20 - Seven Ways to Use Twitter for Music Marketing, Part 2

This is what happens when Zombie Boy meets Buzz Man! Last week Billy and Bob shared some valuable insights into using Twitter to promote your music. On this episode, Bob (who has 14.4K followers) runs through his top Twitter power user tips while Billy fights off sleep - yet he still manages to add a lot of semi-coherent value to the conversation :-) A must-hear podcast!

19 - How to Use Twitter to Attract Fans and Make Connections, Part 1

On this episode Billy and Bob discuss their top tips on using the world's easiest social media platform: Twitter.

Did you know you can use Twitter to search for your ideal fans, reach journalists and venues, and even connect with celebrities? (Joan Jett, are you listening?)

Take notes and then start plotting your new tweet-based marketing strategy!

17 - How to Step Into Your Power as an Artist

On this episode, your dynamic duo discusses how most musicians (and creative people in general) sell themselves short - and why the world needs you to embrace your role as an empowered artist.

Bob talks about his current fan-funding campaign at http://rkthb.co/34534 (which ends July 2) and Billy reinforces the major shift your career can take when you recognize how your music and art impact the world. An inspiring episode!

"The Empowered Artist" Movement and Book Launch by Bob Baker - http://rkthb.co/34534

17 - How to Do a Killer Festival Show - OR - The Do's and Don'ts of Playing Outdoor Music Gigs

In this fourth and final segment on outdoor music festivals and fairs, Billy and Bob share their best tips for putting on a killer show. They cover how to attract people to the stage and how to engage them throughout your set.

Billy has decades of experience playing these demanding gigs. In fact, he recorded this episode from his phone during a break between sets at a - you guessed it - outdoor music festival. Listen and soak up his wisdom!

16 - Playing Festivals and Fairs: Preparation and Promotion

You've booked the gig. The day of the show has arrived. Listen as your fun-loving hosts spell out what you need to do to prepare for and promote your set.

As Billy and Bob explain, outdoor music festivals and fairs are NOT your average gig. They require special attention and creative methods to get people to your stage. Some of these just might surprise you (especially the idea that Billy borrowed from the Beatles.)

15 - An Insider's Guide to Music Festivals and Fairs
Last week they discussed the pros and cons of playing summer music festivals and fairs.

This week Bob gets Billy to spill the beans on how to reach event organizers and get booked - including some little-known ninja tricks!

Other highlights: You may be surprised to learn how an old-school fax can help you stand out, and Jason leaves us a voice mail that sets up what Billy and Bob will cover next week.

Episode 14 - The Pros and Cons of Playing Summer Music Festivals and Fairs

It's springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means we're headed into summer festival and fair season. These events can be great exposure for bands and music artists.

But are you truly up for the challenge? Do you know what playing these events really entails? Do you know the first steps you should take to reach the organizers and get booked?

Billy and Bob fill you in on this episode. Pull up a lawn chair and listen.

Listener Questions and Comments Exposed!

Billy and Bob have been getting lots of feedback on recent episodes. So this week they tackle listener questions and comments.

Highlights: Joshua adds an Aussie perspective on how to pitch yourself to venue talent bookers. Gary wants to know whether to say yes to everything or be more choosy with music opportunities. John Henry asks how he should handle a new brand identity for his music career.

As always, your energetic hosts have a lot to say on these topics. Listen up!

12 - Where to Find Great Music Marketing Ideas

Where do you find the best ideas for promoting your music? Is it other bands and record labels? If so, you may be missing out on some great opportunities.

Listen as Billy and Bob take you by the hand and show you some of the best places they have found effective marketing strategies. They bet it's not where you think!

How to Deal with Haters, Feedback and Constructive Criticism
There's no getting around it.

The more successful you are, the more likely people will let you know what they think of you and your music. And sometimes it won't be pretty.

On this week's episode Bob and Billy discuss the good, bad and ugly of fan feedback. They also spell out how to handle it, what to listen to, and what to ignore.