Need vs. Want

I have a HUGE network of Celtic music websites that businesses could advertise on. What’s truly awesome is that I don’t need them; and to some degree, I don’t entirely want them either. That’s a nice position to be in when you’re negotiating when companies who want to advertise in my network. I like it […]

Host a House Concert Marketing Blueprint

I was chatting online with a Gunn Runner in Atlanta about hosting a house concert. I think it might come to be. Now I’m creating a whole marketing plan and blueprint of how to entertain current fans and attract new ones. Here’s the idea: Setup a house concert within 300 miles of Birmingham. Play game […]

Sherwood Show Schedule Now Online

My schedule at Sherwood is now online. I only checked the first of three weekends. My first show is at 11am this Saturday in the Horseman Stage. 45 minute show. Check the calendar here: http://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/faire/entertainment/performance-schedule/

Finding Venues with MY People

Just about every week, I get a few emails from people asking me to play in this or that location. The problem is finding venues, contacting them, and booking the shows. I’m a poor booking agent. The problem is I don’t have a lot of time to find venues, and most venues book by phone […]

Working from Home in the Snow

The great thing about working from home is when it snows and you’re stuck at home, you can do work. Okay that’s not a fair assessment, since I have a family. On Tuesday, Birmingham and a lot of the South was covered with snow. No big deal for those up North, but our city was […]

Driving Ideas and Kickstarting the Gunn Runners in 2014

It’s just a few hours away from the CD Release of How America Saved Irish Music at The Irish House. I’m hard at work, paying bills and trying to implement some of the Drive Ideas. More about that in a moment. If you’re in the New Orleans area, don’t miss the show tonight at 7pm. Here’s […]