Concert on the Blog Series (and the attached “performance lobby”) is a weekly post highlighting a musical, theater, film, or comedy performance.  It’s also a chance for viewers to communicate with the artists via the comment section on the post.  In other words, it’s free publicity for artists and it’s free enjoyment for viewers — a win-win for all participants.

Musicians/actors/directors can submit either an embeddable video (eg. YouTube or Vimeo) or an MP3 file.  In addition, there is a figurative “lobby” at the bottom of each post showcasing photography and visual art which should be sent as a PNG or JPG file.

The Concert on the Blog series runs every Thursday morning and posts are added afterward to the archive below.  All are welcome to submit — from established artists to those just starting out.  Viewers are treated to a wide-range of performances that they may have never encountered due to the vastness of the Web.  It’s a chance to find new bands to love, short films to enjoy, or see a taste of theater without leaving your home.

In other words, it’s most of the things you love from a summer concert space except in the comfort of your home or office and without the long lines at the bathroom.  Oh, and totally free.

FAQ and Submission Information

• Anyone can submit their work.  You do not need to be a regular reader of this blog.

• There are no limits on the type of performance: any type of music, any type of film, any type of theater, any type of comedy routine… the options are endless (The answer to all possible questions is yes).

• Musicians/actors/directors should send an email with COTB in the subject line containing the following information:

1. Title of the band or piece.  In other words, how you wish your name to appear and have the piece labeled.
2. Background information viewers might want to know.
3. Links that you’d like included such as a band website, Facebook page or iTunes store.
4. Any message you want to communicate with the viewer.
5. The url for the video uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo or another embeddable service — OR — an MP3 sound file (please do not send video files).

• Visual artists/photographers should send an email with COTB in the subject line containing the following information:

1. Title of the piece as well as how you want your name to appear.
2. Any background information about your work.
3. Links that you’d like included such as to your website or a place to purchase your work.
4. Any message you want to communicate with the viewer.
5. A JPG or PNG file of the image.  If it is already hosted elsewhere on the Web, please give me the full url for the piece.

• Everyone will receive an email back within the week.  If  you are chosen for the series, you will also receive a date for when your performance is set to air.  Everyone is eligible to submit again in the future — both people who aren’t accepted as well as those who have already performed.

• You do not need to do anything after you submit your materials.  I will be doing the layout and publicity via my blog, Twitter, and Facebook for your online performance.  After your performance date, return to read the comments left for you by viewers.  Feel free to add your own or answer questions that are left for you.

• Why am I doing this?  Because I have amazing traffic and I feel the need to pay it forward.  Because I know how hard it is to get any form of art to the viewer/listener.  Because I like to listen to music and watch movies just as much as the next person.  And because I’m an online pollinator, and I want to use my powers for good.

• Still have a question that isn’t answered here?  Email me with COTB in the subject line.

Concert on the Blog Archive

Coming soon: the first performance is April 7th