That's My Gig

[...] was fertile ground for working on my chops in bars as a musician. There was nothing of the “music business” in Memphis, and as soon as I realized that, I left. I came to Nashville and immediately [...]

[...] , or even how much I promoted myself blatantly in people’s faces. To make it in the music business, I needed a reasonable balance between all of those things. This is not to downplay [...]

[...] yet. TMG: When you were first “pounding the pavement” of L.A, working on breaking into the music business, describe your daily routine. ALEXX: I spent a lot of time writing songs, searching for [...]

[...] you started down that rock star path, did you ever have any doubts that life in the music business was for you? ASHLEY: Not at all. It’s always been my dream and ambition, since before [...]

[...] first record deal in your senior year of high school? WHITNEY: To make a long story, short… A man approached my [...]

[...] first record deal in your senior year of high school? WHITNEY: To make a long story, short… A man approached my [...]

[...] project turn into Big & Rich? ADAM: Not right away. Unfortunately Big Kenny lost his record deal, but we really enjoyed playing together, so we pretty quickly formed a band called luvjOi. [...]

[...] to get syncs disguised as an artist. The disguise worked so well that we got offered a record deal through Sony Red via a cold call on Facebook. I resisted until I couldn’t any longer, [...]

[...] is larger, more lucrative, and to some, more laughable than it ever has been. The Nashville music industry is celebrating massive sales for singles and records. Promoters are selling out arenas and [...]

[...] career counseling? Career counseling is more than just connecting with a professional in the music industry, it’s about developing an active, ongoing relationship. Before the session even starts, I [...]

[...] sure they had no idea how much this one device would change the world in general: the music industry in particular. Although analog tape and classic recording methods have been [...]

[...] helps that you are a ‘master of cool’ as well. So if today was your last day in the music industry, what would you take away as the highlights and most unexpected moments? FANATIC: I [...]

[...] up with both of you guys. So Brian, how were the gig seekers contacted about the guitarist audition? Was there a “cattle-call” or were the prospects drawn from a small group of friends [...]

[...] that he wanted to sing it with me!!! What a great guy and artist! Download this single from iTunes TMG: You were rediscovered on the hit CMT show, Nashville Star, which we loved- by the way. What [...]

[...] and textures while staying true to the vibe of the song. A very big part of getting a touring gig is being a “good hang”. When you’re on a 6 week run with a band on a bus, living in [...]