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  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Met some great people - a couple of whom I'll stay in touch with. Thanks to you guys at CD baby for making it happen. 

    shashi on Jun 1, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It's a good idea. I like the fact that you're staying in touch with your clients. 

    Cole Mitchell on May 17, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Well, I got to meet new musicians and with the businesses we run - this is great! If this group would like to come to our musician workshops, please do and this will continue the music community to be connected and network. Especially those who are new to NM - Sue Lucas, ABQ Music Assoc. 

    Sue Lucas on May 17, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Love the group. Come back again sometime soon! 

    Kathleen Ryan on May 16, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was fun and hopefully I came away with some useful ideas to implement. 

    Sally O'Brien on May 16, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Was a fair mix of musicians, age-wise and style-wise. Some former college profs were spotted. 

    Little Martha on May 15, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Met some great people--fellow musicians, got some great advice from Derek Sivers, pres. of CD Baby, and a couple of other folks who talked about how to promote our music. Had a chance to meet Derek and personally thank him for all he's done for us indie artists. Great guy! Swapped CDs and business cards with a few folks and learned about what they were doing. All in all, a very good meetup! 

    Willie T & Doctor X on May 14, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Nice group of people. 

    Don Lyman on May 14, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great group of people. 

    Paul Sabo on May 14, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     This was a good means for organizing a meeting such as this. 

    Stephen Merriman on May 14, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     i thought people were open and friendly. 

    nathaniel boomer on May 13, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Seems to work well. 

    zola on May 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think it pulls CD Baby artists together more as a unit rather than individual people trying to sell their wares in one location. 

    Darryl Hill on May 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I met some nice people here. 

    B.J Snowden on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Next time maybe you could introduce genres for people to meet up and talk to each other afterwards. I walked around talking to people but didn't know who else does my style of music. Like you could say something like: anyone here who has CDs in the jazz genre, meet in this corner, for people with CDs in the country genre meet in that corner, etc. That way people could find their peers easier. Or even have a physical piece of paper that you could hand out to people as they entered that showed where to meet up with people of their own genre after the talk. 

    Krisanthi on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     See Above 

    Bob Martin and Anne Marie Martin on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Definatly a good way to get people to meet and network.. Also lets us know that Derek at CD baby cares about his clients! 

    Ennio Avallone on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think this is a very good tool to use to meet and give feedback. 

    Craig Sonnenfeld on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The card exchange was great would also like to have there people who hire bands (agencies) 

    James Murray on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I would definately do it again. I was surprised that I didn't see anybody that I knew. Perhaps that's a good thing. I had the opportunity to meet new friends and faces... Thank You for this opportunity.... 

    Johnnie Bubar on May 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Luckily, it was a pleasant one(!) 

    JC on May 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Despite my criticisms (result of old job as meeting planner), really think this was a GREAT IDEA - and hope you will do many more. Promise we will come and urge others to do so. Think YOUR OWN (Mr. Siver's) personal suggestions and and insights were most valuable = especially about the 3x pestering. THANKS for starting CD Baby and for hanging in there with us. Query re our own CD type. Agree a corner shot might be best marketing chance; but how to do that when your work - and artistic preference - is so directly opposed to those corners? Surely must be some other corners for the likes of us. Would welcome more insights for those of our ilk. 

    ariel Joseph on May 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     A great group of people...they do make it easier for someone like myself to open up a bit more with strangers... 

    Harry Kopy on May 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Please do it again! 

    stephane Wrembel on May 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     it was a good idea-i'm looking forward to the next one but please give me a little more notice 

    eric smith on May 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was very helpfuf. I think that you are wonderful to help your fellow musicians and singers. 

    Lodi Carr on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Just joined, but it seems like a good thing. 

    Johnny Darling on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It made for a really good context for meeting other artists. 

    Brett Boye on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     This one was much more beneficial and better than the last one attended at that tacky Mexican restaurant ( horrible food) on Times Square. Also the "main man" wasn't at that one which made a difference. A bar with a lot of standing room is better than a restaurant. Easier ti move aroud and network. 

    Richard Thorne on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I met some nice people. 

    Louise Barnes on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Thanks for the invite! 

    Jeff DeSmedt on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I met cool CD Baby people, made contacts and talked with Derek who is a wonderful man. 

