Singer Songwriters & Bands

We have an exciting opportunity for those who are looking to play out more and have the passion, desire, and drive to help us build a scene that is dedicated to showcasing new talent from all of Boston and its surrounding metro areas. This opportunity is a monthly singer songwriter and band series which will take place every fourth Tuesday of every month. Each month we will showcase different acts, provide an intimate setting for you to network with other like minded musicians, and give you the opportunity to showcase your talent. As the series expands, we will take it on the road and move it to various venues throughout the area.

Our SSS event has been in existence for almost three years, and we are looking to expand it by broadening our talent search. If you are interested in performing while helping to establish a true indie scene please contact us today. This monthly event is produced by Plectrum Entertainment, a boutique music and entertainment company that has been around for a few years (please visit www.plectrumentertainment.com for more information).

We are currently looking to fill open spots for the following dates:

February 22, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

8:45pm - 9:30pm

9:45pm - 10:30pm

10:45pm - 11:00pm

11:15pm - 12:00am

March 22, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

8:45pm - 9:30pm

9:45pm - 10:30pm

10:45pm - 11:00pm

11:15pm - 12:00am

April 26, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

8:45pm - 9:30pm

9:45pm - 10:30pm

10:45pm - 11:00pm

11:15pm - 12:00am

May 24, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

8:45pm - 9:30pm

9:45pm - 10:30pm

10:45pm - 11:00pm

11:15pm - 12:00am

June 21, 2011

7:00pm - 8:30pm

8:45pm - 9:30pm

9:45pm - 10:30pm

10:45pm - 11:00pm

11:15pm - 12:00am

**These events will take place at the All Asia Cuisine & Cocktail Bar every fourth Tuesday of the month.

**We will be moving this series around the greater Boston Area as it grows.

**Bands and artists who draw exceptionally well will be featured as opening/supporting acts for Plectrum Entertainment artists at other venues.

**There is an opportunity to be compensated for your participation (based on draw performance)

**Plectrum Entertainment exists to help support, nurture, and expand the already vibrant local independent artist community (www.plectrumentertainment.com)  

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Plectrum now accepting artist submissions

Plectrum Entertainment is accepting new artists submissions for general roster consideration. If you feel you could benefit from working with us please submit your EPK to us through sonicbids via our website. Just go to http://www.plectrumentertainment.com/ and click on the sonicbids logo in the lower left corner of the website. You will be redirected to our official promoter's page where you can read more details and submit your material.

We look forward to reviewing all submissions!

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Plectrum Artist Series Radio

The Plectrum Artist Series radio program has wrapped up its 2010 schedule and will begin again in February 2011. Stay tuned for more details on acts we will be showcasing along with new entertainment and music business subject matters. As always if you would like to hear more about a particular subject please contact us and make a suggestion. We look forward to entertaining and educating you in the New Year.

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Final SSS Event of 2010

On Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 from 7:00 PM - 12:00 am EST, Plectrum Entertainment will be showcasing live local unsigned talent from all over the metro-Boston area. In this special SSS (Singer-Songwriter Series) event, we will be showcasing four singer-songwriters in the round style followed by performances from three bands. This will be our final SSS event of 2010 and will feature artists - John Cacciatore (of the band Bogged Down), Nicole Coogan, Steve Tagarelis, Mike Yarsky, along with music from the groups - Fowl Play, All Moving Parts, and JVD and the Backporch Smokers.

There will be a $6 door cover

Drink specials

and much more!

This event will also be live streamed FREE of charge online the day of the event for those who cannot attend but wish to check out these artists.

Live stream feed link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/plectrum-entertainment-showcase

If you would like to learn more about our monthly events, or how you can participate please visit us at http://www.plectrumentertainment.com/  and drop us a line.

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Plectrum Artist Series Radio

Plectrum Entertainment is pleased to announce that this month's Plectrum Artist Series on Citywide Blackout through cyberstationusa.com is pleased to announce our December musical guest: The Sound of Growing Up.

We are dedicated to bringing you the best of Boston's local and vibrant music scene and showcase local area talent through live events, radio broadcasts, and other media outlets. We also talk about what goes on in the Music and Entertainment world throughout the city, and provide insight from veterans who actively work and play in the field.

Please tune in on Thursday night 12-9-10 at 10pm on www.cyberstationusa.com and click on listen live.

More on this month's featured artist.

The Sound Of Growing Up started as an acoustic solo project by singer/songwriter Justin Kao (kay-oh) in the spring of 2008. A Boston transplant via Long Island, NY, Kao began playing shows and open mics in the Boston area, building up a network of local friends and musicians. These musicians make up a revolving cast of band members that support The Sound Of Growing Up both on stage and in the recording studio.

“Drifting” is due out early 2011

Shows coming up:

12/21 TT the Bear's

9pm. $5.

w/ In the Audience (Portland, ME) and Young and Old

Awards and Press:

Regarding the track "Drifting"

Have you ever heard, or possibly even considered what the post-modern doo-wop sound might be? Especially if it was backed by what sounds to be an oddly-amped ukulele? Is this truly The Sound of Growing Up, or is this the sound of the last human in future world, a human who has taught his robotic companions how to clap in rhythm, use a tambourine and of course play that weird electro-uke. Ignoring the grim reminder of humanity's future demise, one realizes that one can really get into the oddly off-kilter sound of the appropriately titled "Drifting." The sound of youth is tempered by the "Oh, well" tone of the vocals, as if the singer is somewhat exasperated. You want to help him, but you also delight in earnest, chin-up spirit of the performance. Maybe he'll survive after all, with a little help from the robots, God knows there are plenty of them hanging around at the Stata Center, so hang in there, little buddy. (Boston Band Crush)

"This is seriously the best band I've heard during my time at Lasell." (Justin Miller, Lasell College Radio Program Director)

"I can tell you that [The Sound Of Growing Up] is far and away the best band that has reached out to us. This band has a big upside." (Dennis Hennessey, CEO Sugarpop Records)

Website:

http://www.thesoundofgrowingup.com/

Social Networks:

www.myspace.com/thesoundofgrowingup

www.facebook.com/thesoundofgrowingup

www.youtube.com/thesoundofgrowingup

www.twitter.com/tsog

www.thesoundofgrowingup.bandcamp.com

 

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The final SSS event of the year! Don't miss out!

On Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010
From 7:00 PM - 12:00 am ET

Plectrum Entertainment will be showcasing live local unsigned talent from all over the metro-Boston area. In this special event, we will be showcasing four singer songwriters in the round style followed by performances from three bands.

...This singer-songwriter series showcase will feature singer-songwriters - John Cacciatore, Nicole Coogan, Steve Tagarelis, Mike Yarsky, along with music from the groups - Fowl Play, All Moving Parts, and JVD and the Backporch Smokers.

There will be a $6 door cover
Drink specials
and much more!

This event will also be live streamed FREE of charge online the day of the event for those who cannot attend but wish to check out these artists

Our annual SSS event is less than 15 days away and will be the final third Thursday night series of the month for us at All Asia for 2010. So, be sure to come out and party with us!

Live stream feed link:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/plectrum-entertainment-showcase

For more information visit http://www.plectrumentertainment.com/ or contact us at info@plectrumentertainment.com

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ISC deadline December 3rd!

Do you know about the ISC?

You should!

What is the ISC?

ISC stands for the International Songwriting Competition (ISC.) This is an annual song contest. The mission of the ISC contest is to provide opportunity for hopeful and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena by top industry professionals. The ISC is designed to foster and expand upon the creative, musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians alike are welcome to participate in this exciting event. The ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges providing exposure and opportunity to have your creative works heard by some of the most influential decision-makers, movers and shakers in the music industry.

We urge anyone who creates music (and has their intellectual property copyrighted) to take part in this while keeping up with the latest happenings. Opportunities to be heard are abound, you just have to seek them, and grab hold.

ISC website: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/

Plectrum Entertainment is here to help. We believe in independent artists and we are passionate about every project we decide to take on. Success is the result of combining knowledge, the right team, and the appropriate talent. Visit us at www.plectrumentertainment.com and feel free to contact us.

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The Artist Manager 101

Artist Management Defined:

Managers of musical groups/acts are responsible for seeing to it that the business side of an artist or band's career runs according to the individual acts career plan. With the manager taking care of the back-end, the artist is free to concentrate on creating the music.

Managers who work with small, unsigned, independent talent usually take on a variety of various roles and responsibilities. This is commonly due to a manager acting as a single independent agent who in most cases has no affiliation with a management company or agency. In this scenario, the hired manager will work with the artist and help with the execution of scheduling band meetings, rehearsals, promotion, show planning, and booking to name a few. Typical manager compensation for services rendered is based on a gross percentage of the artist’s earnings. In cases where acts are hiring a manager who is affiliated with an artist management company, or agency, these individuals may work off an hourly rate, or on a retainer basis.

In today’s rapidly evolving music and entertainment market, more and more artists are venturing off on a D.I.Y (Do It Yourself) campaign. While it is true that you do not necessarily, need to have a manager or management team at your disposal in order to conduct your business and reach your career goals, artist managers still play a pivotal and vital role in the consistently changing musical landscape.

·         Managers visualize the big picture, while keeping the artist centered, grounded, and focused on the tasks-at-hand. Often time’s artists will loose their line of sight, their vision becomes blurry often due to the emotionally vested involvement with their projects.

·         Managers lend their experience and knowledge by providing impartial assessments and analysis.

·         Managers help to assemble strategic business objectives, and career outlines that provide effective solutions for artists. There are simply too many things needing to be done for most artists too effectively and efficiently execute alone. These include but are not limited to analyzing data, paperwork, and monitoring progress, communications, and so on.

·         Managers can aid by make the right decisions for the artist’s career.

·         Managers assist with opening doors to crucial opportunities for their artists during a period when artists are attempting to employ new creative ways to increase their exposure, and make money in this ever-evolving industry.

·         Managers act as filters and buffers to protect artists from unscrupulous individuals.

·         Managers become the first line of communications with virtually everyone, Venues, Talent Buyers, Booking Agents, Lawyers, Recording Engineers, Producers, Promoters, Publishers, and more.

·         Managers provide support through the periods of dissatisfaction, displeasure, exhaustion that the industry unleashes through the course of an artist’s career.

·         Managers bring reliability, trustworthiness, and credibility to an act. Allows the artist to be presented in a professional light and may advance negotiations with various entities thus saving you valuable time.

As we stride through this new landscape with a heavily infused do it yourself attitude, it is important to realize that although independent artists are finding some marginal success in the industry, most independent artists are simply not earning enough to transition from part-time to out full-time with regards to their music and career. Success in this industry is largely up to the artist and their individual goals. Not all artists have the desire to sign with a record label (and nor should they) because in this new music market, labels are quickly diminishing and becoming the thing of the past. As these giants fall one-by-one at alarming rates it is clear to see why this D.I.Y attitude is being adopted and advocated by so many industry insiders. However, you need to have the tools to succeed and the ability to be educated on how to use all of these tools effectively.

Plectrum Entertainment is here to help. We believe in independent artists and we are passionate about every project we decide to take on. Success is the result of combining knowledge, the right team, and the appropriate talent. Visit us at www.plectrumentertainment.com and feel free to contact us.

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