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BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [December 2008]

12/03/2008

 

Your One Stop Merch Shop

BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [December 2008]
626 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | 732-701-9045

Holiday Specials, Twitter, & Discounted Merch for Referrals

Well another Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are officially in the holiday swing down here in Asbury Park.

First up - Now thru January 1st you can buy "blank" garments from BandsOnABudget.com. We carry all the popular styles from American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, Tultex, & more and with low prices (most of the time we can offer savings of 50% off the pricing at the American Apparel and Alternative Apparel stores) and NO minimums these shirts make great gifts for your friends or just yourself. To get a quote on a specific garment email us at Orders@BandsOnABudget.com.

Next up... BandsOnABudget.com has joined Twitter. Start following us today at Twitter.com/BandsOnABudget and stay up to date with news, specials, and exclusive promotions.

On a separate note, we'd really like to thank everyone for all the referrals you've been bringing us. While we're still a few months away from our "official" referral program we will (and have been) issuing credit to those of you who have been bringing us business. We all know a friend, relative, school organization, or small business who needs merchandise so be sure to send 'em our way. Have them mention your name and you can start earning discounts on stickers, shirts, posters, & other merchandise today!

That's all for now. Have a great holiday and see you in '09.


Current Specials at BandsOnABudget.com

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99
24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

Beef up your merch table!!! Be sure to ask us about printing a few extra items such as hats, undies, & other garments. In most cases we can print as low as 6 extra items with any order of 24+ garments.

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.
We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each
24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)
100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)
5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!
Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98
1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4", 4" Circle, 3x5".
We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49
8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit BandsOnABudget.com


BandsOnABudget.com Blog(s) Of The Moment

6 Ways For Musicians to Market Their Band

Its common knowledge that writing great songs and having a great live show is only half the battle when it comes to succeeding as a band. Standing out from the 1000's of others trying to do the same thing as you takes dedication, a lot of hard work, and a strong set of marketing tools to promote your music from multiple angles. Below are a few keys things that you NEED to do to succeed as a band.
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T-Shirt Round Up – What Type of Shirt Should I Use For My Band Merch?

I remember when I first started playing in bands there were two things that “made you official” and they were a demo CD and a t-shirt. Making the CD was easy, we'd get some beers and spend a few nights recording on a 4-track and then another few nights burning them onto CD-Rs on my computer. Throw in a trip to Staples (or just pilfering from whatever office job I had at the time) for some jewel cases and some photocopied jacket covers and we were half way to being a “real” band.
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Video Interviews From The Battle of the BandChi

12/02/2008

Hope the post-turkey/tofurky hangover has passed. Just a quick Tuesday morning update. Go check out a few interviews from bands participating in the 2008 Battle of the BandChi in Baltimore Interview.

Just Plain Ridiculous

Lifeblood

The Three Tree Experience



New Blog Posted - 6 Ways For Musicians to Market Their Band

11/20/2008

Read it here and give us a little Digg

Oh yeah - follow us on Twitter



BandsOnABudget Now On Twitter

11/14/2008



Yes - we've jumped on the band wagon and joined twitter - you can follow us at: Twitter.com/bandsonabudget. Join today and be privy to up to the minute updates, exclusive specials, and other tidbits coming to you in 140 characters or less.



2008 Asbury Music Awards Followup

11/11/2008

We had a really great time talking to all of you last Saturday night at the Stone Pony. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at this year's awards ceremony. Here's what the Asbury Park Press had to say about the night:

ASBURY PARK — Unbowed in the face of national economic turmoil, the Asbury Park music community rallied firm Saturday in its resolve to continue to stand behind the city's renaissance and to carry it into the future.

"In the end, it's all about the song and the performance," said Scott Stamper, co-owner of The Saint nightclub, as he and Adam Weisberg kicked off their 16th annual Asbury Music Awards celebration at The Stone Pony. "There certainly are hard times ahead, but music and entertainment will see us through."

