How to get a gig
April 22, 2013 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded March 18, 2013
Learn from venue and festival talent buyers directly as they demystify the booking process. Hear first-hand what they look for in a booking submission, and how booking decisions are made. Also, get the latest scoop on new performance spaces, and explore unconventional booking opportunities in Chicago.
Panelists:
David Silbaugh – Summerfest/Yellow Phone Music Conference
Bruce Krippner – Martyrs’
Carlos Tortolero – City of Chicago
John Barry – Star Events
Moderator: Paul Natkin – Chicago Music Commission
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Jim Donio Interview – NARM
March 5, 2010 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded 2 March 2010
Recently the CMC had a chance to speak with Jim Donio, President of NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers), which has an upcoming Crash Course and Convention in Chicago May 14 – 17. Among the topics discussed:
- A Brief history of NARM
- When NARM started
- How the music industry landscape has changed in that time
- How NARM has adapted to those changes
- An overview of the upcoming Crash Course/Convention in Chicago
- What the convention offers to the various areas of the music industry
- The Crash Course in conjunction with A2IM
- where to get all the information and register for the Crash Course/Convention
In addition, Jim shared a ‘CMC only’ discount code for the Crash Course and/or Convention. Listen in to hear how generous a discount it is; use the code cmc2010 when you register.
Visit NARM.com to learn more and the registration webpage for the Crash Course/Convention.
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