Showing posts with label CDs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CDs. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
CDs THE SECOND TIME AROUND
I went to so many shows in May, I was able to listen to dozens of CDs. You see, it takes me at least 45 minutes to get from home to any cabaret venue in town, so each night I load up my iPod Touch with two or three CDs to keep me entertained on subway or bus. Of course, this meant I listened not just to new CD arrivals, but to older ones as well. And I discovered that "the second time around" most CDs sound better than the first time! You see, when I first listen to a CD, my mind is searching for any flaws. I can't help it. But the second time, I am listening to enjoy. It is amazing how something "burned" into a piece of plastic and then transferred to my computer and finally to my iPod, can improve with age. Favorite rediscoveries: Mary Foster Conklin's "Blues for Breakfast"; Peggy Herman's "Mercer and More"; Barb Jungr's "Waterloo Sunset"; Becky Menzie's "Real Emotional Girl". I liked them first time - and really loved them this time around. I'll list a few more "Great Cabaret CDs from the Past" in future issues of the newsletter.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
YOU READ IT FIRST RIGHT HERE
Because of the extra work involved, we will discontinue promoting the sale of 2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships as of December 31, 2008.
Each membership includes not just a listing on the appropriate membership page, but also an opportunity to have a personal CD SALE page on the website - which involves page building, adding a jpg of a CD cover plus linking the page to the members website and if available the iTunes or CD Baby page where the CD may be purchased.
Plus I need to regularly print out and mail membership cards to each member - involving postage and printing costs, etc. Currently I have over 30 cards that need printing and mailing, with 2 empty ink cartridges that need replacement and no funds available for blank cards, ink or stamps (I do have enough envelopes).
In fact, I have come to discover that a simple $20 SILVER membership involves at least an hour's work per member signed up and then the $20 can be applied in full to a BANNER AD as a rebate (once each membership year) at a net "loss" to me.
So by ceasing the membership program on December 31st, it gives me a few months to study my alternatives before the new membership year starts on July 6, 2009 and the memberships actually go on sale on May 1st.
Your comments and suggestions will be most welcome.
HUGS
STU
Each membership includes not just a listing on the appropriate membership page, but also an opportunity to have a personal CD SALE page on the website - which involves page building, adding a jpg of a CD cover plus linking the page to the members website and if available the iTunes or CD Baby page where the CD may be purchased.
Plus I need to regularly print out and mail membership cards to each member - involving postage and printing costs, etc. Currently I have over 30 cards that need printing and mailing, with 2 empty ink cartridges that need replacement and no funds available for blank cards, ink or stamps (I do have enough envelopes).
In fact, I have come to discover that a simple $20 SILVER membership involves at least an hour's work per member signed up and then the $20 can be applied in full to a BANNER AD as a rebate (once each membership year) at a net "loss" to me.
So by ceasing the membership program on December 31st, it gives me a few months to study my alternatives before the new membership year starts on July 6, 2009 and the memberships actually go on sale on May 1st.
Your comments and suggestions will be most welcome.
HUGS
STU
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
RECESSION BUSTING DISCOUNTS ON CDs
LML MUSIC is doing its part in the recession-busting business: a SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE! For the rest of 2008 all CDs purchased on our website will be sold at a 40% discount!!! Just enter Promo Code DEC2008 upon check-out and you'll receive your discount.
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