Band Promotion

Band Promotion 101

By Megan Lambert

Band promotion is really important for the success of any band. There are many things you can do to promote your band. First, you have to let people know that you have arrived. This does not mean that you have to start bombarding them promotional stuff like ads and links. Do it in subtle way. Otherwise, your name will be lost.
Talk to your fans. They will get a feeling that your band is real and human, and not some robot out their trying to get their attention by sending those tons of promotional messages.
Set up an account on a social networking site. You can befriend people who have same interests in music as you do. You can talk to them. Answer their queries, and put across questions of your own.
You should work to establish a relationship with them. Once you are successful in doing that, drop them a link to your webpage. You should also provide your visitors a chance to register at your website. If they register, allow them a chance to listen to some free music of yours as a token of your appreciation.
This is great bargain. You will get to know many people this way. You will get their e mails, and you can get in touch with them regarding any new updates. Do not ignore these subscribers. Write to them every once in a while.
Live performances count a lot. It really gets the crowd coming in your direction. However, do not just get on the stage and start playing your music. Make the best of the chance to perform live. Prepare well for your performance that it becomes flawless. Do not disappoint the crowd.
It is wise to play professional. Arrange for your merchandise and music to be sold at the venue. Also have a mailing list available. You should ask people to provide information like e mails and names. This will gain you more contacts.
The above recommendations are real good. You should follow them as well.

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Apologies to Prospective and Former Clients

Well, shoot. I guess I need to post on all of my sites that "At this time I am not accepting/scheduling portrait shoots. I just took my second call for the day for one. I thought I had notified everybody I need to, and posted to my web sites that I am officially (although it may be temporary) retired from the work force". But, whatever I done to get the word out has not worked. I apologize to my former clients if any of you have been trying to contact me.

If this keeps up I may have to repossess my equipment, or buy some new stuff. Currently, I'm trying to prepare for a different life altogether. What I hope to be doing by summer is traveling to photograph events, do travel photojournalism, and  industrial photography. I have no desire to work for a studio unless it is in my home.

Thanks for the calls though.

Still Under Construction

Still Under Construction

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For the past six years I have been working with the goal of retiring from trucking to become a freelance photographer. Just over a year ago my life as professional trucker came to an end because of deteriorating physical health. A few months later, in order to keep from bumming money from my family to live on I sold most of my photographic equipment and my personal vehicle. I have lost a lot because of these facts. But, I am doing what needs to be done to rebuild my life. And, things are looking a lot more promising today than they did a year ago. I am 35 pounds lighter. And, I can actually stay on my feet almost as long as a healthy man my age. And, it will get better.

The purpose of this post is to advise readers that this blog has been returned to an active status. Although I do not have much to work with at this time I still have a goal to work toward. As a matter of fact, I am probably more focused on what I want to do with my photography than I ever was. So, please stay tuned. Posting will be slow. But, even if I deactivate this blog again there will be something to take it's place.

Thirty-five Years (Taking Back My Life)

Thirty-five Years (Taking Back My Life)
Copyright, 2010 by Keith Birmingham. 4/4 time.

For thirty-five years I’ve been breakin’ my back
In the heat of a July sun.
For thirty-five years I’ve  busted my butt
On those cold December runs.
For thirty-five years I gave the man
The best years of my life.
And now I think it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my life.

For thirty-five years I gave the woman
Everything I could
For thirty-five years I have done exactly
What I said I would.
But now she’s gone. I’m on my own.
And, Lord I love this life.
Cause now I think it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my life.
Now I think it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my live.

Thirty-five years of sorrow and pain
And now I’ve been set free.
To talk the talk, and walk the walk,
Of the man I want to be.
So look out world I’m steppin’ out
In the prime of my life.
And now I know it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my life.
And now I know it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my  life.

I said now I know it’s time for me
To be takin’ back my life.
Blank
And, I’m takin’ back my life.

In Memory of Roxanna Green

Roxanna Green, born September 11,2001, died January 8, 2011 as a result of a gunshot to the chest. Roxanna was one of 6 people who died at a political rally for Gabby Gifford (Democrat), a Representative of the state of Arizona. As of this writing Congresswoman Gabby Gifford is fighting for her life in a Tucson, Arizona hospital.

What should be made of the fact that the innocence of a nine year old girl was lost in this tragedy? What should be made of the fact that she was born on the day that our nation lost it's innocence? The nation will soon join the parents of Roxanna Green, and the friends and relatives of the other five victims, as we lay them to rest. But, what do we do when the funeral services are over?

