BOC, BRAIN: The Brain Surgeons in Northampton

[John A Swartz]

For those interested in the Loud Festival going on April 17-20 in
Northampton, Massachusetts, there is a web site with lots of details:

http://www.baitfish.com/

Deb reported the other day that The Brain Surgeons will be there.  Not
only are they listed on the site as playing on April 20th, but both Al
and Deborah are involved in some of the conferences going on there.
According to the web site:

FRIDAY 4/19

5. The Mechanics Of Putting Out Recorded Material
So you've recorded your songs in a studio and now want to release them, or maybe you still need
to record. Do you put it on cassette, vinyl or cd? Do you do it yourself or find a label to do it for
you ? What can you expect from a record label? What can you expect from distribution ?

* Aram Heller -Stanton Park
* Pirate Jenny-Aimee
* Debbie Lindsay-Local Music Store Distr.
* Deborah Frost, Brain Surgeons


SATURDAY 4/20

11. Managers, Lawyers, Bookies...
What are the necessary components to a bands survival ? Do you need a manager ? Lawyer ?
Booking Agent ? When does a band need extra help and how do you find it. What is right for you at
the level you are at ? Fees, responsibilities, contracts, and more.

* MODERATER: Chris Porter-Mama Kin booking agent
* Deb Klein-Lawyer & label owner
* Sam Brumbaugh-Booker & Manager
* Dave Herlihy-Lawyer
* Albert Bouchard-ex Blue Oyster Cult


Not only will some good music be available, but the conferences with Al
and Deb ought to be very interesting -- they have alot of experience in
the business, and their input should lend alot to this festival.

Check the web page for more details, including ticket info.

John