Rock Isn’t Dead: Andrew Hand Brings the Heart and Soul Back

Artist Andrew Hand is on a mission: that mission being to create great rock songs and bring back a sense of connection to our favorite past-time.

Andrew Hand

Often compared to the likes of David Bowie, Jim Morrison and U2; Hand brings a touch of theatricality to his music (think driving guitars, thematic lyrics and a voice that could move a mountain).

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Catch Eric Hebert Friday at the Millenium Music Conference

Just wanted to give all my readers and visitors a heads up that Me and Al are heading to the Millenium Music Conference in Harrisburg this Friday, February 19th. I will be speaking on a panel with friends David Sherbow and Lou Plaia about the “new media game” and am very excited to be a part of it!

Just note that I have hair now.

If you are planning on attending, feel free to say hi and chat about the biz. Al will be with me so if you want to talk about Pearl Jam for hours on end that should not be a problem. I’m going to be doing some special stuff for Label 2.0 members that I’ll share when i get back!

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Forget a Record Deal: 100 Digital Resources for the Indie “DIY” Musician

Everyone’s talking about how the Internet is changing the music industry by empowering artists with all the tools they need promote themselves. While this is true, going from playing house parties to becoming a full time musician isn’t going to happen with a MySpace page and few live videos. It’s going to take time, hard work, enthusiastic fans willing to help you out, and a ton of different tools and services in order for you to take things to the next level.

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