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Thoughts to help musicians and bands avoid distractions and harmful behaviour, and to keep the focus on what’s really important

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Articles on using interactivity in the online and offline spaces as an important tool for audience engagement

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Amanda Palmer On Interacting With Fans (my pre-SXSW Interview)
March 25, 2010 – 2:51 pm | One Comment
Amanda Palmer On Interacting With Fans (my pre-SXSW Interview)

Hi everyone.  So as I mentioned before, I moderated a panel at SXSW 2010, called “Too Much Information – Is Interacting Killing Rockstar Mystique?”
The goal was to have an open conversation about the strategies and various ways that artists are using social networking tools, and how it affects their fanbase, and their perceptions.  Is there such a thing as too much sharing?
The panel ended up being a ton of fun, and I think we had …

Kick Ass And Take Names
June 24, 2009 – 7:05 pm | One Comment
Kick Ass And Take Names

Sounds a little violent, and the origins of the phrase quite possibly are… but taken in the context of a band performing live… it’s one hell of a mantra.
Not only does it clearly state that you have to perform exceptionally well – that’s where the kicking ass part comes in – but it indicates a follow up action – the taking of names.  This part should be taken quite literally… make sure that every time …