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Playing for Free/Playing for “The Door”

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Shar Wood

There’s an old saying “You teach people how to treat you.” If you don’t even value yourself why the hell would they value you? Continue reading →

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Musicians Alliance Meeting Feb 13th, 2011

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Shar Wood

I attended the musician’s alliance meeting yesterday at Salt Lake Coffee Break. I’m sure that’s not the official name, but there are several different people and groups that have been involved in planning and organizing this, not sure what to … Continue reading →

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What’s The Going Rate for Bands?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Shar Wood

I did an informal survey on Craigslist in Boise, Denver and Phoenix asking musicians to respond with information on what the local clubs are paying. Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Shar Wood

make your expectations clear. If you need the first set to be low-key dinner music, let the band know before they open with “Welcome to the Jungle”! Continue reading →

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Uniting The Local Music Scene

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Shar Wood

There are some REALLY talented people here who will never succeed in the business simply because they don’t treat it as such. Continue reading →

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