What are TMG Artists Doing??

Here is a link to a new site that showcases a few thing we have going on with our artists. Want to see a snippet of what we do? Check out http://tmgupdate.tumblr.com/.

Check Out Some Venues Booked for Tate Music Group Artists

Artists and Labels have been submitting music for the 2011 music festivals for a couple months now and will continue on throughout the year. Live shows are so crucial for growing a fan base for your music, and we are blessed to have such hard working artists.
Here at Tate Music Group, we have been busy building relationships with festivals and venues across the US and we are excited to share with you a few places you can see TMG artists this year!

Whisky A Go-Go - Los Angeles, CA www.whiskyagogo.com

“As long as there has been a Los Angeles rock scene, there has been the Whisky A Go-Go. An anchor on the Sunset Strip since it’s opening in 1964, the Whisky A Go-Go has played host to rock ‘n’ roll’s most important bands, from the Doors, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin to today’s up and coming new artists.” – Whisky A Go-Go
(Photo by Whisky A Go-Go)

The Viper Room - West Hollywood, CA www.viperroom.com

“On any given day of the year at the Viper Room, you’ll find musical talents who have meaning and that are developing and leading the music scene of Los Angeles and the nation.” – The Sunset Strip
(Photo by Alen)


Epicentre - San Diego, CA www.epicentreconcerts.org

“Epicentre is also an all-age music venue that is dedicated to discovering the underground music talent from San Diego and throughout the country.” – Epicentre
(Photo by ElectricFritz)


Unity Fest - Pensacola, FL www.unityfest2011.org

“To bring praise and honor to our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  To reach out to our community and bring forth his word of salvation and unconditional love for us all through song.  We look to bring forth God’s Church by unifying a diverse Body of Christ through praise and worship.” - Unity Fest

(Photo by Unity Fest)


The Bamboo Lounge - Lancaster, CA www.bamboomusiclounge.weebly.com/

“We have entertainment here from Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative, Jazz, Blues, Funk bands to Comedy shows.” -  Bamboo Lounge
(Photo by ACJ Photography)


The Talking Stick - Venice, CA www.thetalkingstick.net

“The Talking Stick is a great place to play.  It’s a laid back atmosphere that artists and audience both appreciate.  We’re all about hearing and hosting the creative expressions of musicians and others.” – The Talking Stick

Cornerstone Festival - Bushnell, IL www.cornerstonefestival.com

“This event called Cornerstone Festival is far more than a massive musical experience. It is more than a collection of hundreds of solo artists and bands representing every style and sub-genre on the current musical landscape… Cornerstone Festival is the annual gathering of a community of believers that is spread out all over the world.” - Cornerstone Festival
(photo by Cornerstone Festival)

Rocketown - Pompano Beach, FL www.rocketownfl.com

“Rocketown is a 12,000 square foot non-profit entertainment facility on Federal Hwy consisting of a music venue, cafe, recreation, and programming.  We provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for youth to enjoy concerts, classes, video games and much more.” - Rocketown
(photo by Rocketown)


Rock the Universe - Orlando, FL www.universalorlando.com/

“The songs that move you. The faith that lifts you. It all comes alive in one weekend, where the biggest names in Christian rock take the stage at Universal Studios^®.”
- Rock The Universe
(Photo by Universal Studios)

South by Southwest - Austin, TX www.sxsw.com

“At night, SXSW showcases hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. All this and so much more, combine to make SXSW one of the most revered music events, year after year.”

- SXSW

For more information about Tate Music Group, visit www.tatemusicgroup.com

Tate Music Group artist Justin Cross featured in Hyperlite video

We recently placed TMG artist Justin Cross with Hyperlite Wakeboards to have the featured song in Hyperlites team video! Hyperlite is the world's most notable wakeboard company. Check it out below.


Hyperlite Team Shoot Vol I from Hyperlite Wakeboards on Vimeo.



You can purchase Justin's album at www.tatemusicgroup.com.

Newly Signed TMG artist 34 Bliss in Media

One of the newest additions to the TMG roster is mixing it up and getting great reviews. Check out the review on the online magazine Music Connection written on TMG artist 34 Bliss. http://musicconnection.com/digital/index.php?issue=cc23a46a&page=52

What to Look for in a Record Contract

I talk to artists every day who are looking for any way to get a leg up in the industry, whether it's a recording studio, a music distributor, radio promotion, a booking agent, or a manager. In my experience as a signed artist and now an A&R representative for a label I've repeatedly heard the same needs and concerns. The problem I continually come across is that artists in general don't know how the industry truly works or what an "industry contract" looks like. They get all their knowledge from what they see on television. Based on this, here are a few of the most important things I feel you should look for when searching for the right record label for you:

1. Look for a label that lets you keep your rights. You should never give up the rights to the music that you wrote and poured your heart into! You wouldn't work for a company that asked you to sign over your personal property so why would you sign with a label that did.
2. Look for a label that lets you maintain a level of creative input concerning your project. Why would you spend time writing an upbeat rock song only to have a label turn it into a country ballad?
3. Don't get tied down for x number of albums or x number of years. If it didn't work out for you for the first album or your needs and ambitions change, wouldn't you want the freedom to move on?
4. Typically the label is also your manufacturer. Ask whether there's a minimum product purchase. Who wants to be stuck with 1,000 albums in their living room or the trunk of their car? The label should meet your needs where you are at. There is no need to tie up capital in a mass amount of CD's if the demand is not there yet. That is money you can invest in your music elsewhere.
5. Read the fine print. If you're fortunate enough to be one of the few who are offered an advance or the label is fronting 100% of costs (very rare in today's industry), be sure you're prepared to pay that back in full if your CD, merchandise, and ticket sales don't cover the label's investment in you. In the industry, this is called recoupment and is a very common practice. Recoupment clauses typically state that an artist must fully pay back the label prior to them being able to earn royalties or profit from the project. I large misconception of the industry is that the music business is a giant ATM machine handing out money and resources. It is a business and a business doesn't have longevity if it just throws money away.

