A & R NEWSLETTER

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ISSUE 259

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*** BLACKCURRENT MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTIONS have

been in operation for six years and have the goal of building longterm careers for their artists and to promote them internationally.
They work closely with the Ridiculously Talented label which
releases many of their projects. Current acts include Soulcyde
and Patrick Augustus.
BLACKCURRENT are open on genre but prospective artists,
including bands, songwriters or musicians should possess a professional attitude, strong musicianship, excellent song-writing
skills, a progressive outlook and a willingness to work in partnership with the company.
Please submit your work only electronically by email with a
myspace or web-site link or a single mp3 track to:
Pam Thomas, BLACKCURRENT LTD, 12 Laurel House, Central
Rd, MORDEN, SM4 5RW. Tel +44 (0)208 665 9577,
info@blackcurrent.biz www.blackcurrent.biz
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*** ENERGISE RECORDS was set up in 1994 and its biggest hit
so far was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Nicki French in 1995.
The label has continued to be successful with 4 massive club hits
in the last year. Current acts include Nicki French, Kate Ryan,
Vogue and Sonia.
ENERGISE release DANCE music, EURO POP and Hi NRG
as well as compilations and artist albums. Sister label NRG-X releases dance versions of current and catalogue hits.
Directors Gary Simmons and Dave Kinghorn tell me they
would like to review tracks in these genres from anywhere in the
world for licensing to either labels.
Also of interest would be great songs for the Nicki Frenchs
latest album which is being recorded now. Celine Dion style ballads or dance tracks would be great
Send your submissions by mp3 or CD to:
Gary Simmons, ENERGISE RECORDS, PO BOX 35, GRAYS,
RM17 9BB. Tel +44 (0)7005 809081,
energiserecords@btinternet.com
www.energiserecords.com
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*** The music area WAFER THIN works in is ACOUSTIC based

but extends into PROGRESSIVE ROCK.
Owner, Rob Peters, who was in Everything But The Girl, says
he works as an A&R Consultant to a number of labels and enjoys
discovering and developing up and coming artists but you must
have good songs, well performed - as always!
If Rob feels you have potential he will recommend your act to
other companies he knows. Send your demo to:
Rob Peters, WAFER THIN, PO BOX 81, BIRMINGHAM, B30
2LF. Tel Tel +44 (0)121 444 5887, waferthin@hotmail.com
www.waferthin.org

AUGUST 2009

*** COPRO RECORDS was set up in 1995 and have several divisions covering labels, booking agency, studio and distribution.
Their main focus is on METAL, PUNK, ROCK and GOTH
acts but some of their operations deal with a wider mix of genres.
Some services provided are fee based.
Top acts on the label at the moment are Symphony Cult, Forever Never and Panic Cell. Operations manager, Jose Griffin,
says he is interested in good, honest, hard working bands with a
reality head glued on and a stonking set of songs.
Submissions should only be on CD along with a band bio and
photo. Please dont hassle them on the phone.
Jose Griffin, COPRO RECORDS, PO BOX 4429, HENLEY ON
THAMES, RG9 1GH. Info@coprorecords.co.uk
www.coprorecords.co.uk
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*** SENTRIC MUSIC was set up in 2006 and handles over a

thousand writers work. It is an essential service for any unpublished artist in the UK music community and is available to anyone who performs and produces original material. They help their
artists to collect royalties via PRS For Music and the MCPS for
the likes of live performances / radio airplay / TV exposure, which
in many cases can be backdated up to 3 years.
SENTRIC also have contacts across the globe that look for
opportunities for artists music in areas such as TV, advertising,
film and games. All of these areas can be extremely lucrative and
can provide invaluable exposure.
If you want to get your music to the masses, they can sell
your music on the world's biggest download store, iTunes.. This is
an optional service for all clients.
SENTRIC MUSIC is free join; all you have to do is register
on the web-site. They simply take 20% of what they collect from
PRS For Music and the MCPS in return for doing all of the administration involved. You can leave Sentric Music whenever you
wish as long as you given 28 days notice, you will also keep full
control over the copyright of your songs.
Phil Rose, SENTRIC MUSIC, 37 Seymour Terrace, LIVERPOOL,
L3 5PE, Tel +44 (0)207 099 5991, info@sentricmusic.com
www.sentricmusic.com
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*** PHIL TYREMAN is a producer, engineer and classically

