Chapter 8: Live Performance
Merch
- spreadshirt.com
- zazzle.com - stickers
- cafepress.com
- printfection.com
- blankshirts.com
- www.cheapestees.com
- screen your own T shirts
- stickerguy.com
- Music download cards: cdbaby.com, discmakers.com, nimbit.com, cashmusic.org
- Selling music on thumb drives
- Map of Midwest
- Database of Midwest venues
- How to Book a Venue for a Gig
- sonicbids.com - electronic press kits (EPK)
- "How To Become A Pro Live Sound Engineer" - Sound on Sound
- APAP Job listings in performing arts
- What is Backline?
- Roadie and Crew job listings
- Example of a Performance Contract
- Daniel Friedman lecture
- SeatSmart - online ticket broker
- Pollstar - listings of shows, ticket sales, tour information, can be good research tool to see where bands are being routed
- 10 tips to build your fan base, from Ariel Hyatt
- Derek Sivers TED talk on how to start a movement. Recruit a couple of people to act like superfans and see if they can stir up your crowd.
- Midwest Arts Alliance - www.artsmidwest.org
- Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
- Minnesote State Arts Board
- Ohio Arts Council
- Wisconsin Arts Board
- Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) - http://www.apap365.org/
- SoundScan - check out the numbers for CD sales for other bands you are considering working with
- Hearing conservation information