her groom
had just fled before the "I Do's?"

With digital music, at this point, reflecting a sales
power at a 30% increase over this same time last
year, there ain't that much prayer in the universe.

Kenny Love

http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

Please!  For Pete's Sake, People!  Watch Events You Attend!

"Last night, a friend and I attended a function that we had
both been invited to earlier in the week.  As such events can
occasionally include unexpected and surprising incidents, this
event would prove to be no different.

One such incident of the evening involved a gentleman who
appeared to have had too much to drink, as he began causing
an annoying scene.  Fortunately, this incident was quickly
diffused as he was whisked away, with little additional drama.

However, a short while later, yet, a second incident occurred
that involved another man's wife being caught in a room in a
very colorful compromising position with another gentleman.
Naturally, a bitter argument ensued between the two men,
and it seemed that the conflict would, inevitably, end in
warfare.

Seeing as how the evening was appearing to continually take a
turn for the worse, my friend and I mutually agreed that it was
probably in our best interest to leave before any worse mishap
occurred that served to degrade the evening further to a point
that may require the police making an appearance.

On the way home, we also came to the conclusion and decided
that it was probably best to stop attending any future church
night services altogether."

Kenny Love, circa 2008 The Year Of Our Lord

Copyright © 2008 Kenny Love

"Count Your Blessing!"

By Kenny Love


Ever heard the phrase, "preaching to the choir?"
If not, it, basically means attempting to make a
point or convince someone who already agrees
with your position on a particular matter.

Well, I tend to be my own worst critic, even
surprising people at how I occasionally self-
criticize.

Because while it is normally human nature to
tend to not only reject criticism, externally and,
especially internally, I found years ago that
when I was truly honest about myself and my
own shortcomings, it helped me improve both
greatly and faster in the area in which I was
lacking.

In fact, this personal therapy became so helpful,
as off-centered as this may sound, I actually
looked forward to opening up myself to, well,
self-analysis.

Some friends have occasionally suggested this
exercise of mine was a result of my refusal to
compensate duly certified psychiatrists or
psychologists.

In any event, this is about me "preaching to the
choir," with the choir being me.  And, should you
choose to come along for this ride, you may find
it a bit bumpy albeit helpful.

On several occasions, I have believed and/or felt
that I was 'burned out', so to speak, on the
music industry and tired of various aspects of it.
As a result, I would sometimes opt to venture
into entirely unrelated fields.

However, another phrase that applies, "the
grass appears greener on the other side, but
isn't," readily describes what was often the
result.

Because, when I had briefly gone into these
areas, I realized that most people who were in
them were not blessed to awake each day (or
night) and go to a job that they had been born
to do.

From birth to high school graduation, I found
that most people had not made a conscious
decision to do the things they were doing to
make a living.

Most often, many people had subscribed to and
had become victims of life, either through a lack
of planning for their true desires, or through
circumstances.

If you consider it, most people with whom you
are acquainted are probably not doing what they
truly want to do in order to earn a living.  And,
when they see you working at something you
enjoy, and earning a living at it, jealousy and
envy can (and often does) arise.

Accordingly, most people work all of their lives in
jobs they, at least, dislike, and may even hate,
as a result of the trapping of ongoing bills, such
as; home mortgages, car payments, etc.

The desired vocations that they may have once
had and, perhaps, still do have, are pushed
aside in the interest of "security" of their lives
while maintaining their acquired existence
without a perceived risk.

Yet, most never account ahead of time for the
negative psychological connotations they are
likely to experience as a result of not continuing
pursuit of their dreams.

And, I am acquainted with far more bedroom
musicians, wannabe actors, and heartbroken
authors than I should be.  I am well aware of
how some of these folks' true desires and
closeted ambitions eat away at them daily like
corrosion on a battery post.

When I see the misery that is expressed on their
faces, I am forced to revisit my music vocation
and career to consider just how incredibly
blessed I truly am.

I then consider how, each day, I awake and go
to my office to do the one thing that I completely
understand more than anything else in the world,
in an industry that I have been involved in to
some degree for the past 46 years since I was
only four years old (I am now 50).

In fact, one of my main inspirations for my
life-long foray into the Music industry was due
to my being given a miniature trumpet to play
during a March of Dimes parade, of which I could
not play it, and it was taken away and given to
another boy.

Ironically, I not only went on to command First
Chair trumpet in both my junior high school and
high school bands, but I also played trumpet in
both my College and Army bands as well.  Funny
how a little 4-year-old anger can be inspiring.

But, what about you?

Do you suffer burn-out with your music career,
or with the music industry itself?  No one could
or would ever fault you for doing so, particularly,
in the state the industry is today.

But!  Consider the unique talent that you have
to create from your heart, mind, and soul in an
inanimate area of life that continues to be
misunderstood by so many, yet, enjoyed by
most through their experiencing it through
performances, recordings, etc.

Also, when starting to experience burnout,
consider evaluating the alternative of working at
a day-to-day grind (job) that has no remote, nor
the slightest connection to your psyche.

The mere brief daily loss of freedom, decision-
making, and control that you have given up to
earn a living doing something, whereby, every
waking minute is utter frustration.

If your music is not simply a hobby, and you are
serious about becoming successful in your music
career but have not yet attained that level of
success yet, and you are working elsewhere in
an unrelated job, you readily understand what I
am speaking of.  But, if you have not had the
misfortune of doing so, try at all costs to never
fall into such an area.

Because, the absolute utopian existence is to
have a "job" that you like extremely well, or may
even love, then create avenues for earning
income with it that supports you.

We should all be so fortunate, shouldn't we?  I
believe that if we were, a significant amount of
the stress in our lives would be instantly
eliminated accordingly.

I suppose that a sort of litmus test for the music
industry, for both music personnel and non music
personnel alike, would be to try to imagine the
world without music for even a day...no music in
television commercials, no movie soundtracks, no
music to listen to on that cross-country trip, no
music, no music, no music...

At the end of a 24-hour period, I venture to say
that it is very likely that more than a respectable
number of us would probably be ready for the
rubber room at the local state mental institution.
This goes triple for people I know who cannot
even get out of bed before the stereo is blasting.

So, count your blessing that you are a part of an
industry that most, if not all, of the world needs
for practically every aspect of society, and of
which you are one of its unique creators.

And, after refreshing your perspective, take it
with your renewed and newfound vigor to its
next level in enabling it to improve your financial
support and well being.
____________________________________________________

Editor's Note: Kenny Love is a radio/video promoter
and media publicist, as well as co-owner and Director
of Marketing for Eartastic Records.  Get more
information regarding him from his MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

"The Power Of Using The *Right* Resources"

(not only is using the right resources important,
but equally important is their order of use)

By Kenny Love


No musician wants to talk about "it"...I don't,
you don't, and they certainly don't.  In fact, just
to think about "it" always sends shivers down
your spine and chills up your legs, doesn't it?

So, what is "it?"

Well, "it" is the mass confusion that has been
heaped on us by the Internet...this mixed
blessing/curse, if you will, that has created so
many online outlets and sources for exposure.

Yet, it, simultaneously seems to freeze you in
your proverbial tracks when attempting to decide
just which of those outlet and source paths you
should travel down first, then second, then...well,
you get the photograph.

Sure, you hear of bands on MySpace making it
big by starting out there and creating not only
a buzz, but a noise equivalent to that of an
angry jackhammer on a block of concrete.

Then, the questions come to you, such as;

"How did they do it?"  "What exactly did they do?"
"How do I go about getting the same results?

