Bert Landry is an artist manager out of Chicago. Recently, he was kind enough to take some time out and answer some questions for Music Gorilla about what he does and how he does it. MG: To start off, tell us a little about yourself, what you do, and how you got started. BL: The […]

Post courtesy of SongTrust It is becoming more common than ever before that songwriters are setting themselves up with their own in-home recording studios to forgo the process of booking and paying for studio time that they need to rush through in order to get everything done within the allotted time. However, even with the […]

Recently, We The MG did an interview with Booking Agent Zach Mullinax. Artists are always looking to do more shows and they’re interested in getting a booking agent, Zach has some advice…. Zach Mullinax is an agent at Variety Artists International which represents a roster of exclusive talent including 311, Incubus, Robin Trower and many […]

After our recent post on the do’s and don’t’s of playing an Industry Showcase, we got some feedback from a couple of the industry members who attend our showcases. Here’s what they had to say: From Jimmy Landry: “The best advice I can give to anyone these days who may be showcasing for any tastemakers, […]

Music Gorilla regularly hosts industry showcases. At many of these events, we have an A&R rep from a major label that is there solely to watch the performances and take notes on everything they’re seeing and hearing. The performers are introduced to the rep and the networking commences. A few weeks later they receive written […]

An Interview with Pasadena Pasadena plays expressive music that borrows elements from rock, reggae and hip hop. Founded in 2000 by lead singer/songwriter Joey Harkum, the band now also features Will Finley, Aaron Hooper, Cory Streett and Sara Kryscio. Together, the five have built up a strong following in their hometown and throughout the U.S., […]

Mark Newman is a guitarist-at-large. In addition to playing with John Oates and Sam Moore, he’s working on new material and already has several strong solo albums to recommend him. He’s graced several Music Gorilla showcases, so we thought we’d put him on the spot and ask him how DOES he do it? Mark, you’re […]

“Singer  Songwriter” For the majority of Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous, William Miller aka The Kid is trying to nab an interview with Russell, the lead guitarist and major talent of Stillwater. After a show, William gets Russell sitting down and plunges in: “Do you have to be depressed to write a sad song? Do […]