The event provided fans, artists and insiders the opportunity to reflect on what many believe was a banner year for the Asbury Park music scene.

"We're coming off an incredible summer," said Kyle Brendle, Stone Pony house promoter. "A sold-out Fourth of July weekend with Southside (Johnny) and Moe. Billy Idol, which, from the fans' perspective, couldn't have gotten much better. We had Bob Dylan in August, that was like a papal blessing for us.

"I think our biggest achievement this year, though, has been re-establishing Asbury Park as a national market, through Live Nation scheduling Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre in conjunction with Madison Marquette fully opening the Grand Arcade," added Brendle, who was honored at the show with this year's Living Legend award. "There are amenities now that really provide a support system for concertgoers. The pavilions are coming alive. The Asbury Park boardwalk is full-on again. To see throngs of people out there, it's definitely the brightest spot in our music scene right now."

Escorted to The Stone Pony stage by a duet of kimono-clad beauties, host Joe Harvard maintained an upbeat, comedic tone throughout the show.

Harvard began the evening by introducing a short film by Mallory Massara of Asbury Park, which re-edited a portion of the Bruce Lee classic "Fist of Fury" to star various Asbury Music Award nominees.

With event regulars such as Status Green and Last Perfect Thing away on tour, the live-performance portion of this year's awards featured a host of younger up-and-coming acts, including Lost in Society, Last Days of Empire, The Eryn Shewell Band, Delft and Outside the Box.

The Stone Pony's summer 2008 house band, Outside the Box — Jeff Cafone, Warren Thieleman, Mark Masefield and Francis Valentino — took home awards for Top Young Band and Top Blues Band.

The popular "Best Thing to Happen . . . " award this year went to Asbury favorite Rick Barry, for launching his "Night in Progress" live performance series at The Saint. Barry's monthly event spotlights new material from local songwriters that so far have included George Wirth, Keith Monacchio, Bret Mosley, Justin Hillman, Tommy Strazza, Kelly Carvin and Glen Burtnik.

"This award really goes to Scott (Stamper) and all the artists who played and made it a great night," Barry said.

The more than 30 awards given out at the ceremony included nods to Top Rock Band (Last Perfect Thing), Top Local Release (Arlan Feiles' "Come Sunday Morning"), Top Punk/Ska Band (The Sex Zombies), Top Indie Rock Band (The Obvious), Top Jersey Roots Band (Maybe Pete), Top Heavy Rock Band (Sekond Skyn), Top Jam Band (Green Tag Sale), Top Live Performance (Status Green) and Top Groove Band (Turtle Soup).

"Being recognized at the AMAs (Asbury Music Awards), that does mean something," said Turtle Soup keyboardist Ben Feld. "When you're trying to get noticed by different venues, yeah, people do pay attention to these types of things."

"Winning here is huge in helping us take what we do from a local to a regional level," said Jeff "Mudd" Mahajan, the band's guitarist. "Larger jam band festivals, for example, are definitely responsive to our success. I mean, the better we do, the better they do."

Winners

(Taken From The Asbury Park Press)

