Any pro songwriters/recording artists on here?

Camf · Post by **Camf** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:43 pm

Just wondering if there are any current or former professional songwriters or recording artists on here? Anyone with or had a publishing deal and/or signed to a label other than one run by themselves? Just interested... I kind of think that if you're busy doing it, you probably don't have the time or inclination to hang out of forums like this... but happy to be proved wrong!

xTRUTHOFMYYOUTHx · Post by **xTRUTHOFMYYOUTHx** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:44 pm

ive been wondering this same thing for a long time...

Camf · Post by **Camf** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:20 pm

Yeah, is it mainly hobbiests, bedroom players, cover bands, school bands or new bands just starting out? I know there's quite a few older players on the forum but I was wondering how many have been through the recording industry mill? Surely there must be some?

howdy-doo · Post by **howdy-doo** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:22 pm

Rob Chappers' band is signed i think, but he doesnt seem to be a regular anymore, just on here everyone now and again

BrianGT · Post by **BrianGT** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:36 pm

I've a deal with a record company....I have 3 albums out with them but they are not rock albums.
They are relaxation albums.....plenty of rocky guitar but very laid back. Not your cup of tea at all.....or anybody's on here!

They are all over the world. It's no big deal.
Google Brian Carter......it used to come up first page but now it's about 3 or 4....

Camf · Post by **Camf** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:05 am

I was more thinking of your straightforward rock/indie label or publisher rather than more niche areas. Through the standard A&R route with all the usual complications and nefarious contractual shenanigans... where you get a nice big advance and then are contractually obliged to not get any of it! :>) Anyone with agents, tour managers, publicists and all that stuff? I thought Chappers main thing was mainly doing demos etc... has his band been signed now? last I read they'd just got a new singer. Mind you, getting signed is just the start of it... so many ways for it to go wrong!

BrianGT · Post by **BrianGT** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:12 am

Yeah........well I did say it was no big deal!

I'm in my own little world.

You signed?

Deacon Blues · Post by **Deacon Blues** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:18 am

i'm a wannabe...does that count?

Neiloler · Post by **Neiloler** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:25 am

My mom and wife say I'm pretty pro, does that count?

Camf · Post by **Camf** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:40 am

Nope and nope... any more?

Neiloler · Post by **Neiloler** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:47 am

Camf, are you a pro artist?

BrianGT · Post by **BrianGT** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:50 am

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I've already asked that question........

Taronja · Post by **Taronja** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:55 am

im famous.. yup!!!!

Jon

BrianGT · Post by **BrianGT** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:57 am

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Cool! Can you teach me to play in time? I have no idea where the ONE is on the beat!

Camf · Post by **Camf** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:59 am

I worked full-time managing some small indie labels and had my own publishing deal with one of the smaller majors for a few years... apart from my salary, that was the only serious money I ever made in the music business. I released a three very low key, but critically well received albums, several singles and toured a lot but not at the level I'm talking about... and it was all 20 years ago. I'm talking about the next level up... proper management and an A&R person assigned from the label. Is there anyone on the forum doing that now?

Any pro songwriters/recording artists on here?

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