Lunch with Dave Schools

Widespread Panic has a big show scheduled for Nashville, TN’s The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel this Friday. While in Nashville, bassist and avid record collector Dave Schools will take over Nashville’s Indie Radio Station Lightning 100 for an hour.

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New York Magazine Goes “Beyond Country” In Nashville

Nashvillest — Fri Jun 11 21:45:59 UTC 2010 Another day, another didja-know-Nashville-is-more-than-country-music? article. From Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP (x2) to this oldie-but-goodie CNN piece on “Indie Nashville,” the rest of the world has officially caught on to the fact that Nashville isn’t jus… about: cnn GOOP gwyneth paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow Hospitality Recreation indie nashville Mercy Lounge Nashville News new york magazine New York Magazine wtf is indie nashville

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An Horse, ‘Postcards’ Video, Show Sunday With Kaki King

SceneDining — Fri Apr 30 13:52:19 UTC 2010 Check out this nifty sped-up-art-project video for the song “Postcards” by An Horse, the indie-poppers from Brisbane I’ve written a bit about in the past, whose scrappy, sad-funny songs are soaked with goodness. Remember when they played with Heypenny … about: Brisbane Guitar Heypenny Human Interest Kaki King Miley Cyrus Moving Pictures Nashville Nashville Tennessee The End at: 3rd & Lindsley The End

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Celebrate Independent Record Stores At Record Store Day This Saturday

Celebrate Independent Record Stores At Record Store Day This Saturday — Thu Apr 15 19:00:37 UTC 2010 It’s that weekend in April when everything happens at the same time (at least Rites of Spring held off until next weekend this year, right?). Record Store Day is this Saturday, and things are probably going to get a little wild at the indie record stor… about: Alex Chilton artist Big Star Chris Crofton Clem Snide Culture & Arts Daniel Pujol emmylou harris Emmylou Harris Entertainment Culture food Gramophone record grimey’s Hans Condor Infinity jack white John Cowan Music City Nashville Outside Live Music Raconteurs record store day Record Store Day the Box Tops the groove The Massenburg Sessions out third man records WSM at: The Great Escape The Basement

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How to Start an Indie Record Label

Do you love music and aspire to start your own independent record label? If so, there are several things to consider, and we’re going to lay them out simply. There are definite steps that need to be taken during the planning phase to ensure that your indie label is a success. You will need to consider the who, what, where, when, why and how of starting your label.

Who:
It is not impossible for one person to start an indie label alone. In fact, it’s been done quite successfully. However, you need to take the time to decide if that is the route you want to take. Perhaps you are thinking of creating a partnership with someone who shares your passion. If that’s the case, take some time to figure out what roles each of you will play. Finally, you may decide to have various professionals and paraprofessionals involved. Plan how you will find and keep those people.

What:
Spend some time determining exactly what it is that you would like to create. For example, one of the most important choices you will need to make regards the type of music you want to promote. While it may seem easier to just take whatever comes along that sounds good to you, it is in fact very important to choose a genre and stick with it. Your label will be taken more seriously, and you won’t split your focus.

Where:
The “headquarters” of indie labels are about as varied as the people who run them. Make an assessment of what you have available. Are you planning to package and mail materials at your kitchen table, or do you have an office space lined up? Even your city might be a consideration. There’s a reason so many country labels are located in Nashville. With access to the internet, some of these issues are easier to address than they were in the past. You can have a virtual “store” online, although you still need to plan for the physical part of the job.

When:
When do you plan to get started? Do you need to save enough money to get the ball rolling? If so, set a deadline for yourself and work as hard as you can to reach it. If other people are involved (partners, investors, etc.) check with them to make sure everyone is on the same page about the timeline.

Why:
Decide what is important to you in this venture. Are you simply interested in promoting your own music, or do you plan to represent other artists? Some people choose to start their own labels in order to share good music with the world, while others see it as an opportunity to make a living doing something they love. This can also help you determine how much time and effort you are willing to devote to the enterprise.

How:
Well, that’s the big question, isn’t it? I hope that reading through these suggestions gives you a little better idea on how to go about starting your own indie label. The key here is to really think it through beforehand so that you are prepared for what needs to be done.

Knowing who will be involved, what you want to create, where you’ll be located, when to get started and why you’re doing it at all are the first steps to creating an independent record label that can sustain itself – and maybe even you along with it. Take these how-to steps and put them to work for you.

$25 for Six Months of Unlimited Movie Streaming from IndieFlix.com

While it seems absurd to compete with intellectually stimulating YouTube masterpieces, one community of independent film lovers dares to try. Catch some online videos worth seeing with today’s deal: for $25, you get six months of access to more than 1,500 streaming independent movies on IndieFlix.com . Once you get your Groupon, enter your unique code here to start your half-year foray into a world of edgy, thought-provoking motion pictures. Get a subscription for yourself or give a film student, movie lover, or cable-less college student the gift of moving pictures. IndieFlix’s voluminous collection spans all genres and motifs from action and adventure to foreign and special interest. It has features , shorts , and documentaries that trade flashy effects and big-budget productions for heartfelt filmmaking and stories. Look for April Showers and The Trident among the multiple highlights and hidden gems scattered across the site. April Showers was written and directed by a Columbine survivor and tells the story of picking up the pieces after the tragedy; The Trident is a short featuring one of David Carradine’s final performances. The site also acts as a content distributor for indie directors. A true supporter of the community, IndieFlix gives independent filmmakers a chance to be seen. It’s a central location to find films that can’t be found anywhere else—similar to the mysterious dimension where all your lost socks end up. And, with your unlimited access pass, you’ll have the power to stream flicks around the clock. So barring the dramatic explosion of the Internet that the Y2010K bug may cause, you’ll always have something to watch. Groupon Says Make Your Home Feel Like a 300-Seat Movie Theater Symphony orchestra members find Alan Alda simply intoxicating. Read more…

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Indie Talks To Kid Electric’s Toya Haynes And Artist Damien Horne On Off The Wall Benefit Concert

Indie Nashville talks to Toya Haynes of Kid Electric Concerts and artist Damien Horne regarding the Off The Wall concert to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. Artists include Damien, Lisa Kimmey, Britten,…