Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Hey trumpet players. Just to let you know, if you have been trying to reach Jason Harrelson and or Harrelson Trumpets today, you might have noticed the number on the web site is not working. Don't worry. All is well. The number got lost while in the move to the new shop. We are setting up a new number but it won't be up for a week or so. Until then you can reach Jenn Harrelson at 406-696-1585 or myself at 503-890-9129 with any inquiries.
Thanks a ton.
John Dover
Clinician and Soloist - Harrelson Trumpets
www.harrelsontrumpets.com
503-890-9129
Thanks a ton.
John Dover
Clinician and Soloist - Harrelson Trumpets
www.harrelsontrumpets.com
503-890-9129
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Running in the PDX Marathon on Sunday. I would like to thank those who have been supporting me and especially my sponsors for this event. Harrelson Trumpets - www.harrelsontrumpets.com, Brain Grenade Entertainment - www.braingrenadeentertainment.com, and Heffernan Insurance Brokers - www.heffgroup.com
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
What Do You Mean I Have to Put On a Show?
I have a wonderful DVD in my collection of a performance by the talented trumpet player Chris Botti. I admire Chris for many reasons; he is a near-flawless player with gorgeous tone and great technique. But what really blows me away is how he has developed an entertaining show where people actually sit down and really listen to instrumental arrangements from a wide variety of genres, including jazz. Oh yeah -- and he makes it appealing to watch. This “throwback” to the time when you could go out, have a drink, watch a show, and get some killer music has begun to stand out as an exception now that what passes for “entertainment” often fluctuates between two extremes: poor-quality online downloads or obnoxiously over-the-top dance spectacles billed as a “music concert.”.
So why do I bring all this up? The simple fact is that many performers, young and old, professional and amateur alike, tend to hold dear the notion that it’s about the music, man. They hang on to the idea that a performance should intellectually engage the audience, but reject the idea that it should also be emotionally engaging, which often means that it should entertain.
We spend hours upon hours perfecting our craft. We criticize ourselves endlessly for a missed note. Yet, we are confused as to why we do not draw a crowd to gigs that consist of tune after tune, no talking, and little, if any, audience interaction. There seems to be this prevalent idea that an audience will happily sit and be intellectually challenged nonstop for three hours at a go. There are a handful of folks who would submit themselves to that, but generally not enough to make a living off of. Consider this my plea to musicians out there to reconsider the art of the show.
But my music stands on it’s own!
This is the mantra of the musician who survives playing for food or tips in coffee shops. That may be a harsh statement, but think back to what truly inspired you to become a performer. I would bet that it was a show or performance that you saw as a young kid that sparked something in your brain and made you realize that you wanted to be like that person. A soloist marching in front of the band to perform on his/her own. A moment in a piece where the section played in perfect harmony and moved to the sway of the beat.
Seeing a true performer interact with other musicians, engage the audience with their presence, and, of course, dazzle with their music is an unforgettable experience. For some it comes down to smoke machines and laser shows. For others, it is a subtle glance at the person in the front row to show that you know they are there and that you appreciate them.
I remember being in the front row at my first Maynard Ferguson concert when I was 14. When his sound guy came out and plunked a mic two feet in front of me for Maynard’s solo, I totally lost it. That act of bringing me in the audience into the fold and allowing me to play a part in the show created an experience that not only causes me to remember that concert fondly, but it also made me more than anxious to go to more of his shows after that.
But it doesn’t feel natural to put something “manufactured” into my show. I like to make it up as I go along.
It’s true that some of the best performances are born out of spontaneity. Certain acts of spontaneity can use some assistance, though. It’s no crime to put a little bit of planning into it. Great examples of this are scheduling an audience member to solo to personally during your act. Throw in some nice stories about what a song is about or how and why it was written. Let your show tell a more in-depth story than the lyrics “Yeah, baby, I love you.” Tell the audience who that “baby” is, wether you are still together or not, use these moments to set a mood -- romantic, wistful, sad, energetic, comedic, you name it. Bring up a guest. Play a song you are working on or one that is not in your usual set list. Switch instruments. Sometimes it can be as simple as showing your positive reactions to the other musicians’ solos. The best presentation of these examples will be viewed as “spontaneous” even though they are very much planned. The idea is to pick things that will engage your audience emotionally and let them feel that they are connecting with you. This connection will lead to a much more positive response to your music.
The point is you are in control of the environment with these moments and if that helps you to come out to the audience with a more powerful performance then you should not be afraid to do it.
When is it too much?
Audiences are very smart. More so than we, the almighty performers, like to admit. That means if what you are doing is not sincere they will know. No one wants to put emotional energy into a phony. If it feels insincere to you then it will more likely than not come off as insincere to the audience. What to do? You rehearse your songs to get them perfect, give your show the same treatment. Try out your new ideas on small crowds. Throw a party for your friends to come out and hear a rehearsal some night and gauge how it is coming off. Play a small show or two before a major show to work out kinks. Find excuses to perform and to get comfortable with the ideas you have worked out. The more natural it comes out the better.
To wrap up
Your audience wants you to succeed. They would not show up if they did not. So show them that they didn’t pry themselves away from their comfy computers just for an intellectual exercise. We’re entertainers, after all. This is what we do.
John Dover
www.johndmusic.com
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
www.braingrenadeentertainment.com
I have a wonderful DVD in my collection of a performance by the talented trumpet player Chris Botti. I admire Chris for many reasons; he is a near-flawless player with gorgeous tone and great technique. But what really blows me away is how he has developed an entertaining show where people actually sit down and really listen to instrumental arrangements from a wide variety of genres, including jazz. Oh yeah -- and he makes it appealing to watch. This “throwback” to the time when you could go out, have a drink, watch a show, and get some killer music has begun to stand out as an exception now that what passes for “entertainment” often fluctuates between two extremes: poor-quality online downloads or obnoxiously over-the-top dance spectacles billed as a “music concert.”.
So why do I bring all this up? The simple fact is that many performers, young and old, professional and amateur alike, tend to hold dear the notion that it’s about the music, man. They hang on to the idea that a performance should intellectually engage the audience, but reject the idea that it should also be emotionally engaging, which often means that it should entertain.
