General Music Chat

I gotta agree with George, it's an excellent way to promote. But you can't rely on it solely. One problem I have is that most of my "friends" on fb are other musicians or friends of musicians, and don't go to other band's shows. Other than that it's a huge time waster for people who have time to waste.

Well stated Jimmy.

As musicians we have to really try to focus our marketing strategy away from other musicians without losing the positive attributes of networking with musicians.


What the hell did I just say ??

I understand you clearly George. The problem is, after a while all you have are mostly musician friends. How to market to the non-musicians is the issue.

...the noose tightens ... feed the rabbit the lettuce every morning in the same place and then one morning place the lettuce in the trap. Your instincts are not dead Fisherman Bob ... this is a good thing. Perhaps this is the beginning of understanding the exact extent that now pervades every aspect of our lives. Ta

I send invites to all sorts of people, not just musicians, although if you are my friend on there you may have gotten a few invites. LOL, but i ussually send about 200 invites per gig and we do get people from the invites so its a no brainer for me.

Most musicians, dont go to other folks gigs, its just the way it works, focus on friends and family or even business connections.

'my friends are all musicians' - I wonder about this at Reverbnation, too - does anyone use it except musicians? I think its a great place to find out local club listings (who's playing tonight? things).

You guys need to friend some non musicians is all I can say, LOL!