    Bernadette Lawrence on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Derek galvanized us with his great ideas. I met someone I'd wanted to collaborate with, and gave him my business card. There were some women there who whose descriptions of their music sounded interesting and unique. I met lots of Carribbean musicians there, so you might think about a specialty event for that genre. 

    Annie Dinerman on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Nice people. many members were eager to share their experiences and successes for us to learn from or develope our own way of making a great recording and/or marketing it. 

    Lou Volpe on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     met some interesting people it was good to chat with likewise musicians 

    tobi joi on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I was thrilled that you made this event happen. You've done an amazing thing by providing musicians with so much opportunity and I am most grateful. Your comments were very helpful. I literally dragged myself there because I wanted to show my support but I knew it wasn't in me to mingle, just not my style, the schmooze. Ironic, I know... Thanks! 

    Adele Zane on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was a terrific couple of hours. Thanks 

    Mark Cohen (Mark Cohen and The S on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     really nice people interested in the same things 

    suzi more on May 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Interesting, but would love to see even more diversity in respect to the entertainment business, film and music etc.. 

    Craig Sounda on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Met some musicians I might work with. Might get my music on the ipod's the guy is selling. 

    Lee McClure on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     great crowd 

    Lonya on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Too many cellphone users so it was hard to hear. The meeting needs to be more organized with a longer presentation. A hotel would have been better. No need for a bar. 

    close account on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Was happy to communicate with this diversified yet interesting group of people who share a common focus & love of music 

    Elvira on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     good peeps 

    Bill Grady on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think I said pretty much all of it at the top. I saw a few familiar faces and got to meet and exchange information with many that I'd never met before. It was really cool. 

    Robert Anton on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was a diverse, but friendly group of people. I would do it again. 

    Kerry Fernandez on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Would have enjoyed hearing more from the individuals who were there and what they were into. 

    Jeanne Ricks on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     What a great group! I love you guys!!! 

    Patrick Pfeiffer on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The meeting was well attended. It was a good family reunion. I met a lot of people. I hope that in the furure we will be able to have speakers or a program that can shed light on the isue of getting AIR-PLY for Indipendent Artist Music. 

    Conroy Warren on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It would be more valuable if it truly reperesented the industry as a whole not just musicians. If it offered the chance to meet publishers, record labels, agents etc etc. Even if all they sent were their junior staff, it would at least feel like real opportunities to get lucky were in the room. 

    Dave Tutin on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Everyone was very positive. 

    Aline on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Fun, good, glad to be involved. 

    danny on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very cool crowd! 

    Raquel J on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Good! 

    Robert Barone on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I really, really, appreciated it. I met so many people that I have already contacted and who have written me back. Please come through NYC again. - Derek Nicoletto, Telling on Trixie 

    Derek Nicoletto on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Awsome 

    john on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     the meet up was a wonderful opportunity to meet derek and make contect with musicians and industry people , it wae a great chance to share ideas and meet otherwise anonymous artists on cd baby 

    brian mooney on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     o.k. 

    david o. lovelace on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     We should meet up more often with or without Derek! 

    Scott Alexander on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     This was my first meetup event and it will definitely not be my last-it was simply awesome! 

    Frosty Lawson on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     we are all in the same boat trying to get our creative works heard. there were many talanted people there and need record exec. to attend the next meetup. 

    frank Bruno on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Please do it again and soon. It was awesome . . . 

    David Thompson on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     CD Baby artists are some of the friendliest people I've met in the music biz. 

    Steve Green on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     good crowd. interesting contacts. it was great to connect w/ these people 

    — A former member on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The group of people were beautiful and a person couldn't ask for more. 

    Terry L. Gamble on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I would suggest small workshops or small meeting groups by genre, industry type, artist type, etc. It would encourage more interaction and networking. And it would help people connect with others who are like minded. 

    davidbowler on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great to meet Derek and connect with musicians that I didn't know. Thanks! 

    Jaymie Meyer on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Excellent, keep it up! 

    billd on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Group was surprisingly polite and well-behaved. CD Baby attracts lovely people. You got a good thing going, congrats! (You might also charge a nominal fee to help defray your cost.) 

    John Meyer on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I'd do it again...especially if more people get wind of it and the networking expands. 