We spend hours upon hours perfecting our craft. We criticize ourselves endlessly for a missed note. Yet, we are confused as to why we do not draw a crowd to gigs that consist of tune after tune, no talking, and little, if any, audience interaction. There seems to be this prevalent idea that an audience will happily sit and be intellectually challenged nonstop for three hours at a go. There are a handful of folks who would submit themselves to that, but generally not enough to make a living off of. Consider this my plea to musicians out there to reconsider the art of the show.
But my music stands on it’s own!
This is the mantra of the musician who survives playing for food or tips in coffee shops. That may be a harsh statement, but think back to what truly inspired you to become a performer. I would bet that it was a show or performance that you saw as a young kid that sparked something in your brain and made you realize that you wanted to be like that person. A soloist marching in front of the band to perform on his/her own. A moment in a piece where the section played in perfect harmony and moved to the sway of the beat.
Seeing a true performer interact with other musicians, engage the audience with their presence, and, of course, dazzle with their music is an unforgettable experience. For some it comes down to smoke machines and laser shows. For others, it is a subtle glance at the person in the front row to show that you know they are there and that you appreciate them.
I remember being in the front row at my first Maynard Ferguson concert when I was 14. When his sound guy came out and plunked a mic two feet in front of me for Maynard’s solo, I totally lost it. That act of bringing me in the audience into the fold and allowing me to play a part in the show created an experience that not only causes me to remember that concert fondly, but it also made me more than anxious to go to more of his shows after that.
But it doesn’t feel natural to put something “manufactured” into my show. I like to make it up as I go along.
It’s true that some of the best performances are born out of spontaneity. Certain acts of spontaneity can use some assistance, though. It’s no crime to put a little bit of planning into it. Great examples of this are scheduling an audience member to solo to personally during your act. Throw in some nice stories about what a song is about or how and why it was written. Let your show tell a more in-depth story than the lyrics “Yeah, baby, I love you.” Tell the audience who that “baby” is, wether you are still together or not, use these moments to set a mood -- romantic, wistful, sad, energetic, comedic, you name it. Bring up a guest. Play a song you are working on or one that is not in your usual set list. Switch instruments. Sometimes it can be as simple as showing your positive reactions to the other musicians’ solos. The best presentation of these examples will be viewed as “spontaneous” even though they are very much planned. The idea is to pick things that will engage your audience emotionally and let them feel that they are connecting with you. This connection will lead to a much more positive response to your music.
The point is you are in control of the environment with these moments and if that helps you to come out to the audience with a more powerful performance then you should not be afraid to do it.
When is it too much?
Audiences are very smart. More so than we, the almighty performers, like to admit. That means if what you are doing is not sincere they will know. No one wants to put emotional energy into a phony. If it feels insincere to you then it will more likely than not come off as insincere to the audience. What to do? You rehearse your songs to get them perfect, give your show the same treatment. Try out your new ideas on small crowds. Throw a party for your friends to come out and hear a rehearsal some night and gauge how it is coming off. Play a small show or two before a major show to work out kinks. Find excuses to perform and to get comfortable with the ideas you have worked out. The more natural it comes out the better.
To wrap up
Your audience wants you to succeed. They would not show up if they did not. So show them that they didn’t pry themselves away from their comfy computers just for an intellectual exercise. We’re entertainers, after all. This is what we do.
John Dover
www.johndmusic.com
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
www.braingrenadeentertainment.com
Have you checked out Brain Grenade Entertainment lately. I was just put in their client spotlight. Come and take a look. http://ping.fm/VN0aH
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
New video of me performing the National Anthem in Bozeman MT for the 10K race put on during the annual Sweet Pea Festival. http://ping.fm/OvfTB
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tomorrow August 18th, the release party for D.a. Thompson's, Brain Grenade Entertainment artist, debut album happens at Galerias in Seattle from 4 PM - 10 PM. Read more about this album, at www.dathompson.com and www.braingrenadeentertainment.com. Here is a sample form the horn session I did for the album. Hope to see you all there tomorrow. http://ping.fm/GMK4R
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
August 18th is fast approaching which means that the release party for D.a. Thompson's CD, which I provided the horn tracks for is on its way. Here is a preview of the recording session. http://ping.fm/pFPD0 Check out www.dathompson.com and www.braingrenadeentertrainment.com for more info.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Mark your calendars cause on August 18th D.a. Thompson's CD hits the streets with his release party in Seattle. I played horns on this album and am very excited for it's release. Check out D.a. at www.dathompson.com for details on his donation of 25% of his procedes to other Brain Grenade projects. Here is a preview from the recording session as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01eObNeqHI8
Saturday, July 25, 2009
New blog today about my coming weeks effort for fundraising for my album. Come and check it out. http://ping.fm/L68A6
July 25-27 fundraising effort
Fundraising Breakdown for Summer and September recording session
So here it is, the breakdown of how you can take part in the recording of a professional jazz album without leaving the comfort of your own home. If you or your company or anyone you know would like to take part in this project now is your chance.
The Plan:
5 Days in the studio
$11,000 to create and produce the 5-6 song EP
How can you be a part of this project?
With your financial interest, I will be able to take this project to then next step towards release, the recording of my music. I have spent the past year painstakingly producing the budget, marketing plan, and ideals behind releasing this solo project that will provide back to the community upon release by donating 25% of it's proceeds to my hometown charity “Hand Me Down Some Silver”, who's mission and interests are very much in line with my own, to provide lessons, education, and instruments to young students that want to reach for their musical dreams.
This week I am looking for contributions towards budget items for the recording session.
5 days of food at $120 per day = $600
This amount is based on the food being bought ahead of time to save money rather than going out to restaurants with the band. We provide good food at a fraction of the cost that a major studio would put into their food budget this way.
Drummer = $300
Bassist = $300
Guitarist = $300
It is important to use real musicians to get a truly organic product for the listener. Using professional musicians will insure that the end result is exciting and of the highest quality. The musicians being used are also seasoned in the studio and will be able to come in and lay down their tracks in an efficient manor so funds will not be wasted on rehearsing in the studio.
