In the Mind of Nate

After that last entry and all I put into it and the previous entries that include tips on the music Business, I needed to take a breather(which is needed from time to time). Well that and I have been having computer issues. Anyway, I really hope my last few entries gave you some serious insight into what is put into a career as a professional musician. What I really mean is an original band that plays professionally. All the Orchestras you may have heard(think Star Wars ) in movies, Tv, or in plays or operas are all classically trained musicians, some of which have been playing since early in their childhood that have spent some much time learning their instrument that can not only play many complex pieces of music, but can also play them as soon as a piece is given them. Which is also known as "Sight Reading". That is in itself is something many artists(including myself)can barely do if at all.Luckily these musicians usually are well compensated and receive medical an

In my last entry this was one the things I didn't mention about promoting an album, well this and the importance of making a video (mainly because I assumed most bands have videos on you tube of performance and regular MTV style music videos). Touring is a very necessary and effective way for bands to build a more solid fan base and insure that album sales will increase, if done correctly and effectively. Many bands have an unenthusiastic opinion about touring or unrealistic expectations. First off the word "Tour" doesn't necessarily mean 3 months out on the road packed in a van, but it can mean that. You can actually take trips to separate cities and come home each time and consider that a tour too. Either way the goal is to play in as many different cities as you can in order to strengthen your fan base and album sales. But of course it is wise to KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS in this case it pertains to how many places you can afford to travel to with your budget and

To all Fans, join us on this new page we created. It is designed to help spread the word about the band, and by doing so you can win prizes and you will also be helping us play more shows in your area as well.

Hi, we just wanted to run these show dates by you all of then are All ages Saturday August 8th @ Blaze's billiards West Warwick,RI All ages 21 to drink and 21 to drink. Sponsored by Coffin Case Free Giveaways&prizes $5.00 to enter Sunday August 9th @Dingbatz Clifton,NJ All ages 21 to drink Sponsored by Coffin Case we go on at about 5pm(exact set time not confirmed yet,but early evening) Free prizes and giveaways and the Coffinettes will be there Advanced Tickets are $10.00 We have some tickets left, see the button below to order yours Please include quantity & shipping address Select # of tickets 1 Ticket $10.00 2 Tickets $20.00 3 Tickets $30.00 4 Tickets $40.00 Friday August 21st @the Loft 6 Crannell street Poughkeepsie,NY Doors open at 8:30pm All ages(under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) with What's in this Juice? Tickets are $7.00 Click here to buy Tickets Is it too far for you to travel to these shows? If so click below and demand us in your ci