Well, the following information may not exactly
be the trail to the Holy Grail, but if you analyze
it, I believe you will readily see how its organized
steps, execution, and follow through may serve
to assist you with a focus that quickly helps you
not only finally realize your dream, but a reality.
________________________________________

* Airplay Direct (http://www.airplaydirect.com)

Airplay Direct has been around a couple of years
now, and does an incredible job of self-promotion.
Yet, you wouldn't know it if you spoke with more
than a few of my past promotion and publicity
clients, as when I mention the service, most
have never heard of it.

But, if you are not utilizing AD, you are not only
losing money, but you are also wasting valuable
time, and here is how...

Airplay Direct completely eliminates your spending
time and money on packaging and shipping CDs
out to radio stations like so many recording artists
continue to do.

Instead of doing it the "old school" way and
taking a chance on your product being lost or
stolen en route to stations, Airplay Direct allows
you to open a free account and upload three of
your songs, again, for free in order that radio
stations may download them.

But, perhaps, the best part is that your music
can't be stolen by someone pretending to work at
a radio station and getting your music for free,
because AD certifies that each station contact is
actually affiliated with and connected to a
bonafide station.  Likewise, each station contact
is assigned a user name and a password in order
to access the site.

* CDs (Compact Discs)

The most recent statistics reveal that as CDs
have continued their downward spiral in loss of
sales, digital music downloads were up 30% more
than this same time last year.

And, although I haven't visited a record store in
years, a friend informs me that there is almost a
reward being considered for anyone who can find
a record store today.

When he told me this, I was immediately reminded
of those Easter egg hunts when I was a small boy,
whereby, I failed to produce few, if any, eggs for
my efforts.

Personally, I am of the opinion that independent
recording artists, aside from having just enough
CDs manufactured to justify for those crying
knucklehead radio personnel and print newspaper
editors who still insist on having "something they
can hold in their arms like a newborn baby,"
should otherwise completely forget about having
CDs manufactured for sales purposes.

Why?  Well, there ain't no dang record stores
left in which to place them!  And, doing so would
further serve to significantly reduce most of the
recording artist's costs in this particular area.

* iTunes

iTunes now controls approximately 70% market
share.  Enough said, but since I like to hear
myself talk, I'll continue anyway.  Some "eager
beavers" are giving it a 90% market share but,
realistically, I'll take the mean/average and bet
it's actually closer to 80% market share.

Now, considering that retail stores are closing,
CD sales are continually declining, yet, digital
download sales are up by 30% over this time last
year, you don't even need a high school diploma
to understand what is going on here.

It's now a digital world, Charlie Brown!

* MySpace

Like an idiot, I, stayed away from MySpace for
quite a number of months before embracing it,
but I must now say that it is probably one of the
best creations ever for musicians, particularly,
as it relates to the new digital music world.

Despite complaints, mostly by the media, of its
less than enthusiastic cosmetic appearance, of
which I could not care less, one of the most
important factors that got my attention is its
intricate ability to narrow down demographics
ranging from countries to zip codes.  In other
words, you can customize your marketing and
tour route expeditiously.

* Radio Stations

Who woulda ever thunk it?  Radio, and I'm not
just talking about little small market "unimportant"
stations (major labels' words, not mine), but I'm
talking about MAJOR market stations, like in LA,
New York, Chicago, etc. are now BEGGING for
artists to upload your MP3 files!  Can you believe
it?  Many even have online forms that allow you
to complete prior to uploading your MP3s.

But, why?

Actually, that last dumb question should be
considered rhetorical in its nature, because we
all know WHY they are doing this.  Obviously,
their godlike presence has now been greatly
dissipated like the witch in the Hansel & Gretel
story.

Well, maybe not THAT bad, but they have
certainly had the wind knocked from their
fluttering sails, with the incredible number of new
online radio stations, satellite stations, record
labels folding, artists not sending them CDs, etc.

Life can be oh so tough sometimes...

Suggestion: Before going back to the "old school"
process of mailing out media/press kits to stations,
again, use email to direct them to your Airplay
Direct site to download your single, along with a
combination of using online/Internet radio stations,
such as at http://www.live365.com and similar
online radio station networks.

If stations still demand the compact disc, of which
some will, at least you now have an asset through
Airplay Direct that evens your odds with the radio
stations that will download the file.

* Rhapsody

Sooner or later, and probably more soon than
later, I believe that music is going to, inevitably,
be presented to the public for sale in two primary
formats, which are:

1) Digital Sales, of which are already and obviously
prominent.

2) Service-Paid Streaming, which should normalize
into, become mainstream, and be adopted by the
public rather quickly, since its process will very
much operate the same as paid cable and similar
services operate already.

Music fans will then be able to listen to music 24/7
at one low price, thus, saving themselves money.
At the same time, this is, yet, a further positive
asset for recording artists since this will now add
another new income stream.

* Worldwide Social Networking Sites
(You Mean There's More???)

Reverting back to MySpace for a moment, it is,
indeed, powerful.  However, I have a pleasant
surprise for you.

If you go to http://www.google.com and type the
phrase, "list of social networking websites," in the
box, then click the first link on the page, I believe
you will be happy when you discover the myriad of
additional social sites that exist, along with their
incredibly large numbers of subscribers who are
eagerly awaiting your music.
_________________________________________

Now, with all of the preceding info, do you, sort
of, get the idea I am attempting at all costs to
save you money that will, by default, allow you
to greatly increase your profit$?

It is almost as if a new sentiment has now come
on the horizon that, basically, says, "In order to
make money, you gotta save money."

If anyone understands this, please send me a
sign that you, indeed, do.  Because, it's 3:12 a.m.,
and my insomnia has just kicked into overdrive.
____________________________________________________

Editor's Note: Kenny Love is a radio/video promoter and media
publicist, as well as co-owner and Director of Marketing for
Eartastic Records.  Get more information regarding him from his
MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

=====

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
Eartastic Records (Houston, Texas)
http://www.eartastic.com
P. O. Box 764
Crockett, Texas 75835
(936)545-0381 (satellite office)
(281)550-9445 (record label)
kenlove@...
kennylove@...

P. S. If you have a MySpace page, please
consider adding me as a friend.
________________________________________

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* PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT *

Musician/Recording Artist Hunter Payne
Provides Darfur Humanitarian Assistance


In addition to Musician/Recording Artist Hunter
Payne's past compact disc production for the
tsunami survivors, his organization has also
been actively working to stop Darfur genocide
through bringing attention regarding it to the
general public.

So influential are the organization's efforts that
a continually expanding group of NBA players
that includes; Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher,
Steve Nash, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Baron
Davis, and Ira Newble.

These players and others have taped a series of
public service announcements which ESPN have
already launched.

With the conflict in Darfur having become
bloody once again, today, 80%-90% of villages
in Darfur are in ashes, between 200,000 and
450,000 thousand people have been slaughtered,
mutilated, raped (very often gang-raped), and
an incredible 2.5 million remain displaced.  And,
the atrocities are continuing into their sixth
year.

