Check out these awesome tips on “How To Turn Your Next Live Show Into a Great Snapchat Story!”

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“In today’s world of social media, there are so many ways we can give people a window into our lives — whether it’s an Instagram photo, a Facebook text post, or a Snapchat video. As musicians, this is like gold to your fans. It’s a great way to share your experiences with those who can’t be there in person.

You can post links to your gig and photo recaps after your performance is over, but you can also create a Snapchat Story to really give your fans an exclusive look into what playing a show is like for you, the artist. What do you do backstage? What’s your load-out like? Any pre-show rituals?

Below, we’ve outlined a formula for turning your live performance into a great Snapchat Story. Follow these steps for your next show, and be sure you encourage your fans beforehand to follow you on Snapchat using an email and social media service like Fan Reach. And remember: filters, filters, and more filters!”

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Click here if you want to learn how to use Facebook Events effectively!

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“One aspect of a Facebook page that is definitely still useful is the Facebook Events feature. Since Facebook pages are public, you can use your Facebook Events to announce shows, get people excited, and encourage fans to share information about your band with their friends.” Click Here!

TODAY: Amanda Abizaid at Hotel Utah! Don’t miss this!

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Please join Amanda Abizaid in promoting the release of her latest album, Walking In Twos, TODAY, October 12th, 2017. Amanda will giving a special performance at Hotel Utah Saloon. It is a night you will not want to miss! 

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017
Time: 8:30pm show
Venue: Hotel Utah Saloon
Admission: $10

Amanda Abizaid Releases New Project in Support of HelpPhilippineSchools.orgWalking In Twos EP featuring the Legendary Stephen Stills. Amanda describes her music as “Neo-Soul meets World.” A gifted pianist, guitarist and flautist, Amanda will be performing an eclectic bi lingual set. This will truly be a night of bringing the east and west together in song. “Amanda is Fabulous. Really! Check this out!” – Stephen Stills

Don’t miss the Simon Barrett Blog Talk Radio Interview with ACTING NATURAL

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“ACTING NATURAL lead singer & guitarist Eric Carnevale, bass guitarist/vocalist James David Maney, and drummer/vocalist Jesse Leonard are fueled by a mutual interest in bringing back the authenticity of raw Rock & Roll music. Their new ACTING NATURAL EP is a stunning debut that proves they have aligned their unwavering dedication to creating quality music with a signature sound. The ACTING NATURAL EP will have a worldwide digital release on September 22, 2017, followed by a physical CD release on October 20, 2017. Coinciding with the digital release, ACTING NATURAL attended the iHeartMusic Festival on September 22 in Las Vegas, NV.”

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Don’t Miss The Amazing Amanda Abizaid at Hotel Utah in SF on 10/12!

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Please join Amanda Abizaid in promoting the release of her latest album, Walking In Twos, on October 12th, 2017. Amanda will giving a special performance at Hotel Utah Saloon. It is a night you will not want to miss! 

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017
Time: 8:30pm show
Venue: Hotel Utah Saloon
Admission: $10

Amanda Abizaid Releases New Project in Support of HelpPhilippineSchools.orgWalking In Twos EP featuring the Legendary Stephen Stills. Amanda describes her music as “Neo-Soul meets World.” A gifted pianist, guitarist and flautist, Amanda will be performing an eclectic bi lingual set. This will truly be a night of bringing the east and west together in song. “Amanda is Fabulous. Really! Check this out!” – Stephen Stills

Join Amanda Abizaid at Hotel Utah on October 12th!

HotelUtah_flyer2

Please join Amanda Abizaid in promoting the release of her latest album, Walking In Twos, on October 12th, 2017. Amanda will giving a special performance at Hotel Utah Saloon. It is a night you will not want to miss! 

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017
Time: 8:30pm show
Venue: Hotel Utah Saloon
Admission: $10

Amanda Abizaid Releases New Project in Support of HelpPhilippineSchools.orgWalking In Twos EP featuring the Legendary Stephen Stills. Amanda describes her music as “Neo-Soul meets World.” A gifted pianist, guitarist and flautist, Amanda will be performing an eclectic bi lingual set. This will truly be a night of bringing the east and west together in song. “Amanda is Fabulous. Really! Check this out!” – Stephen Stills

STAND STRONG RELEASE PARTY TODAY IN EUGENE, OR

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Come and join ZAHIRA for her single release party over at HiFi Music Hall in Eugene, OR this upcoming Tuesday Night 9/26! 
 

It is going to be such a special evening… She has joined in musical union with the blessed band of bredren ‘Rising Buffalo Tribe’ and together they are bringing in most high love and big sound through their musical fusion. King Toby of Inification Movement-Roots’n’Kulcha Radio will be spinnin’ the hottest tunes, Michael Leslie will be opening up with his acoustic set and then rocking steady into Zahira & Rising Buffalo Tribe!
5 free copies of “STAND STRONG” will be gifted out to dancers & kind people during the night. Reggae songstress I-chèle and soul mama Alexis Kegel will be special guests Mmmhmmm…Bringin in that divine feminine bliss to bless up the space. Vegan treats and superfoods offered by Sarah Collins. 

Don’t miss these must-stop tour destinations!

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“Here, we’ve highlighted five college cities to check out. Some are reminders of noteworthy must-stops, but there are also a few you’ve probably overlooked. At any of them, though, you’re bound to find an eager crowd ready to hear new sounds and plenty of cool locals to pair up with.”

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Read This Article So You Can Always Be Prepared During A Live Show

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“You’re getting ready for your next big gig and dialing everything in with the venue — you’ve sent in your stage plot, shared your input list with the live sound engineer, and tied up all of your audio and technical loose ends. Or have you?

Before you call your tech-related pre-gig communications done, check out the list of points below, courtesy of veteran sound engineer Dave Loop. Including these often-forgotten details in the intel you share with your venue’s sound team will set you up for success come time for downbeat.”

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