    Shanna Zell on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Meeting up with others is always a good idea. 

    Cathy Wiegand on May 6, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Pretty good idea. 

    Carolyn AlRoy on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It should happen more often. 

    Andrew Russell on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very informative. There should be a couple of these a year. 

    Vanessa Wharton on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     GREAT IDEA !!!! 

    derek simmons on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     THE MEET UP GROUP FOR THE MOST PART WERE NOT BAD 

    TONY G.BARNES on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It's a great idea to have these meetings. I hope you do them often. 

    Anne Price on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Got a lot of knowledge not only about the music part, but the bussiness aspect also. Can't wait for rhe next one, hope it's in Jersey. 

    Phyllis Ramey on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     A good mix of people 

    Mark Polott on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Thank you for the invite! 

    C.Dzen on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     keep having them. 

    Janet Grice on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Already did 

    Devya on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     A totally fantastic meeting place, so many nice people showed up, I hope Sunday's meeting goes as well as Saturday's did, so many talented people under one roof, I wish everyone lots of good luck with their music and creative ideas. 

    SAM STRAY on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I would have loved to see more producers there. However I was very pleased with the turn out. I truly enjoyed myself. ALL SMILES! 

    Rain- Ct's First Lady of Hip Hop on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It needs more structure. 

    Louis R. Perez on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     YOU all are AMaZING..& i feel lucky to be a part of such a passionate group of people...x00xx0 Luv, Rew* 

    Rew on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     After listening carefully from Derek, as I left the place, I had an idea: having smaller meetings with specific kind of musicians, such as with: composers and arrangers; singers and lyricists; instrumentalist (pianists, guitarists, bassists, drummersand all the horns, etc.). Drek, it just a simple idea. Keep the good job as you are giving to all of us, oppening new horizons. 

    Thiago de Mello on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Splendid 

    Gary G. on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was my first time made a few good contacts 

    Ansel Matthews on May 5, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     was unable to meet but a few due to the crowded conditions 

    John Hazelwood on May 2, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Enjoyable and supportive. 

    Kelly Kilkenny on May 1, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The group was fun. Thank you CDBaby for making it happen! 

    Erica Roach on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     A lot of very enthusiastic, energetic and talented people. 

    Boundless Gratitude on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Awesome! 

    Christopher Scott Cooper on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Unfortunately, most were interested in the same thing: promoting a product and not in increasing the market; so many like minds didn't provide the diversity needed to market products. 

    John Tibbetts (Finas Music) on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Overall had a great vibe !! Derick is a very cool cat ! 

    Digg D from ANYTHeNG GOES on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I'd do it again. 

    Jeremy on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think in the future you should have CD baby artist to perform maybe showcase top sellers 

    Wesley Thomas on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It is a nice way to get people to network with. 

    Hugo Wainzinger on Apr 30, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Effective and inspiring. Thanks much! 

    Billy C on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Worked fine 

    scott cornfield on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I will attend future events like this. 

    Liz Lundry on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It looked like a Beggers Banquet to me, but maybe I'm just out of it. I thought I had landed in a Charles Dickens novel. 

    paco jones on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     nice group of folks, interesting to see how much I have in common with other musicians even if their genre is 180 degrees apart from my own. 

    Steve Heckman on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was awesome and stimulating. 

    Sheryl Mebane on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Cool bunch of people, genuinely interested in helping each other. 

    Ben Hulan on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was a pretty cool group of folks who showed up today. I couldn't do enough in the time that there was, a few people were interested in me & me them, but couldn't get to everyone. But I always say it's better to have too many options rather than too few. 

    Brian Vaughan on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I'm looking forward to the nect one! 

    Chris Barnes (of the Stark Raven on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great! Worked really well. 

    Navyo Ericsen on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Many nice musicians there. 

    Eric Muhler on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Unbelievable! If your a CD Baby musician - you really owe it to yourself to go to these meetups! 

    — A former member on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Good idea just needs the rough spots smoothed out! I would come again. A card box of different instruments for hire like one for bass, one for saxes,etc. would help. You could just drop your card in the box or take one!! 

    Hutch Jones on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Diverse, mostly 30's to middle-age. 

    James "Red Boss" Brown on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think the group was good, a lot of hungry like myself. 

