On October 18th 2013 at Newshoes show in Lakewood, Ohio we went through a pretty stressful day. A band parked in the alleyway behind the venue, which is owned by someone else. The owner came into the venue and was extremely furious. We tried to calm him down and figure out who the van belonged to. The band that parked there left the venue to get something to eat, so we tried to get them to come to the venue as soon as possible. 15-20 minutes goes by and the owner is even more mad because the band still isn't back and he threatens to tow the van. The owners get back to the venue and they move their van. We apologized multiple times and tried our best to calm the man down. Apparently this happens all of the time and he's just tired of it.
Also on this day, Justin Brilla, 19, the guitar player for Avoyage, one of the bands playing on this day passed away two days before the show. This was a huge shock to us and we were unsure of what we should do. We dedicated the show to Justin and it was awesome to see some of his family and friends there. It was a big gathering to show their respect for what he loved most...music. We ended up giving the money made from the show to Mason, Justin's band mate. A few weeks go by and their are untrue rumors going around saying BravoArtist was trying to make money off of a benefit show for Justin. Apparently, someone wanted to throw Justin a benefit show and heard we were throwing him one. To be clear, I went to Justin's funeral and heard Mason and his brother talking about throwing a benefit show. I told them that if they would like extra help promoting the event, we would gladly do it considering Avoyage has been on multiple shows that we have held. Nothing ever happened with the benefit show, but we cleared up the rumors. One person spread the rumor and others caught on. We talked to the ones who heard it from the original person and explained what had happened and it was resolved. The person who spread the rumor is still not talking to us and I don't understand why; it's just the person he is. It was all one big miscommunication, but he did not want to listen to us.
Also on this day, Justin Brilla, 19, the guitar player for Avoyage, one of the bands playing on this day passed away two days before the show. This was a huge shock to us and we were unsure of what we should do. We dedicated the show to Justin and it was awesome to see some of his family and friends there. It was a big gathering to show their respect for what he loved most...music. We ended up giving the money made from the show to Mason, Justin's band mate. A few weeks go by and their are untrue rumors going around saying BravoArtist was trying to make money off of a benefit show for Justin. Apparently, someone wanted to throw Justin a benefit show and heard we were throwing him one. To be clear, I went to Justin's funeral and heard Mason and his brother talking about throwing a benefit show. I told them that if they would like extra help promoting the event, we would gladly do it considering Avoyage has been on multiple shows that we have held. Nothing ever happened with the benefit show, but we cleared up the rumors. One person spread the rumor and others caught on. We talked to the ones who heard it from the original person and explained what had happened and it was resolved. The person who spread the rumor is still not talking to us and I don't understand why; it's just the person he is. It was all one big miscommunication, but he did not want to listen to us.
Assignment Title: Somo
Assignment Project Description: Listen to Somo's new single "Show Off" and give a brief review. Inform viewers on what's next for Somo.
Assignment Goals: To inform viewers on Somo's upcoming tour, new album and new single.
Reflections: I have never heard of Somo prior to this assignment. Today's R&B isn't really my style either. I listened to the single a few times and it was good; very catchy. I had to look up other artists that sound like Somo to give our viewers a taste of what his style is like. I mentioned his upcoming full U.S. tour in the press release as well.
Assignment Project Description: Listen to Somo's new single "Show Off" and give a brief review. Inform viewers on what's next for Somo.
Assignment Goals: To inform viewers on Somo's upcoming tour, new album and new single.
Reflections: I have never heard of Somo prior to this assignment. Today's R&B isn't really my style either. I listened to the single a few times and it was good; very catchy. I had to look up other artists that sound like Somo to give our viewers a taste of what his style is like. I mentioned his upcoming full U.S. tour in the press release as well.
Assignment Title: Protest The Hero Tour
Assignment Project Description: Announce the new Protest The Hero tour featuring Architects, The Kindred and Affiance.
Assignment Goals: To inform our viewers of each date.
Reflections: The dates were announced earlier today and I made the press release. Twitter got a good response from the press release via Tumblr.
Assignment Project Description: Announce the new Protest The Hero tour featuring Architects, The Kindred and Affiance.
Assignment Goals: To inform our viewers of each date.
Reflections: The dates were announced earlier today and I made the press release. Twitter got a good response from the press release via Tumblr.
Assignment Title: The Ongoing Concept "Failures and Fakes"
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, The Ongoing Concept, release a new song called "Failures and Fakes."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the new single.
Reflections: Cory always makes sure we push our BravoArtist band's. The song is really different from anything I've heard.
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, The Ongoing Concept, release a new song called "Failures and Fakes."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the new single.
Reflections: Cory always makes sure we push our BravoArtist band's. The song is really different from anything I've heard.
Assignment Title: Envoi "Changes" Music Video
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, Envoi, release a new music for their song "Changes."
Assignment Goals: To reach out to as many people as possible and have them view Envoi's new video.
Reflections: The music video is very well done and got a reception from our social media pages.
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, Envoi, release a new music for their song "Changes."
Assignment Goals: To reach out to as many people as possible and have them view Envoi's new video.
Reflections: The music video is very well done and got a reception from our social media pages.