trained musician with ten years experience in the business. He
has had chart success with Seal, Belle & Sebastian, The Prodigy,
The Darkness and All Saints. He works out of his own studio, The
Smokehouse
Phil is interested in doing production deals for talented up and
coming solo artists or bands in the ROCK/POP/INDIE areas
where the studio costs and producer royalties are arranged out of
any deal that might follow. He is also interested in working with
managers and labels looking to develop their artists.
Submit your act/material by email to phil@philtyreman.com
www.philtyreman.com

*** VOLTAGE RECORDS is an independent recording company,

established in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK in 1988.
The idea behind the label is to give a helping hand to unsigned
bands in the UK and hopefully act as a stepping-stone to greater
things. Over the years they have released products from a selection
of British acts, including AFS, The Downfall, 10,000 Things, latest
acts are Razorblade Picnic, and Disco Machine Gun!
Recently Voltage has ventured further afield with contributions
from several European and US bands, featuring well known artists
such as Chuck Treece (Bad Brains), Stevo (Fun Lovin' Criminals),
Arthur Baker, The Faction and Rosenfeld.
My contact, Tim Walker, says they are only interested in GUITAR
BANDS and ELECTRONIC - NOT POP! Distribution is through
Plastic Head in the UK. Tim is mainly interested in UK based bands
for the label at the moment but would consider overseas bands for a
track on one of their regular compilation albums that they put out.
Please submit with a CD + info and photo in the post.
Tim Walker, VOLTAGE RECORDS, Voltage Studios, St Stephens
Mill, Ripley St, BRADFORD, BD5 7JW. Tel +44 (0)1274 393998,
info@voltagerecords.com www.voltagerecords.com
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*** LILI IS PI RECORDS is a small European, cosmopolitan record

label based in Luxemburg.
They're accepting submissions ranging from INDIE and ALTERNATIVE POP, ELECTRO POP, NAIVE POP, and GLAMROCK POP,
to SINGER/SONGWRITER, INDIE FOLK, and CHILL OUT.
A&R, Remo Bei, says NOT to contact them if youre into Metal,
Alt or Hard Rock, Grunge, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Christian, Minimal, Dance,
or Trance !
You're asked initially to send links in an introductory message to the
label's myspace page. www.myspace.com/liliispi

*** Respected musician and writer, Ross Griggs, has launched two
new ventures, UNBELIEVABLE MUSIC UK and GET OUT
RECORDS. UNBELIEVABLE MUSIC UK functions both as a label
and publisher, with the publishing aspect firmly focusing on music for
media. As such, UMUK is looking for artists and writers in any genre.
GET OUT RECORDS has been set up to provide digital distribution for independent artists. Get Out dont charge any upfront fees
whatsoever, instead favouring the traditional percentage route (a
good one at that).
Although both UMUK and Get Out are fledgling businesses, Ross
is no stranger to the music industry. As an artist he has performed in
venues ranging from the local boozer to the Albert Hall. As a writer,
his music has been played and released globally by some of the largest players in the business. This means he has amassed a wealth of
knowledge to inject into these ventures.
Submit in the shape of MP3s through the web-site, Myspace links
or traditional CDs through the post.
Ross Griggs, UNBELIEVABLE MUSIC UK, 19 Trafalgar Square,
Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 9HB
Tel +44 (0)1406 364723 - +44 (0)7789 672985
info@unbelievablemusic.co.uk www.unbelievablemusic.co.uk
info@getoutrecords.com www.getoutrecords.com
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*** Here's news of a record company from Spain whose first release
was in June 2003, they specialize in HOUSE Music for DJs.
Jorge Pruess, of DEEP BASS RECORDS, is looking for HOUSE
Music from around the world for release through Beatport and Junofor DJ's. Distribution by Codigo - Barcelona.
Jorge Pruess, DEEP BASS RECORDS, C / Pintor Sorolla 15
Bajo, 03710 Calpe, Alicante, SPAIN.
Tel +34 607 859095, FAX +34 965 837941
deepbass@deepbassrecords.com www.deepbassrecords.com

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*** JONNY AMOS is an award winning songwriter with a wealth of

experience in many areas of the music industry having been an artist
for 10 years during which time he had a top 10 hit in Australia. He
writes and pitches in POP/ROCK, is a pro tools whiz and is a hungry
young producer and independent talent scout.

