Now this is a pretty touchy subject so we'll try to hit the highlights. The music industry is very cut throat..A number of bands have found this out to be true just playing their first few gigs around their local towns. How we know this, we are in bands too.

First and foremost bands are considered a dime a dozen anywhere to most and can be replaced instantly in the music business.

This thinking comes from folks wanting to make a quick buck and that's really all that is on their minds, the money! Don't get us wrong there are some awesome folks that do a great job taking care of bands..You know who you are and we think you are Outstanding!

But on the other hand these other folks know that bands just want to play and most will play for FREE or for little of nothing! Just to have a crowd in front of them. This is called giving it away! No matter how you look at it..Mean huh, Sorry!

Reality Check Bands
Ok, Here is the reality check..You are in a band with some of the best buddies ever, just like one big family. The band practices several times a month, writing and banging out new tunes. Also, buying new gear and trying to get that sound that makes your band unique. That is truly awesome! There is no better feeling than having your own band, you feel like you could conquer the world with your music..Yeah Baby!

Well, all the sudden your band is ready to go play a show and you hookup with either another band and open up for them or you throw a show of your own for all of your friends and family. After the show you are praised for how great your band sounded, so this completely pumps the whole band and your ready to hit the road and tour. Anything, you just want to keep playing live..There is no greater feeling on earth than playing in front a of a crowd digging your band..Best high ever!

Now back to business
Ask yourself or ask the band..Did I or we make in money? The reason we bring this buzz kill up is. Someone made the money if there was a crowd..Right! Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out at all, does it.

Here is our point
Don't give it away all the time, You have to at first to get the ball rolling and every band that ever was had to at some point. Just think about this all the time, money and effort put into your band..You are worth the respect to get paid!

Arkansas Internet Radio Wants To Help
Again, our sole purpose is to help make the local scene better in Arkansas. That is why we created this broadcast, So the public could have a central location to hear your band and get information were your band in performing. It is starting to work, we are getting the feedback and it's really awesome. But we need your help to..If your band is on our broadcast and your playing a show anywhere in Arkansas..Please tell the crowd they can hear your band on our broadcast 24/7 at www.arkansasinternetradio.com..

Within a short amount of time your fans will be listening to your band along with many other bands on our broadcast and it will build the music scene in Arkansas. It will happen if you believe!

Wayne - AiR