While attending Hofstra University in New York, Erin was the lead singer of the Long Island-based rock band Tiny Giant, which played the legendary CBGBs (R.I.P.) and other local venues. In this project, she was able to immerse herself in writing, recording, and performing original music. Singer/Songwriter and Cover Artist Erin McAndrew has excited crowds at concert halls, wineries, breweries, colleges, fairs, pubs, charity events, and private parties. She's mastered booking gigs at non-traditional music venues and created a system where she's been able to book dozens of gigs year after year without the help of a manager or booking agent! In June 2016, Erin released her first album of original music, Skeleton of Life. Her sophomore release, Stay Alive, was released in February 2018. And now she uses her onstage expertise to coach others on the business aspects of the industry!

Erin also hosts ROCKIN’ THRU THE GRAPEVINES, a show about her favorite wines and wineries, including wineries she has performed at. That's that episodic music brand content we're always talking about ya'll! She's living proof that solo artists can be profitable when they are clever in their strategy and regularly connect with their Superfans! Connect with Erin, below and learn more about her 'Get More Paid Gigs Self-Paced Course'!

As the conversation progressed, we attacked some of the worst habits of artists that book themselves, how to finesse a price point that you can be proud of during negotiation and why it's so important to create a booking system when you're doing it yourself! We chatted about the necessity of covers in any artists repertoire as well as the amazing doors that cover shows can open. Whether you're already a booking pro or you've never set up your first show, this MICPodcast is a great resource to get started!

WEBSITE: www.ErinMcMusic.com

EMAIL: Erin@erinmcmusic.com

YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/c/ErinMcAndrew​

INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/iamerinmcandrew

Today, we welcome Danny Barros, President & Founder of Hitskope Music Group & Hitskope Records. Hitskope Music Group is a modern artist management company for a variety of independent and major-label signed artists. Originally from Boston, Danny is a graduate of the Music Business Program at Berklee College of Music and holds a Professional Certification in Digital Marketing from Cornell University. Featured in VICE Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Forbes Magazine, he has an impressive track record as an active member of the Music Business Association, the American Association of Independent Music, and many others! In the past, Danny worked with D-Squared producing nearly 500 live shows, regularly negotiating and planning performances for A-List artists such as Ed Sheeran, Chris Brown, Steve Aoki, and T-Pain.  

Join us as we look at the modern record deal and discuss what's radically changed since the pandemic. We'll chat about how you can be more eligible for a record deal if that's your desired path and what to expect from a typical contract. Also, we navigate the tricky conversation and negotiation of live events both locally and for national venues. Live events are coming soon to every state and many have already begun in full force. Get the strategies and inside info to make sure you get a headstart!  

FULL BIO: https://hitskope.com/about

Connect on LinkedIn! linkedin.com/in/dannybarros  

Connect with your host, Vinnie Hines! Instagram.com/ac_vinnie 

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Kerry Kathleen is not only a talented artist, but she's also a sommelier. She's integrated this part of her story into her fan subscription models in the most clever ways. From custom merch, so handwritten notes, exclusive cover content, and higher tier options, she's got a little something for everyone. Join us as our host @AC_Vinnie chats with her about the early stages of creating a subscription model, how to keep it fun for you and your fans, and how to scale your reach to the masses! As the conversation got going, we chatted about her artist journey, how she started getting paid gigs, and how that turned into a virtual experience. We learned more about how she's keeping the exclusive vibe of her "Inner Circle" fansubs fun and engaging and how she plans to use that as a jumping-off point to tour various wineries in the country. No matter where you're at in your career, you can learn something from this podcast!

Make sure to connect with Kerry Kathleen and follow her on Instagram.com/kerrykathleen.music

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