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The question posed was “How do I gain a local following as an unknown musician/band?”
Gaining a following takes time. A few more mailing list signups and social media likes and follows can be a good night. There aren't any quick tickets to fame, ...
Whether you’re a musician for hire, or want to book one for your upcoming wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or other engagement, it's important to make sure expectations are clear at the time of booking. Although it might feel quite formal, ...
With the start of the rainy season here in California, our wedding season has come to a close. This has caused me to reflect on some of the unusual music requests I received this year and was able to add to my repertoire. Let’s face it, some music ...
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