Share Of Blood, Sweat And Tears

[Kelsey Brusseau]

Managers, tour managers, label scouts, venue owners, lawyers, publicists, moms, dads, and the list is infinite of the money makers, deal breakers, visionaries and care takers that work the exhausting cogs of a successful band.

Once a month AP.NET will focus on one of the behind the scenes players of that all too surreal music world. The focus will consist of a brief, legitimate description of the duties of that position and a brief interview with a professional in that field.

We will do our best to hit all spectrums of the industry. If there are specific jobs you wish to get some information about, please do not hesitate to email Catie Callaghan at jacknifedreamer@yahoo.com, with subject line: It Takes a Village

[resUrectMe617]

I'm a booking agent...well I try my best.

go catch plans for revenge on tour in CA...
stars hide fire, goodbye tomorrow and the turnout till end of oct.
then, lance's hero, stars hide fire, and the junior varsity nov-dec.
look out for estrela to be touring at the end of december.

[Nate_RAWKS]

This is an excellent idea. I LOVE TO LEARN!!!!

[writethewrxng]

definatly do some producers

[Driveitthrough]

I really like this idea.

[Greg Thimmes]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

[I Miss Weezer]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

If your going to do it yourself, go for it.

[samurai23]

definitely talk to the mothers

[ArrJAy]

This is an awesome idea! Whoever the hell suggested this to AP.Net is a genius. It looks like my favorite website just got even better. :wink3:

[JAX]

Talk to someone about the new media, DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

[corporeal]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

i'm up for a laugh or 2. do it up.

"DIY stems from the days of Green Day and Blink 182, touring in a van and selling their OWN merch that they printed THEMSELVES with their parent's money. Blah blah blah..."

[Suprhatch614]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

I think all that info can be found on www.thescout.net

[makebelieve327]

it's like an ap.net reality show.

god damn those things are addicting.

[trustno1]

Interview suggestion: I would love to know what college degrees they posess.

[Kelsey Brusseau]

Interview suggestion: I would love to know what college degrees they posess.



make sure u e-mail ur questions to Catie.

[brockton18]

I am an attorney representing Warner Bros Records in their currently (humorously) contentious negotiations with Victory Records involving a band very near and dear to people on this site.

For the question about college degrees, I got a BA in political science and then went to law school.

This is a good idea, feel free to ask me questions and I'd be happy to help out if I can. aim: duballstar18

[psykosteve]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.


I think that would be really awesome. It could be fucking rad.





As long as It wasnt about how to get noticed by large labels, managemnet, and corprate america because that would be contrary to the idea of a "Do It Yourself" band. It seems today there is a large number of "DIY" bands that seem like their goal is to get noticed so they dont have to be a "DIY" band anymore.

[Kelsey Brusseau]

This is an awesome idea! Whoever the hell suggested this to AP.Net is a genius. It looks like my favorite website just got even better. :wink3:

Bill Roy (i dont know what his user name is) wrote us about it... many thanks!

[omgwtfbbq]

MTSU has a good program for Music Business minded people. Its one of the best in the nation, as well as the production and technology school there. Thats where i go and I own everyone because, well, im just that awesome.

[Shatter590]

I worked for 6 months as an intern for an independent promotions company which pushed through the Yellowcard, Coheed and Cambria, Strike Anywhere, Thrice and a number of other cds last year. It was rewarding to see how that end of the industry worked.

And I was also one of the unsung heroes of the industry: the college radio DJ for 4 and a half years.

small roles but important nonetheless

[punklet2101]

Great idea.

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

So is this. I wouldn't be the person to do it, though..

[guitarguy33]

Anyone up for the Idea that I do a 3-4 page article on what it means to be a "Do It Yourself" band? Everything it takes to become noticed.

Do it Greg. I would love to read it.

[xJeremyx]

a while ago www.punkhardcore.com had a pretty awesome DIY guide for upcoming bands with touring, recording, playing shows, and just some all around good info. i was looking for it about a month ago but i think they took it down.