OCML Podcast

In this episode, we talk about working with other bands to build your fanbase, supporting other band's shows, bringing bands with you on shows and other opportunities and building your mellow musicians up.

In this episode, we talk about getting your music online, getting you first show by going to shows to meet the promoter, how to represent yourself professionally online and other tips for bands just starting out who are looking to get into the gig circuit. 

In this episode, and every fourth episode, we rant and blow off steam with some angst infused general constructive criticism.

Happy New Year! It’s 2017, and in this episode, we unveil the OCML Digital network, with many new series to come, show coverage, content creation and taking the local bands you love right to you pocket computer!

In this episode, we talk about where you can find OCML weekly, what we have done this year, opinions of John, Kevin & David, along with a few stories from 2016.

In this podcast, we talk about our involvement in the community, why we started working with the homeless, Artists United to End Homelessness, changing the narrative to houseless & how we believe music & art have the platform to deal with issues and to serve their communities by bringing people together with a positive message.

In this episode, “Tales From the Soundboard,” we rant about missing the little details in show prep, communication pre show between band and promoter, general show etiquette & other “Do’s & Dont’’s” of shows. Don’t be an asshole.

In this episode, we talk about getting new fans, what you should do immediately once you attain them, how to engage them and keep them relevant, being a part of the community & the importance of a mailing list.

In this episode, we talk about the necessity of social media, the negatives of focusing on social too much, developing new age word of mouth tactics, engaging your new fans & finding a balance in using both to grow your following. What works better for you; Word of Mouth or Social Media?

In this episode, John & Kevin describe why pay to play is bad, the misconception most bands have about the process, “buying resume content”, OCML’s evolved stance on Pay to Play & how we collectively could put an end to it. Dare to say no.