Pues yo, hoy recomiendo un chocolate. :)
Chocolate negro 72% de Cacao con Pepitas de Cacao.
De venta en el Dia%.
Hoy no tengo tiempo de editar. Copio y pego directamente uno de esos correos que nunca encuentras tiempo para prestarles la atención que se merece. Espero que no se enfade nadie.
Aviso, es larguísimo y contiene un montón de información. En inglés y sin editar.
Demasiado trabajo, sorry.
Saludos pues.

Welcome to the Indie-Music.com Indie News, Issue #97, October 14,
2003

A twice-monthly newsletter for the independent musician, with
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Creative Thinking: Being Yourself - Artistic expression is all
about "being yourself". Your job is to be the most "you" that you
can be. Like snowflakes, we each have our own unique and
particular perspective, which we bring with us to our creative
work.

http://www.indie-music.com/article.php?sid=2272


Choosing a Digital Music Service - If you've considered joining
one of the available digital music services, you've encountered
the confusing array of hype and jargon - downloading? streaming?
burning? What the heck do all these services actually do? How do
you pay for your music, and what can you do with it after
purchase? Unfortunately, there's a maze of choices that are not
always clearly explained (no wonder they've had trouble meeting
sales goals). Let's try to simplify it for the sake of your time
and sanity.

http://www.indie-music.com/article.php?sid=2273


How I Manage My Inbox - Ah, spam! Often advertising body part
enlargement or debt refinancing, unsolicited bulk email has
become so pervasive that American businesses are now losing
billions of dollars per year - paying workers to delete spam. I'm
going to share with you how I manage my own email inbox with the
hope it will help you save time and reduce spam, harmful worms
and viruses, and other malicious code that is all too common on
the internet.

http://www.indie-music.com/article.php?sid=2270


Email Etiquette for Venues - Your emails should help you book
gigs, not hamper you, says Bob Stane, the booker at The Coffee
Gallery Backstage, a 60 seat show room in Altadena, CA.

http://www.indie-music.com/article.php?sid=2271


Facts About Music Clearance - Two words, "Master" and "Synch",
indicate part of the problem for the average singer/songwriter
who hopes to have a song appear on a soundtrack. Before you can
start earning money, there's a lot to know.

http://www.indie-music.com/article.php?sid=2268


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INDUSTRY NEWS


*** - NAPSTER PREVIEWS NEW MUSIC SERVICE

Napster 2.0 has begun beta testing and will be available to
music fans in the United States on October 29th. The new service
will offer 99-cent downloads to anyone with a PC and the largest
digital music library in the world with over 500,000 songs.

http://www.napster.com


*** - CANADIAN MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND RECORD COMPANIES REACH
AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH ONLINE MUSIC SERVICES

Canadian music publishers have entered into a landmark agreement
with record labels and online distributors of sound recordings.

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=57893


*** - VIVENDI, NBC SIGN AGREEMENT TO MERGE

Vivendi Universal and General Electric Co. have agreed to merge
the French company's Hollywood studio and other US entertainment
assets with GE's television network NBC, creating a media giant.

Universal Music Group, the largest music company, is not part of
the deal and will be retained by Vivendi.

http://www.salon.com/ent/wire/2003/10/08/merger/index.html


*** - ARTIST GROUPS DELIVER "JOINT STATEMENT ON CURRENT ISSUES IN RADIO" TO FCC
AND CONGRESS

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA);
American Federation of Musicians (AFM); the Future of Music
Coalition (FMC); and the Recording Artists' Coalition (RAC)
expressed gratitude that the issues of media ownership, payola,
and vertical integration have received attention from Congress,
the FCC, and from the radio industry itself.

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=57838


*** - NEW INTITIATIVE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS

The Music Education Coalition (an entity created by NAMM, the
International Music Products Association, and the National
Association for Music Education) has launched a national
grassroots program to support school music programs.

http://www.supportmusic.com


*** - RECORDING ARTISTS UNION & RECORD COMPANIES REACH HISTORIC HEALTH CARE
AGREEMENT

Representatives of the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists, AFL-CIO (AFTRA) and BMG, EMI Music, Sony Music
Entertainment, Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group
have reached a tentative agreement on an industry-wide successor
collective bargaining agreement covering recording artists.

