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General Messages
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General Message Forum (31 viewing)
  Please post anything music related here. Please share web links, advice, or ask questions for anyone in the group to respond to.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
8436 73700 * Re: The Top 5 most useless...
    (KevinEdwardRose) - 7 minutes 57 seconds ago
Musician Message Forum (7 viewing)
  Feel free to post looking for musicians or advertise your own services available here
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
1718 6079 * Re: CD Replication Softwar...
    (KevinEdwardRose) - 05/07/08 03:59 AM
Songwriter Message Forum (13 viewing)
  Post any songwriter oriented notes here you want. If you are looking for a co-writer, a lyicist, a composer etc, please post here! = )
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Ashleigh Wehmeyer 
3414 32953 * Re: One Man, One Voice, On...
    (Dave Rice) - Today at 09:58 AM
Industry Message Forum (7 viewing)
  If you have questions, comments or discussion issues about the industry, including talk about current events, or questions about various professions like Producers, Publishers, Managers, Labels and other music professionals, please post them here!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
833 5870 * Re: SAME NAME
    ("TampaStan" Good) - Today at 10:37 AM
Mentor Questions Forum (7 viewing)
  This message board is for posting any music or business questions you'd like to ask our expert Mentor staff. It is now moderated by Just Plain Folks Mentor Mike Dunbar, Attorney Stu Shapiro and JPF Founder Brian Austin Whitney as well as other Mentors and Peers to check in. Ask away and we'll find an answer or a resource that can help you.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Mike Dunbar, Stu 
947 7701 * Re: Finally! I got on OurS...
    (Mark Kaufman) - 23 minutes 51 seconds ago
Success Stories Forum (5 viewing)
  This message board is for any member to post their success stories. It could include publishing or recording deals, awards won, cool opening gigs or other accomplishments you'd like to share with the group. We may use some of the success stories posted to create a new column for the newsletter.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
701 4691 * Re: 27th cd release now on...
    (Jean Bullock) - 05/11/08 11:45 PM
Brian Austin Whitney Blog (14 viewing)
  After 10 years of running Just Plain Folks, I figured it was time to have an official BLOG. I plan to use this to post thoughts on things both music and non music related. I welcome anyone to respond with any thoughts, agreements or disagreements you might have.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
362 2639 * Re: Friday, May 9th, 2008
    (Brian Austin Whitney) - Yesterday at 07:18 AM
New Just Plain Folks Programs
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JPF Trading Post (4 viewing)
  This is a new board for people to post items which they'd like to trade for other items, or items they want to buy or sell. JPF and our staff can't verify any items nor do we take responsibility for any transactions that take place. This is simply a good faith effort to help folks find what they need or trade and sell what they have. If anyone has a problem with a listing, please notify us ASAP. Also, we reserve the right to delete any inappropriate listings for any reason.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
63 214 * Re: My new Cd for sale
    (heatherdcowles) - 05/08/08 04:52 AM
Creative Writing Forum (2 viewing)
  This is a new board for members to post short stories, poetry or other original creative writing. You can also post educational information for creative writing like we have for songwriting.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Nicholaus Billings 
282 1787 * Re: DOOMSAYER? As much for...
    (Sam Wilson) - Yesterday at 01:25 PM
Visual Arts and Photography Forum (3 viewing)
  This is a message board to discuss all types of visual arts and photography. If you're a painter or photographer, feel free to link images here. If you have expertise in graphic design or any other similar skills, please share your knowledge. If you are willing to work with musicians on projects, here's a good place to post your offer.
Moderator:  Scott Campbell, Brian Austin Whitney 
296 2266 * Re: Multiple Exposures
    (Tom Tracy) - Today at 06:23 AM
Acting, Theater, Film and TV Forum (3 viewing)
  This is a place to discuss anything related to Acting, Theater, Film or TV. We are looking for educational info on making videos, ways to integrate music into film and theater projects and we welcome educational exchanges on acting, filmaking, playwrighting and anything else appropriate.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
126 568 * "words"
    (Hummingbird) - Today at 04:17 AM
Music Awards Discussion (10 viewing)
  This is a place to post comments, questions, feedback and any other positive or constructive discussions relating to our Just Plain Folks Music Awards program.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
109 657 * Re: 2008/2009 Just Plain F...