    Anthony Haynes on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very eclectic, and nice. Friendly, open, cool. 

    Lua Hadar on Apr 29, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Again like minded people! I met some peopele with exciting sounding connections hopefully we can work together for the betterment of us! Ronald Walton 

    Ronald Walton on Apr 28, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     All I can say is .... Let's do it again! 

    Teddy Clemente on Apr 28, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Good idea. Hope to do it again soon. 

    Katie on Apr 28, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very useful; I made several contacts today and I'm looking forward to exploring projects with them. 

    Jake on Apr 28, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     everyone was nice to cat in the hat. 

    rich ramsey on Apr 26, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great meeting ...went into overload with all the good things that went on 

    Jeff Janning on Apr 25, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was my first, and it was wonderful. Some snacks would have been nice. Still, I got some good contacts. The format was also good, with question and answers. Next time, I'll introduce myself. 

    ron Schmidtling on Apr 24, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very cool I had alot of fun and that is what it is all about.. 

    Brian Miller aka bluster on Apr 24, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     the group is good, thanks derek fro starting it up. 

    ellee ven on Apr 24, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great group on Sunday...motivated and hungry!!! 

    Cedric "Cnote" Buard on Apr 24, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Not enough time to be herard, although there was enough time to talk to some folks. 

    healingmusic on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was large enough to make a good, strong meeting and small enough to feel intimate (where you could share your thoughts and opinions). I would advise other people to go! 

    Aaron Ballesteros on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I like it. It was nice to meet Derek and other members of CD Baby, and learn helpful marketing techniques. 

    Dave S Schweizer on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     it was really great geting to kn ow people who dot he same thing that you do and getting tips from Derek, on ow to make you music move. 

    olusheyi Banjo on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Awesome! 

    teri on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Cool! 

    Dr. J.S. Great-House (Doctor G) on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I just wanted to thank Derek for giving us all such a great opportunity. I will continue to expand the sales of my cd's through the cdbaby, it whatever form it ventures out to....Thank You, Curt Campbell 

    Curt Campbell on Apr 23, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Don't mean to be an a**kisser but I think Derek is a genius. Thanks for the opportunity. 

    Nomi Yah on Apr 22, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     GREAT 

    MARTIN JAYE on Apr 22, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was a very learning experience. I'm glad i was there to meet all the helpful people in the room. The best part about it all that it was all positive vibes and no attitude type people. I loved it and thank CD Baby again for throwing the event and inviting me. 

    DARRYL CRUTCHFIELD on Apr 22, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     was wonderful networking opp 

    Colby O'Donis on Apr 22, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I enjoyed the mixed crowd - a lot of diversity (musical, age, ethnicity, gender). Everyone was for real - nobody was trippin' - Enjoyed talking to all of you. The great thing about music is that it crosses all ages, cultures, and barriers that sometimes get in the way. 

    Newell Canfield on Apr 22, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Very useful 

    patrice Jauffret on Apr 21, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Interesting. 

    Diego De Pietri on Apr 21, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     nice idea 

    ann marie kurrasch on Apr 21, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     A great oportunity. Thank you! 

    Steve Redig on Apr 9, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was great! We made a few connections and hope this will work out too! 

    David Rangel, JR on Apr 9, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Da Best! 

    Branden Daniel on Apr 9, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The meetup was well worth the drive from Seattle. It's not often I get to meet several Portland contacts at one time, and I appreciated being given the opportunity. 

    Jerin Falkner on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Really appreciate the chance to meet the CD Baby crew, and gather with fellow musicians in this informal setting for just the cost of gasoline!! Met some really cool people and learned about some aspects of the biz that I hadn't thought of. Many thanks to Derek and the crew!! Are you hiring any part-time help for the summer? ;-) 

    Judy Koch Smith on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Please, PLEASE continue. Creative locals need and deserve this. THANKS! 

    HeatherSong (Heather Pahl) on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Again, nice people, but this was not the right space, and it was too large a group to allow functional discussion. 

    The Foghorns on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Felt good to be in a community of music makers. 

    Sharon on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great time. Inspiring and fun. Let's do it again! 

