Possible newbie question...promo mailing lists?
Woody Hanscom
This may easily be a blatant newbie question, but...well, having just found
this newsgroup, I guess I'm a newbie. So, bear with me, or possibly point me
to a FAQ (should such exist).
Anyway...
I've been dj'ing up here in Anchorage, Alaska at various clubs for about
five years now. Unfortunately, Alaska tends to run about (at least) two
years behind the times in just about everything, especially music. Bleah.
So...I'm wondering if anyone has any pointers or tips as far as getting on
any label promotional mailing lists (pre-release promo singles, etc.). It's
hard enough weeding through what new music we get up here to find the stuff
worth spending the money on...freebies could be a major benefit. <grin>
Plus, it'd be cool...
The current club I work at (Gig's Music Theatre -
http://www.alaska.net/~woody/gigs/ ) encompasses a fairly wide range of
music (just about anything except country, rap, top-40, and hip-hop), but
has lately been leaning much more towards the dance/progressive/house scene
(no complaints here!), if that makes a difference.
Any info would be greatly appreciated...feel free to reply here, or use my
email address at the bottom of this post. Thanks in advance!
Oh...and just to butt in on another thread...I learned beatmatching on the
Pioneer CDJ's (500's, I believe), have used a couple Denon models, and
currently use (at the club) a Numark (Denon ripoff). Having learned on the
Pioneers, I prefer those (even though I've never tried dj'ing from vinyl),
but have also found the Denon mixers quite useable. Even the Numark isn't
too bad, once you get used to having to constantly compensate for the lack
of instant start (argh!). My feelings on the whole thread...try and get the
opportunity to use both styles, you'll get a feel for what you like. And if
you can't afford what you like...hell, if it works, get it! More money will
come later, if things go well....
Woody Hanscom / DJ Woody
woody[at]alaska[dot]net - figure it out, spambots can't
http://www.alaska.net/~woody/gigs/ - Gigs Music Theatre, Alaska's home for
local live and dj'd music!