How do I make my band famous?
550462
try playing in talent shows, parties, or clubs. expose your band as much as possible and some one is bound to discover you!
1107410
What you can do is, get people from all parts of the world.\nTell them to record stuff and send you. Then you can compile everything together and there you go.\n\nI can do as a dj/synth/guitarist for your band....think about it...
14189
It works best if you have a group of friends that like similar music, and play a variety of guitars and other instruments. Then practice like crazy. Do your best to write your own music. Then, once you have worked out several songs, make a small but good recording. Take it to all your local bars and coffeehouses that accept bands. Press packs are good, and they include a band bio, details on members, a demo CD, etc. They are good to send to local radio stations and big name venues. Log on the MySpace.com and make yourself an account. Look for local bands you'd like to play with and send them a message. I hope all this helps you.
461374
I have a couple of friends that play gigs throughout town.  You need a following of people.  I would have a mail list set up at your gigs and inform them of when you are playing next.  When you have a big enough following, you can get into places like the Viper Room (in LA) or other places  (depending on your type of music).  These types of places have A&R scouts, managers etc.. \n\nDo everything you can to get the word out.  Go to myspace and start a band following there.  It also is a fast and easy way to let people know where you are gonna be playing..\n\nSending unsolicited tapes are the long shot way of getting a contract simply because there are so many submissions.. most of the time they end up in the trash (unless you are unique sounding or spectacular)..\n\nGood luck..
1047196
Great question. Jam. That's the simple answer. Have them get together and play something slow like a blues in 12/8 time (a la Stevie Ray Vaughn) and pass off solos every 2 or 3 times through the pattern. Everyone will start listening closer, because they will have to ultimately take a solo (sorry bro, i would just lay down the drum beat and not solo). Once everyone is listening more and really FEELING the music that they play, find rock songs that they really understand and feel. Jam everytime before you play and you will have a tight band in no time!\n\n- 12 year musician
273916
It's pretty easy.  Just go to the myspace of a band you like, and they'll usually have some of their songs playing on their myspace.  next to the name of a song you should see "Add" click it & myspace will ask you if you REALLY want to add the song to your myspece (btw, you have to be logged in) then you say yes, and presto the song is on your myspace.
63492
Write your songs, learn about copywriting and contact singers you know.  Start local and small. and work your way to more prominent singers.  You can get noticed if your good.  \n\nthe main point is not give up and keep writing.  All you need is a hit to get noticed.
26211
Well, there are numerous way to go about this...\n\n1: Once an album is completed, the artists and the producer(s) select what songs will become singles. You then mail copies of the singles to radio stations. In turn, the radio stations choose which songs they are willing to air.\n\n2: A web campaign is a brilliant idea. If you or your record label have the money, try advertising on websites that appeal to the same demographic as your music does.\n\n3: Tour! Tour! Tour! This is the most important aspect of your marketing. If people like you on stage, they WILL buy your music. Hire a tour manager and constantly be looking for music festivals to perform at.\n\n4: If somehow, by magic, you are able to get Paul McCartney to collaborate on a song, exploit it! But if you can't, stick to writing good music and believe in yourself.
727248
First off, find out who is head of A & R at the company. Check the Billboard directory. Then send it to them personally and package it distinctively. Use your imagination. Some companies will get hundreds of CDs to audition on a monthly basis and quite frankly they won't have time to listen to half of them. Same in sending your stuff to radio stations and reviewers.\n\nTry to make a name for yourself performing. Get some reviews. Participate in things like South by Southwest.\n\nThe best way to get anywhere is to audition for management and being able to demonstrate to them that you can make money for them. Most importantly...it is the personal contacts you make that will help you. Even if you think your local music reviewer is an idiot, don't let anyone know you think that way. Join organizations like NARAS, attend the receptions, mix with other members. Some will be extremely helpful to up and coming musicians, but they have to know you are there. \n\nAudition for gigs...sometimes you will have to play for free, but that is how it goes sometimes.\n\nAlways keep in mind that however much you see yourself as a musician and artist, a record company must, at some point, consider your earning potential. Also remember, that the larger the record label, the greater their expectation for earnings will be. Smaller labels are more likely to be interested in what you are trying to do. If you are only in it for the money, look for a bigger label.\n\nAlways consider what you might have to offer that is unique...what will make you marketable. An agent can help you develop an image, but until you reach that point, you need to think like you are your own agent and work on your marketing...and I am not taking T-shirts or posters...it is getting your name before the public in reviews...in the newspaper...on local radio...branding, etc.\n\nOf course you can start your own label...but then you probably won't get anyone to distribute your stuff!\n\nThe music business is really a relatively small world. Most of the survivors remember what it was like getting started and as they age, they are often interested in helping younger musicians along, assuming they aren't burnt out on things. Remember you can learn from them, and my guess is that many of them will tell you that these days it is more about business than it is about music.\n\nGood luck.
630314
Put your band on www.mylocalbands.com. That a pretty good sight.
66840
If you are speaking of street promotion, the easiest way to get on the official street team for any band is by first being very active and vocal with their limited, online teams.  The team leaders will take notice of your hard work.  If you wanted an actual, corporate job, then you'll have to apply directly to record companies themselves.  Keep in mind that there are tons of marketing jobs in the music industry, which come in all shapes and forms.  There are also many smaller promotion companies, tour organizers, and merchandising agencies out there who work directly, or by proxy, for your favorite bands.  You might even try to get to know the bands you really like, and become friends.\nI worked for Island Records for about two years.  I was asked to join the national street team, which had about 80 or 90 people total across the U.S.  How did I make it into this exclusive group?  An online team leader was impressed with my random work, so I got an invite.  I went to concerts for free, and met rockstars.  It was awesome.  Regardless, it is relatively easy to find some sort of niche work in the music industry.  Just look out for opportunities, and also, create your own.
1086441
go to music type in a band click on a profile choose what song you want if your making a myspace artist account sign up for it have the file on your computer and upload it to myspace and tell people about see if you can get one of your friends or a promoter to promote you then wait and get rich and a recording contract
918215
try putting them on http://www.soundclick.com/\nthey get charted and rated\nmy buddy's band went #7 for 20 weeks\n\nYou gotta get a myspace too\nhttp://www.myspace.com/rebeldevildetroit
724320
I agree with what everyone eles said it depends on how good you are and how famous you may become.  Seeing as your well experienced with the instuments, all you have to do now is get someone to hear you play. someone that can help you out
649501
have u tried advertising in the publican?? that could help u get ur bands off to a good start...only prob with pubs getting live bands is the licence it costs an arm and a leg (apparently no more than 2 people are aloud to sing or dance in a pub) because if u do u have to have a license stupid i know but its the gouvenment.......good luck
179512
Hey i just visited your web and i like it very much! Looking forward to listen to your music. About the other pages, well i know a page wich could be perfect for you is a comunity called tag world, you can show your band with your own page and they have their own music player so people can vote for you and listen to your music!, i tell you is a great site to show your band. Good Luck!
453326
i'm in the same posistion! my band need's a drummer! anywho,\n  you can start by putting in add in the job section in you local newspaper, your town, and the next town closest to you. and if you are in school, college, high school, exc..you can post flyers or something like that.