Bands To Fans
@bandstofans.bsky.social
Cris Cohen.
I help professional musicians tell their stories.
Custom content development through interviews.
I help professional musicians tell their stories.
Custom content development through interviews.
The full transcript of my interview with drummer Mike Portnoy is now available at patreon.com/bandstofans
August 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The full transcript of my interview with drummer Mike Portnoy is now available at patreon.com/bandstofans
Just added. Read my full interview with Andy Summers of The Police at patreon.com/bandstofans.
July 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Just added. Read my full interview with Andy Summers of The Police at patreon.com/bandstofans.
You can now read my full interview with Dean Roland of Collective Soul about their album Vibrating at www.patreon.com/posts/dean-r...
July 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You can now read my full interview with Dean Roland of Collective Soul about their album Vibrating at www.patreon.com/posts/dean-r...
Stephanie Sammons: I've learned a lot about how to find imagery and use imagery for what you're trying to say. Instead of just saying it, how can I show this and convey this message in a way that can be visualized?
I've learned that as a songwriter through mentors...
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Full post on site.
I've learned that as a songwriter through mentors...
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Full post on site.
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Stephanie Sammons: I've learned a lot about how to find imagery and use imagery for what you're trying to say. Instead of just saying it, how can I show this and convey this message in a way that can be visualized?
I've learned that as a songwriter through mentors...
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Full post on site.
I've learned that as a songwriter through mentors...
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Full post on site.
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot: When you find those things that you think you alone have been through, those are the things that everyone responds to. “Oh. I thought I was the only one.”
June 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot: When you find those things that you think you alone have been through, those are the things that everyone responds to. “Oh. I thought I was the only one.”
When promoting a concert, put the ticket link in the comments or your bio. Then write in the post "link in comments." The social media algorithms already prevent your posts from being seen by most of your followers. If you put a link in your post, the algorithms will hide it from even more people.
June 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
When promoting a concert, put the ticket link in the comments or your bio. Then write in the post "link in comments." The social media algorithms already prevent your posts from being seen by most of your followers. If you put a link in your post, the algorithms will hide it from even more people.
For clients I also spend time on the social media sites reporting and blocking fake band member accounts. They are created by scammers to prey on unsuspecting people. Look after your fans, because the social media sites do not.
June 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
For clients I also spend time on the social media sites reporting and blocking fake band member accounts. They are created by scammers to prey on unsuspecting people. Look after your fans, because the social media sites do not.
Many artists make generic content that tries to appeal to everyone. Or they jump on trends that have nothing to do with music.
What band did you buy multiple albums from? What would you want to see or read about from that band?
Take that approach with your own content.
What band did you buy multiple albums from? What would you want to see or read about from that band?
Take that approach with your own content.
June 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Many artists make generic content that tries to appeal to everyone. Or they jump on trends that have nothing to do with music.
What band did you buy multiple albums from? What would you want to see or read about from that band?
Take that approach with your own content.
What band did you buy multiple albums from? What would you want to see or read about from that band?
Take that approach with your own content.
Have I checked out an artist’s music because of an interview I read with them? Yes. Many times.
Have I checked out an artist’s music because they posted photos or video of their dinner? Never.
Have I checked out an artist’s music because they posted photos or video of their dinner? Never.
June 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Have I checked out an artist’s music because of an interview I read with them? Yes. Many times.
Have I checked out an artist’s music because they posted photos or video of their dinner? Never.
Have I checked out an artist’s music because they posted photos or video of their dinner? Never.
If your band needs a trusted resource...
I help professional musicians tell their stories via social media, newsletters, e-books, etc. Full client list on website.
I help professional musicians tell their stories via social media, newsletters, e-books, etc. Full client list on website.
June 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If your band needs a trusted resource...
I help professional musicians tell their stories via social media, newsletters, e-books, etc. Full client list on website.
I help professional musicians tell their stories via social media, newsletters, e-books, etc. Full client list on website.
Scott Terry of clients Red Wanting Blue...
May 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Scott Terry of clients Red Wanting Blue...
From client John "Papa" Gros
May 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
From client John "Papa" Gros
Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds (clients): When selecting which take to use on an album, you go by energy, you go by the soul of it, you go by the emotion of it, you go by the oddness of it. There might be a little melodic thing that you did in there that catches your ear.
May 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds (clients): When selecting which take to use on an album, you go by energy, you go by the soul of it, you go by the emotion of it, you go by the oddness of it. There might be a little melodic thing that you did in there that catches your ear.
Download the e-book for free at bandstofans.gumroad.com/l/rvbjfz
May 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Download the e-book for free at bandstofans.gumroad.com/l/rvbjfz
Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth (clients): Whether we are performing for 10 people or 10,000 people, it's going to be the best damn show that we can put on. It's going to be one of the best shows you ever saw. And that's about pride.
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I help professional musicians tell their stories.
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I help professional musicians tell their stories.
May 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth (clients): Whether we are performing for 10 people or 10,000 people, it's going to be the best damn show that we can put on. It's going to be one of the best shows you ever saw. And that's about pride.
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I help professional musicians tell their stories.
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I help professional musicians tell their stories.
From the interview with Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band. Download the full interview via link in comments.
May 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
From the interview with Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band. Download the full interview via link in comments.
Content developed with clients Huey Lewis & The News. Talking about your own band members and friends in other bands can lead to some interesting insights that your followers might not know about.
May 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Content developed with clients Huey Lewis & The News. Talking about your own band members and friends in other bands can lead to some interesting insights that your followers might not know about.