Rocker Michael Wood recently released an independent guide to the music industry entitled "You've Got A Friend In The Biz".
October 10, 2005 (Press Release) --
For Immediate Release -
Written by a musician for musicians, “You’ve Got A Friend In The ‘Biz” is a unique view and approach to the music business in a casual, yet detailed conversational style. The concept of the book is in the title, essentially having a friend sit down next to you and help explain the ‘biz.
The book is filled with personal experiences of author Michael Wood as he guided his band from the rehearsing hall to being signed to a major record label based out of Los Angeles California. The book features interviews and words of wisdom from top industry professionals including Casey Kasem, Tom Anderson (Founder Myspace.com), Rich Mangicaro (Session Musician For the Glenn Frey Band – Founding Member Of The Eagles), Shawn Mullins (#1 Hit Songwriter), Doug Anton (Attorney – Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, George Clinton), Dale Penner (Producer – Nickelback), Sylvia Massey Shivy (Producer – Red Hot Chili Peppers) and many more.
Along with many other topics “You’ve Got A Friend In The ‘ Biz” includes tips on putting together press kits, forming press releases, recording demos, a comprehensive management contract breakdown to name a few. The book contains hundreds of contacts for record companies, management companies, attorneys and distributors so musicians can get their music into the hands of the decision makers right away. The book is ideal for any musician of any genre looking to advance their career.
For more information or interview requests please contact City Lights Entertainment - admin@citylightsent.com or by calling 613.265.9967
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Written by a musician for musicians, “You’ve Got A Friend In The ‘Biz” is a unique view and approach to the music business in a casual, yet detailed conversational style. The concept of the book is in the title, essentially having a friend sit down next to you and help explain the ‘biz.
The book is filled with personal experiences of author Michael Wood as he guided his band from the rehearsing hall to being signed to a major record label based out of Los Angeles California. The book features interviews and words of wisdom from top industry professionals including Casey Kasem, Tom Anderson (Founder Myspace.com), Rich Mangicaro (Session Musician For the Glenn Frey Band – Founding Member Of The Eagles), Shawn Mullins (#1 Hit Songwriter), Doug Anton (Attorney – Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, George Clinton), Dale Penner (Producer – Nickelback), Sylvia Massey Shivy (Producer – Red Hot Chili Peppers) and many more.
Along with many other topics “You’ve Got A Friend In The ‘ Biz” includes tips on putting together press kits, forming press releases, recording demos, a comprehensive management contract breakdown to name a few. The book contains hundreds of contacts for record companies, management companies, attorneys and distributors so musicians can get their music into the hands of the decision makers right away. The book is ideal for any musician of any genre looking to advance their career.
For more information or interview requests please contact City Lights Entertainment - admin@citylightsent.com or by calling 613.265.9967
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