Recently, an article about Hunter and his
organization's work with the NBA players
appeared on the front page of the New York
Times Sports Section.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/15/sports/basketball/15araton.html?
_r=1&scp=1&sq=kobe+darfur&st=nyt&oref=slogin

Hunter says, "Our mission is to spread the word
on the Darfur conflict, inspire people to act to
end it, and to help restore the lives of the
people there.  Right now, you can help us in a
very impactful way by forwarding this email to
all of your lists - including your email address
book, MySpace and FaceBook to encourage
people to become involved.  The situation in
Darfur is awful.  If we join together, we can
affect lasting change.  Aid is still required.
Please visit this page to see how to stop rape
in Darfur today and prepare to rebuild the lives
of the victims in the near future.
http://www.aidstillrequired.org/darfur.html

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,"

Hunter and Andrea Payne
http://www.hunterpayne.com
info@...
(310)454-4646

* PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT *

Musician/Recording Artist Hunter Payne
Provides Darfur Humanitarian Assistance


In addition to Musician/Recording Artist Hunter
Payne's past compact disc production for the
tsunami survivors, his organization has also
been actively working to stop Darfur genocide
through bringing attention regarding it to the
general public.

So influential are the organization's efforts that
a continually expanding group of NBA players
that includes; Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher,
Steve Nash, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Baron
Davis, and Ira Newble.

These players and others have taped a series of
public service announcements which ESPN have
already launched.

With the conflict in Darfur having become
bloody once again, today, 80%-90% of villages
in Darfur are in ashes, between 200,000 and
450,000 thousand people have been slaughtered,
mutilated, raped (very often gang-raped), and
an incredible 2.5 million remain displaced.  And,
the atrocities are continuing into their sixth
year.

Recently, an article about Hunter and his
organization's work with the NBA players
appeared on the front page of the New York
Times Sports Section.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/15/sports/basketball/15araton.html?
_r=1&scp=1&sq=kobe+darfur&st=nyt&oref=slogin

Hunter says, "Our mission is to spread the word
on the Darfur conflict, inspire people to act to
end it, and to help restore the lives of the
people there.  Right now, you can help us in a
very impactful way by forwarding this email to
all of your lists - including your email address
book, MySpace and FaceBook to encourage
people to become involved.  The situation in
Darfur is awful.  If we join together, we can
affect lasting change.  Aid is still required.
Please visit this page to see how to stop rape
in Darfur today and prepare to rebuild the lives
of the victims in the near future.
http://www.aidstillrequired.org/darfur.html

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,"

Hunter and Andrea Payne
http://www.hunterpayne.com
info@...
(310)454-4646

"The Ring Of Life"

Occasionally, I find it necessary to "self-therapize" through
taking an emotional, even a psychological, detour and writing a
simile that usually assists in pulling me out of the doldrums for
renewed vigor.

If you, too, ever find yourself depressed and out of sorts,
perhaps, the below will serve as a wee bit of inspiration from a
humorous standpoint.  So, enjoy...

P. S. I would greatly appreciate learning if you can see the
article's connection with life through several elements within it.
_____________________________________________________

"The Ring Of Life"

By Kenny Love

Copyright © 2008 Kenny Love All Rights Reserved


Into The Ring Of Life, I climb as a boxing contender to face the
world champion, also known by his popular name of "Life."  The
world champion has destroyed many a contender immediately
after the bell has rung to start the match.  In fact, the world
champion has destroyed more than his fair share of contenders
long before the bell has even rung.

The champion stands, at least, seven feet tall while weighing in
at an impressive 375 pounds of cut solid steel and is a
formidable and imposing challenger, to be sure.

In comparison, I stand a mere six feet one (in my socks) while
weighing in at 225 pounds, depending on the number of desserts
that were available on my kitchen table for my disposal during
the past Christmas holiday season.  At this point, I am wishing
that I had allowed that third slice of pecan pie and that 4th
piece of cheesecake to pass me by.  Hindsight much too late.

Not surprisingly, a respectable size crowd has gathered below
in their seats around the ring to see what has been hailed as
the most mismatched bout of the 21st Century.

Some spectators have readily paid high dollar for front row
seats to see my blood spilled by the gloves of the champion
while more than a few souls sneaked in under the assumption
that ticket purchases were a waste of money, since I was
expected to be duly knocked out within three rounds.

Unbelievers!

Further serving to sabotage any level of confidence I may have
had were promotional posters presenting caricatures of my
opponent and myself, and displayed conspicuously all around
town that depicted my midget-size image being almost entirely
covered up as I lay under the champ's big black boot with its
shiny metal fastenings, struggling to breathe.

Unfortunately, I had not counted on this being an unfair match,
and only noticed so when seven more boxers, some of whom
were wearing masks and looking more like professional wrestlers,
seemingly, appeared out of nowhere, stepped into the ring and,
along with the champion Life, formed an octagon, with me as
its center point.

As some boxers are prone to do, these boxers had their names
embroidered on their boxing shorts, which were; Emotional,
Physical, Psychological, Financial, Intellectual, Operational, and
Logistical.

My boxing shorts, otherwise, were cut-off knee-length bluejeans
that, comparatively, made me look like a hick from the hills of
West Virginia (my apology to any hilly hicks from West Virginia...
God still loves you, in spite of geography).

Awestruck by how professionally attired my opponents were in
comparison to my own attire that represented my personal
state of poverty, I was, momentarily, caught off guard and
barely heard the bell ring as the champion, almost
simultaneously, blindsided me with a powerful right hook to my
left cheek.

Know those stars people claim to see when they get hit?  Well,
those stars are nothing as, not only did I see stars, but I also
saw the sun, the moon, and even thought I glimpsed the Milky
Way as my legs buckled and ordered my knees to the canvas
where I took my rightful place face down on the mat.

Barely conscious of the referee's count, I, unfortunately, yet
miraculously, was able to surprisingly rise to what should have
never been another occasion before being completely counted
out (a better man would have had the courage to stay down
and, thus, eliminate further personal embarrassment, humiliation,
and shame).

Alert once again, I barely felt the wind from the champion's
attempt at an uppercut to my sweating chin that he managed
to miss as he attempted to deliver ever so voraciously with
kinetic energy supported by gritting teeth and angrily arched
eyebrows.  But, I was struck in my right side by the boxer
Logistical.

In response to, and bending naturally toward the pain, allowed
my left side to be exposed and available to the boxer Financial,
who took hastily advantage of and managed to caress it solidly
with a gloved fist that is probably what Lightening feels when
she kisses Thunder the morning after.

Involuntarily straightened up from this third blow, and now
with automatically bending forward, I was facing the onslaught
of Life as he was already making a mad dash from the distant
ropes head-on in an attempt to set up, establish, and deliver
his patented haymaker.

I was fully aware that Life's world famous haymaker, whether
under normal or abnormal circumstances, generally resulted in
several weeks of unrequited vacation in the ICU of the nearest
hospital for his opponent, with any food intake being dispensed
through straws.

Whether from mindless calculation or my built-in survival instinct,
upon Life's arrival at my spot in the ring, I pivoted on the ball of
my right foot, sidestepping him with a full 360-turnaround that
included a foot-high jump that allowed me to be evenly with his
face to deliver my own pulsing steel right fist to his,
inadvertently, exposed left jaw.

To visualize my turnaround jump, one only needs to imagine a
basketball player's turnaround/fade away jump shot, and I am
of the opinion that retired Michael Jordan would be most proud
with my set-up, execution and follow through.

My inspired contact further encouraged increased momentum of
Life's already hurtling body that sent him sprawling at what had
suddenly become a 45-degree angle and directly into boxers
Physical and Operational, of which his direct impact left them
both unconscious.

Unfortunately, for me, Intellectual seemed to have calculated
the impending result ahead of time as he fluidly moved out of
the way of what was, obviously, oncoming harm.

