BeatsByTravis Podcast

On this episode, Spida aka Spida Verse aka SpidaCrazy8 joins me to talk about his spida-web of music industry work spanning from artist management, product and business promotion, and even being a writing and performing artist. He has worked with his team to put the NW Arkansas Rap & hip-hop scene on the map. From local showcases and concerts to large-scale national-act productions, Spida has been bridging the gap between NW Arkansas and the world. It was great to sit and get his perspective on our local, regional, and global music scene. Spida - https://www.instagram.com/spidacrazy8/ Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

Bruce Bennett joins me to talk about his music career as a bassist in multiple projects in the Arkansas-Oklahoma region and his journey to performing with country music hit machine Ricochet. Bruce is one of the most loved and respected musicians in our regional music community where we are located, and he is known for being one of the most reliable and professional bassists you can hire. We dove into his history and his process for sustaining such a long-lasting music career. Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

On this episode I dive into the actions I am taking as I start a new band, building the materials and things needed to do business in our regional music industry including: - Creating the email. - Social Media Creation - Domain/Web Host Purchasing - Logos/Artwork - Gigging Strategy of a New Band I am going to keep recording episodes as we continue along, tracking what we are doing every couple of weeks. Hopefully this might help some folks who starting new projects of their own. Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

On this episode, I talk about a new musical project I am a part of, playing at Lake of the Ozarks with The Juice, some iconic drummers coming to NW Arkansas, some new episodes of the George's Live Podcast, as well as some events, web series, and more projects I have been working on in NW Arkansas. - The Juice - www.listentothejuice.com - Cosmic Alchemy - www.instagram.com/cosmicalchemyband - George's Live Podcast - www.georgeslive.com/podcast/ Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

On this episode, we dive into defining market value for artists and how they get paid for their performances at different types of venues. I dive into the science of the value of an original, as well as a cover/tribute band. We also dive into ways to "boost" your market value outside of ticket sales. There are 50 things I could have added, but I hoped to help some folks out on navigating some swim lanes for quoting themselves at future gigs. Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

On this episode, I dive into my shows that have happened in July around NW Arkansas and Missouri, as well as diving into LensAudio's work on The Lunch Hour with KUAF featuring Curtis III, concerts and happenings at Railyard Live in Downtown Rogers, and our work with Anthony Ball and Music Moves standing up The Music Depot. There is a LOT happening in NW Arkansas; it's been a unreal diving into all of these projects with so many great folks in the area. Topics: * The juice - www.listentothejuice.com * The Lunch Hour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2zAOteCMs&list=PL_JNWdlEFXll9-yvOGi5lKSAa7Ms_64u2 * Railyard Live - www.railyardlive.com * Music Moves / The Music Depot - https://musicmovesar.com/ * George's Live Podcast - https://georgesmajesticlounge.com/podcast/ Contact the podcast directly here: BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

The royal highness, King Pimpin, joins me on the podcast to talk about his history in the rap game, where he's from, where he is going, and we make some funny jokes and laugh a lot. Every time I have been around him, it has been nonstop laughter and good energy, and I know others get that radiating off of him as well. My band, The Juice, added him to our 90's hip-hop project, and he came in with that vibe and helped us set the pace for a super fun project. He releases music like a mad man, videos up what feels like every week, and has collaborated with all the folks putting in the work themselves. KP! King Pimpin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Hbyc0m8wo Email me at BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

This episode has TWO folks who I have great history with. Papa Rap & Lance Wright! Al “Papa Rap” Lopez, originally from Puerto Rico, is an award winning song writer (John Lennon Song Writing Contest) and a charismatic Latino performer, musician, writer, and inspirational motivational speaker. Lance Wright is one of my best buds, we have shared countless hours chatting, on podcasts and not, about music, life, comedy, and more. Lance always brings the funny, and Papa Rap visited BOTH of us at our elementary school as kids. How cool is that?! Papa Rap: https://paparap.net/ Contract the podcast directly here: BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

In this episode, I dive into making fans and how important it is in the growth and monetization of your music career. I cover the importance of a website as an HQ controlling your own IP, marketing funnels that point to your HQ, and different marketing tactics for fan retention and building your fanbase. When marketing your brand, Either it is releasing your music or looking to advance your career, real traction and growth won't come until you begin to build a fanbase and learn to communicate with them. Hopefully, this episode sparks some thought! Email me any questions or hate to BeatsByTravis@gmail.com Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

It's almost summer, and the events are already kicking up. In this episode, I talk about Home Sweet Home Festival in Bentonville, AR, some new showcases with Fansub, the season-opening of Railyard Live, shows at Little Rock Zoo & with The Juice, and more. Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

On this episode, I have Davin Michael Stedman, a friend and "music industry collaborator" I met years ago while he was visiting town from Seattle. He loved the jam we were hosting and got a good feel for the energy of NW Arkansas. Over the years, we have kept up with each other on socials as we separately worked to connect artists to opportunities from different corners of the country. In this episode, we dive into the drive of artists and perils of the music industry, pre and post-pandemic, and what we feel it takes to keep BUILDING. Davin is one of the most solid folks I've met in the industry, and I've been waiting to have this conversation with him for a few years; glad this was the time. Davin Michael Stedman on IG: www.instagram.com/davinmichaelstedman The Staxx Brothers: https://staxxbrothers.bandcamp.com/ Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

This episode is a "weekly skinny" with an update on the project I am working on with various clients and accounts in Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. I also dive in on playing with Dawn Cate Band, filming a concert, Fansub Select Showcases, and a FREE artist photoshoot in OKC, the latest episode I hosted on the George's Live Podcast, and what is coming up in the next few weeks. Be sure to subscribe! In this episode: LensAudio: www.lensaudio.com Fansub March Select Showcase: https://www.tulsacreativeengine.org/select-showcase Free Photoshoot: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=582190957284282&set=a.345989180904462 George’s Live Podcast: www.georgesmajesticlounge.com/podcast/ Fansub: www.fansub.live Sponsored by Bandzoogle (www.bandzoogle.com) Promo code: BEATSBYTRAVIS15 saves you 15% at checkout! BeatsByTravis.com @Beatsbytravis @Beatsbytravispodcast #BBT #BEATSBYTRAVIS

In this episode, I cover some projects I am working on that will provide context for the next episodes. I am traveling from Tulsa to Dallas on a mission for a great company I am working with, and I share some of the cool places I have found in those cities. BeatsByTravis.com https://linktr.ee/beatsbytravis IG: @BeatsByTravis & @BeatsByTravisPodcast SPONSOR: Bandzoogle Built by musicians for musicians, Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website and EPK for your music. BBT listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code beatsbytravis15 to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.

This is an introduction to what to expect on the BeatsByTravis Podcast, hosted by myself, Travis Smith, a musician, content creator, and music marketer and booker/talent buyer. This podcast will feature interviews with my friends and inspiring individuals in the music industry, as well as past stories and insight on a 15+ career in the music and hospitality industry. I just wanted to get the ignition started on the podcast and provide a little bit of context of what is to come. I would appreciate it if you would SUBSCRIBE to this podcast and feel free to give me any feedback! BeatsByTravis.com https://linktr.ee/beatsbytravis IG: @BeatsByTravis & @BeatsByTravisPodcast SPONSOR: Bandzoogle Built by musicians for musicians, Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website and EPK for your music. BBT listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code beatsbytravis15 to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.