I would like to think that yesterday was the beginning of our nation refocusing our attention on the problems that face us as a nation. Immediately after September 11, 2001 our nation stood together in our determination to destroy the evil that attacked our country. But, it was only a short term reaction. Now, the United States, over the past nine years has become a fractured nation. We have a fractured society, and a fractured government. The word racism is tossed about more frequently than ever, and by more segments of our society. America seems paranoid, and rightly so, that our borders are unprotected. Drugs and gangs have turned our cities into sewers, and they are now invading our rural communities. Pedophiles are killing our children. Bomb squads are being called to our schools on a daily basis. The people we send to Washington, D. C. to manage our affairs spend their time pointing fingers of blame at the opposing party, and seem incapable of managing their own affairs, let-a-lone a nations affairs.

I hope that each of us will, on a daily basis, look closely at the image we see in our mirrors. And, each day I hope we will recommit ourselves to becoming a part of the solutions to our societal problems. I hope that each of us will rededicate ourselves to becoming more pro-active in the political process of our government.

It is said that politics is the art of compromise, but our politicians have seemingly lost that skill. Nobody likes to loose an argument, but history will show that this nation is strongest when everyone works to earn their share of the pie receives their share of the pie. I believe that most important talent a politician should have these days is the act of compromise. It makes everyone a winner.

Life in the Key Of - lyrics only

Life in the Key Of
by Keith Birmingham
130bpm in 4/4 time

A rising moon,
A setting sun,
It's all good.
It's all fun.

From valleys low,
To mountains high,
A deep green meadow,
Or a clear blue sky.

Radio blastin' from
The back of my car.
I was gonna be
A Nashville star.

A country song and
The girl of my dreams,
The world by the tail,
Or, so it seemed.

Life had losses..
Life had gains.
Life moved on,
And, I remained.

Although life moved on,
My dreams won't die.
And,I've paid my dues to
The corporate lie.

From valleys low,
To mountains high,
A deep green meadow,
Or a clear blue sky.

A rising moon,
A setting sun,
It's all good.
It's all fun.

Chasin' Dreams

Chasin' Dreams (on the Dotted Line)
Copyright, 2011: Keith Birmingham
126 bpm in 4/4 time

C    D
C    D
C    D    A
A                G               A
Something told me a long, long time ago.
A                               G                       A
That I should cut the strings and let her go.
A                                 G                    A
And, today she's in the arms of another man.
A                                      G                       A
And, tonight I'll sleep with another one night stand.
C    D    A

A                                 G                    A
I've spent my life rollin' down the dotted line.
A                                     G                    A
I was chasin' dreams that never would be mine.
A                                   G                      A
Now I find my self at the end of the dotted line.
A                                        G                       A
And, the dreams I've always had are all that's mine.
C    D    A
C    D    A

LEAD: Chords and notes of the verses.

A                                  G                  A
Though some may say I am a broken man.
A                               G                A
I've always known exactly where I stand.
A                                       G                       A
And when the piper calls I'll hold my head up high.
A                                           G                    A
I'll kiss the moon and then I'll dance in a stary sky.
C    D    A
C    D    A  fade

Thirty-Five Years - (Takin’ Back My Life)

Copyright, 2010: Keith Birmingham      124bpm in 4/4 time

F     Em     F     Em
Am
For thirty-five years I’ve been breakin’ my back
G
In the heat of a July sun.
Am
For thirty-five years I’ve  busted my butt
G
On those cold December runs.
Am
For thirty-five years I gave the man
G
The best years of my life.

F
And now I think it’s time for me
Em
To be takin’ back my life.
F, Em

Am
For thirty-five years I gave the woman
G
Everything I could
Am
For thirty-five years I have done exactly
G
What I said I would.
Am
But now she’s gone. I’m on my own.
G
And, Lord I love this life.

F
Cause now I think it’s time for me
Em
To be takin’ back my life.
F
Now I think it’s time for me
Em
To be takin’ back my live.

Am
Thirty-five years of sorrow and pain
G
And now I’ve been set free.
Am
To talk the talk, and walk the walk,
G
Of the man I want to be.
Am
So look out world I’m steppin’ out
G
In the prime of my life.

F
And now I know it’s time for me
Em
To be takin’ back my life.
F
And now I know it’s time for me
Em
To be takin’ back my  life.
F
Blank
Em
And, I’m takin’ back my life.