    Chezz on Apr 8, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     maybe a signup board where those offering services and/or seeking the same could more visibly and accessibly post their needs, contact info. also name tags ! ? a wireless mic might also have proved useful to those speakers who lacked the necessary basso profundo for such a packed room. still enjoyable. met some genuinely pleasant and interesting folks as well as making some potentially useful contacts. thanks for everything. eldorado 

    gene ralph on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Staff were friendly. Noble undertaking. needs to be more organized, maybe smaller groups in more than one meet and greet. 

    Dick Weissman on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was great! 

    Michael McCabe on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It's a great idea and I'm glad you had it and I'm glad I came. I hope that you plan others in the future. How about a picnic? Some nice summer afternoon? There could even be some jamming going down. People could set up their own tables for promo, someone could make business cards on the spot, someone else could be doing portraits...eeks I could go on and on! It'd be a CDbabyFair. Pretty soon there'll be stages and managers and open mics and ya-da-ya-da. I think we'd have to have our CD invitation in hand so it wouldn't turn into another Seattle Folklife. Thanks for all you do. I really enjoyed meeting (well, seeing and hearing) Derek and the others. And I enjoyed coming home to another check in the mail! 

    monawarner on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great group of people. I hope to see many of them again. 

    Sarah Laks on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Like it - a little difficult to get up and going, but it's all right. 

    Noah Peterson on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     If everyone tells a few friends who are CD Baby clients about this, the next one would probably overfill the current warehouse! 

    Lea Ball on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     An interesting group of people. I would have liked to learn more about the people there. 

    Bob Anderson on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The best interactions happened when Derick had people speak up and tell us what they did and what they needed. It was also inspiring to get Derick's tips. 

    Kathryn Frederick on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     What a nice group of people. Many thanks to the guy who gave the shout-out to Derek--and many thanks to CDBaby. 

    Carolyn and Duke Wieden on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Derek shared some great info. and some people offered great ideas + opportunities to help. Others got their chance for 15 seconds of fame. 

    Archie Eurock on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     All the best! 

    — A former member on Apr 7, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     good group of people 

    johnny blue on Mar 19, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Nice bunch. 

    Lesley Young on Mar 16, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I think perhaps next meetup group you may want to consider inviting guest speakers from different specific aspects of the business. Don't get me wrong, listening to Derek was informative and entertaining at the same time. It's just that I feel CD baby has gained enough credibility within the industry to be acknowledged by major independents as well as majors. Besides, the independent labels have become the A&R reps of the majors. 

    Elliot Zeitoune on Mar 12, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was awesome. Toronto musicians and recording artists are wonderful. 

    Debbie Fleming on Mar 12, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I saw an old friend, which was nice. We all seem to be in the same boat, promoting ourselves and our music. It was very difficult to talk to people , because it was so cramped, and most of the people were self-absorbed.(At least some of the people I spoke with.) 

    Marty Namaro on Mar 12, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     i guess more people were interested than expected! 

    lucymusic on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     very good, but need a pa system to hear derik 

    tony carlucci on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Needs some record executives and agents, etc. 

    Pat Boardman on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Good Pretty representative, I think. 

    Graham H. Jackson on Mar 11, 2007.

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     Very cool to see so many Toronto indie musicians of different styles gathered in one place, trying to learn & trying to connect - but also Derek's approach & enthusiasm is what makes everything click & create a great atmosphere for this. Many thanks! 

    Jeanette Lee on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     good idea 

    James Carroll on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was great to see the turn out. 

    Brad Hopkins on Mar 11, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great idea. Planning could have been better. 

    joanne crabtree on Mar 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Next time consult someone who lives in Toronto & knows what kind of venues are available for meetings like this. Ask me. 

    Chick Roberts on Mar 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     can't wait for the next one 

    Christopher "Alleyne" Rudder on Mar 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Really organized. 

    Grant MacDonald on Mar 10, 2007.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     This was my first meeting. Found it very helpful and stimulating 

    Steve Pride on Jul 4, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Was good to meet other like-minded people but no real structure. 

    Liz Wood on Jul 4, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     enjoyable experience shared with good people. 

    Ian Moyes on Jul 4, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Great people! 

    Corky's Cats on Jul 3, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Some interesting people there - including guys I'd spoken to by phone or e-mail but never met F2F! 

    Nigel Clothier on Jul 3, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Met some interesting people. Useful contacts. 

