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Meet our new Center Stage band, The Langer's Ball The Langer’s Ball has been performing since 2007, with their first album release in 2008, they were hailed as "...A Band To Watch" by PaddyRock.com. And watch people did! Called “The Punk Rock Pogues”, their music has been described as “Straight ahead, no-frills Irish ballads with just a hint of razor blades, safety pins and American rock 'n' roll".  Their latest album “The Devil or the Barrel” earned them a top spot on virtually every Irish music writer, podcaster & bloggers best of 2012 list. As a reviewer in London says about TLB “Showing no signs of stopping or slowing down…put your best dancing shoes on because The Langer’s Ball are in town and there’s no excuse for sitting down. (TLB) are swigging Jameson’s and writing some of the best Celtic punk you may ever listen to.” Describe your sound in one ramble-on sentence. The goal of our music is to have fun and inspire peopl...

  Check out this interesting and fun post from Music Think Tank on how to consider ancient philosophy in your music promotion - helping you to create, perform, and take your music to the next level. Click here: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/music-business-wisdom-from-5th-century-bc.html

  You’re going to encounter performance situations from time to time where you have volume or space constraints; which is why your band should be able to play in a few different configurations. Performance adaptability helps you play more music, earn more money, and build your audience.  Check out this article posted by our friends over at CDBaby: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/03/why-your-band-should-be-able-to-play-in-a-few-different-configurations/

  Social media is key to successful promotion for both albums and concerts.  Musicians who know how to engage their fans with today's technology stand the best chance of becoming tomorrow's chart-toppers.  Music Think Tank recently posted an article with some great tips on using social media to push your music promotion to the next level!  http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-smart-musicians-are-selling-more-albums-with-social-medi.html

  There are many considerations to make when negotiating a management contract, and It’s important to understand whose interests are being protected in every aspect of it. In this recent DIY Musician post, attorney Steve Gordon discusses different types of management contracts and what you should be looking out for.  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/03/negotiating-an-artist-friendly-management-contract/

Playing shows, especially on the local level - is one of the best opportunities a band or artist has to showcase musical abilities, reach people on a personal level, and push a bigger music career. But its important to plan and make smart decisions to help get you the best results from each of your shows and tours. MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great, comprehensive article all about planning & promoting gigs, and capitalizing on the rewards that a great performance can bring! Click here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/musicians-how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-gigs.html

Times have certainly changed in the music industry, as have the costs of what it takes to make an album. So how much does it REALLY cost to make a record today? This recent blog post by DIY Musician will give you a good estimate.  Take a look here: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/03/how-much-cost-to-record-album/

The Internet is a key component of today’s music industry. Social media, websites, email lists, platforms for music promotion - music has been strongly impacted by the web, in a good way. At the same time, however, the Internet can threaten musicians’ art with online piracy and copyright infringement. Our friends at CD BABY recently posted a great list of tips for protecting your music and avoiding future legal headaches. Click here to read more: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/02/protecting-music-copyright-trademark/

The competitive nature of the music business will cause certain bands to fall between the cracks and never receive the attention they deserve, while a few bands will prosper-at least for a little while. Creating a plan for the future can make a big impact on the longevity of a band's success. Our friends at MTT discuss the importance of SMART goal-setting, which can be used in the development of a five-year business plan whether you are a solo artist or a 5 piece band. Click here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-create-5-year-business-plan-for-your-band.html