ASBURY PARK — Top Male Acoustic Act: Keith Kenny
Top Female Acoustic Act: Divine Sign
Top Male Vocalist: Lou Montesano
Top Female Vocalist: Kerry McNulty (Divine Sign)
Top Guitarist: Jeremy Korpas: (Green Tag Sale)
Top Bassist: Jay Walker(Colie Brice & The New Age Blues Experience)
Top Drummer: Andrew Lenaghan (Green Tag Sale)
Top Keyboard Player: Arlan Feiles & The Lone Howdys
Song of The Year: “Firebomb” (Status Green)
Top Journalist In Support Of Live Music: John Pfeiffer (Aquarian Weekly/ECR)
Top News Publication in Support Of Live Music: (Aquarian Weekly/ ECR)
Top Local Release: “Come Sunday Morning” (Arlan Feiles)
Top Radio Personality: Jeff Raspe (90.5 “The Night”)
Top Radio Station: 90.5 “The Night” (Brookdale Public Radio)
Best Thing To Happen in 2007/2008: “A Night In Progress Series” Hosted by Rick Barry
Top Pop Band: Status Green
Top Indie Rock Band: The Obvious
Top Jersey Roots Band: Maybe Pete
Top Rock Band: Last Perfect Thing
Top Heavy Rock Band: Sekond Skyn
Top Young Band (under 21): Outside The Box
Top Live Performance: Status Green
Top Jam Band: Green Tag Sale
Top Advant Garde Act: Colie Brice & New Age Blues Experience
Top Americana: Arlan Feiles & The Lone Howdys
Top Groove Band: Turtle Soup
Top Blues Band: Outside The Box
Top Punk/Ska Band: The Sex Zombies
Poet Laureate: Jessi Smith
Top Music Website To Support Live Original Music: AsburyMusic.com
Living Legend 2008: Kyle Brendle
James M. MacDonald Musician’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Billy McKelvey



BandsOnABudget.com Specials/Newsletter [November 2008]

11/06/2008

 

Your One Stop Merch Shop

BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [November 2008]
626 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | 732-701-9045

Updates at BandsOnABudget.com
Brand New Website, Showcase at CMJ Recap, Asbury Music Awards Sponsorship & Sponsorship of The Battle Of The BandChi

Well, the Election and Halloween have come and gone and as we gear up for the holiday season we're keeping busy down here on Mattison Ave. First off, you may want to check out our new website. Be sure to check out the new products as well as our state of the art instant quote generator. Next up, our showcase at CMJ in New York City was a great success. Much thanks to Young Hearts, Gimme Drugs, Missiles & Markers, Scott Liss, & River City Extension for making the event such a success.

In other sponsorship news, BandsOnABudget.com will be sponsoring the Asbury Music Awards held at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Each year, The Asbury Music Company, parent company of the Saint, presents The Asbury Music Awards. They present over 27 awards to recognize the best talent, music and moments from the local scene and we are proud to be on board as a sponsor.

Finally, BandsOnABudget.com is a sponsor in the 2008 Battle of the BandChi. Hosted by BandChi Tickets, this battle features online voting as well as a live show. Go check out the event at BandChiTickets.com.

That's all for now. See you next month.


Current Specials at BandsOnABudget.com

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99
24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.
We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each
24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)
100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)
5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!
Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98
1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4", 4" Circle, 3x5".
We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49
8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit BandsOnABudget.com


BandsOnABudget.com Blog Of The Moment

Get Your Free BandsOnABudget.com Stickers

Hot off the presses, Bands On A Budget's got stickers! To request yours just go here and ask us to send some your way.



Election Day- Go Vote!!!

11/04/2008

Just a quick reminder (in case you've been living under a rock), today is election day. Get out and vote, regardless of your affiliation. The lines are long here in NJ so make sure to leave plenty of time as well...



Get Your Free BandsOnABudget.com Stickers

10/22/2008

Hot off the presses, Bands On A Budget's got stickers! To request yours just go here and ask us to send some your way.



BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [October 2008]

10/13/2008

 

Your One Stop Merch Shop

BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [October 2008]
626 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | 732-701-9045

Updates at BandsOnABudget.com
Dewey Beach Music Conference Recap. BandsOnABudget.com/XOXO Records Showcase at CMJ & Sponsorship of The Battle Of The BandChi

We've got another busy month down here in Asbury Park, NJ at BandsOnABudget.com. Although it was a bit rainy, spirits were high at the Dewey Beach Music Conference in Dewey Beach Delaware. A sponsor for the 3rd year in a row, we provided the digital download laminates to all the artists and musicians participating of the conference as well as distributed over 1500 of our Digital Download Cards. Each card contained a download code which a person could use to listen to exclusive tracks from festival participants.

