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Expert Profile: Terrance Copley

Expertise:  TERRY COPLEY IS THE BASS PLAYER FOR THE "THE CATZ IN THE HATZ" AND FOUNDER / CEO OF LOCAL SCENE RECORDS. www.localscenerecords.homestead.com/pg1.html I can answer just about any and all questions regarding the steps that are needed for a band to stay together,goals,image,branding,niche and the teamwork that will take a band to the next level including airplay. I do not book events as that is the job of the booking agent. However, i do work with them. i am also a musical coach for bands as a whole. What is a musical coach? You will find out. I have played bass for Johnny Rivers, Jon Andersen ( Yes ), Donnie Brooks, Reno Holler, Gloria Loring, Lee Oscar (War),The Catz in the Hatz ( present ) many more.................

Experience in the area
I have 24 years of non-stop paid stage experience ( 9000 hrs). I have been in over 50 working club bands including playing bass for Johnny Rivers ( secret agent man), Gloria Loring, Donny Brooks,Jon Andersen ( Yes) and Lee Oscar. I have been responsible for the promotion and international success of my current band the catz in the hatz. We are on over 500 internet / college and commercial stations in the U.S.A. I have opened for The Pointer Sister's, America and 3 Dog Night. I am currently a working professional recording artist as bass player for The Catz in the Hatz (lots of top 10 positions as of this writing) and beyond as well as being signed to Rhombus Records. I am the founder and CEO of Local Scene Records. I can help you get to the same level if you are committed. I will be tough but you need that right now.

Organizations
ASCAP

Publications
All over the internet. Just do a search of the catz in the hatz and you will see the fruits of my labor. But that's just the start.

Education/Credentials
My experience comes for years of learning and promoting my own band The Catz in the Hatz and i have learned who the sharks are who is real. I know the in's and out's of this buisness and if you band is ready to become a buisness, then your ready for me.

Past/Present Clients
The Catz in the Hatz

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  CEO AND FOUNDER OF LOCALN SCENE RECORDS. A FULL SERVICE LABEL FOR THE GIGGING MUSICIAN WORLDWIDE.
What do you like about this subject?  I know about the buisness from a musicians and record label CEO's point of view.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 430
Knowledge   9.86   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.79   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.93   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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Recent Answers from Terrance Copley
2008-07-23  pay to play:  ******WARNING..THIS MAY BE HARSH AT TIMES****** LOL The only time a performer should play for free is when it somehow benefits them in the long run, such as opening for ZZ Top at any kind of venue or...
2008-07-13  ROYALTIES AND ADVANCES:  Good Question and it varies from label to label. If you issue it yourself, you get 100% If your signed to a reasonable indie label like i am, you get 80%. The record label i am launching in Jan of 2009...
2008-06-09  gigs and getting noticed:  Hi and thanks for the great question !! 1) GET AS MUCH LOCAL PRESS AS YOU CAN !!!!! MAKE FRIENDS WITH ALL THE REPORTERS ASAP AND THEN, THAY MAY DO A STORY ON YOU ! I figure you have been to most places...
2008-06-06  How to start?:  Hey...ive been there before ! I was in a High School rock band . Please e-mail me at thecatzinthehatz@lycos.com so we can talk further. Also, send me any demo's or a link to them. I would like to give...
2008-05-27  budget:  Hi Tia, All major labels spend differently on their bands. The top acts get millions but what is little known is that these acts have to pay it all back with 12 % of cd sales ! that would take awhile...
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