DVD Backup = $100
This provides a high quality back up for any of the master tracks for future use and is again being done at a lower cost than a major studio would budget due to the careful planning and use of facilities interested in producing great music without trying to take advantage of the musicians.
What do you get out of this deal besides the good karma for ages to come?
You get to have your name listed as a contributor on the CD, on my website and more. This is a great opportunity for businesses looking for promotion opportunities in this tight economy. It is also a great way for individuals to feel like they are part of the creative process that goes into the music they listen to. We all know that the music is nothing with out the people who listen to it, you are just making your listening a proactive part of the process.
All of these can be sponsored in whole or in part so remember, every little bit helps achieve the end goal of $11,000 by September 4th.
Thanks for all the support,
John Dover
www.johndmusic.com
www.braingrenadeentertainment.com
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
So here it is, the breakdown of how you can take part in the recording of a professional jazz album without leaving the comfort of your own home. If you or your company or anyone you know would like to take part in this project now is your chance.
The Plan:
5 Days in the studio
$11,000 to create and produce the 5-6 song EP
How can you be a part of this project?
With your financial interest, I will be able to take this project to then next step towards release, the recording of my music. I have spent the past year painstakingly producing the budget, marketing plan, and ideals behind releasing this solo project that will provide back to the community upon release by donating 25% of it's proceeds to my hometown charity “Hand Me Down Some Silver”, who's mission and interests are very much in line with my own, to provide lessons, education, and instruments to young students that want to reach for their musical dreams.
This week I am looking for contributions towards budget items for the recording session.
5 days of food at $120 per day = $600
This amount is based on the food being bought ahead of time to save money rather than going out to restaurants with the band. We provide good food at a fraction of the cost that a major studio would put into their food budget this way.
Drummer = $300
Bassist = $300
Guitarist = $300
It is important to use real musicians to get a truly organic product for the listener. Using professional musicians will insure that the end result is exciting and of the highest quality. The musicians being used are also seasoned in the studio and will be able to come in and lay down their tracks in an efficient manor so funds will not be wasted on rehearsing in the studio.
DVD Backup = $100
This provides a high quality back up for any of the master tracks for future use and is again being done at a lower cost than a major studio would budget due to the careful planning and use of facilities interested in producing great music without trying to take advantage of the musicians.
What do you get out of this deal besides the good karma for ages to come?
You get to have your name listed as a contributor on the CD, on my website and more. This is a great opportunity for businesses looking for promotion opportunities in this tight economy. It is also a great way for individuals to feel like they are part of the creative process that goes into the music they listen to. We all know that the music is nothing with out the people who listen to it, you are just making your listening a proactive part of the process.
All of these can be sponsored in whole or in part so remember, every little bit helps achieve the end goal of $11,000 by September 4th.
Thanks for all the support,
John Dover
www.johndmusic.com
www.braingrenadeentertainment.com
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
It's all bout August 18th at the Galerias in Seattle WA, on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 from 4pm to 10pm. http://ping.fm/FxHe6 See you there for D.a. Thompsons release party.
Check out the press release for D.a. Thompson's CD release party. http://ping.fm/gHeMj
This will be a great event so if you are in Seattle on August 18th come and support this great project.
This will be a great event so if you are in Seattle on August 18th come and support this great project.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Come join me in my journey to the studio with "Road to the Studio: Episode III". http://ping.fm/g3ymh
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Road to the Studio: Episode III is on it's way. Check out Episode II to get caught up.http://ping.fm/ezP7x
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Musical Feat campaign is in full swing with a couple of months left before the marathon and recording session. Watch the video at http://ping.fm/v8dx0 and visit me at johndmusic.com to get more information.
Friday, July 10, 2009
So where can you hear me? How about your CD player. Mike Struwin just released a great CD that I did the trumpet work on and can be purchased at http://ping.fm/ygs20 Next month you will get a chance to purchase another album with me on it from fellow Brain Grenade artist D.A. Thompson. You can read about the project and what he has on the horizon at http://dathompson.com/. These are both projects that along with my own I am very proud to be a part of. You can read about me at johndmusic.com and www.braingrenadeentertainment.com to see what I am up to and where I am going and how you can get involved.
John
John
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Come check out Linda Daiber tomorrow night at Vino Vixens on SE Powell and 29th across from the HUB in Portland. Here is a preview as I will be sitting in a bit as well. http://ping.fm/NchAc
Contact me today about starting your Harrelson Trumpets Bravura Demo. Ask about my SWE mouthpiece special. http://ping.fm/ar0zT
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Recently been doing some promo work for Harrelson Trumpets. Check out the first demo video we have put together. http://ping.fm/wvanc
Monday, June 15, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Musicians Investing in their Own Futures
Why is it that while music is recognized as a one of the greatest creative forces in the world, musicians themselves are not generally known for their business sense?
As a musician for over 20 years, I have had my ups and downs, my successes and failures. I am constantly striving to bring my craft to the next level. That question, however, has presented itself again and again, and it deserves some study.
The presiding myth in the music world is that all a talented artist has to do is be heard by the “right person,” and their dreams will come true. While this scenario has happened on occasion, this “right person” should actually be the musicians themselves. Depending on a major label to have the business savvy that artists themselves should possess is often what leads to practices that seem successful on the surface (your album is selling like hot cakes!) but are wholly unfair at the core (you make just pennies per album sold). When it comes down to it, the artist is the one who has the most vested interest in their own professional and financial outcomes. It makes sense that they do what all business owners must when they start out: write a sustainable business plan, implement a well-thought-out marketing campaign, and build their business from the ground up to ensure that they will be the people who will gain the most from their success.
As I see it, there are three detriments to this line of thinking: society’s view of the creative personality, the music industry’s model of suppressing musicians for their own gain, and the musician’s own lack of business knowledge and how it pertains to their craft. In spite of these detriments, there are ways for individual artists to empower themselves and take control of their careers.
