Bob Baker's The Buzz Factor
Music marketing tips and self-promotion ideas for independent songwriters, musicians and bands.
Where in the World Is Bob Baker?
Check out Bob's event schedule and attend one of his workshops or live music performances near you.
Saturday, February 23
Folk Alliance Conference
Memphis Downtown Marriott & Convention Center
250 North Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 - Map
12:00 Noon
(901) 522-1170
Bob is part of a panel called "The Internet Is Your Friend." Madlyn Sklar of GoGirls moderates. Other panelists include Jim Schultz from Sonicbids, Martin Folkman of Musicians Atlas, and Lydia Hutchinson from Performing Songwriter magazine. Registration details at www.folkalliance.org.
February 29 to March 1
Self-Employment in the Arts Conference
Hilton Hotel Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Dr
Lisle, IL 60532 - Map
(630) 637-5468
A conference where attendees learn how to turn their artistic passion into a living from other successful artists. Details at this page.
Friday, March 14
Benefit show for Our Little Haven
The Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust Street (at 21st)
St. Louis, MO 63103 - Map
(314) 241-BEER
Bob's part-time cover band, the e-Rockers, plays a benefit to raise money for Our Little Haven (a home for neglected children). Minimum $5 donation at the door.
March 29-30
Christian Indie Alliance Summit
230 Franklin Rd, Bldg. 801
Franklin, TN 37064 - Map
Now in its fifth year, the CIA Summit has established itself as one of the premier Christian independent artist seminars. Produced by Indieheaven.com founder Keith Mohr, the focus of the CIA Summit is to empower independent artists and encourage them to succeed. Details at www.ciasummit.com.
May 27-29
PMA's Publishing University
Los Angeles, CA
Bob speaks on "Web 2.0 Book Promotion," "Buzz and Word of Mouth Marketing," and "Taking Advantage of Amazon" at this major book publishing conference. Keep an eye on the PMA site for details.
June 20-22
Indie Buzz Bootcamp
St. Louis, MO
Bob presents this first-annual indie music career education event, Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Multiple speakers (including Derek Sivers and Ariel Hyatt) will empower attendees with use-it-now music career advice, plus a special Saturday night dinner and Songwriters Cafe showcase. Get more details at the IndieBuzzBootcamp.com site.
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