If you want to see how TMG works and the opportunities and resources we provide get in touch with me. I am glad to answer your questions. I hope this helps with your search for representation in the industry. tdavenport@tatepublishing.com.

Tate Music Group Music Videos

 Here is an example of the videos TMG can create for YOU!

CatchTate Music Group Artist Neal McCoy on His Media Tour

TMG has a full 3 days of media lined up with Neal in Nashville and NYC starting Monday the 10th and running through Wednesday the 12th! Check him out at the following media outlets and stay tuned for more ways to hear Neal McCoy!

Monday, January 10

          WXTV Fox 17 (TV)

                                              Location: Nashville, TN

                                              Interviewed by: Stacy McCloud

                                               CMT

                                               Location: Nashville, TN                      

                                               Interviewed by: Lindsey Rozvnosky

                                               

                                               CMT.com      

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Larry’s Country Diner (TV)

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

  

                                               Al Snyder and Associates Syndicated Radio

                                                Location: Nashville, TN                                                   Interviewed by: Al Snyder         

                                       

                                               GAC On The Streets            (TV)

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Shanna Strassberg

                                                                       

Tuesday, January 11

                                               WZTV (TV) Mornings On Fox

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

  

                                               WSMV (NBC) (TV)

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

  

                                                The Driver Audio Magazine

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Darcy Young

                                               

                                               Barnyard Jamboree – Kenny Dean (TV)

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Kenny Dean

                                               

                                                Inside Music Row (TV)

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Brian Covert

                                               

                                               ABC Radio Networks

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Hunter Kelly

                                               

                                                Hughes Media (Syndicated Radio) & Aol The Boot

                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by: Donna Hughes

                                               

                                                American Music Channel (Online)

                                                Location: Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed by:  Andy John Vaughn

                                               

                                                Bob Kingsley’s Top 40 Country Countdown

                                                Location: Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Interviewed By: Rob Simbeck

                                                           

 New York Media Schedule

Wednesday, January 12

                                                Fox & Friends (TV)

                                                Location: New York, NY

                                                Sirius XM

                                                Location: New York, NY

                                                                                              

                                               Westwood One

                                                Location: New York, NY

                                               

                                    Fox Affiliates

                                                Location: New York, NY

                                               

Hannity (Live Wednesday Night)

                                                Location: New York, NY

Tate Music Group Artists Voices of Glory Exploding Before CD Release!

Tate Music Group artists Voices Of Glory have set a precedence by selling more than 4,500 CDs in record time. Slated for release on January 4, 2011, the rapid advance sales of their self-titled debut have already authorized the return of their artist investment - meaning their project was recorded and is being marketed and distributed for free.

The inspirational and international recording artists are actually the Cole family trio of siblings known individually as Nadia, 10, Avery 14, and Michael, 18. The group came to fame as a result of a string of acclaimed performances on the smash NBC TV show America’s Got Talent. The start of their remarkable journey was inspired by love in the face of tragedy transcended into miracle when their mother Felicia Cole fell into a coma for 8 months. In 2007, when on her way home from class to achieve a fourth advanced degree, she was hit head-on by a drunk driver and severely injured. In response to the devastating news, the children decided they would sing at their mother's bedside in the hope that she would recognize their voices.

“People love these kids wherever they go. They work hard, they are respectful and honest and they have a team behind them that works even harder. I haven’t talked to one person that has had an unpleasant experience with VOG. From the kids, parents to the management team they are a first class operation all the way”, said Chris Rutherford Director of Music Marketing at TMG.

More than an idea for a hit song, belief is an omnipresent theme for the Cole family.

VOG manager and uncle, Gerard Cole said about their ascending success, “You have to be committed to your project and believe in it and what TMG can do for you … to get the job done. TMG can only do what you allow them to do. I was consistently involved with Tate and Tate has consistently been involved with us. If you follow the steps of their program, it will come together. Bottom line, it’s about believing … it’s important to concentrate on what you can do through press, marketing and social networking, Gerard Cole said.

At times, Cole said there were anxieties with TMG’s unique though undeniably successful process.

“The recording part was uncertain,” said Gerard Cole. “I wanted to move faster but Tate had a system,” Cole continued chuckling, “I didn’t have as much patience as the people in the Midwest. They are very laid back.”

The investment was another consideration, Cole added. Many outsiders openly scoffed at the idea of paying to record and release their own music versus the more traditional record label system, he said. Undeterred, Cole was already familiar having employed the same tactic of personal investment with his own daughter when it came time for college. According to Cole, your actions illustrate your commitment to the task.

As for VOG, the Tate offer has been strictly beneficial, Cole said.

“Each and every dept has been very supportive. When it was done absolutely everyone told me this is a very professional package,” Cole said. “I pressed harder but if you have money invested, make calls and get it right. Don’t complain if you don’t reach out. You have to be on top of your own game. Strive for perfection; be patient but strive for perfection. Make sure each stage is at its best and correct for every level. When you get to the end, you will see it all come together and you will be satisfied.

“We haven’t even scratched the surface,” Cole said

TMG artist Regie Hamm on TBN

Tate Music Group Artist Regie Hamm will be on a TBN broadcast with Dove Award winner Clay Cross and Gospel icon Russ Taff airing nationally on December 12th!