Hey Ray,

Thanks for the post. Yes, I can see where a small publisher will want all finished demos, but I think that if you are trying to get into a publisher (any publisher) you want to make the best impression possible. I deal with alot of publishers here in Nashville (don't know about the ones outside of here)and have seen first hand at the amount of demos they get everyday. Most don't make it pass the front desk simply because they were unsolicited. I'm sure that once a publisher knows who you are and plan to sign you to a publishing deal then they want to hear a ruff of the song before they pay to have a pro demo produced. As matter of fact I know they do.

You asked what do I do. Grunt work. Searching for songs, making sure all the paperwork is in order. Meeting with publishers, record labels, and media people for Artist & Repertoire (just a little advice when any of you are contacted by so called A&R people ask them what A&R stands for. I have had them tell me "artist representation" and some didn't know, it's a dead give away of a scam)and for writers legit A&R is for artist as in singers not writers unless you sing really well.

I work with new artists and writers that have a true chance of getting a real deal. Recording or publishing. I do accept songdemos. I don't belive that all great writers live in Nashville. Right now we are looking for M/F duo songs for a session on August 10th. This duo will be pitched to labels.

Ray, if you think you have something that may fit I would be honored to listen. You can send it to
BM Bland
c/o Music City Music Group
914 Sunvalley Drive
Nashville, TN 37115


Lyric and Lynn thanks for your kind words. Lyric you are so right about networking. We that work in the music industry always say "There's no front door entrance to music row, someone has to take you in the back" you wouldn't believe how true that is. Good luck to you both.
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BM Bland