I don't get it. Not a day goes by that I don't get 5, 6, 7, or more calls or emails asking me to shop an artist's demo to record labels. My response? What fucking planet have you been living on for the past two years?

I had the pleasure of talking to Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity while at CMJ in New York. She had just finished serving on a panel entitled "Your Brand is Your Future" and she gave me a few pointers that all bands can use to effectively promote themselves. Check out the video here or on Youtube.

Singer-songwriter Cyndi Harvell has a new CD "From The Echo" which I have been listening to for a week or so and I really love it. While she was at CMJ in NYC, Cyndi stopped by the Norwood Club in New York's Greenwich Village to talk to me about the CD, her tour, and how she is handling the business of making music and promoting herself and the CD.

A Motherload of links to the overwhelming number of sites that can help you with your online music business. Organized by categories - take 'em one category-at-a-time. Use the list to build a simple business plan.

I'll be at CMJ all week starting on October 18th interviewing musicians and industry execs for this blog. Look for me and say hello. CMJ has announced the CLE panel schedule. Even you non-lawyers might find one or two of these interesting and informative.

How a band does business - a simple plan to get started

How a music publisher can help you make money with your music

Top Ways to Get Exposure for Your Band

Why did John Mayer shut down his Twitter account with 3.7 million followers?

Apple's PING social network for music is the future of the music business

Making it in the music business takes hard work and undying commitment.