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Indie Bible, Sixth Edition (Paperback)

by David Wimble (Author) "Just to clarify, when I say mainstream, I'm not talking about Perry Como music..." (more)
Key Phrases: music industn, dailv paper, covers local music, The Indie Bible, New York, United States (more...)

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Fantastic! Every Indie artist should have this if they want to climb up the success ladder! -- Chris Standring, author and CEO A&R Online, October 26, 2004

I am thoroughly impressed with all the information included! -- Betty Knight, Promoter, October 27, 2004

Its really hard to find quality material like this that helps Indie artists get their music heard! -- Dennis Damp, Media Web Source, October 28, 2004

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Description: The Indie Bible shows you where to get your music reviewed, your songs played, and your CDs sold!

The 6th Edition of the Indie Bible is 316 pages and contains:

- 4200 publications from around the world that will REVIEW your CD!
- 3400 radio stations from around the world will PLAY your songs!
- 600 vendors and services that will help you to SELL your music!
- 330 sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3 files!
- 500 helpful resources and sites where you can PROMOTE your band!

51 articles that will help your career to MOVE forward rapidly! Authors include Tim Sweeney, Daylle Deanna Schwartz, Jeri Goldstein, Brian Austin Whitney, Derek Sivers, Diane Rapaport, Peter Spellman, Bryan Farrish, Christopher Knab and many more!

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Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Big Meteor Publications; 6th edition (October 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0968621449
ISBN-13: 978-0968621448
Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #956,047 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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How to Be Your Own Booking Agent: The Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide to Successful Touring by Jeri Goldstein in Table of Contents, and page 334
Start and Run Your Own Record Label by Daylle Deanna Schwartz in Table of Contents, and page 340
The Self-Promoting Musician (Music Business) by Peter Spellman in Table of Contents, and page 321
The Musician's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business by Bobby Borg on page 316
Time Out New York by Time Out on page 110

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a GLOBAL music resource book..., December 6, 2005

By	David Gore (Prague, Czech Republic) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Indie Bible 7th Edition (Paperback)

As an American living in Europe and playing in a band (...), I appreciate to have a resource such as "The Indie Bible" which does not just focus on just the North American market. Take note South Americans, Europeans, Asians, and even Australians, you are not left out! Could an author based in North America acually look outside of the continent and write a GLOBAL book. Yes! Mr. Wimble, I salute you. First of all, buy this book ONLY if you have a QUALITY demo or full-length CD (or plan to record one in the very near future). This book is devoted to bands or musicians who meet this criteria. Now on to the review. If you want your music played and reviewed across the world, or at least have the opportunity, buy this book. For reviews and airplay/netplay a list of music publications, websites and radio stations are listed according to musical genres so you know that you will be contacting the correct people. Now, since you will probably be within one music genre a large part of this book will not be useful to you but the parts that are relevant to you are a goldmine. Services to help sell your music are also listed according to genre and are a very important part of the mix once the reviews and airplay/netplay start. The last section of the book (about 1/8 of the book) is devoted to articles that are relevant to all. This section covers radio airplay, getting your music reviewed, tools, technical tips, legal advice, marketing/promotion, distribution, the music business and if you need it, motivational articles. I highly recommend this book to all aspiring bands and musicians who wish to use all options available to get their music heard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Resource Directory out there!, December 9, 2004

By	John Foxworthy (GarageRadio.com) - See all my reviews

This book is a 316-page collection of the most useful resources on the planet and presented in an easy-to-follow format ... quite possibly the most valuable piece of literature to occupy any recording artist's library.

I was first impressed with the physical quality of "The Indie Bible." Its durable construction and crystal clear, full color images make for a very pleasing read and, content aside, is alone worth the cover price. It's surely built to outlive many of the companies listed in it. Every page is painstakingly organized and it's obvious that the utmost attention was paid to every detail.

Don't get me wrong. While "The Indie Bible" is pretty to look at, it's also a very powerful instrument ... chock-full of up-to-date resources covering every musically viable aspect beneficial to the DIY artist. There are seven huge sections listing everything from people that will review independent music to radio stations that will play it, as well as publications, CD manufacturing, marketing and general knowledge resources ... and these are all people who want to be contacted by independent artists.

The "Bible" also has a section loaded with informative articles ... all written by the top authorities in the biz and all geared to better inform artists on a variety of important subjects that could greatly impact their success. I was amazed at the number of essential little details I would have missed without them, were I marketing my own music. Additionally, the organization of this publication is top-notch. Broken down by service type, genre and geographical locale, every morsel of information is easy to locate.

As if all that weren't enough, there's also a page with key tips on how to use the assets contained in the book. I'd like to draw special attention to the significance of this particular section, as the book's creator has included a short essay on the do's and don'ts when using the "Bible." His words come from the experience and feedback of five previous editions and I recommend reading it before even leafing through the other pages.

There are a lot of resource directories out there, but "The Indie Bible" is by far the best one I've seen. It does everything but actually contact the people listed in it and, if used wisely, could be the difference between a stagnant career and a successful one. I can see where this book might be the most dangerous weapon in an artist's arsenal.

I really have to hand it to author, Dave Wimble. He's outdone himself with this edition of "The Indie Bible." It truly is the ultimate all-in-one networking device and should be considered more of a tool than a book. I would fully recommend it as a top resource to anyone trying to further his or her musical career.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Resource Directory out there!, December 6, 2005

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
This was a good read, full of helpful info and contacts. A bit lengthy but other than that is was cool.

Published on May 4, 2007 by Carl Brock

4.0 out of 5 stars The Indie Bible 7th Edition
This is a great book full of contacts and resources where you can get exposure for your band. The majority of the book is a convenient collection of contact info such as email... Read more

Published on January 3, 2007 by Vincent Yarga

5.0 out of 5 stars Good info
Has a lot of helpful himts for how to get your music out...

Published on November 3, 2006 by Leslie C. Latour

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Published on February 24, 2006 by Ms. Ashley N. Creighton

5.0 out of 5 stars A great service for Indie artists!
I think the effort and hard work that goes into the Indie Bible is something I have to take off my hat too. This is wonderful book, and such a great service for Indie Artists.

Published on December 7, 2005 by Abbey Road

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of contacts. Great for a marketing brainstorm!
There are a ton of contacts in the Indie Bible, but don't buy it for numbers alone. The thing that I think is best about this book is that there are a lot of niche places to... Read more

Published on December 7, 2005 by David Hooper

4.0 out of 5 stars im glade i got it
i think the best part of the book is the articals at the end. but the book is very useful in general

Published on September 8, 2005 by Adam J. Mockett

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a GLOBAL music resource book.
As an American living in Europe and playing in a band (...), I appreciate to have a resource such as "The Indie Bible" which does not just focus on just the North American market... Read more

Published on August 30, 2005 by David Gore

5.0 out of 5 stars The Indie Bible is a great tool!
I sent my CD's to KOOP in Austin and the DJ said the songs have "Original Grit"! The Indie Bible is a great tool!

Published on January 3, 2005 by Roz

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