I have to say I'm pretty intrigued with ConcertWindow.com, both as a music fan of independent and often obscure artists and as a performing musician myself.

If you're not familiar with ConcertWindow.com, it's an online music platform for artists to perform live streaming music performances online.  As a musician you can essentially perform a live show from the comfort of you home and have an online audience watch and follow along online from their location.  Fans can comment in real-time during the performance on the platform and they can even leave a monetary tip for the musician, just like at a live coffeehouse show.

It's also great for music fans.  ConcertWindow is a fun new music discovery platform for fans. Bored some Friday night?  See a few live shows on ConcertWindow and discover your new favorite musician.

Concerts are recorded on the platform and can be watched later.  You can also share your new discovery with your friends across social media.  Definitely check it out if you're a music fan.

For musicians, ConcertWindow could be another avenue to perform more shows, broadcast live house concerts or gain more exposure and a wider audience for you coffeehouse owners who have regular live music.


posted by: Nick Venturella

Many bands and musicians focus a bit too much on self-promotion in their social media strategy, and that forces your audience to only have a transactional relationship with you -- "here's my merch, my new song, my next show...buy, buy, buy."

Trust me, I've been guilty of doing this too...it doesn't work well to build a solid and engaging relationship with your fans.  Here's a reasonable strategy and approach that bands might consider...

Read the full article on the Sonicbids Blog...


posted by: Nick Venturella

Check in on January 12, 2015.  My song, "This Could Be," from my latest album, Light of Mourning, will be featured on Diva Taunia's Backstage Pass Radio Program.

I'm excited for the opportunity.  I hope you'll tune in.

Thanks,
-Nick 

Welcome to 2015.  I'm excited for the new year, for promoting new music, connecting further with fans and sharing music-related entrepreneurial information for other musicians.

I already have a January show booked, be sure to add it to your calendar.

I also wanted to share my latest music-related ebook with you.  An Introduction to College Music Booking is small ebook that serves to give some useful information and tips about booking lucrative show in the college music market.

I've had some success over my 20+ year professional music career booking well-paid college gigs and wanted to offer some insight and resources to other working musicians trying to build their career.

post by: Nick Venturella

I'm excited to announce a fund performance with musical friends coming up on Fri. Jan. 30, 2015.

It will be an unplugged show and in the round with area songwriters Teddy Davenport & Keith Hampton.

Here are the details:

Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery
Midwinter Acoustic Song Swap
300 S. Main St. Verona, WI
Fri. Jan. 30, 2015
Start 7pm


posted by: Nick Venturella