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HOOBASTANK’S DOUG ROBB:
ROCK STAR AND DEVOTED DAD

by Brian McKinny, editor,  Music  Insider Magazine

February2013Doug Robb is a regular guy by most anyone’s standards. He’s married, has a 2 1/2-year-old daughter whom he adores, loves sports and is an avid motorcyclist. When I caught up with him …

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Using Social Media to Promote the Music Business

6 real-world examples from successful artists
by Steve Kayser

Social Media MarketingFor most of us, music is entertainment. But for the artists who create it, it’s their life, livelihood, business — the way they pay their bills. Social media as a force …

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Going Xotic

Gene Baker of Music Insider Magazine tries out Xotic Pedals, EP Boost, SP Compressor, BB- preamp, BB- preamp w/MB, and BB +. Clean channel on Two Rock Eric Gales amp, Baker B1 model guitar.…

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“A Perfect Day” with Carmine Appice

Drumming heavy before heavy was cool
by Ray Rocha, editor, Music Insider Magazine

Music Insider Magazine hooked up with “the world’s greatest drummer,” Carmine Appice to discuss everything from working with Kelly Keeling to playing with Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, …

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Intellectual Property 101

How to sharpen your business and law skill sets
by Stephen M. Stern, executive editor

From be-bop to pop, from rap to classical and everything in between, musicians go to the beat of a different drummer; however, they all seemingly …

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HATESHOP – The Purist

by Brian McKinny

Hateshop is a dark, heavy metal band that is making some big waves in the Central Coast of California.  Do not let the name throw you, or you’ll be missing out on some high quality metal.  Their …

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