How I Reached My Podcast’s 6-Year Anniversary
It’s ironic that the six-year anniversary of the “Now Hear This Entertainment” podcast should fall on the same day that the weekly blog is published. After all, that’s a big part of how this milestone was reached – by being on-time.
Where the Money ISN’T Coming from for Indie Musicians
More and more lately on “Now Hear This Entertainment” guests tell me that where you best stand a chance of making any money in the music business these days is merchandise and touring.
Why Independent Artists Need a Newsletter
As an independent artist, you’re obsessed with creating ways to stay engaged with your growing fan base. Social media moves fast and in real-time. Live shows provide face-to-face human connection. Merchandise lets people walk away with a piece of your brand.
The Masses are Creating Content for the Masses
One week ago today a guest blog was published here from acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Alan Gogoll from Australia due to the timeliness of what he was writing about (going from a million followers across social media to deactivating his Facebook and Twitter accounts). In truth, it was also helpful because I was traveli
From Viral Videos to Quitting Instagram and Facebook Altogether
G’Day everyone! Let me give you a quick introduction about myself. I’m an Australian acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and have been playing guitar for over 25 years. It has been my full-time job for the last ten. During that time, I have gained about a million followers across social media, which is large by some accounts and small by others, though in the fingerstyle guitar niche I guess it’s pretty good going.
Top Guest Blogs of 2019
Last week the top ten most read blogs on this site from 2019 were listed. Those were drawn from the pool of entries written by yours truly. This week instead provides a look at the blogs written by guests last year.
Top Ten Blogs of 2019
Is it just me or does it already feel a tad bit “late” to be doing a top ten list? Even though we’re only six days into 2020, I feel like a post such as this one should’ve been done last week. Maybe it’s because I never stop working, and thus the days all run together.
Final Lessons Learned from NOT Playing in Front of Ten Million
This is the third in a three-part series from singer, songwriter, guitar player, recording artist Natalie Gelman about her recent experience with ESPN and the appearance/performance she thought she was going to make on “Monday Night Football.” Go back and read the first part here. (Natalie was the guest on Episodes 262 and 164 of “Now Hear This Entertainment.”)
More Lessons Learned from NOT Playing in Front of Ten Million
This is the second in a three-part series from singer, songwriter, guitar player, recording artist Natalie Gelman about her recent experience with ESPN and the appearance/performance she thought she was going to make on “Monday Night Football.” Go back and read the first part here. (Natalie was the guest on Episodes 262 and 164 of “Now Hear This Entertainment.”)
Lessons Learned from NOT Playing in Front of Ten Million
Singer, songwriter, guitar player Natalie Gelman was the guest on Episodes 262 and 164 of “Now Hear This Entertainment.” She has opened for Bon Jovi and was going to be shown recently on “Monday Night Football.” This is the first in a three-part guest blog detailing that experience.