*** LITTLE VICTORIES is a publishing and management operation

run by Stuart Clarke who has over ten years experience in the business including at labels and as A&R editor at Music Week.

Jonny is looking for UK based SINGER/SONGWRITERS with a

clear vision of what they are trying to achieve. He is willing to work
with them on production and development. and help connect them
with his contacts in the industry once developed. No contracts, just
loyalty. Only interested in people with longevity. He has a portable
pro tools rig which he can use to record people.
Chosen artists will gain a broadcast quality recording of their work
for free with no hidden costsl. Submit by email or through myspace
with links to your music. On a separate note if there is anybody out
there looking for pop/rock songs please check out Jonnys myspace.
JONNY AMOS, 41 Furnnace Hill, HALESOWEN, B63 3LY,
jonnyamos2004@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/jonnyamos
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*** After spending seven years in the commercial recording studio

business as a recording engineer and then studio manager (APRS,
MPG member) George Allen started his own company in the tour
management and artist management sector - EMP
EMP provide a wide range of management services and have
expanded into opening their own label, Eyes Wide Shut Recordings.
They provide tour mangement services for The Magic Numbers, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Little Comets . Management clients include The
Mission, Wayne Hussey, Jimmy Copley, Bangerz N Mash and Specimen.
George likes pro active acts who are active on the Internet, playing shows, creating a buzz and working hard. He says There is no
reason to ask for management in the early stages of your careers. If
you are doing the right things, then Management will approach you.
The last two 'unsigned' acts George has taken on were found by him
- not through a submission. If you really do think that EMP should find
you give them a clue as to why with a CD etc to:
George Allen, EMP, 4-7 Forewoods Common, Holt, Wiltshire, BA14
6PJ. Tel +44 (0)1225 782984, george@empapace.com
www.empspace.com

The publishing business is a joint venture with Sony/ATV and

have successful acts like Lisa Mitchell (RCA), Tube Lords (Hassle)
and Oh, Atoms. On the management side they also represent Dinosaur Pile Up. Lisa has just released her Wonder album which has
appeared on several charts already and the lead track Neapolitan
Dreams has had lots of plays and picked up lots of syncs.
Stuart is in the market for an outstanding DANCE area act at the
moment for publishing and maybe management. If that sounds like
you send your short bio and a link to your music by email please.
Stuart Clarke, LITTLE VICTORIES, 14 Spezia Rd, LONDON,
NW10 4QJ. Tel +44(0)7940 992490, stuart@littlevictoriesltd.com
www.littlevictoriesltd.com
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*** If you produce DRUM & BASS tracks you should send your stuff
for John B of BETA RECORDINGS to check out and maybe play in
his sets, on his podcast - or sign to one of the labels.
As well as BETA John also runs NU ELECTRO ( D&B or 4/4
Techno/House tempos. Electro/Retro/DanceRock anything goes!)
and TANGENT RECORDINGS (Soulful, Liquid, Melodic & Atmospheric D&B.) Distribution is through SRD and world-wide.
Submissions are preferred by AIM (johnnbeee) or Sendspace
The second best way to get tracks to John is via email. CD if you really have to!
John B, BETA RECORDINGS, PO BOX 176, MAIDENHEAD, SL6
1FH. Office@beta-recordings.com www.beta-recordings.com
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*** Five year old publishing Co MAKE SOME NOISE MUSIC has several departments and is interested in taking on more INDIE or ALT
ROCK area music for publishing. Owner, Clive Austen, is keen to review your material in these areas.
Submit by email or post to:
Clive Austen, MAKE SOME NOISE MUSIC, PO BOX 792, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5LG. Tel +44 (0)1622 691106,
electronsoul@yahoo.co.uk www.makesomenoiserecords.com

