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Fair ball on "promoted" content, though I wonder if there isn't a balance point that could be reached - i.e.: Reddit Ads. But that's a ways down the road anyhow
by dreadsword 15y ago
Fair ball on "promoted" content, though I wonder if there isn't a balance point that could be reached - i.e.: Reddit Ads. But that's a ways down the road anyhow.
I regards to crowd sourcing: part of the value proposition of stagetrip was always intended to be "curation" - i.e.: as soon as its opened up to the internet firehose, I'd be worried about the quality of what's posted. In that sense, the music selection is really my voice as opposed to an impartial location-map of independent bands, which isn't a good thing - so I hear what you're saying. That being said, my intent is that every song on the site display some sort of instantly recognizable merit.
Perhaps fowkswe has the right idea - open it up to a select group, or require a "membership application" or something.
- fredsanford 15y agoI would love to see you succeed with this as the area I live in is really lousy for live music if you're not constantly tuned in to the buzz. I am a musician and have a fair number of musician friends who tell me about shows happening locally but it tends to be a repetition of me going out to see the same 3 or 4 bands all year... Another trap to avoid is having someone that has close to a monopoly on bookings in an area do your curating. There's an agency here in South Florida that has bookings tied up for 90% of the good clubs in the area. If they're curating, you only see their acts. :( Again, great idea, I wish you success.
- dreadsword 15y agoI know what you mean about being tuned into the buzz. I'm a suit wearing accountant, and about as far from the buzz as one can get. StageTrip is supposed to be an end-run around the buzz, right to the music. Thanks for the head's up about being selective about who gets involved. South Florida, hey? Point me to some of your friend's bands (or your own) and I'll start building up FL.
- fredsanford 15y agoOK, Thank you. Here are some friends/acquaintances to get you started. J.P. Soars - Boca Raton FL - Blues, 2009 International Blues Challenge winner. http://jpsoars.com http://jpsoars.com Deecode - Lake Worth FL - Classic Rock/Rock/Alternative. http://www.facebook.com/deecodeband http://www.facebook.com/deecodeband The Dillengers - Ft Laud FL - Eclectic Roots Music. http://www.thedillengers.com http://www.thedillengers.com The Shakers - Jensen Beach FL - blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country, southern rock, motown. http://shakersrnb.com/ http://shakersrnb.com/