A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 @ 8pm – Ransom Pier @ Berlin Under A. Ransom Pier release their new single in Alphabet City. Also on the bill are Tanbark and Swimming Bell. (Event) — Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 @ 8pm – Big […]
October
19
The Localist: Marketing Music to Perfect Strangers, Part 2
posted by bigcityfolks
In the last Localist article (link), I suggested asking friends how it was that they got into listening to a new artist. As a result of this, a few Big City Folk musicians went out and asked their friends how they found out about new music. I provide a broad general ranking based on an […]
October
18
The Localist: Marketing Music to Perfect Strangers
posted by bigcityfolks
One of the big difficulties with building a music career is learning the difference between marketing to acquaintances and marketing to perfect strangers. Many musicians perform a great number of live shows in their respective hometowns and manage to get a good crowd of friends and acquaintances out to an event, but simultaneously see little […]
October
14
BCF Select Shows – Week of 10.14.19
posted by Robert Bock
A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 @ 6:30pm – Bert Lee’s Open Mic @ Cowgirl. The legendary Bert Lee hosts his famous open mic in the West Village. This week will have two features: Francis Falls and Neb. Sign up is at 6pm. […]
October
13
The Localist: Monetization and Alienation
posted by bigcityfolks
As I’ve used it before, the phenomenon of monetization of word of mouth refers to the practice whereby Facebook and other social media downgrade artistic media posts, forcing the artist to pay for advertisement in order get exposure for their work. The name “monetization of word of mouth” refers to the fact that Facebook literally […]
October
07
BCF Select Shows – Week of 10.7.19
posted by Robert Bock
A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 @ 8pm – John Platt’s On Your Radar @ Rockwood Music Hall – stage 3. WFUV‘s John Platt hosts his monthly residency featuring Our Band, Terry Klein, and Kate Callahan. (Tickets) — Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 @ 8pm […]
September
30
The Localist: Performing Out of Town
posted by bigcityfolks
The featured image to this post is actually a screenshot from the application to SXSW. I may write a bit about the pathways to SXSW another time, it’s a bit of a shit show. But for the time being I wanted to put the questions out there as a focal point for thinking about performing. […]
September
30
BCF Select Shows – Week of 9.30.19
posted by Robert Bock
A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 @ 6pm – The Darkest Timeline @ Rockwood Music Hall – Stage 1. The Timeline open up the evening of music at Rockwood’s Stage 1 to kick off October. Also on the bill are Ever More Nest, […]
September
23
BCF Select Shows – Week of 9.23.19
posted by Robert Bock
A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Monday, Sep. 23, 2019 @ 8pm – Those Sensible Shoes @ Rockwood Music Hall -Stage 1. The inimitable duo of Mulcahy & Stern bring their songcraft and harmonies to the Lower East Side. It will also be Anhony’s birthday! Also on […]
September
16
BCF Select Shows – Week of 9.16.19
posted by Robert Bock
A selection of shows from the infinite sea of events in NYC this week: Monday, Sep. 16, 2019 @ 8pm – Astoria Music Collective presents @ R’a’R Bar. AMC presents a month-long celebration of music at R’a’R Bar which will be closing its doors after 12 years. Tonight features Sarah Murdoch, Joe Rayome, Marissa Dwyer, and […]
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