How to Write a Band Bio

Having an objective and effective band biography can be a challenge for many bands. Often, the bands write these bios themselves (they are usually better at playing their instruments than at using basic grammar), and so the bios tend to be full of overly flowery explanations of the band’s origin, their mission, their sound, their myriad influences. Sometimes, these monoliths are multiple pages long and include detailed background information about each band member.

Your bio doesn’t need to be so detailed. Save that for books about your legacy and magazine feature articles. Keep it short and punchy. Like a brand statement or company overview. While I’m not claiming to have the answer to the perfect and entrancing band bio formula, I can impart some tidbits of advice that will make your bio much more powerful and relevant.

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Mohawk Bomb Records Showcase June 13 at Crowbar during Homemade Music Symposium

june13Mohawk Bomb Records Showcase June 13 at Crowbar during Homemade Music Symposium

Mohawk Bomb Records Showcase is happening at Crowbar: 1812 N 17th St, Ybor City, Tampa FL (directions)

The MBR showcase is part of the Homemade Music Symposium, a free music conference for bands and music professionals to share, discuss and improve the music scene in Florida. The event is happening all-day at Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City Campus on June 13-14, 2009. To view the full conference agenda, click here.

Bands/Times
9:00-9:30 – Hat Trick Heroes (Acoustic set)
9:40-10:20 – The Orchid Thief (Winner of Sonicbids Contest)
10:45-11:30 – Ascending to Avalon
11:45-12:45 – Rise of Saturn (featuring members of WeakSauce and Soulfound)

Cover is $5 or free if you purchase an All Access VIP wristband during the day at the Symposium for $10, which gives you access to 4 music venues. Sponsored by Mohawk Bomb Records and Honeycut Drums.

Homemade Music Symposium, June 13-14

Homemade Music Symposium - Mohawk Bomb RecordsHomemade Music Symposium - This a mini-SXSW in Ybor City. That’s what we are going for. We say we have the talent. Now, let’s see the support.

The second annual symposium is offered free of charge to all Tampa Bay area musicians and the general public. The numerous seminars and workshops are focused on the business of music making and will provide area musicians assistance on how to nurture and develop careers in the modern commercial environment. Woven through the two-day schedule are a number of special live performances and showcases.

What: Homemade Music Symposium

When: June 13-14, 2009

Where: HCC-Performing Arts Building-Ybor City Campus, located at the corner of Palm Avenue and 14th Street.

Cost: Conference is free to the public. We will soon have information on a multi-venue wristband for the Night Showcases.

Audience: Panels geared towards musicians and music business issues, Night Showcases for all! (18+).

Showcase Info: Mohawk Bomb Records is hosting a showcase on June 13 at Crowbar (1812 N. 17th St., Ybor City, FL 33605) featuring Mohawk Bomb Records bands and choice local talent.

Bands: Win a chance to play. Click here for details.

More info: www.mohawkbomb.com or www.artistsandwritersgroup.com

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