Next on the agenda, we have two events. First is our Showcase at this year's CMJ in conjunction with XOXO Records (The Gaslight Anthem, Let Me Run, Beat Strings). The showcase is scheduled for October 24th at The Mean Fiddler on West 47th Street in NYC. The final lineup will be announced in the coming week so stay tuned.

Finally, BandsOnABudget.com is a sponsor in the 2008 Battle of the BandChi. Hosted by BandChi Tickets, this battle features online voting as well as a live show. Go check out the event at BandChiTickets.com.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for a brand new state of the art website, coming soon.


Current Specials at BandsOnABudget.com

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99
24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.
We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each
24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)
100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)
5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!
Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98
1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4", 4" Circle, 3x5".
We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49
8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit BandsOnABudget.com


BandsOnABudget.com Blog Of The Moment

10 Steps for Booking Your Own Tour

Going on tour with your band may seem like the ultimate fantasy, but with some good advice, it's much more possible than you think! Touring is the most effective way to grow as a band, and expose yourself in more than your home market. Few labels will work with a band that hasn't popped their tour cherry, so if you're willing to do the work (and it is a lot of work) it'll be the most worthwhile experience of your life. Oh, and be ready for the experience to make or break your band.
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New Website Feature! Download PDF Prices Charts

10/10/2008

Just a quick Friday update for ya'll. Many of you have asked for price charts and we've listened. Now you can conveniently download price charts for all of the apparel items featured on our website. What are you waiting for? Go check it out here.

Have a good weekend and if you're local to New Jersey come say hello tommorrow night for the Revival Tour at the Asbury Lanes.



BOAB/XOXO Records Showcase 10/24 at CMJ 08 Lineup

10/09/2008

BandsOnABudget.com / XOXO Records Present:

Showcase At CMJ 2008
Fri Oct 24th 18+ Doors: 7:00PM $10
The Mean Fiddler
266 West 47 Street

8:00PM - Perfuma
9:00PM - Missiles & Markers
10:00PM - Gimme Drugs
11:00PM - For Science
12:00AM - Young Hearts



Collide-A-Scope Coalition’s Goal -- Keep Art in Asbury Park

10/07/2008

Being a part of the Asbury Park art and music community BandsOnABudget.com just wanted to do our part in spreading the word for this new series of events coming to the downtown.

For immediate release-- A number of local arts professionals and art advocates have united, donating their time and talents to form a coalition committed to preserving the arts scene for which Asbury Park is famous. The brainchild of this dedicated committee, Collide-A-Scope, is a once monthly celebration of the arts to take place in town. Targeting a more culturally minded audience than the one attracted by First Saturday and meant to be inclusive to anyone passionate about the arts, Collide-A-Scope will explode into Asbury on October 17th and is set to continue the third Friday of every month.

This event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and organized with the help of M Studio (www.mdidit.com) and The Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (www.artscap.org). Unlike the retail-driven First Saturdays, Collide-A-Scope’s goal is to educate people coming to Asbury Park on the local arts scene and ensure that art thrives in Asbury Park. Curator tours of galleries, led by ArtsCAP's Dennis Carroll (beginning at Crybaby Gallery at 7:00 p.m.) enable vistors to meet the artists and visit key art sites.

The first Collide-A-Scope evening on October 17th will include:
An ArtsCAP Wine Tasting at Mattison Park from 8:00-10:00 p.m. featuring an up-and-coming local artist and selected wine and cheeses. A $20 tax-deductible contribution gets you all the wine, art and culture you can imbibe.
The "Abstract Relationships" exhibit by Rumson Artist Claire Boren at the Apart gallery on Bangs.
Crybaby Gallery’s show featuring the work of top contemporary post-graffiti writers-- Ales "Bask" Hostomsky. Cookman Ave.
Double bill drama presentation of “Outrageous Dames: Women Behaving Badly and Madly” at The Stephen Crane House
The Gallery at 629 Cookman with a show called "This and That"
A talk by photographer Jason Meehan at Paranormal Curiosities on Cookman
Body painting in the front window of restaurant Plan B on Cookman
Jackie Chesley’s landscapes at The Paint Place
The Women’s Arts Festival’s showing of Move ‘N’ Art at Mattison Park
A video presentation. Location TBD.