Assignment Title: The Plot In You Announce Tour With Attila
Assignment Project Description: Attila, Upon A Burning Body, The Plot In You and BravoArtist artist Fit For A King announce a tour. No dates have been released yet.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the tour.
Reflections: This is a really solid tour from what I know about these bands. Each date should do extremely well and have high potential of selling out multiple shows.
Assignment Project Description: Attila, Upon A Burning Body, The Plot In You and BravoArtist artist Fit For A King announce a tour. No dates have been released yet.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the tour.
Reflections: This is a really solid tour from what I know about these bands. Each date should do extremely well and have high potential of selling out multiple shows.
Assignment Title: Ex-Born Of Osiris Member Wants Money From Band
Assignment Project Description: Lee Evans, former guitar player of Born of Osiris, is still waiting for money that he contributed throughout his time being in the band.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the news.
Reflections: I was pretty surprised when I wrote this release. I know the Born of Osiris guys and I know this something I could not see them doing. Hopefully Lee is paid back for his contributions.
Assignment Project Description: Lee Evans, former guitar player of Born of Osiris, is still waiting for money that he contributed throughout his time being in the band.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the news.
Reflections: I was pretty surprised when I wrote this release. I know the Born of Osiris guys and I know this something I could not see them doing. Hopefully Lee is paid back for his contributions.
Assignment Title: The Ongoing Concept Premiere Music Video
Assignment Project Description: "Class of Twenty Ten" is a new single off of their upcoming album "Saloon."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the video and get as many views as possible.
Reflections: The video is pretty crazy; very energetic. A small sample of what you can expect from them live.
Assignment Project Description: "Class of Twenty Ten" is a new single off of their upcoming album "Saloon."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the video and get as many views as possible.
Reflections: The video is pretty crazy; very energetic. A small sample of what you can expect from them live.
Assignment Title: Sirens & Sailors Premiere New Lyric Video
Assignment Project Description: Promote the lyric video "Go For The Throat" off their upcoming album "Skeletons."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the video and get them to check out the video.
Reflections: I really enjoyed the song. I got to hear the album before it was released and this band will definitely being a splash in the national scene in 2014.
Assignment Project Description: Promote the lyric video "Go For The Throat" off their upcoming album "Skeletons."
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the video and get them to check out the video.
Reflections: I really enjoyed the song. I got to hear the album before it was released and this band will definitely being a splash in the national scene in 2014.
Assignment Title: Born Of Osiris Release A New Song
Assignment Project Description: "Machine" is the first single off their upcoming album "Tomorrow We Die Alive."
Assignment Goals: To get people to view the video and hear the single.
Reflections: A lot of people have been waiting for a new album from them for awhile. This got a huge buzz over social media.
Assignment Project Description: "Machine" is the first single off their upcoming album "Tomorrow We Die Alive."
Assignment Goals: To get people to view the video and hear the single.
Reflections: A lot of people have been waiting for a new album from them for awhile. This got a huge buzz over social media.
Assignment Title: Mychildren Mybride Tour Dates
Assignment Project Description: Mychildren Mybride announces the tour dates for their upcoming run with Erra and Death of an Era.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the dates.
Reflections: BravoArtist will have the Columbus date of this tour on July 19th 2013.
Assignment Project Description: Mychildren Mybride announces the tour dates for their upcoming run with Erra and Death of an Era.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the dates.
Reflections: BravoArtist will have the Columbus date of this tour on July 19th 2013.
Assignment Title: The Ongoing Concept Signs To Solid State Records
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, The Ongoing Concept, sign to Solid State Records, which is a huge deal to any musician.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers that The Ongoing Concept received a record deal.
Reflections: Very proud to publish this press release. It was hard keeping their signing quite.
Assignment Project Description: BravoArtist artist, The Ongoing Concept, sign to Solid State Records, which is a huge deal to any musician.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers that The Ongoing Concept received a record deal.
Reflections: Very proud to publish this press release. It was hard keeping their signing quite.
Assignment Title: Protest The Hero Release Music Video
Assignment Project Description: A new music video for their song "Clarity" was released.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the new video.
Reflections: The video is pretty funny. Some are dressed as Star Wars characters, the others as Star Trek characters. They battle against each other and because of how funny this video is we got a great buzz from this press release.
Assignment Project Description: A new music video for their song "Clarity" was released.
Assignment Goals: To inform our followers of the new video.
Reflections: The video is pretty funny. Some are dressed as Star Wars characters, the others as Star Trek characters. They battle against each other and because of how funny this video is we got a great buzz from this press release.
Assignment Title: Sirens & Sailors Release New Song
Assignment Project Description: Currently promoting their new album "Skeletons," Sirens & Sailors release another single titled "Born & Raised (Flower City).
Assignment Goals: To get our followers to stream the new single.
Reflections: This is my favorite song off their new album. Our social media pages always get good feedback when we post about Sirens & Sailors.
Assignment Project Description: Currently promoting their new album "Skeletons," Sirens & Sailors release another single titled "Born & Raised (Flower City).
Assignment Goals: To get our followers to stream the new single.
Reflections: This is my favorite song off their new album. Our social media pages always get good feedback when we post about Sirens & Sailors.