Howdy! Here's what's up...

So much to do! Turns out I forgot to get the rights to the covers on the cd so now, I'm running around trying to get that done.  One of the songs (L.A. Song) has proven to be a bit more difficult than expected.  I've been back and forth with EMI, BMI, ASCAP and Harry Fox Agency.  I still don't have the mechanical license-I'm honing in on it though.  It turns out to be a publisher that no one knows.  I'm learning a lot in the process so I can't complain too much.

The next question coming up is which publishers to approach.  I'm hiring an intern to work for Twisted Folk Music (my label) so he or she can do the research.

Now I'm working on sending the press person headshots, bio one sheets, and copies of the cd.  I'll have to give them the cd without the art for now.  Not loving that idea but until I get the mechanicals the duplication is on hold.

It's all very exciting and I'm really enjoying the process.  Looking forward to more, more, more.  I have a small private party to sing at tonight.  It'll just be Mark and myself.

ciao for now.
Verlie

Howdy Ya'll.  I'm just gettting the hang of this blog thing so it's taking time to update it.  Thanks if you're reading this.  I've decided to keep a journal of sorts on the comings and goings of the career.  Music is coming to life again! The cd that I've been working on for 3 years is finally done. The release party is scheduled for October 1st and will be sponsored by Institute of Musical Traditions wich is the concert series put on by House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park. We need to draw an army of people, should I be worried.

This is going to take a lot of work, one step at a time.  I've got to upload my video diary as well.  I'm kinda looking forward to that. 

I've got to update my email list, I've got some new people to put on.
It's time to send out the press package.
Katie (background singer) is in Ohio and needs music to work on.
I've got  contact cletus, Lynn, Nick, and Jay about performing at the release party. They all sang on the cd. 
I honestly don't know how I'm going to do all of this without an assistant but the universe will open up and present the team that I need.  I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime.  I'm off to do some more work on the project.
Keep coming back!

Oy! I don't know a whole lot about blogging so I'd be interested to hear what everyone thinks about the stuff I decide to put in here.  I just thought I'd cronical the day to day (sort of) events.  Well, as most people know I have a new CD. Actually I don't have a CD just the master and the artwork.  The next step is for me to make sure that all of the credits are correct and then I have to send it off to the duplicating company.  Many people have asked me who's going to do the duplication...I was just going to go with Oasis, which is a place in the DC area.

But National Media Services might be in the running as well.  I have to check the pricing.  There is so much to do.  I have to get someone to help with booking or this will all be lost.  I have to get the whole thing copy written, and then I have to work on where and with whom the release party is going to be.

There's a lot that goes into this.  I feel like I want to get a Super 8 camera and document the whole thing.  Stay tuned for a video blog.

Well, that's it for now.  Write to me and tell me what I should write about.

Peace
Verlette