The BeatsByTravis Podcast

This week we catch up on the Clubhouse App and I talk about the importance of building your digital presence and under platforms that YOU have control of. Put your eggs in the basket you weave. @BeatsByTravis www.BeatsByTravis.com

On this week's weekly episode, I talk about building content out of anything and building stories for yourself and I also tackle what I would use to start a podcast if I had $0, $100, and on up.  www.beatsbytravis. @Beatsbytravis

Determining your performance price is something that you have to learn along the way or you have it explained to you so that you don't have to waste your own time. That is what this episode is about. If you are a cover band, your venues and payouts will be different than if you are pushing your own material. On this episode, we talk about the differences in those venues, pay structures, and what MARKET VALUE REALLY MEANS, and how to build it. www.beatsbytravis.com @BeatsByTravis Don't forget to subscribe!

The podcast returns with an update on what I, Travis Smith, have been up to, where the music industry is headed, and what kind of mindset you need to survive in your industry during AND after the pandemic. www.beatsbytravis.com @BeatsByTravis

On this episode I talk about the new Facebook regulations on music coming up and what you should be doing to prepare. Now is the time to be really thinking about how you own your music and your brand as a musician, artist, or brand. On October 1, you can be ready to provide your fans with YOUR content, through your medium.  www.beatsbytravis.com This podcast is on the Voice Press Network - www.thevoicepress.com

On this episode I give you the playbook on making money and playing some alternative gigs with a cover band. There are cover bands needed for more events and occasions than one could ever imagine, these bands help provide income for musicians, industry workers, venues, restaurants, and all kinds of workers around the music industry. This episode touches on how to be as efficient as possible in this avenue. BeatsByTravis Podcast www.beatsbytravis.com IG: www.instagram.com/beatsbytravispodcast FB: www.facebook.com/beatsbytravispodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/beatsbytravis Network: www.thevoicepress.com Sponsor: www.bandzoogle.com (Promocode: BEATSBYTRAVIS saves you 15% on your first year)

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the roles of the "talent buyer" and of the "booking agent." Talent Buyers exist in many different types of venues, we break them down, and talk about their usual workflow per venue-type. Booking agents keep bands on the road so they can focus on writing, and driving, and driving.  BeatsByTravis Podcast www.beatsbytravis.com IG: www.instagram.com/beatsbytravispodcast FB: www.facebook.com/beatsbytravispodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/beatsbytravis Network: www.thevoicepress.com Sponsor: www.bandzoogle.com (Promocode: BEATSBYTRAVIS saves you 15% on your first year)

Rod Gray, owner and chef at The Purple Banana joins us to talk about their food ventures, the Purple Banana story, their work during the pandemic, and more! Rod, and Sandy (his wife and co-operator) are some of the hardest working folks I know, we chat food, marketing, and more! The Purple Banana - https://www.facebook.com/thepurplebananafood/ BeatsByTravis Podcast www.beatsbytravis.com IG: www.instagram.com/beatsbytravispodcast FB: www.facebook.com/beatsbytravispodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/beatsbytravis Network: www.thevoicepress.com Sponsor: www.bandzoogle.com (Promocode: BEATSBYTRAVIS saves you 15% on your first year)

Jon Dooly joins me again to talk something other than music, 90's basketball! Growing up, we were huge basketball fans, not only of the game, but of the players and characters in the NBA. We talk about our favorite players at each position, as well as the run the Arkansas Razorbacks had in the 90's! Jon Dooly - www.jondooly.com BeatsByTravis Podcast www.beatsbytravis.com IG: www.instagram.com/beatsbytravispodcast FB: www.facebook.com/beatsbytravispodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/beatsbytravis Network: www.thevoicepress.com Sponsor: www.bandzoogle.com (Promocode: BEATSBYTRAVIS saves you 15% on your first year)

Social Media is the new word of mouth, with hashtags, tags, keywords, and more. If you have a product, or a song, or a brand that you are looking to promote, efficient social media usage can be the contributing factor to success. In this episode, I talk about scheduling posts thru third-party software and how it can be utilized to save the time you can be creating, for creating. Be Sure to Subscribe! www.beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravisPodcast #BeatsByTravisPodcast

