Re: [Harp-L] death of live music?

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah you're obviously a marketing genius. So how does that translate to regular joe six pack players like yourself?  the thread is about the death of live music on a local scale. There will always be live entertainers who are the hot act in a given genre and those people will always make lots of money.

The deal in music is, you either make about $12000 per year or $120,000/yr  there is not much middle ground. The money is out there but you have to figure out how to get it.  The key isn't in the talent but rather in the marketing. I've heard of people selling "invisible" action figures who made over $10M in a year.  $10M for selling an empty package?  Man...makes me wish I were bald too. 





>-----Original Message-----
>From: icemanle@xxxxxxx [mailto:icemanle@xxxxxxx]
>Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 11:33 AM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [Harp-L] death of live music?
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>Accurate comments to those that responded to the initial post.
> 
>Although the truth seems to be a downswing in quality live entertainment, this is one reason why I'm developing a premier concept in live music that, when it clicks, should help set a new standard.
> 
>The venue and town in which I produced the Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blow Out was so impressed by the quality of entertainment, sound, and audience that attended that they are supporting my future endeavors - from dinner/show to weekend festivals.
> 
>What I offered was
>1. Quality sound at a very reasonable volume (Most complimented item of the first show)
>2. Upscale environment
>3. Total support from the venue and employees
>4. National/International talent in an informal setting
>5. Musicians who were blown away by the experience and want to come back
> 
>The series will be known as "Front of the House Productions" (me) and "Captain and the Cowboy" present THE C&C CONCERT SERIES - Apopka, Florida.
> 
>Next show is almost locked in for May 23, 2007 - details to follow.
> 
>The Iceman
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