Gloryholes and Guitar Solos: Steel Panther Brings the Party to Glenside

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Gloryholes and Guitar Solos: Steel Panther Brings the Party to Glenside

Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCSteel Panther lit up Glenside this past Sunday with their electrifying 15th-anniversary “Feel The Steel” tour stop at the Keswick Theatre.The show was a lively homage to glam metal, giving fans everything they could have hoped for from this flamboyant group. Many attendees arrived dressed in their best '80s-inspired outfits, ready to rock out to hits like “Eyes Of A Panther,” […]

Who Are The Faces? Never Heard of Them

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Who Are The Faces? Never Heard of Them

The Faces: The Band That Lit My Musical Fire Chris Herninko Bassist, The Circus Hearts I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation about my favorite band. It usually starts with someone (neighbor, family member, etc.) asking me how my band is doing. The usual follow-up question is, “What do you guys sound like?” So I start to list our musical influences: The Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke, […]

Creative Judgment: The Case for a Clear Brief

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Creative Judgment: The Case for a Clear Brief

Why Every Band Needs a Roadmap for Creative Collaboration Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine When it comes to many things, design being one of them, I believe there’s really nothing new under the sun—maybe you feel the same way about music? As an outsider looking in, I admire the language you musicians share. It’s like a code. You see a bandmate’s key change and instantly know when to adjust. […]

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Creative Judgment: The Case for a Clear Brief

Why Every Band Needs a Roadmap for Creative Collaboration Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine When it comes to many things, design being one of them, I believe there’s really nothing new under the sun—maybe you feel the same way about music? As an outsider looking in, I admire the language you musicians share. It’s like a code. You see a bandmate’s key change and instantly know when to adjust. […]

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Fill in the Damn Boxes!

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Fill in the Damn Boxes! Every Detail of Your Band Bio Matters

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Why This Matters You know another thing that makes me want to chuck my laptop across the room? Broken links, half-filled profiles, and band websites that barely contain more than a name and some vague photos. Why?! Seriously, if you’re trying to build an audience, make it easy for us to learn who you are, not some Sherlock Holmes mystery we need to solve. […]

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DIY Band Roles

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Turn Your Bandmates into Brandmates: 7 Rules for Rockin’ DIY Success

Make Every Member Count: How to Build a Brand That’s as Strong as Your Sound Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine 1. Teamwork and Creative Resourcefulness So, you’re a DIY band—and that’s totally cool. Done right, it can be incredibly effective. Money’s tight, time is scarce, and you’ve got dreams bigger than your budget. I get it. But here’s the thing: just because you’re DIY doesn’t mean you have to […]

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