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In music scenes throughout the nation (and throughout the world, some may argue), there are the pessimists and the optimists.
In music scenes throughout the nation (and, some may argue, throughout the world) there are the pessimists and the optimists. The things that make a scene exist are: A) musicians, B) fans, and C) venues. Getting those worlds to mesh is what every band, from garage level to professional, aims to accomplish. But before anything relevant can happen for either end of the spectrum, one thing must first occur: a band must get together and get good. Ask any band (working or not) and they’ll tell you it isn’t easy to keep it going. It’s tough to manage a band from within its own walls. And there are a million different reasons why. Bands are always looking for ways to keep the wheels turning and find networking resources that enable them to connect A, B, and C. Enter: Bandbo.com.
Founders Ben Osterhaus and Chad Morris started bandbo.com back in January of 2006 as a hobby with no capital, and catering exclusively to the Maryland/DC area. Osterhaus explains it was “meant as a no holds bar for musicians –one place for musicians to go.” The tandem chose the grassroots approach, practically going door to door and doing much of the foot work themselves, promoting the site, the venues and musicians that post their information. What initially started as a local project is now in all 50 states and has even crossed the pond into the U.K. And there is even talk about venturing into Australia. The site, no longer merely a hobby, has become a valuable resource for people in the music business at all levels. Bands can locate venues, read up on opportunities posted by others –albeit musician needs or beneficial services for those who seek it. Bandbo.com connects the demand with the supply in one automated site.
A unique resource for multiple needs in an often puzzling world of the music business, it is highly recommended to visit Bandbo.com, create a profile, or simply browse the many categories from band services, managers, promotion, radio, practice spaces, and much more. If you’re a musician, band or a venue, it's wise to network as much as possible. Osterhaus and Morris have made great strides in ironing out the wrinkles of their site, and thousands benefit by logging on to find great opportunities and simply getting informed on the always intriguing music scene of Baltimore/DC. And, of course, beyond.