The ultimate goal is to extend Collide-A-Scope to encompass more than just traditional art exhibits (meaning community art, spoken word, film, theater, music and dance). While the Collide-A-Scope committee is donating their time and services (everything from gallery space, to graphic design and web development) to the project, it still requires support. This exciting program is currently seeking sponsors for the first three Collide-A-Scope arts nights planned for through the end of 2008. To learn the benefits of sponsorship, contact Jenna Zilincar at 732.721.0890. To learn more about Collide-A-Scope, contact Brett Colby at 732.455.3060



BandsOnABudget.com Launches New Website

10/06/2008

Yup, if you're reading this, then you probably have realized that we have just launched the new version of BandsOnABudget.com. Our goal is to make it easier for you to shop for your merch, so let us know if we are doing our job. Be sure to check out the new and improved Apparel Quote Generator.



BandsOnABudget.com Official Sponsor of The Battle Of The BandChi

10/05/2008


BandsOnABudget.com is a sponsor for the 2008 Battle of the BandChi. Hosted by BandChi Tickets, this battle features online voting as well as a live show. Go check out the event at BandChiTickets.com

Participants Include:
Farewell Pagoda
Faces Falling
Divine Chaos
Screaming Sorrow
Krush Boyz
Double Super Buzz
J. Guy and Grateful Floyd Band
A Heartfelt Lie
LifeBlood
DeuceZ
Lefty
Dismembering Nightmare
Crimson Orchid
Rayshun LaMarr
Kayo
Lennon's Light
La For Another
Victory By Revenge
Terror
Drew Davidsen
The Three Tree Experience
Amity
Who Is Atlas
Butterfly Chuck
Beneath the Ruins
A Sunlit Aperture
Just Plain Ridiculous
Obake
My Dying Day



BandsOnABudget.com/XOXO Showcase At CMJ 2008

10/03/2008

We're proud to announce the BandsOnABudget.com/XOXO Records 2008 Showcase at CMJ this year. See all the info below:

BandsOnABudget.com / XOXO Records Present:
2008 Showcase At CMJ
Fri Oct 24th 21+ Doors: 6:30PM $10
The Mean Fiddler
266 West 47 Street, New York, NY


7:00PM - TBA
8:00PM - TBA
9:00PM - Missiles & Markers
10:00PM - Gimme Drugs
11:00PM - For Science
12:00AM - Young Hearts

Current Specials:

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99

24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.

We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each

24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)

100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)

5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!

Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98

1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4?, 4" Circle, 3x5.

We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49

8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit our Vinyl Banner page



Dewey Beach Music Conf & BandsOnABudget/XOXO Records Showcase At CMJ Fest

09/18/2008

Two quick updates for y'all.

First, Bands On A Budget will be a sponsor of the Dewey Beach Music Festival again this year. Featuring 150 bands on 3 stages, the festival runs from September 25th - 27th in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Be sure to pick up your free Bands On A Budget festival laminate containing tracks from festival artists.

Next, be sure to check out the BandsOnABudget.com/XOXO Records Showcase during this years CMJ Festival on Friday Oct 24th in New York City. Venue and lineup will be announced in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned.

That's about it for now - we have ALOT of new specials and promotions going on so be sure to check them out:

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99

24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.

We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each

24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)

100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)

5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!

Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98

1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4?, 4" Circle, 3x5.

