One of our most popular workshops, The Demo Dip returns at #MXM2017 this Saturday at The Living Room, as part of Crossroads Music Fest. The idea is simple. Musicians and bands put their CDs in a box at the start of the session, and one-by-one, a disc is pulled out at random and the whole … Continue reading
We’re delighted to be part of the Free State Festival this week in Lawrence. Silly Goose Head Honcho Nick Carswell will be moderating two panels as part of the festival, today Wednesday June 24th: New Sounds of Lawrence @ Lawrence Public Library Wednesday June 24th, 1.30pm – 2.45pm Join local music industry panelists to listen … Continue reading
We had an amazing time at the recent Folk Alliance International Conference & Music Fair! Carswell & Hope had several showcases, and we enjoyed meeting folks from all over the US, as well as Canada, Ireland the UK and Scandinavia We attended panels on copyright, licensing & sync, met lots of Folk Alliance Board Members … Continue reading
Lawrence, Kansas represents tonight at Folk Alliance Music Fair in the Sheraton. You’ll find the best LFK has to offer from 7pm in the Van Horn Room. Check it out!
Carswell & Hope feature in this segment from KCPT’s Arts Upload about a recent show celebrating the music of Kansas City native Gene Clark (The Byrds). The Gene Clark Tribute show featured a host of talented musicians and friends of the late Gene, who would have been celebrating his 70th birthday. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_juIiqG30
#MXM2014 has come and gone. We had a hugely productive day of information, networking and discussion about the music business. At our Friday songwriter night, twelve local acts showed their wares at Five Bar and Tables, and on Saturday in The Bottleneck, the six acts in the Silly Goose collective played an incredible showcase. A … Continue reading
Just about 24hrs away from #MXM2014, here’s everything you need to know about the program and panels. The inaugural #MXM2014 Mix/Master Conference and Showcase is an opportunity to pick up some great info about the music industry, connect with musicians in the local scene and see a kick-ass live show. All in one room, on one … Continue reading
Those awesome dudes from Carswell & Hope are just about finished their debut record! They’re preparing to release it this Spring in the US, and take it to Ireland on tour this summer! After nearly two years of work in the studio, Carswell & Hope’s debut album, A Hunger, is nearly ready to see the … Continue reading
Last night Silly Goose Records joined folks from recordBar, INK Magazine, 96.5 The Buzz and Simon Business Consulting to talk about some of the things that bands and artists need to put in place to ensure success in the music industry. The event was run by InterUrban ArtHouse (who Silly Goose Nick Carswell also works … Continue reading
If you stumbled across sillygooserecords.org of late, you may have thought there were something curious stirring . . . you were right. First, we adopted this lovely new look website, which you were suitably impressed by. Then, some new names, faces and sounds appeared. Interesting, you thought. Videos, new tracks, details of shows, and even a free … Continue reading