*** IMPACT MUSIC is an independent music publishing and management company based in Essex. They are looking to develop their
publishing roster. IMPACT cover most genres of music and have a
mix of new upcoming writers and established writers who have already tasted chart success eg Carl McCoy (Fields Of The Nephilim),
Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul) and KOOPA.
If you are at the stage where you feel you may need a publisher
to administer royalties you are already generating, please email in
the first instance with a link to your music and details of your successes so far.
Paul Maynard - IMPACT MUSIC, PO Box 2106, Rayleigh, SS6 7YT
info@impactsync.com www.impactsync.com
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*** SLNB MUSIC PUBLISHING was formed in 1985 and operates a

studio , publishing and media music library.
It it run by Steve McIntosh who is a member of The Cool Notes
who had many hits in the 80s. Steve current interest is to expand the
catalogue of his music library as he has had quite a bit of success
with placements in for instance a Birds Eye beefburger commercial,
spots in CSI and Friends and many spots in Bravo channels World
Of series.
Steve is interested in all commercial genres of music but requests that all submissions are on CD please.
Steve McIntosh, SLNB MUSIC PUBLISHING, 143 Westmead Rd,
Sutton, SM1 4JP. Tel +44 (0)208 395 3045,
slnbmusic@blueyonder.co.uk www.slnbmusic.co.uk
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*** MIKE SHEPSTONE has written for Gloria Gaynor - Boney M Marta Sanchez (big south American star) and was awarded a BMI
music award regarding Paulina Rubia who went to No1 in the Latin
American charts in the USA a few years ago with a song he wrote
and many other successes too numerous to mention.
Mike is looking for a young female singer, (southern uk prefered),
for a POP with an underlying JAZZ feel album project in conjunction
with a major music publishing company. The high class material is
already written and waiting to be recorded. Big chance for someone.
If thats you, contact Mike at michael.shepstone@ntlworld.com
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*** REDEMPTION RECORDS & MANAGEMENT are a small and

highly focused record label and an artist management company.
They also operate as consultants to the music industry - offering advice and project management to artists, new bands, labels and anyone who needs guiding through the mire of marketing, sales, digital,
distribution, manufacturing, new media, press, promotion and online.
Their artists regularly find success - eg, Panjabi MC UK #5, I
Monster UK #20, Helicopter Girl, Mercury Prize nominee. Current
acts include Roddy Frame, Alexander Wolfe and Megan Henwood,
MD, Phil Knox-Roberts says they are small and very selective but
are on the lookout for great acts either for records or management,
plus top class consultancy. (There is a monthly fee or retainer for the
Project Management/consultancy service)
Phil is interested in serious artists with a developing fan-base and
great songs in any commercial genre. Please submit on CD or with
an email with links to your music, NO MP3s. Please introduce yourself if possible by email even if sending a CD package.
Phil Knox-Roberts, REDEMPTION RECORDS & MANAGEMENT,
PO BOX 50668, LONDON, SW6 3UY.
Info@redemption-records.com www.redemption-records.com
www.instantkarma.com
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*** LS MANAGEMENT is an artist / producer management company

run by Louise Smith, working with a heap of talented people, all non
ego crazed, decent folk who know how to make mighty fine music.
She also works with Stephen Budd Management on a consultancy
basis where she was based for 6 years as a full time producer /
project manager. She currently manages Martijn Ten Velden,
Freaks, Shave aka Etherfox, Splittr and Steve Lyon.
Louise is interested in considering an extra ELECTRONIC based
live act/producer for management. Please submit with links to your
stuff to her myspace initially.
LOUISE SMITH, lsmusicmanagement@btinternet.com
www.myspace.com/lsmanagement

