Contact: Lauren Veteri
Music Resource Group
973-509-3140
Lauren@MusiciansAtlas.com
KEY SECTIONS ENHANCED AND EXPANDED
Montclair, NJ — December 18, 2006: Responding to the volatile landscape of today’s music industry, The Musician’s Atlas – the independent musicians’ and entrepreneurs’ definitive guide to the music business - has revamped the upcoming 2007 edition. Based on reader & industry surveys, editors have expanded business categories deemed most critical including: Clubs, US & Canadian College Radio & Booking, Conferences & Festivals, National & Regional Press, Commercial & Public Radio, Song Contests, Compilations & Tours, and Film, TV & Gaming among other opportunities.
"The Musician’s Atlas" is regarded as the essential resource for anyone involved in today’s music industry. Artists, managers, labels and other music biz entrepreneurs rely on the Atlas for the most accurate and in-depth information available so that they can make, market and sell music more successfully," said Folkman.
Read testimonials from independent musicians and entrepreneurs who rely on The Musician’s Atlas to build and sustain their careers:
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"This is the best music guide on the market. It has everything you need. If you work for a major or indie label, or if you're an artist, this is the guide for you." ~Jeff Pitts, Epic Records
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"Every musician who takes his craft seriously NEEDS to get The Musician's Atlas." ~ Bobby Steele of The Undead / Formerly of the Misfits
"love The Musician's Atlas. We use it all the time. It's our bible for booking, promotion, everything...." ~PEELANDER-Z, Japan
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For more information on Music Resource Group, The Musician's Atlas and The Independent Music Awards, please contact Joelle Caputa at joelle@musiciansatlas.com or at 973-509-9896.