Cover: $10

Cover: $10

Location: Studio Braat, 1711 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Doors: 8PM

Age: 21+

Performers: Victoria Petty, Lunatic, Ni' Qe, Devin White, Jeta King, Mair

Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/229170503855132/

The March/April issue of American Songwriter includes a feature titled Dream Big: How To Succeed In Today's Volatile Music Business. Their website has transcripts of each individual interview covering a lot of ground about what to do after one has written some great music but has yet to build a sizable following or become visible to possible industry allies. Interviewees include a full range from Jacob Jones, a performer and marketing director for Artist Growth, to Mike King, an author and instructor for Berkleemusic.com.

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How to Stand Out form the Crowd: Tips from Managers @ SXSW

Three experienced music managers give advice on how to get prepared for a live performance, at SXSW or anywhere.

                        So it seems, every year, there’s a new flavor of rising social community. Typically, we see some type of exponential growth trend for whatever it might be and watch as it continues to receive press and hype.

Then, inevitably, you ask yourself if you need to have a presence for your brand, persona or small business. At that point, you may find your head spinning as you realize you have to learn all about this new social network and how to use it. Stop there.

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