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The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned: Be Nice

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Matthew Berry of Classified Frequency classified frequency, Matthew Berry, networking, relationship building, the most important thing I've learned0 comment

When I was asked to write this blog, I really had absolutely no idea what to say. I’ve been playing music professionally for over a decade, and there are a million things I’ve experienced and pieces of advice I could give, but what is the MOST IMPORTANT thing I’ve ever learned? Yeesh!! So, I thought about it and thought about it, and something hit me that is one of the first things I say to anyone asking me for advice. I get a lot of work, not because I’m the…

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The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned: Use Your Shows To Build Relationships

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 Brandon John, Restless Streets booking shows, concert, experience, infectious magazine, live show, music, music industry, relationship building, restless streets0 comment

Our touring experiences have definitely changed our outlook on playing shows. Instead of just focusing on the performance, we have learned to treat the entire night as a networking event. From the time we arrive for load-in until we close the doors of the van to leave, we look for every opportunity to build relationships with everyone at the show. There are a lot of bands who choose to hang out in their vans or hang out backstage before they go on stage, but those bands miss out on a…