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For the first time….in a loooong time….Jakob Freely and the Mixtape Bandits return to Chillicothe July 31st at the Crosskeys Tavern. Dave has been playing solo gigs at the Keys over the past year and has had such a great response that this time he is bringing the whole band back together. Come out for a night of classic MTB tunes and fun. Show starts at 9:00! Make sure to tip your bartenders well!
We're all buddies: Original JF duo with Josh of 20MTP
So, Brent has been gracious enough to let me puke upon you some insight I have gained over the years while touring the Midwest in Jakob Freely. And even though I made a full time living playing music, you may still want to take most of this advice with a grain of salt. Your goals may be different than mine were.
My only goal was to “make a living playing music…” However I had to do that it didn’t matter to me.
Anyways, enough random “here’s why I’m qualified” speak.
In the wake of all the business marketing, guerilla music marketing, and music management books I have read – I’ve taken away 5 main lessons.
I promise you, when practiced meticulously, ANYONE that plays an instrument will build a following with these.
1. Work on Your Songwriting
This is an item that I have RARELY seen in a music marketing book, yet it is THE most important piece of marketing you will ever do for your music career. It is also the gauge for which you can start to define your success; in the form of people singing along at your shows, quoting your lyrics online, sending email letting you know that your song helped them through a difficult time.