*** K&R PRODUCTIONS, based in Michigan, have been in business for 29 years and has a wide portfolio of recording, production
and audio/video services.
President, Ken Glaza, tells me that they often have label
projects and film company clients world-wide that need new music in
all hit styles. The deal is that a commission is taken on the deal in the
event of a successful connection being made. Ken is open to submissions world-wide so drop him a sample of your material on CD or
MP3. These are posted in his library made available to producers.
K&R PRODUCTIONS, 285533 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48076,
USA. Tel +1 248 557 8276, recordav@knr.net www.knr.net
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*** Established in 2005, RED PARLOR RECORDS is a boutique

label based in New York, releasing albums by unique artists from a
variety of genres, with a focus on ROCK and FOLK, geared toward a
30+ audience, however in 2010, theyre expanding and launching
new divisions for JAZZ and WORLD. Some noteworthy previous releases include albums by Chris Whitley, Joy Askew and Jake Ziah.
RED PARLOR have Worldwide Distribution including, Proper Music Distribution (UK), ADA (USA), Fontana North/Universal Music
Group (Canada). Digital World-Wide, IODA.
General Manager, Steven Goff says deals vary depending on the
situation, however they often do Master Licensing deals in which artists retain ownership of their material while receiving royalties, and
RED PARLOR are given the exclusive right to manufacture and sell
for a period, usually for 7 years. Steve is open to excellent material
from anywhere in the world but particularly in finished (new or re-issue) master recordings from established artists to license for worldwide distribution or for specific territories but must include USA.
Please check the web-site to see if your music fits then if possible
phone to introduce yourself before submitting with a CD package to:
Steven Goff, RED PARLOR RECORDS, PO BOX 57, Cold Spring,
NY 10516, USA. Tel +1 845 265 2944, steven@redparlor.com
www.redparlor.com
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*** C.K. MANANGEMENT a division of Quarter Time Music Group

was established by Chris King in 1993. After 15 years of service,
Chris has proved himself a true asset to any talented musician looking to make their mark on Music Row. He has worked with a variety
of artists including Mikayla Lee, Bobby McDowell, and Jay Teter.
Chris believes his company can take an artist and help them develop
their path to success.
C.K. MANANGEMENT believes in combining a top quality recorded project with strong promotion team, publicist and booking
agency to hit the market running. C.K. MANANGEMENTs fundamental belief is, youve got to love it, and if your heart isnt in it, then
you shouldnt be doing it!
If you are an accomplished recording artist or songwriter from
the UK or USA looking for management send EPK/mp3 or CD to:
Chris King, C.K. MANANGEMENT, Route 1 Box 279B, Eufaula, OK
74432, USA. Tel +1 918 490 0846, ckmanagement@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/ckmanagement
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*** ALLIGATOR RECORDS was founded in 1971 by Bruce Iglauer

andover 30 years last is now home to some of the worlds premier
BLUES and ROOTS ROCK talent.
Latest releases come from Tommy Castro, Rick Estrin and the
Nightcat, JJ Grey & Mofro and Eric Lindell. Submit ONLY BLUES
and BLUE BASED material , maximum 4 songs (the only music they
release), on CD only to:
ALLIGATOR RECORDS, New Material, PO. Box 60234, Chicago,
IL 60660, USA .
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*** COME ALIVE MUSIC is a music publisher specializing in contemporary CHRISTIAN music although it does handle some MOR, EASY
LISTENING and POP. COME ALIVE MUSIC received a IHS Ministries award in 1996 and has won the John Lennon songwriting contest in 2003. Please contact first to arrange to send your CD demo:
Joseph L. Hooker, COME ALIVE MUSIC, PO. Box 436, West Grove,
PA 19390, USA. Tel +1 610 869 3660, Fax: +1 610 869 7557
thehook@comealivemusic.com www.comealivemusic.com

*** UCOMBO is looking for unsigned bands, singers, and songwriters

with original music in any genre to showcase in their online stores.

NO subscriber web-sites or releases this month??!!

