Rockin' in the New World: Taking Your Band from the Basement to the Big Time

by Bob Tulipan

Overview

Part field guide, part artistic coaching session, this rockin book by a seasoned insider explains the ins and outs of the music industry in plain English. Bob Tulipan-who has worked with such bands as The Talking Heads and The Police-shares his expertise to help musicians protect both their art and their interests. Practical, accessible, and filled with engaging anecdotes, it addresses common hurdles that every band faces on the road to success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402789106
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	07/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

BOB TULIPAN has worked in the music industry for over 30 years. He has produced shows for The Police, Cheap Trick, Judas Priest, and the Talking Heads; promoted films by The Rolling Stones, Yes, and Rod Stewart; managed several notable artists and founded a company providing consulting services for major record companies, booking agencies, and clients ranging from Madonna to Elton John.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Realize Your Dreams x

Chapter 1 The Band Dynamic 1

Chapter 2 Make It Real 19

Chapter 3 Rock On 35

Chapter 4 The Model Has Changed 65

Chapter 5 A New Approach to a Record Deal 87

Chapter 6 Record Deals and How They Work 97

Chapter 7 Everything You Wanted to Know About Distribution 109

Chapter 8 How You Make Money 121

Chapter 9 Your Executive Team 137

Chapter 10 Touring and Operations 155

Chapter 11 Promotion and Publicity 167

Epilogue 175

Valuable Music Web Resources 177

Dictionary of Terms 197

Helpful Forms 203

Sample Contracts 210

Helpful Stage Guides 222

Sample Artist-Management Agreement 225

Helpful Websites and Telephone Numbers 236

Index 238