Society
Though it has been proven time again that music is an integral part of development, communication, and culture, society teaches us that artists should do what they love because they love it and not necessarily to sustain their lifestyles and pay their bills. Yet music is everywhere, from the radio to movies to video games. It saturates our environment so much that we take for granted the time and effort that goes into producing our collective soundtrack to life. A musician’s knowledge and talent are lifelong pursuits that require constant study and practice. Artists must continually improve and adapt just to keep up and surpass the competition. It takes no less dedication to be a musician than it does to be a lawyer or an engineer. While a major view like this is not something that can be changed overnight, I believe that society’s opinion of the creative mind can be influenced by the introduction of a new model of musician. A small business owner works every day to put out quality products on par with the highest industry standards. Their output may be smaller, but they are no more less focused on the steady growth of their product name. Musicians need to adopt this attitude about their music. They need to see it as a product that they are selling, and make it as attractive to consumers as a competing product from a major record label. If musicians act flighty, they will be treated as such. If they act like businesspeople, the public will follow suit.
The Music Industry
The music industry touts the archetype of the rock star with the million-dollar contract. What they don’t promote is the fine print that goes along with it. These deals are constructed more as a highly complex loan than an actual paycheck. What looks like $1M on paper can actually end up as a net of $30,000 or less for the artist. The numbers are based on expected record sales. While the record label will put up the cash for recording sessions, mixing, production, and promotion, the musician is responsible for those costs out of their sales. It adds up, and this doesn’t even take into account the tendency of musicians to sign the contract and then go out and spend like there’s no tomorrow, something they might not have done had they had the business sense to truly understand the contract.
We need to pick apart the business model that record conglomerates use to build these “success stories.” One of the things the record industry relies on is an inflated recording budget. In constructing my business plan and budgeting my own independent recording project, I was able to take what would be a $250,000 expense with a major label and cut out the excess costs, bringing it down to a lean $40,000 budget. This was done with careful planning, scaling back or cutting out unnecessary expenses and focusing on what I really needed for a high-quality end product as opposed to what kind of limo picked me up from the airport or how fancy a hotel suite I could get when I go in to record.
A common concern is how an independent artist can compete with major record labels when the latter is so fully entrenched in the industry. In the 90's we started to see more and more "Indy" record labels popping up and more musicians venturing out on their own. But even those labels and musicians were still working with only a fraction of the potential business and marketing that is needed to carry on a long-term career. The uptick in internet popularity the late 90's helped with online distribution and marketing campaigns, but the core problem remained, forcing many musicians to continue to play local bars and work their "day job" even though they already recorded their CD. Now, however, with the advent of businesses that focus on artist empowerment, such as CD Baby and Brain Grenade Entertainment, musicians can have both a fair contract and large-scale distribution and promotion. In the end, however, musicians must take a proactive role in their business and their career.
The Musician’s Lack of Business Knowledge
While spending hours every day in the practice room will make you a better musician, it will not make you a better businessperson. Many artists spend little to no time learning about business and marketing, and it can really prevent them from achieving their full potential. A musician’s talent is nothing more than a business 101's “Widget.” Understanding that can help artists to come up with a business plan and construct multiple streams of income based on their product in the form of books, videos, speaking engagements, CDs and other multimedia products over time. Smart businesspeople plan fastidiously and follow through with their plan. Musicians would do well to mirror these attributes. This will not only prepare them to combat the challenges they face from society and the music industry, but also will help to ensure that their art sustains them not only mentally and emotionally, but financially as well.
Musicians must be willing to take responsibility for their own business education. If they expect others to buy in their careers as a viable investment, they must first become stakeholders in their own futures.
John Dover
johndmusic.com
www.musicalfeat.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
Edited by Jessica Dover
www.jessicadover.com
As a musician for over 20 years, I have had my ups and downs, my successes and failures. I am constantly striving to bring my craft to the next level. That question, however, has presented itself again and again, and it deserves some study.
The presiding myth in the music world is that all a talented artist has to do is be heard by the “right person,” and their dreams will come true. While this scenario has happened on occasion, this “right person” should actually be the musicians themselves. Depending on a major label to have the business savvy that artists themselves should possess is often what leads to practices that seem successful on the surface (your album is selling like hot cakes!) but are wholly unfair at the core (you make just pennies per album sold). When it comes down to it, the artist is the one who has the most vested interest in their own professional and financial outcomes. It makes sense that they do what all business owners must when they start out: write a sustainable business plan, implement a well-thought-out marketing campaign, and build their business from the ground up to ensure that they will be the people who will gain the most from their success.
As I see it, there are three detriments to this line of thinking: society’s view of the creative personality, the music industry’s model of suppressing musicians for their own gain, and the musician’s own lack of business knowledge and how it pertains to their craft. In spite of these detriments, there are ways for individual artists to empower themselves and take control of their careers.
Society
Though it has been proven time again that music is an integral part of development, communication, and culture, society teaches us that artists should do what they love because they love it and not necessarily to sustain their lifestyles and pay their bills. Yet music is everywhere, from the radio to movies to video games. It saturates our environment so much that we take for granted the time and effort that goes into producing our collective soundtrack to life. A musician’s knowledge and talent are lifelong pursuits that require constant study and practice. Artists must continually improve and adapt just to keep up and surpass the competition. It takes no less dedication to be a musician than it does to be a lawyer or an engineer. While a major view like this is not something that can be changed overnight, I believe that society’s opinion of the creative mind can be influenced by the introduction of a new model of musician. A small business owner works every day to put out quality products on par with the highest industry standards. Their output may be smaller, but they are no more less focused on the steady growth of their product name. Musicians need to adopt this attitude about their music. They need to see it as a product that they are selling, and make it as attractive to consumers as a competing product from a major record label. If musicians act flighty, they will be treated as such. If they act like businesspeople, the public will follow suit.
The Music Industry
The music industry touts the archetype of the rock star with the million-dollar contract. What they don’t promote is the fine print that goes along with it. These deals are constructed more as a highly complex loan than an actual paycheck. What looks like $1M on paper can actually end up as a net of $30,000 or less for the artist. The numbers are based on expected record sales. While the record label will put up the cash for recording sessions, mixing, production, and promotion, the musician is responsible for those costs out of their sales. It adds up, and this doesn’t even take into account the tendency of musicians to sign the contract and then go out and spend like there’s no tomorrow, something they might not have done had they had the business sense to truly understand the contract.