We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49

8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit BandsOnABudget.com



BandsOnABudget.com Newsletter [September 2008]

09/12/2008

Updates at BandsOnABudget.com

Tour Posters, Music Videos, & Digital Download Samplers!!!

Things may be cooling off outside but they're just heating up over here at BandsOnABudget.com. Now that we're fully settled into the new storefront in downtown Asbury Park, NJ we've continued to roll out a few new services including tour posters, music videos, and electronic press kits (EPKs). Our Summer 2008 digital sampler was a great success at the 2008 Vans Warped Tour and we have more in store for the Dewey Beach Music Conference, CMJ, & South By Southwest 2009 in Austin, TX. We have a new website in the works so stay tuned for even more products and services in the coming weeks and months.

Current Specials at BandsOnABudget.com

T-Shirts

24 White Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $99

24 Black Shirts (1 color, 1 location): $125

* Gilden G500 100% Cotton T-shirt.

We also can print American Apparel, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton (new), Bellas, Baby Dolls, Tultex, Alternative, Hats, Tanks, & More!

Hoodies

24 Black Sweatshirts (1 color, 1 location) : $11.45/each

24 Black Zip-Ups (1 color, 1 location): $14.45/each

We also can print American Apparel, Organic, Track Jackers, Windbreakers, & More!

Print

50 11x17 Posters: $75 (full color, 1 sided)

100 11x17 Posters: $99 (full color, 1 sided)

5000 4x6 Postcards: $169 (full color, 2 sided, UV Gloss)

We also print business cards & much more!

Venues/Promoters - we can handle all your flyering/print marketing.

Stickers

500 1 Color: $98

1000 1 Color: $119

Sizes: 2"x4", 2"x4" Oval, 3"x4", 3"x4" Oval, 3"x3", 3"x3" Circle, 3.5" Circle, 4x4", 4" Circle, 3x5".

We also print custom sized vinyl stickers, clear labels, screen printed stickers, & more!

Vinyl Banners

4x2 Full Color: $49

8x2 Full Color: $99

13oz Vinyl, All prices include hems & grommets. For other sizes please visit BandsOnABudget.com

BandsOnABudget.com Blog Of The Moment

The 5-Minute Guide On How To Prepare Your Artwork For Screen Printing

When designing and preparing your custom artwork for printing on a t-shirt, hat, CD, hoodie, or other garment you must take a few things into consideration in order to ensure it will print properly. While this may seem like a daunting task, here at Bands On A Budget we aim to simplify the process for our customers with this quick intro. read full blog



Music Videos & EPKs: Our New Services At Bands On A Budget

08/08/2008

Music videos have been one of those elements out of reach for most local bands, small labels, and other budget savvy individuals - that is until now. BandsOnABudget.com is proud to offer a variety of tiered music video packages for your bands. Starting at just $199 we can help create a professional music video of electronic press kit (EPK) for your band. For more information please visit our video services page or to order services call 732-701-9045.

Also - be sure to check out our current specials and newly updated printing prices:

T-Shirt Buy Back: Trade in your any old ‘Band Shirts’ from your previous band(s) and we will credit you for $1/shirt, up to $25. All shirts will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

10% Off Our Already Low-Price Vinyl Banners!

1000 1 Color Stickers (2″ x 3″ rect or oval or 2″ circle): $89

24 White T-Shirts: $99, 24 Black T-Shirts: $125 (1 Color Print)

5000 Postcards 4″x6″ glossy, full color (4/4), double sided: $199



Bands on a Budget.com Sponsors Second Annual Asbury Rock Stars Charity Softball Tournament!

