THUNDERWOOD
You can also find Thunderwood at the links listed below. Thunderwood would like to thank all of these web sites for their support. If we have missed anyone, please let us know.
Below are other links that working musicians may find useful.
What they do: "The Alberta Music Industry Association is a non-profit, service-based association dedicated to helping professionals in the music industry succeed in their careers." This is a good organization to join if you are a recording artists and interested in keeping up to date on the business side of music.
What they do: "For more than 25 years Allstar Show Industries has been one of the most progressive sound reinforcement, video and stage lighting contractors in Western Canada. From live production, pick-up rentals, system design & installation, electronic repair and retail sales Allstar's track record speaks for itself."
What they do: The best site I have found to date on getting great guitar tone - as they state "Guitar Amp Tone, Effects Placement, and Cranked-Amp Tone at Any Volume" A must read for every guitarist. BH
What they do: President, Mario Marino's goal is to "provide guitarists with high quality guitar audio and MIDI switching products at reasonable prices along with the best customer service/support in all of the MI industry". He has been doing this successfully for 10 years. This company provides the hardware for building guitar rigs - check out the client tab, pics and vids. BH
What they do: Provides a free national education program for The New Indie bands in Canada.
What they do: "Christie Lites is a stage lighting business focused on rentals and production. The company offers its specific product mix to six different market segments (theatre, concert, trade show, TV & film, industrial, and special event)."
What they do: Provide an on line scale generator that displays scale positions and modes up to the 23 fret on a printable fretboard diagram. This is the Guitar Archive of Fretboard Figures. Use these with a drum machine or metronome to help increase your guitar speed/accuracy and knowledge of common positions for playing rock guitar licks - BH Also try this link to get scales and modes on one page Guitar Scales.
What they do: Provide entertainment coaches for touring bands.
What she does: Helps musicians get their careers on track, with books, tapes, seminars and retreats, She also e-mails a weekly Biz Booster to help with day to day management of your group.
What they do: Provides a directory of places to play in the US and Canada. This is a must have tool for booking your group and growing your fan base.
What the do: "An essential guide to the Music Industry in Canada".
What they do: "The mandate of the MMF is to guide and enhance career development of Canadian managers by providing education, lobbying support and networking opportunities. The MMF seeks to raise professional standards in artist management, and maintain a Code of Conduct for its members." The link is to all the Canadian members or a list of managers you should consider if your band needs a manager.
What they do: Develops gear and systems for touring guitarists. Thid is high end equipment that is used by players and professionals who care about tone.
What they do: make road/flight cases for musicians.
What they do: Dave Friedman helps professional guitarists find a signature tone. Check out the article on the opening page on adding effects to a guitar - it's very informative. BH.
What they do: Bryan Farrish provides an in depth look at radio and how to get your songs on it. He also provides his services to help you accomplish this task. Lots of inside information on the broadcast industry.
What they do: "Designer and Custom Tailor of Tour Clothing for the Music Industry".
What they do: A complete US listing of everything you need to get going for bands writing/performing original music including contacts.
What they do: Build quality ATA approved road cases.
What they do: Lists of contact names and phone numbers for Tour Managers, Roadies, Lighting and stage hands, Sound Engineers, Promotions people, etc. Everything you need to line up and run a tour.
What they do: Facility for recording, rehearsals, equipment storage and rentals. Throw some great parties as well. Thank you for including Thunderwood on your list.
What they do: Concert sound company with locations in Las Vegas, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto.
What they do: "This is quite possibly the most important book you must get if you write original music and are taking your music to the market! Another great thing is that it covers the world and is broken down by country and music genres." BH
What they do: "Licenses the public performance and telecommunication of the world's repertoire of copyright-protected musical works in Canada and then distributes royalties to its members and affiliated international societies. " You must sign up with this organization if you want to get paid (Royalties) when your original songs are played.
What they do: Bring together singers and coaches from around the world to share information on everything that has to do with singing.