    (ThomasG) - Yesterday at 10:00 AM
Lyric and MP3 Feedback
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MP3 Feedback Forum (36 viewing)
  This is the place to link your MP3 file to get feedback and opinions from our members. Please be sure to only link the mp3 file itself and not just a website where people may not want to sift through many pages.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Mike Caro Substudio 
7187 74876 * Re: Eulogy To Death
    (Al David) - 2 minutes 23 seconds ago
Lyric Feedback Forum (9 viewing)
  This is a place to post and re-write lyrics with the help of others. Please post as much as you like and please respond to others lyric needs. This is the original Lyric Board and all are welcome to post here!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
14122 129681 * CRYING LIKE the MOURNING D...
    (Lily of the Valley) - 9 minutes 20 seconds ago
Lyric Feedback Forum 2 (1 viewing)
  This is an additional place to post and re-write lyrics with the help of others. Please post as much as you like and please respond to others lyric needs. This new lyric board is simply a supplement to keep up with the traffic from the original. All are welcome to post on either or both, but don't post the exact same lyrics to both. Have fun!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
9910 105175 * "DRY CREEK STORM"
    (Lily of the Valley) - 5 minutes 47 seconds ago
Lyric Feedback Forum 3 (50 viewing)
  This is a new forum to take some of the burden off of Lyric 1 and 2 Boards. Eventually we will transition all the traffic over to this board, so feel free to jump in and start posting. Please do NOT post duplicate lyrics on more than 1 board. All members are welcome to use this and all the other boards!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
8510 102887 * Re: Confused and frustrate...
    (Mark Kaufman) - 11 minutes 51 seconds ago
Mentor Lyric and MP3 Critique Forum (3 viewing)
  This is a new forum to support a new program we are going to test out. The plan is to choose a lyric or MP3 file each week and have a JPF Mentor or similar Industry professional do an open critique of the work. The idea here is to teach everyone at one time rather than just 1 person who would usually benefit from a critique. Read the FAQ Post inside for more info!
Moderator:  Linda Adams, harriet schock, Brian Austin Whitney, Al David, SaraLight 
60 2544 * Re: Week 29 Lyric/MP3 Pick...
    (Brian Austin Whitney) - Yesterday at 07:20 AM
Music Video Feedback Forum
  This is a new forum we are testing for folks to post links to any type of music related video they want to share and get feedback on. To post something for feedback, you'll need to link it to an outside file (we don't host files here). Many people use YouTube, but you can link to any outside source that you want. Please direct link rather than link to a page where people have to search for the link. You'll get more feedback that way. So let's see what you have!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
118 692 * Re: sock monkey's have fun
    (richard murrey) - 05/10/08 12:33 PM
Musician Gear and Techniques
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General Technical Forum (4 viewing)
  Please post any general information or questions in the technology dept. of the music industry.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Patrick Bryant 
400 2819 * Re: Favorite Headphones?
    (Lwilliam) - 05/10/08 12:06 AM
Guitars and Guitarist Forum (1 viewing)
  This is a message board for all things related to buying, owning and playing guitars.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Lwilliam 
445 4782 * Re: Solitaire guitar?
    (Rick Heenan) - Yesterday at 11:53 PM
Keyboard and Piano Forum
  This is the place to discuss anything related to buying, owning or playing keyboards, midi devices or pianos.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
159 860 * Re: Would love to be able ...
    (Dave Rice) - 04/18/08 08:32 PM
Bass and Drum Forum (2 viewing)
  This is the place to post any info related to buying, owning and playing the bass or drums.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Mike Dunbar 
167 1170 * i couldn't help myself...
    (richard murrey) - Yesterday at 12:42 PM
Recording Studio and Gear Forum (2 viewing)
  This is the place to post any info relating to your studio and recording gear or techniques. It's also the place to post info on any recording studios you'd like to recommend or let our members know about.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Lwilliam 
561 4351 * Re: Mixing Tips
    (Split Level) - Today at 04:10 AM
Microphone and Vocalist Forum (3 viewing)
  This is a place to post messages about microphones, vocal issues, techniques and questions.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
192 1819 * Re: Classical/Crossover Ge...
