Music Business Radio

Mitchell Fox Promo

Next show will be artist manager Mitchell Fox...

Mitchell started in the business about 30 years ago working for Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, and others...

25 years ago, at 9pm on a Friday night, he received a call from Kentucky while working at Swan Song Records.   This lead to another project, which has kept him busy since then, the Kentucky Headhunters.

We talked about how Led Zeppelin was developed, how the Kentucky Headhunters was developed, how to keep momentum going after several years, how to promote spin off projects, the future of the music business, how the Internet is changing things, and more.

One of the most interesting stories was how an out-of-print album was re-released online and earned $140,000.00 in download sales.

Episode #4 - Tom Jackson

Here's the show with Tom Jackson...

See previous post for more info or listen below...

Tom Jackson Promo

Tom Jackson is our next guest...

We talk about how to make your live show better, how to get more money per CD, and more.

To get this show (and others) via iTunes, click on the link at the top right of this page.

Episode #3 - David Z

Here's the show with David Z.  Apologizes for the delay.  But as you know, rock and roll is not an instant process. :)

David is a talented producer, engineer, and songwriter.  He has worked with Al Green, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Fine Young Cannibals, Janet Jackson, Lipps Inc, Prince, and many others...

In the Studio... Jason Blume

Spent the afternoon doing a show with songwriter Jason Blume.

Jason is one of those rare individuals to ever achieve the distinction of having songs on the Country, Pop and R&B charts – all at the same time.  His songs are on albums and videos that have sold more than 50 million copies and have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, Jesse McCartney, and the Backstreet Boys.

Country music hits include John Berry's Top 5 single, "Change My Mind," (which received a BMI "Millionaire Award" for achieving more than one million airplays), five cuts with Collin Raye, Steve Azar's hit single, "I Never Stopped Lovin' You," and a chart single by the Oak Ridge Boys.

Show is currently being edited and will be aired shortly.

David Z Promo

Next show features producer/engineer/songwriter David Z.  Remember Funky Town by Lipps, Inc?  That was some of David's work.

Other artists he's worked with include Al Green, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Fine Young Cannibals, and Prince.

If you're in Nashville, tune in to WRLT 100.1 at 7pm on Sunday, June 18th.  Otherwise, check your local affiliate or subscribe to the podcast.

Episode #2 - Joe Taylor, Jr.

Here's the show we did with Joe Taylor, Jr. of Taylor Creative Management in Athens, GA.  Joe specializes in non-traditional music booking and promotion.

Can a musician make more money playing living rooms than clubs?  Listen in to find out...

More info on Joe is available via his his blog, SpinMe.com.

To get this show (and others) via iTunes, click on the link at the top right of this page.

In the Studio... Evelyn Shriver and Susan Nadler

Evelyn Shriver and Susan Nadler of Bandit Records were in the Music Business Radio studio today...

Evelyn was the first female president of a major label in the history of country music when she took over the helm of Asylum Records.

Susan was Executive VP/A&R at Asylum.

Though neither had ever worked at a label, their different approach to the record business resulted in two Grammy wins during their first year of business. Among their first signings at the label was the legendary George Jones.

When Asylum Records was closed by AOL Time Warner as part of its corporate consolidation, the two got together to form Bandit Records.  Though George Jones could have remained with Warner Bros, he chose to leave with them.

This is just a brief history of what these two have done in the business…  The show covers more and will be airing soon.

Next Show... House Concerts and Street Teams

Next show will be up within a few days.  My guest is Joe Taylor of Taylor Creative Management in Athens, GA.  Here is a promo...

Episode #1 - Dez Dickerson

Here's the show we did with Dez Dickerson.  Dez is probably best known as the lead guitarist and musical director for Prince and the Revolution, but has worked with a number of artists including Narada Michael Walden, Aretha Franklin, and Vanity 6.

More info on Dez Dickerson is available via his official web site or Absolute Records.

To get this show (and others) via iTunes, click on the link at the top right of this page.