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Re: calling all singer/songwriters out there...

Postby Malcolm Boyce » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:22 am

Jef wrote:
Malcolm Boyce wrote:Lastly, I don't gig a lot these days as a musician, but as an indicator of how things have progressed for me, someone who has worked in the business in this town for 20 years. I started out mixing in clubs for $25 and all the ginger ale I wanted... :oops: It was a way to develop my craft, and build up a rep. After sticking with it, I now can easily demand what I consider to be pretty good rates, on the higher end locally for what I do. I know where I come from financially, and consider it having paid my dues to get where I am today.

...so you wouldn't go out and do a show for 50 bucks either, eh?
Actually, as a performer, I would play for 50 bucks cash in pocket for what Roach describes.

I continue to judge every situation on it's own, and have done some low stress mixing jobs for very little moolah in the last year. When it happens, it's not to undercut anyone, or keep rates from being reasonable for anyone. More often than not, it's doing someone a favour for one reason or another, who wouldn't have a reasonable and professional out.

I continue to find that once people experience a new level of quality, it isn't too long before they expect it. I think this goes for broad entertainment value, as well as anything technical. To me the more this continues to happen, the better it gets for everyone.
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Postby Malcolm Boyce » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:24 am

Jef wrote:....

Thirdly, my 'nay-saying' is my own personal opinion (I'm not even from Saint John), and I'm just opening up a discussion here, not trying to dis anyone.
I think everyone gets that Jef.

I thank you for continuing to be part of this community.
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Postby Malcolm Boyce » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:32 am

clinton wrote:hey... thanks for the kind words Malcolm!
Honestly Clint... It was far from great circumstances, but what you did opening for Glen at AKhord was very fine.

I sincerely mean you could do that kind of thing anywhere and do well.

You can lurk here anytime... ;-)
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Postby RoadDog » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:35 am

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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:14 am

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You frighten me. :-o
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Postby RoadDog » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:15 pm

It's FUN to be SCARED ...
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Postby jammy jamz » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:42 pm

thats why roller coaster are such a big draw.....
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:24 am

So who's coming out to support the grand opening of Sean's new songwriters night? If you don't come out then you'll make baby Jesus cry... :-o
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Postby jammy jamz » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:38 am

i thought it was lies that make the baby jesus cry.

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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:51 am

jammy jamz wrote:i thought it was lies that make the baby jesus cry.

:shock:


yeah lies too...
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Postby macrae11 » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:21 am

What about lying about coming to Sean's new songwriter night?
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:33 am

macrae11 wrote:What about lying about coming to Sean's new songwriter night?


Baby Jesus would definitely be pissed at you...
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Postby roachie » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:20 pm

every time you smile, baby Jesus gives a fat kid a new bike. John 2:46
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Postby macrae11 » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:30 pm

Are you sure you have that reference right? I thought that was from Methuselah 79:42b
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Postby jammy jamz » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:51 pm

i thought it was leviticus bikeride 87:23 seventy two.

but,

imma buddha(ist)...so i dunno

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Postby Burnsy » Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:03 pm

Still in school gentlemen, no time for shinnanigans ...yet.
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:33 am

Well, I went out last night and had a blast. The weekly events could still probably use more support, however the few people that were there enjoyed themselves quite a bit. I'm looking forward to more of these! Clinton was awesome, and I got one of those little sample cards from him so that I can download some demo stuff. Anyways, very enjoyable...
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Postby clinton » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:37 am

Thanks Matt, it was great to meet you. Big thanks to those who came out. Thanks to Sean for having me there (you were great!). Aside from having beer spilled on most of my stuff, I had a great time!
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:53 am

clinton wrote:Aside from having beer spilled on most of my stuff, I had a great time!


Sorry man, I really felt bad about that. The guy means well, but last night it just wasn't the right time or place for his "style" of fun.

Anyways, I want more of your music. Where can I go about purchasing the songs from your set list? The last one is still stuck in my head...
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Postby clinton » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:28 pm

hahaha....no worries. I liked him well enough. I know about "bar" shows.

That last song is called Only Love/Only Fear and hasyet to be recorded. That was a song by my old band, The Carousels. There is a live version of it on my youtube channel if you like. http://www.youtube.com/clintoncharlton
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:33 pm

clinton wrote:hahaha....no worries. I liked him well enough. I know about "bar" shows.

That last song is called Only Love/Only Fear and hasyet to be recorded. That was a song by my old band, The Carousels. There is a live version of it on my youtube channel if you like. http://www.youtube.com/clintoncharlton

I'll take what I can get. But you should seriously record all of these songs so that I can buy them.
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Postby clinton » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:38 pm

hahaha....you offering studio discounts?
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:52 pm

clinton wrote:hahaha....you offering studio discounts?
How about you come over and do a "show" and I'll "test" some new mics...? :-P

If you like the results of said testing, and want to purchase these results I won't try to stop you. ;-)

If you are serious about looking for studio time however... you can send me a message.
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Postby clinton » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:57 pm

I'm always serious about studio time. Once I'm done with my current record, maybe we can talk about doing some recording if you'd be into it.
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Postby Mathieu Benoit » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:58 pm

clinton wrote:I'm always serious about studio time. Once I'm done with my current record, maybe we can talk about doing some recording if you'd be into it.
I'm very into it.
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