    (Marc Novoselec) - 05/05/08 12:00 PM
Music Theory and Education (6 viewing)
  This is a new message board for all topics relating to Music Theory, Charts, Education and Teaching. If you give lessons, please post here as well!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Mike Dunbar 
315 3613 * Re: Memorizing Your Own Mu...
    (Hummingbird) - 05/05/08 11:02 AM
Promotional Message Boards
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Member Press Release Forum (3 viewing)
  Please post upcoming events, showcases, radio spots, and anything else that might help let others know where they can hear your music.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
1122 1446 * Re: National Road CD
    (ebaker68) - 05/07/08 03:03 PM
Just Plain Notes Newsletter Forum
  This Forum is for members to post information they would like to be considered for the Just Plain Notes Newsletter. These can include articles, press releases, awards, opportunities, blurbs or anything else you would like us to consider posting in the newsletter.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
236 327 * Deadline Extended in 2008 ...
    (MichSongs) - 04/27/08 10:47 PM
Just Plain Folks Roadtrips
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Roadtrip Forum (3 viewing)
  This forum is for posting questions, information and details or discussion about any Just Plain Folks Roadtrip.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
155 497 * Re: Roadtrip to the NW?
    (Brian Austin Whitney) - 05/07/08 07:42 PM
Music Venue Forum (4 viewing)
  This is a brand new message board for members to post info on local live music venues. Please include location, contact info, size, music genres supported, your feedback on the venue, and anything else relating to places our members might want to perform.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Jody Whitesides 
233 523 * new free venue guide
    (ethand) - 05/09/08 02:44 PM
JPFolks Chapter Message Boards
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General Chapter Info Board (1 viewing)
  This message board is to post any questions related to our Chapter system, to request a new chapter in your area or to post info related to this topic. We plan to launch 200 Chapters Worldwide in the next year, so please feel free to post your interest in starting one here!
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Jean Bullock 
222 579 * Re: which northeast chapte...
    (Brian Austin Whitney) - 02/13/08 08:35 AM
Just Plain Folks Community Relief (3 viewing)
  This message board is to post any charity or community service efforts associated with chapters or local members, discussion and positive proactive efforts of all types to make the world better for all of us. Post your shows, events, and whatever you are doing locally to help the we all live in. All positive and charitable efforts are welcome here.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
130 315 * Leukemia Research Benefit ...
    (Steve The Kernel Crapper) - 12/23/07 10:00 AM
Chapter Volunteer and Coordinator Message Board (3 viewing)
  This is a new message board for Just Plain Folks Chapter Volunteers to express interest, share information and network with other coordinators and volunteers. Please be sure to include your location and name in your posts.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Jean Bullock 
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    - 01/04/08 08:03 PM
Northwest US Chapter Message Boards
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Northwest US Chapters (2 viewing)
  This is a collective message board for chapters in Seattle, Portland, Boise, Spokane, Omaha as well as Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and Alaska.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
60 101 * Re: Hey Joe, Derek -
    (Linda Adams) - 02/27/08 10:15 PM
Twin Cities Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Twin Cities area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Minnesota at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
257 452 * Wednesday, 7PM Whiskey Jun...
    (Steve West) - 05/05/08 09:43 PM
Seattle Chapter Message Boards (4 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Seattle area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Seattle and Washington State at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, scottandrew 
129 438 * Re: C'mon, Let's do SOMETH...
    (Linda Adams) - 05/06/08 07:16 PM
Portland, OR Chapter Message Board (2 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Portland, OR area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Portland, OR and Oregon at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
18 38 * Collective Soul in Portlan...
    (CMusicLives) - 03/06/08 11:58 AM
Denver Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Denver area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Denver and Colorado at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
23 43 * CO Musicians with CD's...c...
    (tedsingingfox) - 01/08/08 07:31 PM
Eugene & Springfield Oregon Chapter Message Board (4 viewing)
  This is the new Chapter Bulletin Board for the Eugene, Springfield and Central Oregon areas at large. Feel free to post anything going on with the local chapter or music communities in the area.
