Music Business Radio

Replay - Tracy Gershon

Here's the show with Tracy Gershon.

Tracy is VP of A&R at Warner Brothers Records and has worked with artists such as Faith Hill and Blake Shelton as well as signed a number of well known artists including The Mavericks. Carlene Carter, James House, and Buddy Jewell.  If you watched the first two seasons on Nashville Star, you'll remember Tracy.

This Week on MBR... Tracy Gershon

This week's episode will be a replay of our show with Tracy Gershon.

Tracy is VP of A&R at Warner Brothers Records and has worked with artists such as Faith Hill and Blake Shelton as well as signed a number of well known artists including The Mavericks. Carlene Carter, James House, and Buddy Jewell.  If you watched the first two seasons on Nashville Star, you'll remember Tracy.

We talked about how she got her start in the business, what she's discovered by going through the "reject pile," what gets her attention, and why she signs acts...and why she doesn't.

Episode #23 - Pinky Gonzales

We're back with an all new episode featuring Pinky Gonzales...

Pinky started his career in the booking and management sector of the business, working for the William Morris Agency and Sheridan Square Entertainment, where he worked with legendary music industry executive Danny Goldberg and artist/producer Todd Rundgren.

Recognizing a need for new media services throughout the music industry, he founded Artist Media Group in 2001, where he quickly signed deals with future super-group Rascal Flatts, American Idol Kelly Clarkson, DreamWorks Records, Capitol Records, and Universal South. 

In 2005, Artist Media Group merged with echomusic, a similar company representing Alison Krause, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, General Motors, and many other artists and well-known brands.

Pinky is now a Managing Partner at echomusic, overseeing business development and new media consultation.

And how acts and music business companies can take advantage of new media is what we talked about...

Pictured L to R: Green Mic (Microphone), Justin Hammel (Engineer/Editor), David Hooper (Host), Pinky Gonzales (Guest), Amanda Plante (Producer/Coordination), Gary Kraen (Producer)

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This Week on MBR... Pinky Gonzales

Pinky Gonzales will be this week's guest.

Pinky started his career in the booking and management sector of the business, working for the William Morris Agency and Sheridan Square Entertainment, where he worked with legendary music industry executive Danny Goldberg and artist/producer Todd Rundgren.

Recognizing a need for new media services throughout the music industry, he founded Artist Media Group in 2001, where he quickly signed deals with future super-group Rascal Flatts, American Idol Kelly Clarkson, DreamWorks Records, Capitol Records, and Universal South. 

In 2005, Artist Media Group merged with echomusic, a similar company representing Alison Krause, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, General Motors, and many other artists and well-known brands.

Pinky is now a Managing Partner at echomusic, overseeing business development and new media consultation.

And how acts and music business companies can take advantage of new media is what we talked about...

In the Studio... Aaron Hartley

Aaron Hartley was in the Music Business Radio studio today.  Aaron is the founder of Theory 8 Records, an independent label based in Nashville, TN.

We talked about income streams for small labels, how digital-only releases are affecting things, touring to promote a release, and more.

Show is currently being edited and will air shortly...

Replay - Bob Baker

Here is a replay of the episode with Bob Baker.

Bob is author of the book Guerrilla Music Marketing and is known for his low-cost and no-cost marketing techniques.

In this episode, we talk about easy techniques that bands and musicians can use to double (and triple) music business income, how to best utilize MySpace, and how to improve press kits so they don't get trashed.

In the Studio... Casey Del Casino

Casey Del Casino cut a show with us today.  He's an attorney practicing in the area of intellectual property and a partner at Waller, Lansden, Dortch, and Davis.

Prior to attending Vanderbilt Law School, Casey was a music publisher in New York, working with such as ABBA, Quincy Jones, Todd Rundgren, and Foghat, among others...

Also in the studio with us was songwriter Jim McBride.  He's written songs like "Chattahoochee" and "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" for Alan Jackson, as well as "Angels In Waiting" and "Rose In Paradise" for Waylon Jennings, and "A Bridge that Won't Burn" for Conway Twitty.

We talked about copyright law and the good and bad ways that technology is affecting the music business.  And of course, we reviewed demos.

 Pictured L to R: Dan Buckley (Engineer), Tom Jedlowski (PR), David Hooper (Host), Casey Del Casino (Guest), Jim McBride (Guest)

Replay - David Gans

Here is a replay of the episode with David Gans.

David started his career as a songwriter, went on to be a writer for MIX Magazine, BAM, and Record, and got involved with the Grateful Dead as a biographer, producer, and host of the nationally syndicated radio show, the Grateful Dead Hour.

David talked about the art of songwriting, why the Grateful Dead has been successful, music merchandising, and a lot more.