Taylor News March 2011

March is here already and I know I'm speaking on behalf of all Calgary and area when I say "Is spring ever gonna get here?" Enough of this cold and snow already. Brad is the only person that seems totally unaffected by the local weather conditions. Radio contests and festival deadlines have kept him busy in the studio all month and I've never seen him happier.

Here's What's In The News At Taylor Sound.

Social Media @charliesheen & #tigerblood....

Wether or not good 'ol Charlie has fallen off the deep end, or wether it's the most successful and elaborate PR stunt ever, the power of social networking is without a doubt our biggest asset in today's business and entertainment world.

I have spent the last few weeks establishing blogs, uploading photos and recordings, creating videos and lists of gear, and I'm finally ready to say that our TWITTER feeds (@taylorsound) and news BLOG (http://taylorsoundrecording.blogspot.com) and other links to webpage, youtube and media friends can all now be found in one place, our FACEBOOK PAGE. Follow along at facebook/com/taylorsoundrecording to get daily and weekly updates, pictures, shows etc by giving up the 'ol Thumbs up! Whew!

Let's Make A Deal....

We are in the age of the digital download and consequently massive runs of CD's just aren't happening anymore. Next time you're in Future Shop, HMV or Best Buy, have a look at their tiny music selection. There's definately been some shrinkage over the past few years. However, and I think that most would agree, that it is still important to have a physical copy of a recording. Selling CD's at shows are still a necessary source of income for musicians, especially those who are on the road.  I spoke to a number of different bands to see what they were paying and who they were using for CD duplication, and I must say, as a grant writer and supporter of different Art Councils and Organizations, I was not pleased to find out that many were sending their products State side to be printed.

So.......I reconnected with some old contacts, and was pleasantly surprised at the willingness and openess of CANADIAN companies that wanted to work with us. I am pleased to say that we are in the final stages of putting some unbelievable packages for duplication, web design, mastering, and photography together to offer strictly to clients of Taylor Sound. Because the work is being kept in Canada, it will be much easier for projects to recieve funding assistance as well.

Last but NOT least......The Music.

MARCH OF FESTIVALS
Congratulations to The Lions for being accepted to play two showcases at this year's South by South West Music Conference (SXSW). They have been in the studio working on a new album that will release sometime in the summer, however, they are set to release an official single on YouTube on April 1, 2011. www.youtube.com/thelionstube.

Black Phoenix Orchestra are on their way to Canadian Music Week (CMW) in Toronto right this very minute. BPO will also be performing two separate showcases while in Toronto including the CMW kick off party at the Legendary Horsehoe Tavern. They have been in the studio for the past couple of months and have completed their new EP. Congrats and good luck to them. Join their fan page for upcoming release announcements. www.facebook.com/blackphoenixorchestra

RADIOWAVES

Travis Pankiw's (former lead singer from Joshua's Habit) new solo project Lounge Pistol is hitting radiowaves by storm. Brand new remix of Dyin' for Nothin', his third single, will be released March 15. www.loungepistol.com.  The Calgary band that calls themselves Silo were in recording 3 new songs specifically for the ears of an interested radio tracker. We will be keeping our ears to the ground to hear more details on that.

ON THE GO

Wayfarer, Atacama Republic and The Nix Dicksons are all in finishing up songs for album projects and contest entries. We will be posting new music from all of these bands once we've been given the go ahead! Looking forward to another great month of music!

Toodles!

Trish Evans

Co-owner and Marketing/Funding Director for Taylor Sound