Indie Artists Meet Clear Channel Execs

"What is the cost of obtaining a record of the lists?" The question was directed to Mike McVay, programming consultant to about 400 radio stations owned by media giant Clear Channel. There was silence in the audience, because it was a piece of information that could determine the fate of independent artists from around the world. McVay pulled no punches. Depending on the type, amount is "one hundred thousand dollars up to a quarter million." And suddenly, the economic reality of the airplay of the record industry was in sight. In case a different part of the day, someone asked another of those most important, his career defining questions: "How many slots are typically available to independent artists? This time the question was directed to Shane Bourbonnais of Clear Channel Entertainment. "Not many" was his reply, although it sounds more beautiful than you can imagine. "These terrible events of life seem to diminish the enthusiasm of most artists? Nope. After all, the last hope to die. Judging by the questions of group members during the day, it was clear that many artists who somehow thought it would be one that has passed the guards, who has impressive talent would cause cold eyes and entrepreneurs to remove rate input, which marketing would make an important contract and support to enter the game with a large checkbook behind them. And why not, why not be confident? Are not they talented? Judging by the CD has given me has been some incredible artists have in the conference, known as the Boot Camp workshop, which was organized by Blak Dog Promotions in association with The Beat 94.5 FM and Western Music Awards of Canada. Consider some of the Artists: Smokekiller makes music that vibrates with consistent excitement. Ultimate Power Duo blends equal parts modern punk and retro Liverpool sounds for an album that is fun from beginning to end. lyricist Jacqui Leddy wrote the lines that make you feel inside the soul human. It is also silky, subtle and seductive jazz from Sandy Foster, Scott Douglas strong rock, country, reminiscent of John Wort Hannam, excellent rap from Don Castro, and glory in the heavy grooves Aly Power Plus Young. Not to be outdone , event organizers Shawn Smith and Chin Inkjet artists themselves are very exciting. The quality of the acts was the highest level of any event that was a panelist. Group after group, artist after artist were very impressive. Karen Fowlie Howlin ' seems to put megawatts of electricity in softer, even his vocal passages. Sonicjoy fusion delights in the electronics industry with Rock 'n'. This does not mean neglecting rallycar, Green Door Club, Chesterfield Rock, Morgan Mayer, Maurice, and James Pender, each of which are excellent. Here's hoping this music gets to your ears. And if it be nice if someone was recording the panels, because a lot of useful information has been submitted by a lot of very smart people including: Chris Myers, Program Director, The Beat Michael McCarty, president of EMI Music Publishing Michael Persha, Music Manager, E! Networks Jonathon Simkin, co-owner, 604 Records Christopher Ward, Author (Alannah Myles, Ming Tea) Bob Power Producer (Meshell N'degeocello, The Roots, David Byrne) Jim Vallance, Author (Bryan Adams, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons) Terry O'Brien, SOCAN Tom Wilson, composer (Billy Rae Cyrus, Jimmy Rankin) The event was well led by Smith, Inkjet, Natalie Rhodes, and a large contingent of volunteers. Attendees seemed uniformly pleased: "Very informative," said Marina Seretis singer and broadcaster. "The whole day was very encouraging," said Mitch Helten SPI International. "It was enlightening," said singer Jafelin. "This was great," said Jacqui Leddy. You can not prevent people with such enthusiasm. # # #