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=57632



CONTESTS & TIPS


*** - TORONTO WINTER FESTIVAL LOOKING FOR ARTISTS

Winterfolk, held in Toronto January 30 - February 1, 2004, is
now accepting applications for 45 minute showcases. Artists who
wish to participate simply need to fill out the application on
the website.

http://www.winterfolk.com/Showcase.htm


*** - DISC MAKERS GIVES INDIE MUSICIANS A CHANCE TO WIN OVER
$35,000 IN PRIZES

Disc Makers is kicking off the latest installment of the
Independent Music World Series (IMWS), the premier music showcase
series for independent musicians in the country. The Southwest
showcase finals will be held at The Knitting Factory on January
15th, 2004 and will feature the top six acts as selected by
Billboard Magazine. The competition is open to all musicians not
currently signed to a major record label and to all styles and
genres of music. Submissions must be postmarked by November 13,
2003.

http://www.discmakers.com/imws


*** - 12th ANNUAL BILLBOARD SONG CONTEST

Your chance to be heard by some of the biggest names in the music
business. There are over $30,000 in prizes, including musical
equipment, song placement on the 12th Contest Winners CD, a
subscription to Billboard Magazine and much, much more. Create a
Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK) today and submit online to
the Billboard Song Contest at a discount off the mail-in
submission fee. Final Deadline: Midnight, March 20, 2004

http://www.sonicbids.com


**** - THUNDERING WOMEN FESTIVAL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

Are you a thundering woman? The first ever Thundering Women
Festival is slated to take place in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada,
June 25 - 27, 2004. Applications must be postmarked no later than
Friday, December 12, 2003, to be considered for festival
participation.

http://thunderingwomen.ca/


**** - NASHVILLE SONG SEARCH SEEKS COUNTRY MUSIC

Singer/Songwriter and Mercury Nashville recording artist Terry
Clark announces a new songwriting contest - Nashville Song
Search. The entry fee of $25 will benefit the Crisis Center, a
free, 24-hour telephone counseling service for people in crisis.
Contest deadline: November 15, 2003.

http://www.nashvillesongsearch.com


*** - MOJO MUSIC STUDIO RADIO SHOW

Send your music for airplay consideration on a cool radio show
called, "The Studio", which airs on over 80 high school, college,
and commercial radio stations around the planet.

http://www.mojomusicstudio.com and click on "Radio Show"


*** - PERFORMING SONGWRITERS BOOT CAMP

My Turn Productions and Lauren Adams will be presenting a series
of retreats and seminars carrying on the tradition of the
original Performing Songwriters Boot Camp in Driggs, Idaho. The
first seminar will take place in Big Bear, California, Friday
October 31st - Sunday November 2nd, 2003.

http://www.performingsongwritersbootcamp.com


**** - FILM & TV PLACEMENT

We are a leading music placement company for film and TV. Some of
our clients are Disney, WB, FOX, CBS and ABC. We only take 20%
commission if we get your music into movies, TV shows, trailers,
bumpers, commercials, etc. We DO NOT take any of your publishing
and this is 100% non-exclusive. Please visit our website to learn
more about us and to listen to the outstanding quality of music
we represent. Submit your music for possible placement. Contact:
Josh Zandman, Publisher

http://www.songandfilm.com


**** - 247INDIE.COM

We have many promotional options for independent artists, and
there is absolutely no fee to have your music reviewed. Feel free
to send in an mp3.

http://www.247indie.com/


**** - HOST A "FUSION TV" EPISODE

Philips is searching for individuals between the ages of 14-24
years old who are interested in becoming the Philips "Fusionary."
Applications will be accepted through December 12, 2003, for the
opportunity to be the host of a "Fusion TV" episode. Providing a
voice for their peers, a young, hip, and tech-music-savvy winner
will supply commentary on action sports, music, and the hot
topics of the day.

http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=56108


**** - BATTLE OF THE FANS

Battle of the Fans is a promotionally driven contest, with the
simple desire of drawing attention to new artists and bands that
are eager to establish and grow their fan base. Artists/bands
that get involved work hard to promote and be promoted.

http://www.battleofthefans.com/


**** - COSTA RICA RADIO PROJECT INVITES SUBMISSIONS

A chain of community radio stations in Costa Rica is seeking
artists in all styles of music for airplay in this country. The
stations are eager for submissions from independent artists and
are administered by the I.C.E.R (Costa Rica Radiographic
Institute) and broadcast in rural areas throughout the country.
Contact: Bruce at mundodehockey@yahoo.com


**** - SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED

Courtesy of Indie Contact Bible
http://www.indiebible.com/im/

The Grrl Network
We cover everything "grrl" plus live shows, club gigs, openings,
and events. We review CDs, books, plays, and film.
http://www.thegrrlnetwork.com

The Alternative News
Our mission is to bring various music communities together by
keeping readers aware of and informed about bands, events,
clubs/venues and music scenes in various parts of the country;
especially in and around New England.
http://www.thealternativenews.com

Courtesy of Indie Contact Bible
http://www.indiebible.com/im/



NETWORKING

Don't forget to check our online calendar for latest updates.

http://www.indie-music.com/calendar.php


**** - ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EVENTS

October 17 - 18, The Music Industry Conference, Birmingham, AL,
http://www.the-mic.com

October 18, Film Music Mecca, Los Angeles, CA,
http://www.lamusicproductions.com

October 19 - 22, IEEE Workshop On Applications Of Signal
Processing To Audio And Acoustics, New Paltz, NY,
http://musen.engin.umich.edu/waspaa03/

October 22 - 25, CMJ Music Marathon, New York, NY,
http://www.cmj.com/marathon/

October 24, New Mexico Showcase, Albuquerque, NM,
http://www.nmshowcase.com/

October 24 - 26, Folk Alliance Midwest Region (FARM), Williams
Bay, WI, http://www.farmfolk.org/

October 25, DIY Convention @ CMJ, New York, NY,
http://www.diyconvention.com/

October 29 - November 4, Coast Music Conference, Houston, TX,
http://www.quizzard.com

October 28, Swedish Music Seminar, New York, NY,
http://www.swedeninfo.com/musicseminar/

October 30 - November 1, Amsterdam Dance Event, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, http://www.amsterdam-dance.nl/

November 1, 2BAW Seminar, New Orleans, LA,
http://www.2bawentertainment.com/

November 2, Business Chops Workshop, Hollywood, CA,
http://www.business-chops.com

November 6 - 9, TAXI Road Rally, Los Angeles, CA,
http://www.taxi.com

November 7 - 9, National Conference on Media Reform, Madison, WI,
http://www.mediareform.net/conference

November 8, Music Therapy 101, Los Angeles, CA,
http://www.mt101.com/dates.php

November 13 - 15, Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference,
Lexington, KY, http://www.midwestentertainmentconference.com/

November 14 - 16, Northeast Region of Folk Alliance (NERFA),
Monticello, NY, http://www.nefolk.org/

November 21 - 23, Folk Alliance Canada (FAC), Montreal, PQ,
http://www.folkalliancecanada.org/

November 21 - 23, Indianapolis Music Conference, Indianapolis,
IN, http://www.imusicconference.com

November 22, How to Get a Record Deal - or Do It Yourself, New
York, NY, http://www.daylle.com/seminar.html

November 29, Bumpskey's Independent Musician Convention, Bayonne,
NJ, http://www.bumpskey.com/

February 27, 2004, Listen and Exchange, Houston, TX,
http://www.listenandexchange.com/

February 28, 2004, Call to Arts! Expo, Pasadena, CA,
http://www.calltoarts.artistshelpingartists.org/home.htm

March 1 - 7, 2004, Global Entertainment & Media Summit, New York,
NY, http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/

September 24 - 26, 2004, Talent Search and Music Festival,
Atlanta, GA, http://www.devilentertainment.net/events.htm



COOL STUFF


**** - 'GUERRILLA MUSIC MARKETING' WITH JACK BLACK?

Author/publisher Bob Baker gets some nice exposure on the Big
Screen as his book, "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," makes
an appearance in the new Paramount film "The School of Rock,"
starring Jack Black. Baker's book is featured prominently in one
of the classroom scenes about midway through the movie.

http://www.TheBuzzFactor.com


*** - CHRISTINE LAVIN'S 31 TIPS

Tips for the performing songwriter.

http://www.christinelavin.com/tips.html


*** - AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH AN ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY

When you need a lawyer in this business, you need someone who
knows the recording industry inside out.

http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=8649


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