I'm not certain, but I would not be surprised to learn that
Intellectual had previously been employed at one point in his
life as a Certified Public Accountant by the ever clever
calculating government entity affectionately known as the
Inferno Revenue Service.

The bell has now rung to start the second round, with six
opponents remaining, including Life himself.  If only I can
manage to average the same number of TKOs (intentional or
unintentional) per round, I may be able to set a new world
record, even though some of the audience is now serving up
"Booh!"s toward me, as they seem disappointingly surprised to
see my still standing, and conscious, I might add.

Again, it is increasingly obvious that more than a few members
of the audience are hoping for Life to freely administer his
unique brand of injustice upon my person in the form of my own
personal KO received from him within the next couple of rounds.
And, with head and body blows that appear vehemently
authentic, I keep telling myself...

"It's only a movie...it's only a movie...it's only a movie..."
____________________________________________________

Editor's Note: Kenny Love is a radio/video promoter and media
publicist, as well as co-owner and Director of Marketing for
Eartastic Records.  Get more information regarding him from his
MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

"The Ring Of Life"
By Kenny Love
Copyright © 2008 Kenny Love All Rights Reserved

Do You Have A MySpace Page?

If you have a MySpace site, in the interest of
our networking, whether through business or
socially, I would greatly appreciate your
consideration in our adding each other as
friends on each other's MySpace pages.

[-----My Mini-Bio-----]

1. In one of my vocations, I work as a novelist,
short story writer, poet, and playwright in the
Publishing industry.

2. In another vocation, I serve the Music
industry as a veteran (18+ years) radio/video
promoter, print media publicist, and video
scriptwriter for independent musicians and
their new music releases, and am also
co-owner and Director of Marketing for
Eartastic Records.

3. Additionally, as an independent promoter and
publicist, I represent other independent and
self-publishing authors, as well as represent
projects of independent filmmakers and film
producers.

4. I can also serve as a media representative
for inventors and traditional business owners
who have more mainstream products and
services to present to the general public.
_______________________________________

As for my own Music and Publishing literary
works, please find links to their samples
available for your review at my MySpace
page link below.

In advance, thank you.

Kenny Love
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

(((((I Know I Am!)))))

Are you long fed up with people who don't know
an F# from a B-flat always attempting to decide
the price musicians should sell their music?

The worst ones are the ones who strongly feel
that music should be freely given away.  And,
since that isn't a reality, many then pirate it
and illegally file share it.

Well, today, I surfed upon some individual who
had posted a rant/rave on this subject.  And, he
had ideas that I felt warranted a response, of
which I have dissected and responded to below.

In fairness, please read his post in its entirety
first at
http://www.mrbaconpants.com/the-music-industry-will-never-get-
it/#comment-2972
(you will probably need to copy this too-long link
for your browser).

After reading his post, return to this one and let
me know if I was right on time, or way off base
with my response.  My part begins with the next
section.

Note: My post is the second one, and feel free to
send me your thoughts at kenlove@...
_______________________________________

KL: I see this surmisement as two-fold, to which
I would like to respond through dissecting it, for
lack of a more appropriate description.
_______________________________________

> What they want to do is sell iPods
> prefilled with music from Universal
> Music's massive library.

KL: I see nothing wrong with this, as the music
serves as a (sort of) incentive and bonus.
Companies unrelated to music companies have
been doing similar deals with their products since
the beginning of time, and will continue to do so
after the clock has stopped ticking.


> Then charge a subscription fee for unlimited
> access to the rest of their music.

KL: I see nothing wrong with this either, as it
too is a familiar "buffet" landscape, with some
of the most notable situations being your local
cable provider or your satellite service.


> Also Universal wants a kick back for every
> iPod sold.

KL: Well, the "kickback" is after the fact,
meaning, the iPod has already been sold and
such a kickback doesn't affect you as a
consumer whatsoever.  Perhaps, it is more of
your own personal issue in simply being aware
that such a payment is being passed along from
your retail payment which, again, should not
affect you.  After all, it isn't as if you must pay
two different vendors directly for the same single
product.


> This kind of all the music you can listen to
> thing is not new; Rhapsody and Nabster have
> been doing it for awhile now. I have tried
> music services like this and didn't like them. I
> found that the limitations (DRM) were too
> strict and I would rather spend my $14.99 a
> month on a new DRM free album from Amazon.

KL: No, it is not new, and you are going to find
more and more services coming out with this
"subscription" process as it simplifies and
satisfies all parties concerned.


> The music industry needs to understand, we
> don't want to pay for music.

KL: Your statement here directly contradicts
your previous statement where you say, and I
quote, "I have tried music services like this and
didn't like them."


> The music industry needs to understand, we
> don't want to pay for music. That means they
> need to think of other ways to make revenue.
> Just look at what Radiohead and NIN are doing.
> They are giving away their music (or selling it
> very cheap) and are still making money.

KL: At this point, I must express my lack of
understanding on how many people fail to see
that music is the product created, produced,
promoted, and distributed by musicians.

This is the same as with a soap maker, a farmer,
an auto maker, and every other commercial
product or service manufactured or provided.

However, with the literary arts and, particularly,
music, because it is an intangible state, it is
significantly devalued.

Yet, try to imagine certain instances or sectors
of our society that could function and be
attractive to its target markets without the
support of music.

In fact, as musicians, let's try the age-old
experiment of boycotting society by taking a
day and not playing a single note of music.
Then, I believe everyone who doubts the validity
and the role that music plays in our worldwide
society would have a different perspective.

Also, I'm not sure what you do as a vocation to
put food on your table, but I'm sure that you
don't give it away or do it for free.  And, I'm
sure that if the suggestion was even made that
you should do it for free, whatever it happens to
be, it would incite not only a personal insult, but
anger within you as well.


> Don't get me wrong, I am happy to see some
> big players in the music industry trying new
> things, but when they are in the wrong
> direction it makes me remember why they are
> struggling in the first place. Subscription fees
> and kick backs are not the answer. They need
> to learn how to add more value (and/or bacon)
> to their products, and then we will want to
> buy them.

KL: In closing, I find myself questioning what
makes consumers, such as yourself, immediate
"experts" on the music industry and its mechanics.
While I disagree with much of the "corporate" side
of the music industry, too often, I have found
consumers want to dictate and direct something
that few of them have any remote knowledge
regarding its operations.

Add to that, a great number still pirate music
and illegally share digital files even though
music's retail prices are at an all-time low.  And,
when consumers speak, more often than not,
they are speaking about the direct income of the
musicians themselves, of which I take great
offense, since I too am a musician who earns my
own living through various aspects of the Music
industry.

Too often, anger can be felt, heard, and seen
from consumers such as yourself because music
is not free as you wish, causing me to wonder if
Bill Gates would also consider giving away about
a billion copies of his software upgrade, since it
too is classified as an "intangible" product.

After all is said and done, you always have the
option of not purchasing or supporting an artist's
work, thus, saving yourself an incredible amount
of stress and wasted time writing essays such
as this.

And, no, I won't buy you a beer as you
requested because, not only was the post
unenjoyable, it showed your overt lack of
concern for another's way of earning a living,
and in this particular case, my fellow musicians.

And, besides, I'm a wine man myself.  Château La
Mondotte Saint-Emilion red, if you please.

Kenny Love
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

* New "B# Newsletter" 'Real-Time' Chat Room *

Hey!  Just writing to inform you that I just
installed a very simple to use chat room for
our 2,069 "B# Newsletter" readers (our total
number as of this post).

