January 27, 2001

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In This Issue:
- How to Get Gigs Using Post Cards
- 5 Killer Web Sites for Indie Artists
- Indie Record Store Directories
- The 4 Habits of Effective Musicians

WELCOME!

I wanted to get this issue out well before Sunday afternoon, because I have a hot date with a 25-inch TV at 3 pm CST. No offense if you're from Philly, but I'm hoping my St. Louis Rams shoot down the Eagles and head to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

If you're not a football fan, you can read and click through this fun-filled edition of The Buzz Factor for thrills. So, without further ado ...

A Buzz Factor subscriber asked, "Is there a resource that I can consult that lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of indie record stores in my area?"

My response: Check out these two sites:

Independent Record Store Directory
www.the-ird.com/store.html

LandPhil Records Indie Record Shop List
www.novia.net/~landphil/indies.html

Also, Yahoo Yellow Pages is worth a try at yp.yahoo.com

And the Musicians Atlas is a great print resource www.musiciansatlas.com

Go Rams! Or, if you must, Eagles, Steelers or Patriots. Then again, you can always watch golf.

-Bob

============= Quote of the Week =============

"The world is filled with willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them."
-Robert Frost

========== Bob's Buzz Tips of the Week ==========

FIVE KILLER WEB SITES FOR INDIE ARTISTS

Here are five resources excerpted from my new book, "197 Promotion Tips, Tricks and Resources for Indie Musicians."

Elements of Hip-Hop
www.hiphop-elements.com
If you produce or are interested in the hip-hop scene, you should get a free subscription to The Elements Newsletter. Each issue features hip-hop news, charts and playlists, and album reviews. The e-zine also appears to have a free CD drawing every week. Take a closer look.

Film Music Directory
www.filmmusicdirectory.com/pages
This is a free online resource directory where you can link yourself under a variety of categories or look up other industry professionals and services that relate to the film music business.

GigXchange
www.slowpoisoners.com/gigxchange.html
A lightly moderated mailing list for bands and booking agents presented by the band Slow Poisoners. Find out where to play in that faraway place you want to tour. Offer to set up another band at a gig with you in your hometown if they set up a gig with you in theirs. Discuss how to book out-of-town shows and tour successfully under different circumstances.

GoGirlMusic.com
www.gogirlsmusic.com
This site was started in 1996 to promote women in music on the Internet. It's run by women musicians for women musicians. Each month you'll find features written about indie artists as well as interviews, CD reviews and an online database of independent women performers.

The Mode
www.themode.com
Described as "a database of free classifieds for musicians to get gigs, buy and sell equipment and network with other musicians in your area." Classified listings are sorted by area code (or country code outside the USA and Canadian). There is no cost to place a listing of up to 75 words long (200 words long for equipment listings).

For more details about "197 Promotion Tips, Tricks and Resources for Indie Musicians," surf to
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/197.html

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============= Ideas You Can Use =============

LET PEOPLE KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR THEM
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/lazy.html
I once booked several solo shows by sending out a simple post card with a large headline that read: "I want to help you sell more beer!" Many of the bar and cafe owners who received it were impressed that an artist actually kept their needs in mind. It hit their self-interest square on the head ... and I profited as a result.

INTERNET RADIO SHOW FOR SONGWRITERS
www.lyricalline.com/show/index.html
If you've ever written a song ... If you've ever wanted to write one ... Or if you simply want to discover the secrets behind the songs you love ... this program is for you.

THE FOUR HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MUSICIANS
www.getsigned.com/bob39.html
#1. Every time you engage in a music marketing activity, have a specific objective in mind. Taking action for the sake of taking action isn't the most effective use of your limited time. Simply getting someone on the phone or sending an e-mail to a music business contact may seem like a worthwhile activity, but to get the most out of it, ask yourself, "What do I want to accomplish with this communication?" Head to the page above for complete details on all four habits.

============= More Cool Resources =============

What Every Band Should Know About Major Record Labels
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/signed.html

Branding Yourself Online
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/byo.html

Indie Music Contact Bible
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/icb.html

How to Promote Your Music on the Internet
www.rainmusic.com/htpma/buzz.htm

How to Make $100,000 a Year in the Music Business
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/100.html

Get Your Own Domain Name for Only $15 a Year
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Internet Marketing Secrets Revealed
www.bizweb2000.com/new/d8513

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