5 35 * Eugene Songwriters Worksho...
    (RockyMon) - 04/27/08 07:44 PM
Omaha Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Omaha area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Omaha and it's Nebraska at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Cher Klosner 
35 56 * Our first official video f...
    (Cher Klosner) - 04/05/08 04:08 PM
Salt Lake City Chapter Message Board (2 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Salt Lake City area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Salt Lake City the Metro areas at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
17 27 * UT musicians with CD's... ...
    (tedsingingfox) - 01/08/08 07:34 PM
Boise Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Boise area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Boise and Idaho at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Just Plain Steve 
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    - 01/04/08 08:13 PM
Sioux Falls, SD Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Sioux Falls, SD area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in the Sioux Falls, SD area at large
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, bige-sd 
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    - 01/04/08 08:16 PM
Anchorage, AK Chapter Message Board (2 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Anchorage, Alaska area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in the Anchorage area and Alaska at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
13 25 * Re: Not for the weak and t...
    (Split Level) - 03/20/08 05:25 AM
Billings & Montana Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Billings area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Billings and Montana at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
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Southwest US Chapter Message Boards
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Southwest US Chapters (1 viewing)
  This is a collective message board for chapters in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver and Hawaii.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
182 227 * Looking to play Phoenix!
    (unc4) - 04/06/08 01:29 PM
Los Angeles Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Los Angeles area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Los Angeles and Southern California at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, lilgirlfaith 
574 998 * Meeting with JPF Mentors f...
    (LindaK) - 04/17/08 09:09 PM
Phoenix Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Phoenix area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Phoenix and Arizona at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
127 217 * Looking to play Phoenix!
    (unc4) - 04/06/08 01:32 PM
San Diego Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the San Diego area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in San Diego and Southern California at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
28 41 * Looking to play San Diego....
    (unc4) - 04/06/08 01:35 PM
San Francisco Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the San Francisco/Oakland area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in San Francisco, Oakland and Northern California at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
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    - 01/04/08 08:23 PM
Orange County, California (4 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Orange County area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Orange County and Southern California at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, LindaK, Jean Bullock 
313 634 * Meeting Mon. 4/21 with Men...
    (LindaK) - 04/17/08 09:11 PM
Las Vegas Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Las Vegas area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada areas at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
15 27 * Update! XOCH Tours Sunny ...
    (Xoch) - 04/18/08 04:08 PM
Albuquerque & Santa Fe Chapter Message Board (2 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM Metro areas at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, tedsingingfox 
14 23 * Searching for Gig in Albuq...
    (unc4) - 04/06/08 01:39 PM
Hawaii Chapter Message Board (2 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Hawaii including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in the Hawaiian Islands at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
9 18 * Re: New T-Shirts Available...
    (lucysmusicbox) - 03/10/08 04:04 PM
Mid North US Chapter Message Boards
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Mid North US Chapters (1 viewing)
  This is the collective chapter message board for the Eau Claire, Des Moines, Branson, St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cleveland, Detroit and Southern Illinois Chapters.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
87 192 * Ohio Composer Scores 4 Con...
    (JEREB) - 04/17/08 10:07 PM
Indianapolis Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Indianapolis area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Indianapolis and Indiana at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Raven 
163 433 * Buckcherry plays Indy with...
    (CMusicLives) - 04/17/08 04:16 PM
Chicago Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Chicago area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Chicago and Northern Illinois at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney, Sandy Andina 
233 1241 * Interview with Dave Hamilt...
    (cincygroove) - 05/01/08 02:27 PM
Detroit Chapter Message Board (1 viewing)
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Detroit area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searches or anything else related to activities in Detroit and Michagan at large.
Moderator:  Brian Austin Whitney 
96 201 * Re: Detroit Songwriters: C...
    (MichSongs) - 03/17/08 09:19 PM
Cleveland Chapter Message Board
  This board is for any messages relating to members in the Cleveland area including gigs, opportunities, seminars, questions, networking, co-writer searches or band member searc