Here are the benefits that I feel the chat room
will immediately provide:

* Allow "B# Newsletter" readers to meet fellow
readers, some of whom may very well be within
your own local or regional area

* Eliminate your waiting on my articles/columns

* Allow you to discuss important career and
industry situations with fellow "B#" readers

* Enable you to get multiple 'real-time" answers
simultaneously that you need now

When you get to the chat site, it will ask you to
enter your name and a short profile.  For your
profile, you may simply enter your website link if
you wish, or nothing at all, but you must, at
least, enter a name in order to access the site.

And, by all means, let's please keep the topics
on music business, music industry, music careers,
etc., while foregoing insults and maintaining the
highest respect for each other so that each and
every one of us can mutually benefit and greatly
improve his/her music career.

<Whew!  Hate those 'run-on' sentences!>

Now, to get started chatting, simply click the
below link.

http://pub29.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/2487968519

And, thanks for coming!

kl
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

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Some Of Us Are Never Satisfied

Perhaps, Mick Jagger said it best ("Can't get no satisfaction")
because society appears to thrive on drama, regardless the
level or aspect.  As such, I felt compelled to recently respond
to a portion of a rant/rave by a forum poster who couldn't
seem to decide in which format he likes his music (analog or
digital).

Upon conclusion of your review of the below, and to post your
opinion on this subject regarding which music format delivers
the best sound experience for you, let's start an argument, er,
I mean, discussion over on the "B# RoundTable" at
http://yahoogroups.com/group/bsharproundtable

Thanks for your participation...it is sincerely appreciated.

KL
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
____________________________________________________

FROM: Forum Poster

> All that having been said, I do like and prefer to download my
music
> more than buying a CD, but I feel that the LP's are better quality
after
> all the hype. The CD is digital and works by clipping the "unheard"
> frequencies of the music, making some older music sound strange ( I
> know this is going to blow people's mind, but bear with me). To me,
> music sounds different on an LP record than on a Compact Disk. I
think
> the digitizing process while it is supposed to surgically take out
only
> frequencies that can not be heard by the human ear, I feel the
digitizing
> process may inadvertently take out portions of those frequencies we
> can hear or more likely, the theory I subscribe to, is that those
> frequencies are detected by us but not perceived as "heard". We may
> have sensory perception that goes beyond the known capabilities of
the
> 5 senses. This is all speculative, and there is no scientific
evidence I can
> offer, but I can subjectively say that LP records have a warmth
that is
> just lacking on the CD medium.
____________________________________________________

Kenny Love's Response:

In the words of Bill Cosby, "I am so sick and tired (or tired and
sick?)" of this age-old argument, that I could, well, anyway...

For years (pre-digital age), people moaned and groaned about
the "scratches" that occurred on LPs, primarily, due to their
own misuse and lack of proper care which, ultimately, was also
the reason for a certain percentage of increased vinyl record
sales.  That's right, Mr. Superstar Vinyl Recording Artist of
yesteryear...some of your sales awards may have very well
been a direct result of a certain number of your fans
accidentally destroying their initial copies of your vinyl record.
Then, upon realizing they could not live one moment longer
with a less than perfect copy, returned to the retail store to
purchase, yet, another.  And, maybe, just maybe, we ought
to now re-tally those sales again, just to be sure you actually
earned those Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum, and Diamond
awards.

The "warmth" that some listeners later claimed to be missing
from the new digital forms of music was not even a
consideration during the pre-digital age.  Why?  Well, because
of an UN-availability of a better sound.  As such, you couldn't
miss what you never had since there was nothing else to
compare it to.

So, what have we suddenly become in this new digital age of
super technoogy...bionic, whereby, we can audibly discern the
most subtle of nuances between analog and digital so well that
we can make, pardon the pun, "sound" judgment calls?  Many
people I know can barely hear their alarm clocks going off in
the morning during the first ten rings!  Suddenly, sound is "too
clean," "too clear?"  Isn't this what we sought like Moses in the
Promised Land?

Perhaps, here is a theory of what has occurred to many
nightclub deejays who have refused to relinquish their vinyl
and would rather die at the claws of Louisiana swamp beasts
before surrendering it.  Incidentally, my apology to Louisiana
swamp beasts...after all, some of my best friends are...

Perhaps, just perhaps, mind you, there has been an ongoing
government conspiracy (not reasonably unlikely with the Bush
Administration and well within the confines of an X-Files format),
whereby, certain nightclub deejays have been captured under
the cloak of darkness as their heads are enveloped with a dark
cloth and they are whisked away in a black van to the sounds
of screeching tires and revving engines, then taken to an even
darker warehouse where a lone light descends by a fine string
from the ceiling.

The nightclub deejays' are then forced into a chair that has
been strategically placed under the light, then purged of all
they know and are aware of, subsequently lobotomized, with a
reinstatement of specific brainwashing computer code of which
its sole purpose is to activate their newly installed programming
that initiates and spearheads their proclamation and support of
vinyl records having a lifelong historical place in the annals of
the Music industry.

<Whew!  Don't you just abhor run-on sentences?  I hate 'em!>

Indeed, the nightclub deejays have now become the modern
day Patrick Henrys chanting "Long live vinyl!  Long live vinyl!
If I can't have the liberty of vinyl, then give me death!"

And, unseen by the deejays, actor Mark Wahlberg, fresh from
his starring role in "Shooter" while refusing to return his
Cheyenne Tactical .405 military rifle to its rightful armory, cocks
its hammer as he awaits at an elevated distance of 1500 yards,
with the deejays trained perfectly in his sight.

http://yahoogroups.com/group/bsharproundtable

The B# Newsletter (For Musicians)

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| The B# Newsletter | March 12, 2008

Publisher: The B# Newsletter
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"The B# Newsletter" is a FREE music industry newsletter
published by MuBiz.com. It is focused toward independent
musicians and recording artists. Its intent is to inform and
enlighten artists through articles, resources, products, and
services that will significantly enhance them in their music
careers. Additionally, it offers Op-Ed/Commentary on various
Music industry headline news.

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IN THIS ISSUE…

I. "Now, I Know Why The Werewolf Howls"

By Kenny Love


II. Music Business & Career Resources/Products/Services

III. Some Humor, Perhaps?

IV. Cheap Advertising Space

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I.
"Now, I Know Why The Werewolf Howls"

By Kenny Love

Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved


"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is a 1969 autobiographical
novel that focuses on the early years of author Maya Angelou's
life.  Written at the end of the American Civil Rights movement,
the work explores the isolation and loneliness Angelou faced.

Up far too late into the wee hours of the morning, an all too
often zone in which I find myself, on one of these occasions, I
also found myself considering Angelou's story and its parallel to
the life of not only my own, but to many musicians.

As a musician, it is more often than not, difficult to find a true
friend aside from another musician (actually, the same is often
true within the music community itself).  But, for this article's
purpose, as an example, non musicians seem to either view
musicians as demigods due to their talent, or they are deemed
freaks of society (a few choice fans may view us as both...
simultaneously).

After all, as musicians, we do not fit the status quo...the
"blend in business as usual" scenario...the all encompassing
process of graduating high school, going to college, and getting
a job that we will retire from forty years later.

No, even if we attend and complete college, then take a job in
a local school district teaching the school band or choir in the
interest of "normalizing" our lives, inevitably, we will be placed
in society's one of two "demigod" or "freak" molds (again,
perhaps, both simultaneously) dare we ever exit our nether
world to perform publicly to a crowd of more than one.

