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Merlefest: Bitten By The Bluegrass Bug

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

The music was enthralling, but my lasting memory of my first festival was the community around the campfire jam. Being so close that you could almost touch the music, seeing how the musicians who may have only just met each other seemed to easily draw from a common pool of music, seeing the faces of the crowd while they enjoyed the music and outdoors together. That is what really compelled me to learn an instrument and become a part of this community of traditions. Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Using Social Media to Promote Live Music

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Live music is a key element that many small businesses and events use to attract customers, and using social networks is a great tool to use for promoting live music. If done wrong, however, you may see no benefit from the social media campaign and at worst you may even end up alienating some fans with confusing information or spam-like status posts. If you are a café, restaurant or special event planner offering live music, these tips will help you promote your event using your website, Twitter and Facebook. Continue reading →

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