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| John Ludi Gets Praise from Pluto |
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PlutoRadio writes  John Ludi allows us to use his material on our eclectic musician minded radio stream... Pluto Radio is a rock, blues, trip-hop, alternative country cross over, electric cowboy hippie thing, plutoradio.com.
Feedback from our listeners indicate John Ludi's music is lyrical, intelligent, insightful as well as melodic. Between the Quiet Earth Orchestra and music that he has produced under his own name, and/or The Soft war, Mr. Ludi's music has helped us build an interesting international fan base with a true appreciation for the many cross-over musical styles which are commonly associated with rock and roll. I've been quoted as saying John Ludi has Bowie's voice - only better. His voice, along with the musical insight of any memorable early 70's progressive rocker, gives Mr. Ludi's music (and words) a understated ying/yang eloquence which tends to reveal the fragility of the human heart along with the hidden character of our souls.
Pluto Radio is an advocate of the unsung musician, therefore, we suggest that anyone who enjoys progressive, lyrical vibe look John up and give his sound a listen… John Ludi at johnludi.com Good to see Mr. Ludi on this website, Michigan Bands freakin' rock!
My best from the great American desert.
(program director at Pluto Radio) Lee-
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| Emergenza Showcase Review by Severance |
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-severance- writes  "Emergenza is a annual musical showcase that claims to be searching for the best unsigned band in the world. They talk a big game and even look legit on face value. You submit a $70 fee to get in and they come back and supply you with strings and drum sticks. It's a showcase that is sponsored by Sony, Mapex, D'addario etc.. With bands competing in over 20 different nations for the "chance" to play in front of record label A&Rs
The problem a lot of bands had with the competition and I'm speaking on behalf of Severance, This Last Breath and Stereotipikal (all Detroit finalists) - Emergenza failed to live up to what it originally set out to do. First, they set ridiculous ticket prices, $15 a ticket. They kept all the money from ticket sales for themselves - not paying a single band for crowd they brought in or their performances. We're talking about pocketing a good $5000+ per show. Emergenza also did not promote the show in any way shape or form. Hell, bands had to even pay to get into the parking lot for their own show!
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Posted by mitch on Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 09:17:41 EDT (3264 reads)
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| Happy Independence Day Bandheads |
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 Happy Independence Day Michigan Bandheads! Today we celebrate not just our break with Great Britain some 231 years ago, but our independence from all forms of tyranny and oppression, including those imposed on us and all peace-loving people by violent political ideologies and religions. We'll declare our independence from the shortsightedness of the FCC for not insisting on more local programming and local music on the public airwaves. We'll declare our independence from the global economy which continues to export our jobs and drag our standard of living into the toilet. We'll celebrate the independent spirit that is manifest through local independent music. We'll affirm a new dedication to localism, starting with the music performances we attend. With that said, check our calendar for an event near you or, better yet, submit one of your own. - Mitch
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Posted by chief editor on Wednesday, July 04, 2007 @ 10:07:53 EDT (2389 reads)
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| Detroit Music Awards 2007 Winners Posted |
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Posted by chief editor on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 @ 16:48:55 EDT (3871 reads)
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| SUPPORT YOUR BLUES MEN AND WOMEN |
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bulletbob writes Bands come and band go. Yep, that's the truth. But the blues guys always remain. Why? They're not out to rip off anything. They just love to play from the soul and have a good time and they don't care if they "make it". As far as being famous or rich, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock, but it's a lot more fun at the bottom. Really give a listen to these bands and support their shows 'cause you can always learn something new and borrow fromt the blues - as we all have. So give something back and give your support to the blues. Thanks - Bullet Bob
Note: Visit MB's Blues Band Links Page
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Posted by Chief Editor on Wednesday, November 02, 2005 @ 19:30:28 EST (3224 reads)
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| Communication Can Make You Or Break You by Vince Smith |
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vincenttwice writes  If there's one constant in the music business, it's that you have to be good with people to get anywhere. You have to talk to agents, managers, club owners, fans, record execs, promoters, and of course your own bandmates, and you need to learn how to be good at communicating in any given situation if you want to achieve success as an artist. Effective communication begins with knowledge. You have to know, or at least SOUND like you know what you're talking about in order to convince the other person or organization that you're worth taking seriously. Click "Read More" below.
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| Have Michigan Musicians Lost the Battle? |
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zen_blues_dog writes 
Michigan musicians are losing the battle for live music engagements. More and more the clubs are buying into the DJ / kar aoke syndrome.
Look in any entertainment section in any newspaper and count the number of clubs that used to have "Live" music that now feature DJs and Karaoke. Don't look good does it? But why have these clubs turned on the hard working musician? Click "Read More" below.
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| Where are the Booking agents? |
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Zen_Blues_Dog writes
It seems like forever since we had real booking agents, who were actively looking for talent to book.
Musicians play music, that is what they do best, and that is what they should be doing, playing the music. Booking agents should book those musicians and their bands. However, there are very few [if any] any REAL booking agents out there any more. . . Click "Read More" below.
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