In my own personal experience, as well as the experiences of
my musician friends/acquaintances, if you have been a musician
for most of your life, it can be said that your existence within
the world of music supersedes your playing an instrument,
singing, performing, or composing.

It is likely and, otherwise, a spiritual "calling" that will not let
go.  And, it can easily be said to have an inescapable hold on
you...a blessing in a sense, yet and perhaps, even a curse...
much like that dreaded 30-day interval of the silvery moon that
your friendly neighborhood werewolf must endure and survive
lifelong without bringing undue attention to himself or herself.

And, it is a unique level of human spirituality that most non
artists cannot and will likely never comprehend.  In comparison
to Ms. Angelou's work, along with our musical talent and the
enjoyment of being blessed as a creator, comes a slightly
seething loneliness that, in turn, maintains our honesty to our
"calling."

Regardless of your favorite genre that you dare not admit chose
you, as opposed to your choosing it, you will likely agree that
the common elements of anger, sadness, and other related and
indifferent emotions can be derived from, at least, one song of
any given artist's repertoire, whether that artist is Enya with
her "Caribbean Blue" (Celtic), Roy Ayer's "Searching" (Jazz)
Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" (Progressive Rock),
Jill Scott's "Golden" (RnB), or any of Eryka Badu's works, as
well as those of many other artists.

And, as sad as it is for me to admit it, I have also found that
many artists (including myself) can remain too close, too long,
to their music without a vitally necessary unrelated diversion
to overtly distract and save us from instituting a "Curt Cobain."

Because, music has a uniquely powerful way of forcing a
suppressed (and, often painful) personal history to the surface
for re-evaluation and analysis.  And, as musicians, and because
we are creators, this is, possibly, the reason for our high degree
of emotional response to it more so than non artists.

While this article has been intended to serve as "body filler" for
this newsletter, it also serves me well as a few moments of
self-reflective therapy, as my spirit eclipse's the oh so soothing
albeit depressing sounds of Ms. Lalah Hathaway's vocal lead
(lyrics by Ms. Bette Midler) that cascade Mr. Joe Sample's
rendition of Ms. Midler's "When Your Life Was Low" (it's on my
playlist on my MySpace page, but don't listen too often, lest
ye fall victim to and become a might painfully enthralled, such
as my wretched soul hath done time and time again).

Ignorance is bliss, and I often wish that I remained a non artist
who had never learned what I now know about creating music,
its mechanics, or its intricacies, such as how to arrange a
particular chord inversion or a drum part's backbeat that not
only evokes memories and/or emotions that either make me
want to soar higher than Kal El could ever dream of doing, or
seek the closest gunshop for "El Fin," but which either can draw
the positive or negative tear from a too often dry bloody eye.

And, after having self-analyzed, self-explored and self-purged,
I too now know (and understand succinctly) why the werewolf
howls at the first light of the beautiful silvery moon.

Kenny Love

Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved
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Editor's Note: Kenny Love serves the Music industry as an 18-year
veteran radio/video promoter and print media publicist for Classical,
Jazz, and Gospel recording artists, authors, and filmmakers.  He is
also co-owner of and Director of Marketing for Eartastic Records
(http://www.eartastic.com).  Visit and consider becoming his
lifelong friend at http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

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* As always, your comments regarding this article are very
much appreciated, so please feel free to send them to
kenlove@...

Again, if you are an author who would like to contribute a
"unique" article that helps musicians and recording artists
succeed in their careers, please feel free to send it to me
for consideration of publication within the B# Newsletter.

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II. Music Business & Career Resources/Products/Services

1. http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
(Here, I have an unrelated article titled, "How To Unclog
Stuffed Nostrils," that is worth visiting the site alone.  It
reveals how I almost killed myself a few weeks ago while
trying to unstuff my nose from a head cold.  My youngest
daughter laughed, even shouted with glee, even though
it wasn't Christmas, as I writhed in pain and attempted to
survive.  But, that's not surprising, because she laughs
at everything anyway.)

2. http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/236
(Definitely, My Mid-Life Crisis Recording titled, "Vampire Love.")
Note: It is available for sale on CD Baby at
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kennylove as well as available
on iTunes.

3. http://prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466569.htm
(Billboard Music News on "The B# Newsletter")

4. http://prwebpodcast.com/releases/pod466569.htm
(My Billboard Music News Radio Interview)

5. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/klmb101
(My Online Music Business Class)

6. http://www.MuBiz.blogspot.com
http://kennylove.wordpress.com/
(My Music Blogs)

7. http://www.eartastic.com/kl/VS.html
(As A Musician, You May Need Some [Or All] Of These)

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III. Some Humor, Perhaps?

"The Case Of The Great CD Cover Mystery"
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=10555

Scary Review 1
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=2132

Scary Review 2
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=4780

"Attack of the Killer Musicians!"
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/index.php3?id=4525

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this newsletter, why not inform them about it? Or better
yet, why not forward them a copy of this edition for them
to preview?

Thank you for reading me...until next time…

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| The B# Newsletter | March 12, 2008

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How To Succeed In Getting Gig/Tour Press

By Kenny Love


I am, once again, writing articles and columns for a number
of external music and arts/entertainment publications (both
online and print versions), and you are likely to see them in
a few additional areas.

As such, one of my new editors recently received a
question from a musician who is having more than her fair
share of problems obtaining print media coverage in areas
where her band is touring.

I have maintained the correspondence flow chronologically
so that you can follow its progression.

Hopefully, my advice can benefit you and your band as
well should you experience similar difficulties with obtaining
print media support for your gigs/tours.
________________________________________________

----- Original Message -----

From: Megan Jean

Hi Corey,

I love your blog, i read it a lot. I started touring with my
band last fall (we were in New York City before that...), and
we're about to leave on another tour for our debut ep.
Booking is going as well as can be expected starting out,
but we're having a hell of a time getting any press...we
have a kit and an epk, and a press release, and we send off
everywhere, but we're in that limbo spot where honestly,
not many people care about our music enough yet...any
suggestions? If you have time, our stuff is at:

http://www.meganjean.net
http://www.myspace.com/meganjeanband
http://www.sonicbids.com/meganjeanandtheklayfamilyband

I'd really appreciate any advice or feedback, and if you'd
like to write something, I wouldn't be disappointed.

Thanks for your blog, and what you do!

Megan Jean
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----- Original Message -----

From: Corey Koehler
To: Megan Jean
Cc: Kenny Love
Subject: Re: Advice for a newly touring musician...


Megan,

First, I am going to check out your music and see if there is
anything I can do.

Next, I am going to copy a man named Kenny Love.  He has
over 18 years of experience helping musicians like yourself.

Also, Kenny is going to be guest blogging on the Musicgoat
in the future.  He will be offering up tips for musicians
perhaps this is a good place to start.

Corey
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Hi, Corey:

What has been occurring for several years (if not longer)
and, particularly, with local and regional print publications,
is a little thing called "nepotism."

I utilize this phrase to describe print papers that will only
devote "ink" (press coverage) to their local/regional up-
and-coming musical artists, with the only exceptions being
granted for mega superstars or outside artists who are
coming into the media sources' area for performances, of
which the latter describes Megan and her group.

And, since she and her band are, indeed, touring and
"qualify" for coverage in their performance areas, they
should conducte an in-depth search on the web (using
Google) for print media in each of their tour stops.