We need to pick apart the business model that record conglomerates use to build these “success stories.” One of the things the record industry relies on is an inflated recording budget. In constructing my business plan and budgeting my own independent recording project, I was able to take what would be a $250,000 expense with a major label and cut out the excess costs, bringing it down to a lean $40,000 budget. This was done with careful planning, scaling back or cutting out unnecessary expenses and focusing on what I really needed for a high-quality end product as opposed to what kind of limo picked me up from the airport or how fancy a hotel suite I could get when I go in to record.
A common concern is how an independent artist can compete with major record labels when the latter is so fully entrenched in the industry. In the 90's we started to see more and more "Indy" record labels popping up and more musicians venturing out on their own. But even those labels and musicians were still working with only a fraction of the potential business and marketing that is needed to carry on a long-term career. The uptick in internet popularity the late 90's helped with online distribution and marketing campaigns, but the core problem remained, forcing many musicians to continue to play local bars and work their "day job" even though they already recorded their CD. Now, however, with the advent of businesses that focus on artist empowerment, such as CD Baby and Brain Grenade Entertainment, musicians can have both a fair contract and large-scale distribution and promotion. In the end, however, musicians must take a proactive role in their business and their career.
The Musician’s Lack of Business Knowledge
While spending hours every day in the practice room will make you a better musician, it will not make you a better businessperson. Many artists spend little to no time learning about business and marketing, and it can really prevent them from achieving their full potential. A musician’s talent is nothing more than a business 101's “Widget.” Understanding that can help artists to come up with a business plan and construct multiple streams of income based on their product in the form of books, videos, speaking engagements, CDs and other multimedia products over time. Smart businesspeople plan fastidiously and follow through with their plan. Musicians would do well to mirror these attributes. This will not only prepare them to combat the challenges they face from society and the music industry, but also will help to ensure that their art sustains them not only mentally and emotionally, but financially as well.
Musicians must be willing to take responsibility for their own business education. If they expect others to buy in their careers as a viable investment, they must first become stakeholders in their own futures.
John Dover
johndmusic.com
www.musicalfeat.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet
Edited by Jessica Dover
www.jessicadover.com
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Building your own causes!
There are some fantastic causes out there. Team in Training, Boys and Girls Club, etc., but what if you have an idea that doesn't fit into the defined perameters of one of these but you still want to do something. Well why not organize your own Cause?
Recently while sitting down and working out what my next strategy would be for raising funds for my album, I had an epiphany. My album itself has a charitable cause tied to it once it begins to sell, but my initial fund raising efforts are just going to it's creation. So with some creative adjustment of the budget and some inspiration from my current excersise habits I came up with..."Musical Feat".
The "Musical Feat" Campaign combines art and athleticism to provide a positive program for the youth of Portland. The program follows my training for the Portland Marathon, provides an advertising outlet for potential sponsors, raises money to buy shoes for needy kids here in the Portland Metro area, and is also aimed at finalizing the funding needed to complete my recording project.
So what did I do?
I took a need that I saw in the community, identified a way that I could use my talents to help adress that need, then implemented a plan to benefit all parties involved. This is more than just creating buzz, it is taking a fundamental need and doing what I can to help out. My project will benefit from this but many corporations adopt a similar philosophy with their businesses. Heffernan Insurance Brokers adopts a new nonprofit every year to provide services and funding for them as part of their charitable giving program.
Where is the program now?
Right now I am aproaching businesses to finalize the plan of this campaign. I am also generating buzz for the plan by getting the word out and asking everyone that I speak with to pass along the word. Soon you will see a video that I am putting together to recruit supporters and contributors. I am basicaly building a charitable program from the ground up and having a great time doing it.
How can you get involved?
Read this, view my videos http://www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet and got to http://johndmusic.com and contribute to the project. Pass this along to others you think might be interested and help me get the word out.
For now, thanks for reading this and supporting me and the "Musical Feat" campaign.
Recently while sitting down and working out what my next strategy would be for raising funds for my album, I had an epiphany. My album itself has a charitable cause tied to it once it begins to sell, but my initial fund raising efforts are just going to it's creation. So with some creative adjustment of the budget and some inspiration from my current excersise habits I came up with..."Musical Feat".
The "Musical Feat" Campaign combines art and athleticism to provide a positive program for the youth of Portland. The program follows my training for the Portland Marathon, provides an advertising outlet for potential sponsors, raises money to buy shoes for needy kids here in the Portland Metro area, and is also aimed at finalizing the funding needed to complete my recording project.
So what did I do?
I took a need that I saw in the community, identified a way that I could use my talents to help adress that need, then implemented a plan to benefit all parties involved. This is more than just creating buzz, it is taking a fundamental need and doing what I can to help out. My project will benefit from this but many corporations adopt a similar philosophy with their businesses. Heffernan Insurance Brokers adopts a new nonprofit every year to provide services and funding for them as part of their charitable giving program.
Where is the program now?
Right now I am aproaching businesses to finalize the plan of this campaign. I am also generating buzz for the plan by getting the word out and asking everyone that I speak with to pass along the word. Soon you will see a video that I am putting together to recruit supporters and contributors. I am basicaly building a charitable program from the ground up and having a great time doing it.
How can you get involved?
Read this, view my videos http://www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet and got to http://johndmusic.com and contribute to the project. Pass this along to others you think might be interested and help me get the word out.
For now, thanks for reading this and supporting me and the "Musical Feat" campaign.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Road to the Studio: Episode II is finished
If you have been following me at all over the past months you know that I began a video blog to document the steps I have been taking to produce my first solo album. Well episode II is up and running at www.youtube.com/johndovertrumpet.
Ah the joys of taking a weekend to finalize a project. A lot of hours to get ten minutes of video but I feel very good about the information being presented and I hope you like it.
