February 3, 2002

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In This Issue:
- Online Resources to Help You Get Gigs
- How to Land a Day Job in the Music Industry

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If you ever wonder whether reading every weekly issue of The Buzz Factor is worth your time (and shame on you if you ever question it :), consider this note I just received from subscriber R Tyck of Unamerican Records at www.unamericanrecords.com.

"Just wanted to drop you a quick note saying thank you. I couple months back you alerted us to some sites that were eager to review new music. One was godsofmusic.com.  Well, I promptly went to the Gods' site and submitted an MP3 from our debut release, Eric Ray's 'Lucky Robot.' Sure enough, within a week they had a review of the song 'Joy' up on their site.

"Best of all, the reviewer gave it a glowing write-up, which prompted Godsofmusic to name Eric their artist of the month for November. As a result, our web site received a noticeable bump in traffic. Plus, we sold a number of CDs through our 'try before you buy' offer, which we made specifically to visitors from the Godsofmusic site. Not a bad return for an investment of a half an hour of my time."

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Could you use a new revenue stream? And preferably a steam that's not running OUT of your bank account? If so, the resources in this issue should interest you. Whether you're looking for new places to perform, new people to perform with or a day job that's smack dab in the middle of the music industry, read on!

-Bob

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

"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will."
-George Bernard Shaw

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

USE ONLINE RESOURCES TO GET GIGS

These sites can help you track down some new gigs or replace that drummer who keeps mysteriously exploding.

Musicians Contact Services
www.musicianscontact.com
Offers employment, work, referrals, gigs and classifieds to players and singers, wanted or available. Annual access fees start at $59.

Get Gigs
www.getgigs.com
It's free to post and view tons of listings in categories such as Bands Available, Bands Wanted, Musicians Wanted and more.

RalphWorld
www.ralphworld.com
A cool directory of musicians, bands and gigs.

International Musicians Trading Post
www.musicians-classifieds.com/english
Free online classified ads for musicians around the world.

Here are a some specific gig postings I found while surfing:

All-ages club in Missouri -- The Midwest Music Pit needs original bands. They're located in Wentzville, MO and have openings for weekly shows now. www.ralphworld.com

Zoom Culture Chicago is seeking original music for upcoming syndicated and national television programs. We are looking for unsigned punk-rap-hip-hop-metal or high energy bands who are looking for exposure.
www.entertainmentcareers.net/jobid.asp?jcode=5279

Experienced professionals needed to fill positions on cruise ships. We need show band musicians with big-band and jazz experience. Great reading skills a must! Experienced piano bar entertainers also needed. Must have huge repertoire and sing well. Cocktail pianists/bands/duos/ trios also needed.
www.entertainmentcareers.net/jobid.asp?jcode=4088

Urgently required for touring: a country band that can play Patsy Cline music. Will also consider individuals willing to work together to form country band. A tour is being prepared now for Canada and US. Please e-mail ASAP. Contact anita.welsh@sympatico.ca - www.patsy.nu/rossana.html

============= Promote Your Music =============

THE ONLINE MUSIC PR HOT LIST
www.bob-baker.com/buzz/music_pr.htm
101 places to submit press releases, get reviewed, uncover PR connections and promote your music on the Internet.

============ Resources You Can Use ============

GET A DAY JOB IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Tired of waiting tables or watching the Cartoon Network all damn day long? Listen to your parents (or your spouse/ siblings/friends/kids) and get a real job!

Showbizjobs.com
www.showbizjobs.com
Employment listings for film, television, recording, multimedia and entertainment industry related companies.

Entertainment Careers
www.entertainmentcareers.net
Job and internship listings in the entertainment industry.

Entertainment-Industry-Jobs
groups.yahoo.com/group/Entertainment-Industry-Jobs/
A mailing list for people wanting to be a manager, booking agent, recording engineer, producer, director, or working for a record label or distributor of recorded music.

Careers in Music
www.berklee.edu/html/ca_main.html
The Berklee College of Music online guide to careers in music.

UBL Music Industry Jobs
work.artistdirect.com/jobs/more_jobs.html
A free listing of music industry job postings, presented by the Ultimate Band List

Los Angeles Music Network
www.lamn.com/html/jobs.html
Huge listing of LA-area jobs. $95 annual membership fee to access employer details.

JobsintheBiz
www.jobsinthebiz.com
Job postings site for all facets of the entertainment industry.

Find a Gig: Jobs in Music
www.geocities.com/ebartik/findagig.html
This page was created by music librarian Ericableu Bartik. Find a Gig lists a cornucopia of resources that have job postings or career advice for musicians.

4 Entertainment Jobs
www.4entertainmentjobs.com
This web site helps companies fill job openings throughout the entertainment/media, music, fine arts and publishing industries at various levels. You must be a member to access the database. Fees start at $29.95.

Here are three specific job postings I found while surfing:

Sales Representatives in LA
monster.com JobID=13861093&AVSDM
DMX MUSIC is looking for direct sales representatives to join our team in Los Angeles. We are looking for professionals with direct business-to-business sales experience, but if you feel that your skills and talent are equivalent, DMX MUSIC would love to meet with you. Please send your resume to timl@dmxmusic.com or fax it to 310-478-4038.

Staff Accountant for Rounder Records
monster.com JobID=13908864&col
Rounder Records, a leading independent record label, is seeking a candidate to fill the position of staff accountant in Cambridge, MA.

Management Positions in Georgia
monster.com JobID=13897560&col
Music & Arts Center is a rapidly expanding retail company looking for energetic, outgoing, people-oriented employees to help us continue to grow. The right applicant must have knowledge of musical instruments and written music as well as sales/customer service experience. We have full-time management and trainee positions available at our Alpharetta and Marietta locations.

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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

MusicMarketingBooks.com
www.musicmarketingbooks.com

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