How Bands Join

Every day we get a mailbox full of packages from bands interested in joining the network. We evaluate each group in several categories including:

1. Music - if the music moves us - we'll look at the other categories. If it doesn't - end of process.
2. Marketing & Promotions - Is the band working hard to spread the word about their music?
3. Touring - bands score higher points when they tour frequently in many regions.
4. Online presence - does the band have a website, how well is it maintained? Can they be easily reached via email?
5. Organization/Business - Do they have a good team and structure in place to help them grow to the next level?

Each band has to receive a passing music score from each person at HG Headquarters before other categories are evaluated. Think of it as quality control for your ears. In our opinion, no bad bands make it into the Network.

When bands meet all of our criteria and score high enough they are sent an invitation to join the Network. The invitation explains how the Network helps them and how they can contribute.

If there's a band you'd like us to hear, email us or send materials to:

Bryan Rodgers
Home Grown Music
PO Box 340
Mebane, NC 27302

Include your latest release for review and keep the press material to a minimum. All we really need is the music and the band's website and contact info.

Press clippings, reviews, stage plots, riders, etc. may never be looked at and will most likely go straight into the recycle bin, so keep it small and simple to save some trees!

Thanks for your interest in The Home Grown Music Network!