06/09/2008

Asbury Park, NJ, June 9, 2008- For the second year, BandsonaBudget.com is proud to take part in the annual Asbury Rock Stars Charity Softball Tournament. With what started as an opportunity for local musicians to get together and support their own favorite charities, has become an event larger than anyone had expected. Doubling since last year’s tournament, the event will now include 80 musicians, 8 charities, and 2 fields. Each of the 8 teams has picked their own charities to play for, which includes local causes such as the Monmouth County SPCA and the Asbury Park Fire Department, as well as national organizations like Habitat for Humanity, and the American Cancer Society. With the help of sponsors, the charity hopes to reach a $10,000 goal, to be dispersed among the 8 charities based on each team’s ranking.


The uniqueness of the charity lies within the tight-knit musician community of Asbury Park, NJ. Flooding with singer/songwriters and bands, the city has created its own music scene, fostering the talents of a growing number of artists. With a deep support system for one another, the musicians are happy to step down from the stage and onto the field, for the sake of a good cause. Coming together will not only result in a sincerely enjoyable time for participants and observers, but will also demonstrate what is possible when a good cause is pursed.


This year, just like last, BandsonaBudget.com will donate the t-shirts that will be worn by all participating teams. As a company that is run by and serves bands, it is an event that they look forward to throughout the year. In addition to being a sponsor, BandsonaBudget.com’s own Danny Croak serves as a Board of Directors member, helping to coordinate and plan the event throughout the winter months. Not to be outshone, co-owner Bret Morgan will also be stepping up to the plate: not to swing, but to ump.


For more information on the event please visit www.asburyrockstarscharity.org. To learn about the services that BandsonaBudget.com has to offer, please visit www.bandsonabudget.com or stop by their new office space at 626 Mattison Ave., in downtown Asbury Park, NJ.



Bands On a Budget.com Moves to Asbury Park Storefront!

06/02/2008

Company offering band marketing and merchandise is proud to join artsy Asbury


ASBURY PARK, NJ, June 2, 2008- What was once an exclusively online company providing services for bands, has now become a new addition to the thriving artist community of Asbury Park, NJ. After two years of offering bands custom merchandise, marketing opportunities, and promotional products, BandsOnaBudget.com has outgrown its official home in cyberspace. Setting up shop at 626 Mattison Avenue and opening later this month, customers can now place and pick up orders, as well as view samples and specialty products in person. The primary location of the business will remain on the website, but local musicians now have an alternative. In a town adorned with budding musicians and historical music venues, what better storefront to join the trendy area than a company that is made up of, and services, musicians?


Although BandsonaBudget.com is targeted to bands, they work with a wide variety of companies needing custom merchandising and marketing. Please feel free to come by and learn about the services they have to offer.


For more information go to www.BandsonaBudget.com or email Info [at] BandsonaBudget.com.



Dewey Beach Music Conference 2007 Recap

10/01/2007

BandsOnABudget.com was out in force at the 6th Annual Dewey Beach Music Conference in Dewey Beach Delaware. Now in it's sixth year at Ruddertowne this 4 day music conference features over 150 up and coming bands on over 15 stages. See some of the highlights from our weekend below.


The lovely Ruddertowne:





The daytime tradeshow where BandsOnABuget.com promoted and distributed it's CD Sampler




The BandsOnABudget.com Table





Our friends, The Freecycle BMX team getting high.






Nightime at the Rusty Rudder




Our friends and clients, The Mercurial








all-in-one merchandise packages

the starter pack: $299

24 - T-Shirts

100 - 4x6 Postcards

50 - 11x17 Posters

500 Vinyl Stickers

Free Track on Our Current
Digital Download Sampler

* Details & Fineprint

 

the hometown hero: $499

48 - T-shirts

250 - 4x6 Postcards

100 - 11x17 Posters

1000 Vinyl Stickers

1 Full Color Vinyl Banner

Free Track on Our Current
Digital Download Sampler

* Details & Fineprint

 

the road warrior: $599

100 - T-Shirts

5000 - 4x6 Postcards

100 - 11x17 Posters

1000 Vinyl Stickers

1 Full Color Vinyl Banner

Free Track on Our Current
Digital Download Sampler

* Details & Fineprint