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| Music Website Offers Showcases for Unsigned Bands and Musicians Exposure is critical to the entertainment industry, especially for musicians and bands. The traditional method of exposing new talent by recording and touring to has given way to new practices caused entirely by the popularity of the internet. Many bands and musicians are finding their way to new listeners by utilizing the web to reach out of their local markets without having to hit the road. However, finding exposure on the web can be a time consuming and daunting task for most musicians who are already burdened with dividing their time between the day job, music, and family. Daytona Beach based JamConnect.com has been providing free classified ads for musicians across the US and Canada for over two years, and has built up an impressive reputation in the independent musician community. Starting in 2006, JamConnect.com will be offering band and musician showcases on the website, where bands will have ample opportunity to make new connections with fans, listeners and other musicians. JamConnect.com will also be running a Podcast of the participating artists music, which will be a free download. Website visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the their favorite acts, and the most popular musician or band will win a 1000 CD pressing of their material. JamConnect.com will also be issuing a CD sampler of the top acts when the competition is over. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |