How to Write a “Professional Enough” Band Bio
Having an objective and effective band biography can be a challenge for many bands. Often, the bands write these bio themselves (they are usually better at their instruments than at basic grammar) and are full of overly flowery explanations of the origin and mission of their sound and myriad influences. Sometimes, these monoliths are multiple pages long, including detailed biographical 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 your bio 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 however impart some tid bits of advice that will make your bio much more powerful and relevant.
Ascending to Avalon CD Celebration Concert at Gasoline Alley, July 31
Come to the Ascending to Avalon CD Celebration Concert at Gasoline Alley in Largo, FL on July 31. Also on the bill is Pinellas County up-and-comers The Ruthless Design.
Their new EP, Wake the Sleeping Sun (Mohawk Bomb Records), was released Worldwide on June 27 via all online music stores. Fans will be able to purchase a limited edition CD and get it signed by the band. Ascending to Avalon is currently planning a Florida tour for September in support of the album.
Not ones to sit in their laurels, Ascending to Avalon is heading back into the studio this Fall to record a follow up full length album.
Drew Street Mary Rocks State Theater on July 31
Drew Street Mary Rocks State Theater on July 31: The all local bill celebrating the release of Not Tonight Josephine’s new CD includes Drew Street Mary, veteran Pop Rockers of the Pinellas scene. Rumor has it that they have a fill in bass player, as Chris Cale is helping fight Malaria in parts of Africa for the summer.
“We are looking forward to this show,” stated Drew Street Mary’s Vocalist/Guitarist Todd Fulmino. “We have a short, yet powerful set including ‘Barfly‘, ‘Final Approach‘ and many other DSM favorites. It’s going to rock.”
Where: State Theater, St Pete
Who: Not Tonight Josephine, Drew Street Mary, Claiborne, Look Right Penny and Ghost of Gloria
When: Friday, July 31, 7pm
Tickets: For sale online through Vendini
Attention Unsigned Bands: July 5 is Deadline for No Lip Vol. 3 Compilation
Attention Unsigned Bands: July 5 is Deadline for No Lip Vol. 3 Compilation. Please submit your best song through Sonicbids. Time Left to Submit: 4d , 3h, 35m
RT on Twitter: @mohawkbomb Deadline 2 Submit 4 No Lip 3 Comp Jul 5. Time Left: 4d , 3h, 38m http://tinyurl.com/maj92g #tampamusic #727music