    Andrew Morton on Jul 3, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     We rely on Derek & CD Baby / Host Baby for honest distribution and promotion. We've never encountered anyone else who approaches him in terms of ideas and sharing of knowledge. He enables and empowers people. This openess in "business" is powerful and could hopefully revolutionize things if everyone in the independent sector embraced it. Derek's proved that it's no less successful in monetary terms and in human terms it's beautiful! Thanks for arranging the non-London meetings - much appreciated, Cheers Helen & Mike Walker. 

    Helen & Mike Walker on Jul 3, 2006.

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     Wonderful to meet Derek in person. Also very impressed with everyone else there. Great to meet you all! I will definitely contact some of you to see if we can colaborate on future projects. 

    Mark Koehorst on Jul 3, 2006.

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     Hope a follow up meeting can be organised in the future 

    Colin Wakeford on Jul 3, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     As above. I'm happy (: 

    Keith Thompson on Jul 2, 2006.

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     Well done Derek and CD Baby for arranging this really cool and unusual event. Meeting fellow CD Baby members was very good and many of us exchanged numbers and may well meet and even collaborate in the future. People are the most important thing after all. 

    Pete Phillips on Jun 30, 2006.

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     Absolutely awesome experience. I mean, we join CDBaby one week and then meet the head honcho the next - how special does that feel? Plus, it was my tenth wedding anniversary of happy marriage to Tina Henderson. (I did take her out the following night as well, just to be sure to celebrate fully) But um, yeah. It was terrific. Like I said, I'll be there at the next meetup for sure. 

    Ben and Tina Henderson on Jun 30, 2006.

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     Don't know what was going on. Hobbled up to town having broken a bone in my foot only to find that the 'party' had left the 'venue' for another one. Talked to a few musicians then headed off for the new venue to find that everyone had eaten and speeches were being made. Asked waiting staff if we could buy a drink we were very rudely told it was a restaurant! Anyway didn't enjoy any of the venues BUT enjoyed the speeches I heard before hobbling off into the night! A great idea and I have a lot of respect for the project but maybe some better advice on London venues (which are difficult!) for any future events. Hope this helps 

    Ado Matheson on Jun 29, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     this meetup group? great ! 

    heli on Jun 29, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     The meeting was a terrific idea which shood be repeted as soon as possible. 

    tino aureli on Jun 29, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Maybe a more congenial, friendlier atmosphere next time if it ever happens again. 

    Brian Brooks on Jun 29, 2006.

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     Top! AjantaMusic in the area! 

    Paul Simon on Jun 28, 2006.

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     Would be absolutely brilliant if this could be a regular event! Maybe once a month or every couple of months? I would definitely attend. 

    Kathie Touin on Jun 28, 2006.

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     The meetup Group was great, very helpful and well organized. 

    Billy Surgeoner on Jun 28, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     It was really great to meet other Musicians in person and get a feel for what is going on behind all of our computer screens! It's also a great idea for people to let others know what they're looking for, as Derek suggested, regarding music, and pointing others in the right direction for various things. It's also great to keep up the spirit and motivation for what we all do. We all need some encouragement occasionally so it's a great boost! Very helpful indeedy! It'd be great to arrange some more meetups in the future. - Meg 

    Meg Fulton on Jun 28, 2006.

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     Apologies couldn't stay long enought o meet everyone. I was with my daughter who needed to be taken home. 

    Andrea Black on Jun 28, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     I enjoyed meeting with like minded individuals and made some contacts which may be of mutual benefit. 

    J. Owen on Jun 28, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     Would be great to do this again - at a more suitable venue. 

    Mike Fitzsimons on Jun 28, 2006.

  • CD Baby musicians meeting

     the basic idea is good but i think it has to be more exclusive and less casual I think everyone there just wanted to see Derek and had no interest in each other but that is just my opinion 

    Patrick Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006.

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     I did not get around to meeting too many people in the group due to time , but I would love to have had the time next time round to meet more people using CD Baby. 

    Lucinda Sieger on Jun 28, 2006.

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  •  Derek is such a forward thinker and sincere person I'm not surprised he organized meetup for CDBaby musicians. I look forward to the next meetup--to the new ideas, the helpful information, and the really interesting people. 

    Elyse O'Connor on May 14, 2007.