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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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Nick R Thomas @drloomis As Christian bands they may stand a better chance of raising the money as some fans may regard funding their message as a form of tithing. When I first became interested in music bands played loss-making tours to increase awareness of their...

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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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inertia4 @drloomis Well, that is a new name on me. I have to check them out. But yes, a band that is established should be paying their own way.

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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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Sue H. Wow, I haven't seen that trend yet. I donate to several causes as it is. So personally I would not think of participating that way. But it might not be a bad idea for these bands' fans. I have often thought about how hard things must be for budding musicians...

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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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mor I really understand that bands asking for funds. A musician can't make money only by playing music. People have to buy the CD, pay for tickets for concerts, maybe other ways too, but, just paying music is not enough. I suggest that if people like the music of...

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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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inertia4 I can see this if it were a new band trying to make a name for themselves and get their music out there. But established bands, no, no way. I think a well known artist has the money to promote their new music.

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Dr. Loomis @drloomis (6) • Rome, New York 19 Aug 16

I've noticed recently a few bands asking for funding to promote & put out their new albums. Both of the bands that I've seen doing this are famous enough & have enough money I would think to just release the album in question....

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kulo boyo if you ask me, the musicians only need to create a good work, then society will assess and love, when love, they will contribute sincerely for musicians

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