Resources
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Networking
There are so many websites for networking these days. Artists should have profiles all over the Internet.
AudioGalaxy -
Bebo -
Craigslist - When all else fails, put an ad up.
Facebook - This is quickly becoming the most used social networking site. It is not tailored for bands but you can create a group and stay in touch with your friends.
Flickr -
Friendster - I think this is more popular in Asia than it is in the US but...
Musician Forest - Find musicians of like minds and abilities. One of the best sites of it's kind.
MySpace - One of the most popular social networking sites. Create a musicians profile, upload songs, create and manage your fanbase.
Reverb Nation - Social Networking specifically for bands, fans, artists, and venues. Create a profile here, upload songs, and create an online press kit.
Twitter - Another technological phenomenon (or fad) that allows you to update your fan base anywhere, anytime.
YouTube - Upload videos, subscribe to channels, and establish a prescence on the site quickly becoming the first place people go to for entertainment searches.
There are so many websites for networking these days. Artists should have profiles all over the Internet.
AudioGalaxy -
Bebo -
Craigslist - When all else fails, put an ad up.
Facebook - This is quickly becoming the most used social networking site. It is not tailored for bands but you can create a group and stay in touch with your friends.
Flickr -
Friendster - I think this is more popular in Asia than it is in the US but...
Musician Forest - Find musicians of like minds and abilities. One of the best sites of it's kind.
MySpace - One of the most popular social networking sites. Create a musicians profile, upload songs, create and manage your fanbase.
Reverb Nation - Social Networking specifically for bands, fans, artists, and venues. Create a profile here, upload songs, and create an online press kit.
Twitter - Another technological phenomenon (or fad) that allows you to update your fan base anywhere, anytime.
YouTube - Upload videos, subscribe to channels, and establish a prescence on the site quickly becoming the first place people go to for entertainment searches.
Business Cards/Printing
You want to establish your art as a business right? You need to be able to network yourself and make your contact information available to those that you meet.
www.VistaPrints.com is a cheap way to get cards delivered to your house. You can design them online with their templates which are limiting but again, cheap.
www.ThinkPro.net is one of the best in town for reasonably priced but professional printing.
You want to establish your art as a business right? You need to be able to network yourself and make your contact information available to those that you meet.
www.VistaPrints.com is a cheap way to get cards delivered to your house. You can design them online with their templates which are limiting but again, cheap.
www.ThinkPro.net is one of the best in town for reasonably priced but professional printing.
Website
This is one of the most important tools for marketing yourself. www.GoDaddy.com can supply you with a domain name and host a website.
I prefer to use www.WebStarts.com because it is easy to use, the design and hosting are free!
This is one of the most important tools for marketing yourself. www.GoDaddy.com can supply you with a domain name and host a website.
I prefer to use www.WebStarts.com because it is easy to use, the design and hosting are free!
Photography
www.46and2photography.com - Sara is a good friend of mine who is great at getting live shots.
www.SakiPhotography.com - Saki is one of the best for getting promo and studio shots.
www.LanceSimkins.com - Lance is one of the most reliable, and easy to work with professionals.
www.DesertValleyMedia.com - Photo and video, courteous and good people.
www.46and2photography.com - Sara is a good friend of mine who is great at getting live shots.
www.SakiPhotography.com - Saki is one of the best for getting promo and studio shots.
www.LanceSimkins.com - Lance is one of the most reliable, and easy to work with professionals.
www.DesertValleyMedia.com - Photo and video, courteous and good people.
Studios
Recording studios in the valley:
B Platinum Studios - Obviously my first pick, this is my project studio, I have recorded full bands, made tracks, done work with Hip-Hop artists, released demos and full albums for many artists over the years.
Flying Blanket - Bob Hoag puts out some great sounding stuff from his home studio.
Promiscuous Studios - Located across from MCC, this studio has a built in Cafe, and is a great place for hip-hop artists to network, and try things out.
Telekon Studios Located in Carefree, this studio experience is worth the drive. Daniel has a great dedication to his projects. He offers flat rates and puts in the extra time to get the final product sounding great.
Uranus Recording - Robin Wilson has a studio next to Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe. Rates are good but do not include an engineer.
Recording studios in the valley:
B Platinum Studios - Obviously my first pick, this is my project studio, I have recorded full bands, made tracks, done work with Hip-Hop artists, released demos and full albums for many artists over the years.
Flying Blanket - Bob Hoag puts out some great sounding stuff from his home studio.
Promiscuous Studios - Located across from MCC, this studio has a built in Cafe, and is a great place for hip-hop artists to network, and try things out.
Telekon Studios Located in Carefree, this studio experience is worth the drive. Daniel has a great dedication to his projects. He offers flat rates and puts in the extra time to get the final product sounding great.
Uranus Recording - Robin Wilson has a studio next to Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe. Rates are good but do not include an engineer.
Music Distribution
Cast MP
CD Baby
ITunes
MP3.com
IMEEM
see other distribution and social networking sites here:
Cast MP
CD Baby
ITunes
MP3.com
IMEEM
see other distribution and social networking sites here:
Here are several resources that you can use to promote yourself and develop your business as an artist, venue, or event planner.
Hollywood Alley
2610 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
Clubhouse Music Venue
1320 E Broadway Rd # 103
Tempe, AZ 85282
Last Exit Bar and Grill 1425 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Sets 93 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Mesa Contemporary Arts-Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
Sugar Daddy's 3102 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
Dos Gringos Trailer Park
1001 E 8th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
Rúla Búla Irish Pub & Restaurant
401 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
2610 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
Clubhouse Music Venue
1320 E Broadway Rd # 103
Tempe, AZ 85282
Last Exit Bar and Grill 1425 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Sets 93 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Mesa Contemporary Arts-Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
Sugar Daddy's 3102 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
Dos Gringos Trailer Park
1001 E 8th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
Rúla Búla Irish Pub & Restaurant
401 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
Sugar Daddy's
3102 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
250 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
8005 E Roosevelt St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
6820 E 5th Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
440 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
3619 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
2330 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
The Paisley Violin El Museo Cafe 1030 NW Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85001
3102 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
250 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
8005 E Roosevelt St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
6820 E 5th Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
440 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
3619 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
2330 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
The Paisley Violin El Museo Cafe 1030 NW Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Arizona State University: Kerr Cultural Center
6110 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
407 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
101 E Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
2303 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1113 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
1500 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
750 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Rhythm Room 1019 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
6110 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
407 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
101 E Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
2303 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1113 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
1500 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
750 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Rhythm Room 1019 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Fiddler's Dream Coffee House
1702 E Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Joe's Grotto 13825 N 32nd St # 32
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hardtailz 16816 N 35th Ave # 1
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Cave Creek Coffee Company 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn
1702 E Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Joe's Grotto 13825 N 32nd St # 32
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hardtailz 16816 N 35th Ave # 1
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Cave Creek Coffee Company 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn
Venues
DoggAss Productions - Ted Organ has his mind set on bringing back the live show. DoggAss productions feature 4-5 bands with comedians in between. Local artists showcase their work giving the event a festival type atmosphere. Shows are usually preceded with a promotional event that includes acoustic performances, radio features, and interviews.
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