On this episode, I talk about the types of music venues, how they compensate artists and why, and how to navigate these venues properly, giving you the most return for your efforts. If you are just starting to play different types of shows in your career, this might help you navigate the sea of venues. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! www.beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravisPodcast FB: /BeatsByTravisPodcast Twitter: @BeatsByTravis

Chris Villines, owner and operator of Black Cat Studio in Fayetteville, AR joins me to talk about the studio and his run in NW Arkansas. Chris has played with many great bands in the area and has worked with many artists that make up our community. He joined me to talk about the studio and some specials he is running. Check out his website at www.blackcatrecording.com www.beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravisPodcast Twitter: @BeatsByTravis

Jim Goza, my bandmate in The Juice and The Next Unknown, joins me to talk music, his acting history and living in LA, personal training, and climbing mountains in Peru. Him, not me. Jim is one of my best friends on the planet, happy to finally have him on the show! www.beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravisPodcast Twitter: @BeatsByTravis

Zac Slusher, podcaster and comedian, joins me to catch up from our old comedy days, him as a comic and myself as a venue operator, as well as chatting about his trio of podcasts he is producing. Zac is one of the nicest and funniest folks I know, super pumped to have him on the program. Zac Slusher Trash Blood Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/trashbloodpodcast) Distant Uncles (https://www.facebook.com/Distantuncles/) The Midnight Barn (https://www.facebook.com/The-Midnight-Barn-with-Zac-Slusher-100381855016968/) www.beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravisPodcast Twitter: @Beatsbytravis FB: /Beatsbytravispodcast

Jon Willett is a soundman, which means he is a handful. Just kidding! There is nothing like the bond of a talent buyer and a sound engineer. My good friend Jon comes on the podcast to talk about the early punk scene of NW Arkansas in the early 90's, Rogers drums, living in New Orleans, and we talk about what makes a music venue cool.  #BeatsByTravis www.BeatsByTravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravis Twitter: @BeatsByTravis

Ryan and Connor Brogan from the band Modeling join me to talk about their new release "Lodestone," as well as the history of the band and their influences and inspiration in writing such audibly cinematic pieces of art. Modeling (http://modelingmusic.bandcamp.com) #BeatsByTravis www.BeatsByTravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravis Twitter: @BeatsByTravis

Here are 10 signs of a good venue. Trying to find a cold venue in a new market is always a gamble, this list might help narrow down your decision. I have always been a fan of venues that put things together well and do their part to promote their brand to provide a quality place for musicians to do work. This episode is on this topic. www.Beatsbytravis.com IG: @BeatsByTravis Twitter: @BeatsByTravis FB: www.facebook.com/beatsbytravis  

Joel Robertson, musician and singer-songwriter, formerly of Drawing Blanks, joins me to talk about songwriting. We dive into our mindsets and inspirations for writing new tunes and we dive into the world of hybrid drumming. Joel is working on new material and will be releasing new music soon. www.beatsbytravis.com This podcast is on The Voice Press Network (www.thevoicepress.com) Brought to you by Bandzoogle.com Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS  to save 15% on your first year subscription.

Jon Dooly returns for another round on the podcast. Never afraid to give his opinion, which I love, Jon and I talk music business and what attitude it takes to make it in the music industry and what he has been up to with the pandemic in place. Jon Dooly (http://jondooly.com) www.beatsbytravis.com This podcast is on The Voice Press Network (www.thevoicepress.com) Brought to you by Bandzoogle.com Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS  to save 15% on your first year subscription.

Being the host of 3 different programs, and the host of several in the past, I have racked up some knowledge on releasing, recording, and producing podcasts. On this episode, I talk about what EXACTLY a podcast is, how I record mine, and how you can record YOURS! If you are interested in starting your own podcast but need help, we can help! The BBT podcast is produced by Emerg Entertainment, who can help you as well. Email us at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com to get started. www.beatsbytravis.com This podcast is on The Voice Press Network (www.thevoicepress.com) Brought to you by Bandzoogle.com Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS  to save 15% on your first year subscription.