maybe this will help
Category: Life

I just responded to an email similar to many that I receive.So I thought I would share it with you . Maybe it can help. Most are concerned with why some are signed and they are not. And the usual problem money.You can do alot without alot of money. Don.t hate the others or state how you are better than most.That may be just your opinion or it could be you are, but your business or attitude is bad. Remember the key word in music business is " business" and that must be handled correctly. Anyway the letter.

Sorry for the delay in responding.
I feel your words. It.s the same for most artists.
You need to change your plan of attack. Work on your exposure
Start with the small stage and festivals. Try to get as much press as possible. You must rise above the rest to be seen.
This takes time. If your music is right then promotion is the key. So focus on being seen and heard. 

 How will anyone  know where to find you if they dont know you exist !

peace,
jp

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thanks for friday night
Current mood: happy
Category: Friends

Thanks to everyone that shared my Birthday.

Thanks for the Love extended to me

Thanks for the long drives most made to attend

Thanks to all the artists who entertained us

Thanks to the Theatre for allowing us to celebrate there

Thanks for the gifts I received [ most of which was Chopin ]

Thanks to my friends old and new

Thanks for the kind words spoken from the stage  [ I would really like to meet that guy they were talking about ]

Thanks again for filling the room with LOVE !

PEACE & LOVE

john

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The Story of America
Current mood: mischievous
Category: Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLzo9pOXa-s

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Happy Thanksgiving ?
Current mood: awake

Today is the day the United States give thanks

here are a few reason why :

for the slaves brought against their will to build this country

for the natives who were here first and declared savages and had their land

taken from them.

for the people who discovered this country even though it was never lost

for being called Americans but not calling Canadians and South American

people Americans. They live in America too.

This day is celebrated by stuffing our stomachs beyond comfort

getting together with others that you don`t want to be around

but you do it anyway cause that`s part of the tradition

after all it`s only one day and there`s free food and drinks

So on this day I choose to give thanks  for my family and friends

and for having all of you in my life.

peace,

john

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Don`t under estimate artists you don`t see or hear everyday
Current mood: creative
Category: Music

To my friends old and new,

I want to remind you about the vast talent that exist beyond
the airwaves, magazines, mtv and other forms of mass exposure.
Just because they are not slapping you in the brain every 10 minutes
does not mean, they don..t deserve your time. Please keep your ears, eyes
heads and hearts open to these artists. They may surprise you !
There is major talent around the world that we are missing !
I have alot of friends that you hear and see everyday, no disrespect to them.
There..s always room for interesting and sincere talent. To name a few of the
talented artists,actors,dancers writers,singers, producers etc.........
Jacqueline Fuentes, Mrhotbox, FreakJuice, Big Dave, Zenya,
Fady, Killa Queenz, Roach Killa, haflife, Mas, Belly, Roscoe, Savage, Ivet , Future , Justin Holley , Erik the Artist
As I see or hear
them I will share them with you, as I hope you will with me.
I will dedicate my blogs to offering exposure to artist that continue to
do it their way !
If you know any please share them with me and my friends.
Peace,

john payne

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