The construction of a regional market of Texas Music Model

The construction of a regional market of Texas Music Model For those of you who have lived under a rock, no? S something beer in Texas. Indeed, it has been for a while 'time. Willie began when the hair is grown up, rolled his own, he retued to Austin and brought with him Waylon. What? Sa-revolution artists who tu their backs on the creation, and not succeeding in spite of this, but because of it. What? Sa regional music market of the countries unsigned bands in which a higher premium in their music and fans who make their money and the size of his heart is more important than the size of your home. And best of all, these guys are doing what they love the life in their terms. Fast forward a few decades and the legacy of men who started the whole is going through guys like Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Cory Morrow, Jason Boland, reckless Kelly, Cross Canadian Ragweed and (although Oklahoma, what? D Texas market? work). When I look at Texas, and all of this? s happening, just one question crosses my mind, why Texas? Why not just Texas, but why not Wisconsin, Missouri, Arizona, Maine, Delaware, Nebraska, and the list goes on? Music is a country much larger than the south. Hillbillies and Rednecks are all over the place. What Texas did not you? I believe that this relationship, and three very important relationships.Artist / Artist Relations   The first thing that makes the music market in Texas is the success of the old principles of teamwork. What is good for one is good for everyone. Often, in a regional market, there are 1-3 transporting horses. And damn, do not feel well? They band radio to call when they need a can opener. They hold the band that every county fair, rodeo, roast pork, roast co, and the barrels. So what? And all the others. Shows that play here and there, and what you can book as far as possible. If we, as local musicians recognized our potential and leaed to work together, we can do much more than you can with as individuals. Artists of Texas, in search of himself. Imagine the power that a union can take 5-10 bands. One could do much. This could hold its own festival of independent music. Unable to pool their resources to bring the area national events, and could have an opening concert. You could finance an Indy label and recording studio where everyone has the opportunity to produce affordable and market their music. One could develop a network of reference and help others to find jobs.There? S there is really no limit to the possibilities. And the arrogance is the only thing on the road. Look, I may be the most popular band in the state, but what it really means? Would? If this does not mean it was well known for country music? I think you agree that it means much more than even the lowest in Texas? reputation of what is at the top of any other step market.Artist regional / Radio reports   Artists and radio have to meet in the middle somewhere. Here? Sa fact of independent country artists: The radio is annoying the shit you and your family? continuing to play his song. And here? Sa reality of the radio: If you cast a god damn bone once in a while 'time, we would do? Not always in the ass. We? New in this area, why not? We can not work together? A regional music market to work, the fans should be exposed to music. What? S clear and simple. And the best way to expose their music is to mix with the regular playlist of the radio. For the most part, artists do not want Indy a Freakin? royalty checks. They want to control NAME. They want their songs to be included in Kenny Chesney? The most recent success, and a classic from Alabama. They just want to be heard. But as artists, we need to understand the station? S position. They are accountable to their advertisers and listeners. And just because your grandmother wants to hear his last song, is not doing well. Honestly assess your own music. If what you are about to send is not with your head and shoulders above or what? S on the radio now, will not be sent. Do not waste their time. Why play half Assed song by an artist that nobody knows? You have to give them a reason to play your stuff. And it is better to be good. Therefore, focus on their best material.In Texas, not just regional artists will have the radio, but also music in Texas is a graph in which artists draw their last single. I realize that some stations are owned by the drones, as the evil conglomerate Clear Channel, and their hands tied. However, any station can do something to help their local and bands expose their listeners to some great local music. Perhaps this is a weekly 1 hour. program in the local scene, or maybe it's a song a day offered by a local artist. But Damnit, do something! We? Re more than willing to work with you! Indy artists, it will focus more on independent stations owned. Who often have more freedom with their games lists.Artist / Fan Relations   This is the most important relationship in equation. For a country of the regional music market to flourish, the application should be. And only amateurs can create demand. You can? False or are not produced. It must be real. There must be a commitment on the part of artists to stay true to themselves and their music. And there must be a commitment on the part of supporters to go to shows, buy the music and help promote the artist. See this? S forget what so many musicians. The only difference between an artist and his fans is that the mic you're hand. The first that we all realize that we are better? Ll be. The fans do not want some fake ass want to be there. They want someone real. Someone who will be faithful to the music, true and faithful to himself for them. If you want an arrogant idiot shit feed them, they can result from many major labels egomaniacs. It is not necessary to assume us.So Van Zant? And we have the right. If you want to build a regional market of music, Damnit, if someone can help. Oh, and a small drink from time to time, evil is not a either.Pat Watters St. Louis-based singer / Honky Tonk. It also manages the man at the center, a blog that looks at the country music industry from the perspective of an independent artist.More articles are available at Pat virtual Honky Tonk therein MySpace