Happy Tuesday!
Dec 10, 2008 MovingShare/Save
A couple years back, I used to do these weekly updates. Every Tuesday, I would wake up, and write about my progress over the past week. It was an enlightening process for me, and I think people enjoyed reading it. At least I hope they did. So I’ve decided to start it back up again. Yes, I know it’s Wednesday. Sue me.
The gears are turning. Last week, I posted Far Side, and results have been positive so far. People have promised to post on their blogs, share with their friends, etc., and downloads are starting to trickle in.
Essentially, I’ve been trying to figure out how to level up. My mailing list, my blog readership (Subscribe!), attendance at my shows – all of these numbers could stand to be a lot bigger. The big answer, of course, is to do more shows. I’ve been averaging one every few months, and it’s time to get closer to once a month. I’ve got one coming up on 12/29 at LIC Bar, and I’m thinking about where to book the next one. There are other answers too though – I’m doing my best to make connections, to figure out how I fit into the interlocking networks of independent artists, singers, soul musicians, hip-hoppers, social networkers, and nerdy bloggers. Twitter has actually been great for that so far. I’ve also got a series of Youtubes planned, which should be a really nice promotional tool. I’ll keep you posted.
While I’m thinking about all this, I’m working on a little side project as well. Sunny Lewis, another singer, songwriter, and home recording enthusiast, who also happens to be my dad, just released an album of children’s music featuring me and my sister. More on that one as it develops.
Next post: Less Marketing, More Deep Thinking!
December 10th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Arthur, Grrrrrreat work! I’m calling it elevator soul! I mean that in the best way. Beautiful sounds. Do you have a video? I’d like to blog about you and your music. I have a segment on my blog called “music I’d like to hear in a commercial” not that it ever has to be, I’d just like to hear it. These days commercials have become a great source of revenue for artist and I like to offer interesting options to “Black” Advertising agencies and advertisers. I’d like a little bio a pic and a video or music snippet(s) is at all possible. If not, you are still fast becoming one of my faves. Best wishes my friend,
December 10th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Elevator soul, huh? I guess there’s no such thing as bad publicity, right?
I don’t have a video for any of my recorded stuff, but I do have some live Youtubes. I’ll send you an e-mail with a photo and some mp3’s.
December 11th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Keep at it! You are ridiculously talented. Congrats on the new children’s music album! The Lewii got it goin on.
December 12th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
arthur, “soce” said it best! You are ridiculously talented! So let me rephrase that. How about hmmm…
elevated elegant epiphanic soul. yes I love it. forgive my obsessive need to label. I’m an ad man at heart.
A rose by any other name…
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
“Why Isn’t it Christmas Yet” = Best Christmas song ever.