Got internet and video camera?
Then you can have a live show!
It started with a little bar from Windsor called Phog. This year is a big year for Phog Lounge. Not only did they win “Best Canadian Music Venue” award from CBC. But they have started a new fad of streaming live music. Now we are seeing bands touring and broadcasting their live shows! How clever is that! All you need is an Internet connection which most major locations have free or paid WiFi. A computer with a camera (Macbooks come equipped). And a program called USTREAM.TV. This is a webpage that you can go to and in a matter of minutes be streaming live video and audio.
There are some drawbacks as with most things technological. Feed maybe a bit choppy if your Internet connection is not strong or the source is being saturated with viewers. As well as the locations where most bands play the lighting is limited.
However, this is a great way to get your independent band heard as long as you market it properly. It’s all about networking. Using the tools at your fingertips, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
After all record sales are down so time to look to the alternative.
Check out Phog’s live feed…
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, by konger
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