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UCOMBO powered stores can be linked from your own web-site,

Myspace, Facebook, and virtually any web pages. You don't need
programming skills or even a web-site - Ucombo provides all the
tools you need to run your store free of charge, without any commissions or fees.
Unlike other systems, you are paid instantly on every sale via
Paypal, and there is no limit to the number of songs you can upload.
Visit UCOMBOs web-site to sign up and expand your distribution
Email: info@ucombo.com Web-site: www.Ucombo.com
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*** If you are in a UK or USA based Band at the harder end of PUNK,
METAL, ROCK etc PA based label THORP RECORDS may be your
answer to US and world-wide distribution.
Andy King, Owner of THORP RECORDS tells me that they have
top distro through Redeye/Revelation and have released over 75 albums over the last 10 years.
Andy is primarily interested in hardcore bands that have had previous national releases and a traceable soundscan history. Please
submit with your EPK by email with a preview web-site link to
Andy King, THORP RECORDS Tel +1 419 902 1141,
andy@thorprecords.com www.thorprecprds.com
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*** Herman Kelly is an artist, producer and writer who runs AFTERSCHOOL PUBLISHING. He has a bunch of top people on his roster
which runs to 500 songs, including LL Cool, MC Hammer and J
Buckwheat Boys. He wrote Dance To The Drummers Beat and
many other hits.

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Herman has an open door policy to song submissions for co and

sub publishing deals across POP, DANCE, RAP, FUNK, JAZZ, &
ROCK, from anywhere in the world.

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Labels Whimsical and Platform Records have joined forces, forming THE MUSIC ELEVATOR - a unique and complete UK release
co-ordination service at a remarkable price. We not only provide
radio/press/online promotion, but take care of cd promo duplication,
artwork assembly, digital/physical distribution, chart registration,
press release write-up etc. Artists receive up to 100% of royalties.
Info and testimonials at www.themusicelevator.com
LMP Media Services was launched in January 2009 and offers production of press-packs, press-releases and media distribution. The
company has helped promote many new artists around the world,
including arranging air-play on US radio for a number of female artists, it also has numerous credits on a wide range of European Albums. Please contact www.lmpmediaservices.com
Are you an indie label? A group / band or singer with a CD?
Check this out ! We promote your music to BBC regional / local Radio, commercial radio, community, university and associated stations
including BBC Radio 2. Interviews and sessions are also
available. Whether its pop, dance, indie or rock call Steve (in working hours).Tel : 0870 7415532 or 01327 703968.
www.steveosbornemanagement.co.uk
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Well summers here and many music business people are out of the
office and recharging their batteries. Now is the time for you too to
take some time to consider your progress and strategy and material.

*** WALKERBOUT MUSIC is a publishing company owned by Nashville executives Bill Walker and his son, Jeff Walker. The catalogue
contains many gems of songs dating back to the 1970's era of country music. Many of the songs were released on the Con Brio Record
Label and others by artists such as Chris LeDoux, Dottie West, Roy
Rogers and Red Steagall.
During the 1970's Bill formed three music publishing companies
and the independent record company, Con Brio Records. The label
had over 40 nationally charted singles and won numerous awards
from BMI and ASCAP.
In his 25 years running this company, Bill has been the recipient
of many awards for his contributions to Country Music. They include,
but are not limited to the 1996 CMA's Presidents Award, the 1997
Canadian Country Music's International Support Award and the
Country Radio Broadcasters 25 Year Board Service Award.
Publishing administrator, Matt Watkins, says they are interested
in Christian and Country material from anywhere in the world and will
offer single song deals to writers with top quality commercial tunes.
You must complete the submission form on the web-site to start.
Matt Watkins, WALKERBOUT MUSIC, PO BOX 24454, Nashville,
TN 37202, USA. Tel +1 615 269 7071, matt@walkerboutmusic.com
www.walkerboutmusic.com
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*** DJQ PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT is located in Cleveland,

Ohio. They work with up and coming unsigned bands focusing on
marketing, promotions, consulting and more. They have been involved in developing bands such as Miss May I (Rise Records) and I
See Stars (Sumerian Records). Quenton Delaney is looking for a
hard working band mainly from the USA but international acts have
been taken on in the past, for a development deal that will take them
to the next level.
Email Quenton with a link to your music at djq.mgmnt@gmail.com

The music business is a fashion industry at the chart end of the business and if that is where you are trying to get you have to keep up
with what the latest trends are. Wherever you are make sure you listen to the weekly chart show and keep track of the subtle evolution
in what is selling, make notes and apply it to your writing and production.
Regards,
John Waterman, Editor
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