Since September is the Traditional Educational Month, I Will Spend it with You Sharing A Few of The Ways I've Honed My EntreMusicianal Skills by "Being" All The Things I've Needed to "Be" to Advance My Artistry & Career, while making a few bucks along the way.  

Being an EntreMusician comprises being adept at all of the functions of an Artist's Career. Managing all the aspects of your own career can be its own unsettling balancing act. However, when you've become adept at walking atop your own tightrope, you might find it profitable to help someone else gain stability.  

It's Common Practice for any Musician to refer another band for a gig they aren't able to do. The second step is becoming noted for intentionally hooking up other talent for an event or venue and receiving a reasonable fee for doing so.  

For a few years now, since my days as producer of the event formally known as the Youngstown Jazz Fest, I have been able to align various artists with a variety of regional events. Both parties are aware that I represent the Band/Singer/Musician as an agent exclusive to that performance.   

I charge an extremely affordable rate, based upon the amount of work I need to do - and I keep it very basic. This fee is ALWAYS Collected from the Venue and Never from the Artist. I am doing them both a favor, but the advantage is Always Towards My Fellow EntreMusician.  

I Only Recommend bands I KNOW are completely dependable with a Killer Show to Event Promoters that I KNOW will Treat Them Right and Will Pay. If I am Not Confident of Either of these Attributes, I don't get involved.   

I Send an Agreement on Behalf of the Performer, Collect the Non-Refundable Deposit and Secure the Date. I don't get mired into the tiny details letting the bandleader and venue owner customize the event. I Am Not the Band's Manager and I Never Insert Myself into that Role.  

I've had only 100% Satisfaction Rate so far for these "Favors." The best thing is I Don't have to be there on the night of the event, unless I want to. I Invest My Time in Concentrating on My Own Production and/or Performance! 

Please Note: Some of the Larger Music Business Capitals have State Laws which govern and license the activities of Booking Agents. Make Certain You Are Knowledgeable of and In Compliance with any applicable situation!

Be The Booking Agent! 

I was Listening to Chuck Mangione's "Live AT The Hollywood Bowl" on Vinyl while posting this...