Music Business Radio

In the Studio... Mat Kearney

Mat Kearney was in the Music Business Radio studios today.  He brought along an old, 1936 Martin, so we had him play a few songs for us.  Video of that coming soon...

In addition to in-studio performances, we talked about his new album on Aware/Columbia, "City of Black and White."  We talked about his move from Oregon to Nashville and how he got his record deal, his songwriting process, licensing music to film/TV, and much more.

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Episode #113 - Wayne Kelly

Here's the episode with radio publicity expert Wayne Kelly.

Wayne is based out of British Columbia and we talk about media training and how musicians and others in the music business can get great publicity by doing radio interviews.  He shares tips on what makes as great radio interview (as well as what you should never do) and gives a 14-step process for how anybody can book an interview and have a great experience on the air.

Not interested in radio?  This stuff works for all forms of media, including magazines, newspapers, television, podcasts, and more.

For more information on Wayne Kelly and free publicity tips you can start using today, visit OnAirPublicity.com.

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Bonus Content - Jeff Bridges, T-Bone Burnett, and Ryan Bingham

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with Jeff Bridges, T-Bone Burnett, and Ryan Bingham.  In this interview, they talk about their new movie, Crazy Heart, how it came together, and the music behind it.  Ryan Bingham plays a song from the movie, live in the studio.

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In the Studio... Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson was in the Music Business Radio studios today.  Tom is a "Live Music Producer" who has worked with hundreds of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, and Jordan Sparks.

We talked about how musicians can improve their live shows, how to get positive audience reactions, and more.  Also in the studio was Christian artist Mary Katheryn, who talked about her experience working with Tom and what kind of results musicians and bands can expect by following his "live music method."

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In the Studio (Again!)...Jen Foster

Jen Foster is an independent artist and songwriter with her own label.  She's had three "official" releases and has sold more than 30,000 units.  We had Jen on Music Business Radio in 2007 and decided it was time to bring her back to talk about what she's doing now.

What she's got going on now is a lot... We talked about film/TV music licensing, including Jen's recent placement of the theme song for the web-based spin-off of Days of Our Lives, Venice.

You can hear Jen and watch an episode of Venice below...

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Bonus Content - Trent Dabbs

Here's an interview Dan did with Trent Dabbs. He talks about recording his new release, songwriting, pressing vinyl, the documentary film of his "10 Out of Tenn" tour, the unique features of Willie Nelson's bus, his experience opening for R.E.M., stolen gear, and more. It also includes a couple of live performances.

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Public Relations in the Music Business

Jim Della Croce has enjoyed the privilege of working with the cream of the rock, country, folk and bluegrass crop of artists and joins us this week to recount his storied career in the music scenes of New York, Nashville and Philadelphia.

Jim has represented dozens of top names over the years, including John Anderson, Bad Company, Levon Helm, Ralph Stanley, Jesse Winchester, Badfinger, Martina McBride, Leon Redbone, Karla Bonoff, Vince Gill, Eddie Money, Merle Haggard, The Clash, Grand Funk Railroad, Waylon Jennings, and Robert Hazard, and The Beach Boys to name but a few.

Jim has consulted every major record label from Arista, to Atlantic, to BMG, to Capitol Records, to Warner Bros.

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Co-Writing with Established Artists

Matt Morris is a songwriter for artists such as Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Timberlake. As an artist, he's currently on a 22-date US tour supporting Grammy-award winner Joan Osborne and promoting his new EP, Backstage at Bonnaroo and other Acoustic Performances.

On this episode, we talk about the songwriting process, getting songs cut, co-writing with established artists, what it's like to perform in front of 15,000 people, and what really happens backstage at Bonnaroo.

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How to Raise $150,000,000 for Your Music Business Project

Alan Valentine is President and CEO of the Nashville Symphony.

Alan's tenure at the Symphony has been highlighted by three  Grammy Awards from seven nominations, including one for “Best Classical Album," as well as the symphony's critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut. He'll talk about the symphony's thriving relationship with Music Row, the changing audience demographic of classical music, how to raise $150 million, managing a full-service venue (as well 83 full-time musicians), and more.

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