Tag: Nashville

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]

Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians. They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta, Cervical collar, Cervical fracture, Corey Taylor, Marilyn Manson, Nashville, Neurosurgery, Slipknot (band), Tennessee, Twitter

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Music Biz To Return To Nashville May 15-18, 2017

The Music Business Association announced Thursday that its Music Biz convention will return to Nashville for the third consecutive year from May 15 – 18, 2017 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Airline, Alternative rock, Award, Bitterroot Valley, iTunes, Los Angeles, Music City Center, music industry, Nashville, Tennessee, YouTube

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Some Country Musicians Condemn Anti-LGBT Laws, But Top Tier Artists And Labels Remain Silent

In recent days, GLAAD and others in the LGBT community have called on the country music industry to speak out against new laws in North Carolina and Mississippi that are widely. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/13/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: LGBT, music, Nashville, TN

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Minibar Kickdrum: Creating A Personalized Performance Space

Playing at a new venue in an unfamiliar space can easily intensify any nervous feelings you may already be having, but by bringing personalized instruments and other familiar set pieces you. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/09/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Buffy Sainte-Marie, CD Baby, Compact disc, concert, David Rawlings, Do it yourself, Gillian Welch, iTunes, LP record, Nashville, Tennessee

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Tidal names yet another new CEO, Spotify's top music of 2015 is revealed, and we hear how streaming is creating new type of superfan. All this and more as we. Continue reading

admin on 12/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., BuzzFeed, China, Freemium, Hypebot, iTunes, Nashville, Soundcloud, Spotify, Tennessee, YouTube

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Record Store Day Partners With American Express For Music Filled Small Business Saturday Nov. 28th

Record Store Day continues to extend its reach beyond its signature one day event. This time they've partnered with American Express for special events and sales during Small Business Saturday on November. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: California, El Paso, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Michigan, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Tennessee, Texas

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Nashville Association Of Talent Directors Fetes Music Industry Leaders At Annual Gala

The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) honored several music industry execs during their annual Gala, including including CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Red Light Management's Charlie. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/13/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Broadcasting Company, APL (programming language), Board of directors, Bridgestone Arena, CMA CGM, Container terminal, country music, Country Music Association Awards, music industry, Nashville, Tennessee

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Nashville Music Tech, Girl Geek Dinners, and Digital Divas To Host Nashville Music Tech Mixer

Nashville Music Tech, Girl Geek Dinners and Digital Divas are joining together to host a Nashville Music Tech Mixer.

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: AdRev, American League, American Society of Composers, Anime Expo, Arts festival, Authors and Publishers, Eventbrite, Miranda Lambert, music industry, Nashville, Taylor Swift, Tennessee

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Deadline To Apply For Project Music Accelerator’s Next Class Nears

There are many tech accelerators offering help to startups, but none focus on music. Project Music Accelerator at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the exception; and the deadline for its next class. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/22/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Arts administration, Asia, Audio mixing (recorded music), Big data, Bun B, classical music, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Dave McClure, De-essing, Nashville, Tennessee

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Steven Tyler: Politicians Must Respect And Protect Copyright [OP-ED]

Here renowned Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler follows up his letter of complaint to the Trump campaign regarding the unauthorized use of his music, using it as a jumping off point to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/15/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adelphi Theatre, Aerosmith, Compact disc, Don Henley, Eagles (band), Grammy Award, music industry, Nashville, Steven Tyler, Sweet Emotion, Tennessee

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