Enjoy and keep checking back about future videos in the works. Episode III is looking to be a fun one:)
John
http://johndmusic.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
Ah the joys of taking a weekend to finalize a project. A lot of hours to get ten minutes of video but I feel very good about the information being presented and I hope you like it.
Enjoy and keep checking back about future videos in the works. Episode III is looking to be a fun one:)
John
http://johndmusic.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
"Musical Feat" campaign update!
So training is going well so far. With the help from the following sponsors I am off to a great start.
Lifebody Fitness and Tiffany Stafford are providing consults for my fitness training during the coming months. Tiffany is great at identifying weak points and customising a program that will work for the individual to achieve their goals. I have been working with her as my personal trainer for some time now and really have found her expertise and attention to detail to be above and beyond the typical trainer. Check her and her other staff out at www.lifebodyfitness.com.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, where I hang my hat every morning, has gratiously sponsored my race fee for the marathon. Registration is going out with todays mail and I am very excited to be representing such a great Portland company during my training and my racing over the coming months. Rick Allen and the rest of the crew really have a great view on not only how to build their business but on taking care of the community as well. You can read more about them at www.heffgroup.com.
A lot of positive feed back has been coming in from my supporters for the program and now is the time to kick it into high gear as far as recruiting contributors. I have a very ambitious goal set out in front of me and am set on achieving it.
Also, Harrelson Trumpets has pledged his support for this campaign and my upcoming recording as well. I will be doing a review of one of Jason's demo horns very soon so be sure to keep an eye out for that.
You can become a part of this campaign by going to http://johndmusic.com/Projectsandhowyoucangetinvolved.aspx and clicking on the donate button. Any amount is appreciated as every dollar is going towards getting shoes onto the feet of needy kids in Portland with the "Musical Feat" campaign, and to helping me to get into the studio this fall to record "Echos of Influence".
You can also contact me for further information at john@johndmusic.com.
Play Hard!
John
Lifebody Fitness and Tiffany Stafford are providing consults for my fitness training during the coming months. Tiffany is great at identifying weak points and customising a program that will work for the individual to achieve their goals. I have been working with her as my personal trainer for some time now and really have found her expertise and attention to detail to be above and beyond the typical trainer. Check her and her other staff out at www.lifebodyfitness.com.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, where I hang my hat every morning, has gratiously sponsored my race fee for the marathon. Registration is going out with todays mail and I am very excited to be representing such a great Portland company during my training and my racing over the coming months. Rick Allen and the rest of the crew really have a great view on not only how to build their business but on taking care of the community as well. You can read more about them at www.heffgroup.com.
A lot of positive feed back has been coming in from my supporters for the program and now is the time to kick it into high gear as far as recruiting contributors. I have a very ambitious goal set out in front of me and am set on achieving it.
Also, Harrelson Trumpets has pledged his support for this campaign and my upcoming recording as well. I will be doing a review of one of Jason's demo horns very soon so be sure to keep an eye out for that.
You can become a part of this campaign by going to http://johndmusic.com/Projectsandhowyoucangetinvolved.aspx and clicking on the donate button. Any amount is appreciated as every dollar is going towards getting shoes onto the feet of needy kids in Portland with the "Musical Feat" campaign, and to helping me to get into the studio this fall to record "Echos of Influence".
You can also contact me for further information at john@johndmusic.com.
Play Hard!
John
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
"Musical Feat" Campaign
PRESS RELEASE
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For immediate release
Combining art with athleticism, trumpet player John Dover is creating a positive impact on the community with his “Musical Feat” campaign.
Portland, OR. – April /John D Music// Trumpet player John Dover is has created the 'Musical Feat” campaign, his most recent charitable endeavor. “Musical Feat” will provide running shoes to youth programs in the Portland-Metro area while simultaneously finalizing the funding for John to record, market, and release his solo album, titled “Echos of Influence,” by the end of 2009. The “Musical Feat” campaign will allot $25 from every $100 raised for the production of “Echos of Influence” between April of 2009 and the Portland Marathon on Oct. 4th 2009 to go towards this campaign effort. John will be donating these shoes to such programs as the YMCA, YWCA, The Boys and Girls Club and others for distribution to the under served youth in their programs.
John's music fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. John’s influences range from the jazz sounds of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to the modern pop of Sting and Jamie Cullum. John takes the trumpet’s full spectrum of sound and delivers a contemporary approach to a romantic instrument. John Dover and his trumpet, warming you up with his cool tone.
While working with Loren Weisman and BGE (Brain Grenade Entertainment) John has put together the business plan and budget for “Echo's of Influence”. BGE's FSRP (Freedom Solutions Recording Plan) has inspired John to take the steps to create the “Musical Feat” campaign.
John's goal is to deliver 550 pairs of shoes with the “Musical Feat” campaign by October. John Dover is running after his dreams of music and helping other musicians as he is supporting and spearheading the M|”Musical Feat” campaign to help the needs of under served kids.
For more information on John Dover or how to donate to this project, please visit http://johndmusic.com, or www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet. You can also find more information at www.braingrenademusic.com
and read more about Loren Weisman and other BGE artists striving to redefine the music industry.
Contact:
John Dover
8022 SE 57th Ave., Portland, OR 97206; 503-890-9129PH;email john@johndmusic.com; http://johndmusic.com
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For immediate release
Combining art with athleticism, trumpet player John Dover is creating a positive impact on the community with his “Musical Feat” campaign.
Portland, OR. – April /John D Music// Trumpet player John Dover is has created the 'Musical Feat” campaign, his most recent charitable endeavor. “Musical Feat” will provide running shoes to youth programs in the Portland-Metro area while simultaneously finalizing the funding for John to record, market, and release his solo album, titled “Echos of Influence,” by the end of 2009. The “Musical Feat” campaign will allot $25 from every $100 raised for the production of “Echos of Influence” between April of 2009 and the Portland Marathon on Oct. 4th 2009 to go towards this campaign effort. John will be donating these shoes to such programs as the YMCA, YWCA, The Boys and Girls Club and others for distribution to the under served youth in their programs.
