on 7/3/02 6:10 PM, Brian Redfern at bredfern@calarts.edu wrote:
quoted 4 lines Good luck, clear channel also ownws most cencert venues, and these days so> Good luck, clear channel also ownws most cencert venues, and these days so
> much un - venued music is basically illegal. The best thing to do is play
> for free, give away mp3s for free and then sell t shirts, vinyl records
> and tapes.
Clear Channel owns the predominant concert promotion network in the States,
and they use their radio clout to force major labels to use them. Said
labels and their artists get what they deserve AFAI'mC.
Clear Channel does not own any venues as far as I know.
I'm not talking about playing stadiums or parks, anyway.
DJs can make a good living touring the world playing (other people's
records) at clubs owned by independent operators and promoted by similar
independent operators. Several live bands have done as well, playing smaller
venues and independent festivals year-round.
I don't think 'luck' is the word you're looking for. More like a little
talent and some hard work. The business model for live music is as valid now
as it was a century ago.
Tom
P.S. What is un-venued music? Busking? Maybe that's illegal in NYC now,
certainly not the rest of the world.
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