As an example, and in Megan's situation, if she is playing
Richmond, Virginia, she should simply use Google to search
phrases such as:

* "richmond, virginia print media"
* "richmond, virginia print publications"
* "richmond, virginia music magazines"
* "richmond, virginia arts and entertainment magazines"
* "richmond, virginia daily newspapers"
* "richmond, virginia weekly newspapers"

or similar key phrases.

She should then contact the print editors or music editors
in each area where she will be appear and inform them on
her performance location, i.e., name of venue, date, time,
etc. and also request if the editor would be interested in
interviewing her/the band in advance of their performance.

At this time, she should also direct the media to her
website for advance review of her music, biography, etc.
With print publications, she can do interviews via telephone,
or if the media prefers "in person" interviews, she could
simply schedule the interview earlier in the day prior to her
performance, which will mean she will need to get into
town a bit earlier than normal set-up time.

Megan should also bear in mind that, with print publications,
"lead time" (the amount of advance time publications require
to review projects before writing about them) is very crucial
in order to ensure media coverage.

Daily newspapers, generally, demand a minimum of 2-3 weeks
"lead time" and, possibly, longer depending on the publication.
The "trick" is to stay anywhere from 3-4 weeks ahead with
the ("lead time") of each tour appearance.

Example: For an upcoming May 3, 2008 appearance, daily
print media contacts should be initiated around April 10th at
the *latest*.

Likewise, she should also contact radio station talk shows,
television morning shows, prime time talk/interview shows,
television newscasts, and cable music and entertainment
shows at *each* station in each of her tour cities.

Should she secure any media interviews, she should then
notify other media contacts in the same area that she will
be interviewing with the particular source, in an effort to
influence them to consider her as well, in addition to
requesting their reviewing her already scheduled interview.
This can (sometimes) serve to foster a bit of competition
between local media, with all being good for the musical
group.

To add even better "fuel to the fire," she should invite all
media contacts in *each* area out to her performances.
This can, potentially, serve as background media coverage
*after* she has performed, and the opportunity to get
TWO bits of media coverage, thus, prolonging her exposure
in a single area.

She should be sure to provide complementary media passes
for all local media contacts that have agreed to come out
to the show, as well as inform the venue owners of the
media contact names.  This should be tightly coordinated
and confirmed with venue owners or managers.

While this seems a bit more work, as you can see, there are
definite advantages and as well as "extra" opportunities for
media coverage within a single tour location if conducted
well.

Now, multiply this degree of opportunity within *each* tour
area, and she is likely to create quite a buzz on her tour
route as well as have a degree of successful results through
implementing this proactive process.

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
Eartastic Records
http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795
http://www.eartastic.com
kennylove@...
(936)545-0381 (satellite office)
(281)550-9445 (record label)

SPONSOR: http://www.eartastic.com/kl/VS.html

NOTE: I am also serving as a radio/video promoter and print
media publicist for Classical, Jazz, & Gospel recording artists.

MySpace Page Update

I have recently updated my MySpace page,
and I believe you will agree that the humorous
article that I have placed on it that advises on
how best to unclog stuffed nostrils, particularly
when all over-the-counter medicines have
successfully failed you, is worth the visit alone.
Hopefully, the procedures presented in the
article will save eyes and lives.

When you get to the site, please also consider
adding me as a friend and/or sending me a
"Add Friend" request, and I will gladly return
the favor to your own MySpace page.

Thanks!

http://www.myspace.com/jazzman795

"A Change Is Not Coming...It's Already Here"

By Kenny Love

SPONSOR: http://www.eartastic.com/kl/VS.html


It has been several months since I posted an
article to the list relating how musicians and
recording artists can dramatically improve their
careers within the Music industry.  If you are
new to the "B# Newsletter," you can review it,
along with a number of its article titles at
http://yahoogroups.com/group/bsharpnews

However, I believe you will agree today's "essay"
has long been needed, and is vitally applicable
to surviving within today's 21st century music
industry that is, at a minimum, unpredictable.

By the way...my independent promotion and
publicity services have now been limited to my
working with clients in the Classical, Jazz, and
Gospel genres, as I am also now co-owner of
Houston-based Eartastic Records and am
serving as its Director of Marketing
( http://www.eartastic.com ), which segues
into the subject matter ("Change") of my below
article.

Upon your conclusion of reading it, please feel
free to submit your comments regarding the
article to me at kennylove@...
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[---The Mechanics and Elements of Change---]

Probably nothing else prior to the current U. S.
election process and, specifically, Senator
Obama's campaign, has utilized the phrase,
"change," more.  Almost everywhere one looks,
people are ripe for, subscribing to, and even
demanding change for this, change for that,
change as an alternative to the long existing
status quo.

Jazz recording artist Dr. Donald Byrd, whom I
had the pleasure of seeing in concert during
my college years as a Music major, once
released a highly charged uptempo rhythm
loop back in the 1970s titled, "Change (Makes
You Want To Hustle)."  The few but compelling
lyrics are...

"Change...makes you want to hustle,
Change...things just rearrange,
Change...makes you want to hustle,
Change...nothing stays the same...

You can hear the highly driven piece at
http://www.rhapsody.com/donaldbyrd (track #4)

In a nutshell, and its simplest form, I believe
the message people are, basically, sending is
that they want, expect, and demand
improvement.  But, not just any level of
improvement, mind you, but remarkable
improvement with a capital "I."

The interesting thing is, I cannot recall
witnessing so many people, in so many
different areas, within so much diverse
environments, demand improvement at the
same time.

However, the changes I wish to focus on in
this article have, are, and continue to occur in
the Music industry.  And, although a few
people are uncomfortable with certain changes
that are occurring in the Music industry, one
thing is certain...change is inevitable, and
nothing will stop change and its first cousin
known as evolution.

As examples, as simple and quickly as it has
become for both radio station and nightclub
deejays to download the same quality of music
as is produced on compact discs from sites such
as Airplay Direct ( http://www.airplaydirect.com )
and, thus, making operations within the Music
industry far easier for everyone at every level,
and certainly less expensive operationally, it is
disconcerting when these particular music
industry personnel resist emerging from their own
private "Dark Ages" by still insisting on receiving
physical product through postal mail.

With sites such as Airplay Direct, not only are
packaging and shipping costs eliminated entirely,
but for the most part, time and chances of loss
or theft via mail is virtually (pardon the pun)
eliminated as well.

An additional element for nightclub deejays is
many still utilize antiquated technology, such as
vinyl recordings, while citing the "warmth" of
vinyl as the reason for their choice of voice.

Yet, the reason the industry and the public alike
abandoned the vinyl format and opted for the
compact disc was due to vinyl's sensitive
physicality.  In other words, the vinyl format
would "melt" if not left in a perfect temperature,
could be warped, or scratched, all which
compromised listening pleasure.

Ironically, some music producers are actually
creating "scratch" effects on some recordings
of their songs on compact disc in order to
satisfy some deejays.

Some nightclub deejays are vehemently opposed
to joining 21st century technology and, thereby,
performing their shows via laptops or iPods while
patching their sound through club house systems.
Some are still dragging heavy double 15-inch
cabinet speakers with them to their gigs.

For musicians and recording artists, however,
change has reflected both good and bad.  It
has reflected good in the sense that more
online promotional, publicity, and sales outlets
and resources are now readily available than
ever before.  Again, this is about obtaining
more convenience at both artist and consumer
levels.

Yet, simultaneously, it has reflected badly in
the sense that, not only has an unforeseen
glut been formed through these additional new
resources making it easier and more affordable
for, practically, anyone to throw music up on
the 'Net for sale, but with so many outlets and
resources, more time is now required for artists
to bring attention to their target markets and
fans.