John's music fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. John’s influences range from the jazz sounds of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to the modern pop of Sting and Jamie Cullum. John takes the trumpet’s full spectrum of sound and delivers a contemporary approach to a romantic instrument. John Dover and his trumpet, warming you up with his cool tone.
While working with Loren Weisman and BGE (Brain Grenade Entertainment) John has put together the business plan and budget for “Echo's of Influence”. BGE's FSRP (Freedom Solutions Recording Plan) has inspired John to take the steps to create the “Musical Feat” campaign.
John's goal is to deliver 550 pairs of shoes with the “Musical Feat” campaign by October. John Dover is running after his dreams of music and helping other musicians as he is supporting and spearheading the M|”Musical Feat” campaign to help the needs of under served kids.
For more information on John Dover or how to donate to this project, please visit http://johndmusic.com, or www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet. You can also find more information at www.braingrenademusic.com
and read more about Loren Weisman and other BGE artists striving to redefine the music industry.
Contact:
John Dover
8022 SE 57th Ave., Portland, OR 97206; 503-890-9129PH;email john@johndmusic.com; http://johndmusic.com
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Come be a part of "Echos of Influence" and Trumpet John Dover's future
“Echo's of Influence – Bringing a Recording to Life
John Dover - Trumpet
Brain Grenade Entertainment is pleased to be working with trumpeter John Dover, based out of Portland, Oregon. John fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. With influences ranging from Miles Davis and Chet Baker to Sting and Jamie Cullum, John warms up the room with his cool tone.
Imagine:
A musician carving his own niche by combining his years of dedication to his craft and a detailed business plan with a philanthropic mission to bring live, professionally delivered clinics and lessons to young musicians who rarely, if ever, get the opportunity to interact with professional musicians.
A musician building a public image as a positive role model instead of relying on negative musician stereotypes to define his career.
A musician taking control of his career by implementing business strategies, including a solid marketing plan and numerous products to create multiple streams of sustainable revenue.
A musician that is out to bring his “Warming you up with his cool tone” sound to the next stage of his career by breaking out on his own, branding his music with his sound and image, while keeping himself out of financial debt and eliminating creative restrictions.
A new soloist emerging – melding multiple genres, catering to a broad concert-going audience. A musician that can serve as a role model for other artists who are stretching, bending, redefining and changing the borders of the styles of music today. At the same time, he is accessible to inspire young musicians searching for the confidence in themselves, their career possibilities and their ability to follow their dreams.
A musician putting out a high quality product that measures up to the highest industry standards while still retaining the rights to his music and creative independence.
A musician that writes and performs his own songs and delivers the music without excessive and overly used standards and clichés. He creates his own backdrop. He owns his creations – a refreshing concept in the redundant and sample-laden world of modern music.
A musician treating his passion as a business with a detailed financial plan to control the necessary spending, down to the penny. And this plan includes donating 25 percent of the profits from the upcoming recording to a nonprofit focused on providing clinics and lessons to underprivelaged kids.
Your help can make this all happen
More about John Dover and this unique opportunity to be a part of
“Echos of Influence”…
John has the attention to detail and drive to bring this project from start to completion … this could awaken a new movement and create a new benchmark for other independent artists in the jazz, rock, latin, funk, and classical genres.
Loren Weisman, BGE
John’s Charitable Contributions...
Along with his distinctive sound and approach, John takes his creativity and versatility beyond his music by reaching out the community at large.
Twenty-five percent of the profits from this album will be donated to a nonprofit charity serving as a resource for under-served young musicians.
During tours, John will also be donating his time and talent to work with rural and inner city schools to assist their music programs by providing clinics and lessons to young musicians who rarely, if ever, have the opportunity to work with professional musicians because of the school’s location and/or their available funding.
John is showing his commitment to his music and his career while also demonstrating a commitment to a cause he believes in with all his heart.
John’s Business and Success Plan…
John has covered all the bases, another thing that is rare in the music industry today. He has worked with his producer to prepare a strict budget, taking the project all the way from preproduction to the press release to the launch of the album.
BGE’s Founder and John’s producer for this recording, Loren Weisman, explains his firm’s interest in John and this project by saying, “John has the attention to detail and drive to bring this project from start to completion with the best, most professional results. We also see in him the best chance to find long term self sufficient success. I think it could awaken a new movement and create a new benchmark for other artists in the jazz, rock, latin, funk, and classical genres.”
Working with Brain Grenade Entertainment , the artist consulting company, John has developed a plan to release an industry-ready recording as well as the marketing and initial distribution plan and needed materials to support the release.
John’s plan is to record, mix, master and implement basic level distribution and solicitation to major and high-echelon networks and management without the need for agencies that would take long-term percentages, or profits.
John has also been working with BGE to create the proper branding, marketing and promotion to bring this recording as well as his image, ideals, sound and concepts to a spectrum of different audiences.
John will also ready his materials for solicitation to every resource that will bring him to a new level, from managers to talent buyers to licensing groups and more.
Financial Needs…
The key to bringing this project to fruition is raising sufficient funds to get this disc recorded, released and promoted while launching the website and promotional materials without debt.
Utilizing Loren Weisman’s years of experience as a performer, producer and consultant, John has targeted an early 2009 release, assuming that funds can be procured to get him through the final production stages and into the marketing phases within an overall budget under $39,000. For those unfamiliar with the music industry, this may sound expensive, yet, using comparable industry standards, this price tag is a reduction of more than 84 percent of what such a production would normally cost.
Once John raises these funds, he can meet all the goals without the financial and legal compromises with which most artists are faced – such as long term indebtedness, obligations and percentage loss. Of the investments, John will pay back reasonable percentages, if any, and not lose the rights to his music.
How You Can Get Involved…
Please visit John on his myspace site at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
When you hear and enjoy his music –
Imagine the potential of this project…
Imagine the impact he will have on young musicians during his travels…
Imagine the part you can play in making this all happen…
Please consider investing/making a contribution to the project. No amount is too small. Every dollar makes a real difference.
Credit card contributions can be made by Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4192594
Donations can also be made online at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet.
Contact Us…
If you have any questions or comments, you can contact John through his myspace page at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet. You can also reach him through Braingrenadeentertainment at www.braingrenadeentertainment.com or by phone at 206-418-6271.
