Once the last chord rings out, it's time to pack up and move on to the next show, right? "Not so fast!" say Billy and Bob.

There are a few important things you should do immediately after the gig and within the next 48 hours. Taking these simple steps will help you squeeze a lot more marketing muscle out of your live shows! Listen up!

Episode #9 Live Shows! How to Squeeze More Marketing Power Out of Your Gigs.

Making the most of your live music shows involves more than just playing the songs well and not making mistakes. Live gigs are your best opportunity to connect with people and grow your fan base.

This week Billy and Bob share several strategies that will help you engage fans in the room, leverage social media, and make certain you stay in touch with your audience long after the show has ended.

Book That Gig! Part 2, How to Talk to Talent Buyers -

Now that you know what to do BEFORE you try to book a live music gig (you did listen to last week's episode, didn't you?), it's time to reach out and touch someone! Specifically, the talent bookers at the venues.

But there's a right way and wrong way to approach them. This week Billy and Bob pull back the curtain and reveal what worked for them and a lot of other successful artists. Put these principles into practice and you'll soon have a LOT more shows on your calendar!

So, you’re eager to play your music live. You’re ready to start booking gigs or even a mini tour. Time to start emailing and calling venues, right?

HOLD ON! Slow down, Mario ...

Before you do anything, listen to these tips and checklists that Billy and Bob dish out. Make sure you are prepared BEFORE you ever get near a live music venue.

That’s what awaits you on this episode of “Music Marketing Monday.”

Yes, it’s one of the most painful and uncomfortable things a musician will ever face. Even worse than being forced to play “Freebird” or a Justin Bieber cover.

We’re talking about the excruciating task of making money with music and asking for the sale. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be so painful. And on this episode of “Music Marketing Monday” Billy and Bob give you several ways to get on friendlier terms with art and commerce.

In part 2 of a 3 part series Billy and Bob want you to get into a relationship with your fans.

This week Billy and Bob cover the first step to effective music marketing: Creating Awareness!

There are many ways to “get your name out there,” and on this episode we give you a smorgasbord of ideas on how to do that – including two or three key factors you’ll need to do it effectively.

But Creating Awareness is just one of three important steps. Next week, we’ll cover Step 2; then Step 3 comes the week after that.

Are you ready? Let’s swing, baby!

In this episode the boys get into your head. It's time to reprogram the way you think about music marketing. The words you use to think about marketing your music might just be the thing that is holding you back…it's time to destroy the EVIL EMPIRE and become a music marketing freedom fighter! Oh, and these guys are funny too...

In episode one, Billy and Bob asked the question, "Do you have a big BUT?" Something that is keeping you from taking your music career to the next level. In episode two the dynamic duo offers some advice along with four steps you can use to kiss your big BUT good-bye.

Do you have a Big But? Something that keeps you from taking action and getting to the next level of your music career? Join "Music Marketing Monday" hosts Bob Baker and Billy Grisack as they talk about the Big Buts we all face as creative makers of music. Informative and funny. Look out, there's gonna be some homework!