This, ultimately, fosters a juggling act for
artists that is confusing, at best, for most
through their continuous wondering which
proverbial door(s) to go through for success
as a result of their limited and undercapitalized
budgets and time.

[---What Musicians *MUST* Do NOW To Survive---]

If musicians/recording artists are to survive
(and thrive) within as well as escape the highly
competitive glut that is increasing even as I
type these words, there are some actions that
*MUST* be immediately taken to insure career
longevity, of which I refer to as "talent
multiplicity."

Simply put, and to both adopt and embrace the
new 21st century methodology, this is about
multiplying your talent, then applying it to as
many feasible areas as possible.

This readily supports a statement I heard years
ago that says, "Create a single product or
service, then learn how to sell it a million
different ways."

[---Areas To Consider For "The Multiplicity Effect"---]

* Learn To Read Music

This may seem an "old school" worthless idea
to some and, perhaps, even unnecessary in
this age of automated production, but allow
me to show you how you can greatly benefit
from learning to read music, at least, to some
degree.

If you currently cannot read music, you are
likely limited to producing your own music as a
solo artist or, at best, working in an equally
limited band situation.  Consequently, you are
likely cut off from earning the bigger end of
music performance income with other
organizations, even in your own area.

However, in learning to read music, consider all
the music income doors you could then open,
availing yourself to whatever prizes are behind
Door #1, Door #2, Door #3, or more awaiting
treasures.

Treasures such as performing in upscale
orchestras, as theatre accompaniments, or
better yet, consistently going on plush tours
with major recording and/or performing artists
whose backup bands or music ensembles are
usually required to read music.

* Learn To Play Multiple Instruments Equally Well

The art and science of "multiplicity" can also
have incredible results when activated with a
product or service that is in demand.  As an
example, let's say you learn to play several
instruments very well, i.e., guitar, bass, drums,
keyboards.

Now, in having accomplished such, whether
you reside in a decent size town or small
community, one thing is for sure...you have
just multiplied your marketability with the
opportunity to experience 3-4 times as many
calls for jobs.

What does that really mean?

Well, it simply means you could easily find
yourself in great demand for either one (or all)
of your instruments for live performances, thus,
also increasing both your studio recording
and/or your live performance income accordingly.

* Become An In-Demand Master Producer

If you have a great command of the mixing
board console, along with having equally
creative talents and technical skills, why not
boost your income by producing talented area
artists who are musically creative but who also
don't have a clue on how the technical end of
getting music produced and processed occurs.

Obviously, to corner your local or regional
market, you will need to either have a
reference disc, or better yet, a website for
allowing prospective customers to hear your
production skills via your audio files in advance
in order to secure these future clients'
production work.

* Get Your Music Onto Film/TV Show Soundtracks

Actually, I've addressed this particular subject
in past articles, yet, it bears repeating due to
the lifetime residual income royalties that are
easily attainable, yet, are being missed out on
by most musicians and recording artists.

This is, primarily, because they are both
unaware on how to best locate these sources
as well as intimidated by one of the "bigger"
elements of the Music industry.

Formally referred to as "music licensing," this
ongoing financially lucrative area is a dream
come true, particularly for independent
musicians, and here is how and why...

Back in the late 1980s/early 1990s, after
experiencing great ongoing negotiating difficulty
and expense in trying to obtain and license the
music of major label recording artists, film and
television program music supervisors finally had
enough and began opting to work (almost
exclusively) with independent recording artists
for their upcoming sound tracks, as they found
Indie artists far easier to contract with and
significantly less demanding.

Obviously, this was another costly and greedy
misstep by major labels and their attorneys
that they have lived to regret.

It wasn't that the major label artists
themselves were difficult to deal with in this
instance, but their label representatives and
attorneys were the primary causes, with their
ever present corporate greed and price
gouging presented to film and television music
supervisors.

Now, most music heard on film and television
soundtracks today is that of independent
recording artists, and is how many Indie
artists quickly become popular on a large scale.

I also feel that ongoing corporate greed, such
as soundtrack negotiation failures and a loss
of this particular lifetime income source for
major label artists continues to contribute to
major label artists abandoning their labels
permanently at a high rate and taking control
of their careers.

Then, add to that, the difficulty major labels
are having in signing independent artists today
in an effort to replace artists they are losing.
The independent musician and recording artist
of today is more confident than the artist of
yesteryear, and is more likely to take the reins
of his or her career from the start.

In my opinion, this current music business
trend foreshadows an extinction of major
record labels as we have known them, with
the extinction occuring very soon.

Now, in closing this article, imagine your being
able to easily utilize a minimum of two of the
above areas (or more) simultaneously while
also imagining one of the most important
aspects...the income possibility that can now
become a reality.

Several areas addressed in this article also
carry corresponding products to assist you in
easily getting started in the above respective
areas for increased music career benefits at
http://www.eartastic.com/kl/VS.html

Thanks for reading me.

Sincerely,

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
Eartastic Records
http://www.eartastic.com
(936)545-0381 (satellite office)
(281)550-9445 (record label)
kennylove@...
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Eartastic Records Now Signing Recording Artists

Houston-based Eartastic Records is now signing
recording artists for a portion of the "digital"
aspect of their music ONLY!

This means artists retain complete control and
ownership of their compact disc format(s).

We are seeking recording artists worldwide in all
genres.

If you have songs that you have not yet
released, but would like to see them released,
marketed, promoted, publicized, and advertised
worldwide, go to http://www.eartastic.com and
click on the "GET PROMO" link at the top of the
page.

Thanks,

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
Eartastic Records
http://www.eartastic.com
kennylove@...
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"Do You Clique" on CD Baby
http://cdbaby.com/cd/doyouclique

Eartastic Records' "Do You Clique" on A. D.
http://www.airplaydirect.com/Eartastic

Eartastic Records' "Do You Clique" Page
http://www.eartastic.com/DoYouClique.html

More Eartastic Records' Artist Releases
http://www.myxertones.com/artist/4782893/

Eartastic Records on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/eartasticrecords

Eartastic Records on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/eartasticrecords

Eartastic Records Newsletter
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/eartastic/

Houston-Based Eartastic Records Seeks Artists For Signing

Independent Houston-based Eartastic Records is
seeking recording artists from all genres to consider for
signings and upcoming worldwide promotional and
publicity campaigns, with the following requirements to
be met in advance.

* A minimum of 12 completed songs that have been
mixed, mastered, and copyrighted with BMI, ASCAP,
or SESAC, but have not yet been manufactured to CD.

* Verification of songs' copyrights in the forms of
copies of copyright receipts and application forms
received from the Library of Congress.

* The names of all composers', songwriters', and
lyricists' complete contact information for each song
submission.

* If there currently exists any agreements between
songwriters, managers, agents, or other individuals
who represent songwriters involved with these
particular songs, or involved with your project, please
advise of such immediately, upfront, and prior to any
discussions, negotiations, agreements, or signings.

If your project meets the above prerequisites, please
submit reference links to KennyLove@...
for further consideration.

Thank you,

Kenny Love, Media Director/Director of Marketing
Eartastic Records Site - http://www.eartastic.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/eartasticrecords

P. S. IMPORTANT!  Under NO circumstances should
songs that you desire to assign to Eartastic Records
be yet manufactured through such entities as Disc
Makers, Oasis, etc.  Additionally, these particular
songs should NOT have already been presented to
retailers (whether online or offline) for distribution or
sale.
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