Please pass along this opportunity to others who might also be interested in supporting this very deserving artist and this very necessary project.
Help change the industry standard by making John Dover, his sound, his message and his ideals of giving, a benchmark for the music world as he creates a standard for his genres and his place and approach in music.
John Dover and Loren Weisman
The Staff of Brain Grenade Entertainment
John Dover
8022 SE 57th Ave. – Portland, OR 97206 – Phone: 503-891-9129 – Email: johndovertrumpet@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet & johndmusic.com
John Dover - Trumpet
Brain Grenade Entertainment is pleased to be working with trumpeter John Dover, based out of Portland, Oregon. John fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. With influences ranging from Miles Davis and Chet Baker to Sting and Jamie Cullum, John warms up the room with his cool tone.
Imagine:
A musician carving his own niche by combining his years of dedication to his craft and a detailed business plan with a philanthropic mission to bring live, professionally delivered clinics and lessons to young musicians who rarely, if ever, get the opportunity to interact with professional musicians.
A musician building a public image as a positive role model instead of relying on negative musician stereotypes to define his career.
A musician taking control of his career by implementing business strategies, including a solid marketing plan and numerous products to create multiple streams of sustainable revenue.
A musician that is out to bring his “Warming you up with his cool tone” sound to the next stage of his career by breaking out on his own, branding his music with his sound and image, while keeping himself out of financial debt and eliminating creative restrictions.
A new soloist emerging – melding multiple genres, catering to a broad concert-going audience. A musician that can serve as a role model for other artists who are stretching, bending, redefining and changing the borders of the styles of music today. At the same time, he is accessible to inspire young musicians searching for the confidence in themselves, their career possibilities and their ability to follow their dreams.
A musician putting out a high quality product that measures up to the highest industry standards while still retaining the rights to his music and creative independence.
A musician that writes and performs his own songs and delivers the music without excessive and overly used standards and clichés. He creates his own backdrop. He owns his creations – a refreshing concept in the redundant and sample-laden world of modern music.
A musician treating his passion as a business with a detailed financial plan to control the necessary spending, down to the penny. And this plan includes donating 25 percent of the profits from the upcoming recording to a nonprofit focused on providing clinics and lessons to underprivelaged kids.
Your help can make this all happen
More about John Dover and this unique opportunity to be a part of
“Echos of Influence”…
John has the attention to detail and drive to bring this project from start to completion … this could awaken a new movement and create a new benchmark for other independent artists in the jazz, rock, latin, funk, and classical genres.
Loren Weisman, BGE
John’s Charitable Contributions...
Along with his distinctive sound and approach, John takes his creativity and versatility beyond his music by reaching out the community at large.
Twenty-five percent of the profits from this album will be donated to a nonprofit charity serving as a resource for under-served young musicians.
During tours, John will also be donating his time and talent to work with rural and inner city schools to assist their music programs by providing clinics and lessons to young musicians who rarely, if ever, have the opportunity to work with professional musicians because of the school’s location and/or their available funding.
John is showing his commitment to his music and his career while also demonstrating a commitment to a cause he believes in with all his heart.
John’s Business and Success Plan…
John has covered all the bases, another thing that is rare in the music industry today. He has worked with his producer to prepare a strict budget, taking the project all the way from preproduction to the press release to the launch of the album.
BGE’s Founder and John’s producer for this recording, Loren Weisman, explains his firm’s interest in John and this project by saying, “John has the attention to detail and drive to bring this project from start to completion with the best, most professional results. We also see in him the best chance to find long term self sufficient success. I think it could awaken a new movement and create a new benchmark for other artists in the jazz, rock, latin, funk, and classical genres.”
Working with Brain Grenade Entertainment , the artist consulting company, John has developed a plan to release an industry-ready recording as well as the marketing and initial distribution plan and needed materials to support the release.
John’s plan is to record, mix, master and implement basic level distribution and solicitation to major and high-echelon networks and management without the need for agencies that would take long-term percentages, or profits.
John has also been working with BGE to create the proper branding, marketing and promotion to bring this recording as well as his image, ideals, sound and concepts to a spectrum of different audiences.
John will also ready his materials for solicitation to every resource that will bring him to a new level, from managers to talent buyers to licensing groups and more.
Financial Needs…
The key to bringing this project to fruition is raising sufficient funds to get this disc recorded, released and promoted while launching the website and promotional materials without debt.
Utilizing Loren Weisman’s years of experience as a performer, producer and consultant, John has targeted an early 2009 release, assuming that funds can be procured to get him through the final production stages and into the marketing phases within an overall budget under $39,000. For those unfamiliar with the music industry, this may sound expensive, yet, using comparable industry standards, this price tag is a reduction of more than 84 percent of what such a production would normally cost.
Once John raises these funds, he can meet all the goals without the financial and legal compromises with which most artists are faced – such as long term indebtedness, obligations and percentage loss. Of the investments, John will pay back reasonable percentages, if any, and not lose the rights to his music.
How You Can Get Involved…
Please visit John on his myspace site at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet
When you hear and enjoy his music –
Imagine the potential of this project…
Imagine the impact he will have on young musicians during his travels…
Imagine the part you can play in making this all happen…
Please consider investing/making a contribution to the project. No amount is too small. Every dollar makes a real difference.
Credit card contributions can be made by Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4192594
Donations can also be made online at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet.
Contact Us…
If you have any questions or comments, you can contact John through his myspace page at www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet. You can also reach him through Braingrenadeentertainment at www.braingrenadeentertainment.com or by phone at 206-418-6271.
Please pass along this opportunity to others who might also be interested in supporting this very deserving artist and this very necessary project.
Help change the industry standard by making John Dover, his sound, his message and his ideals of giving, a benchmark for the music world as he creates a standard for his genres and his place and approach in music.
John Dover and Loren Weisman
The Staff of Brain Grenade Entertainment
John Dover
8022 SE 57th Ave. – Portland, OR 97206 – Phone: 503-891-9129 – Email: johndovertrumpet@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/johndovertrumpet & johndmusic.com
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