can anyone recommend any good managers for a 17 year old acoustic guitar artist? has a slight following and catchy songs.

I would be interested in taking a listen.

Musicmancentral@aol.com

Thanks

A link to MP3`s etc is useful in your case
All the best.
m

The links to his videos on you tube are:






His myspace is:

www.myspace.com/paulbay15

Just for your info he has self produced the stuff on his myspace, and i am here just to try and help him get representation, i am not connected in any other way, but believe he is a good little writer and very very persistent, hence my offer to help plug him on here.

Right, hold your breath.
This is not bad stuff at all, I didnt hear any immediate hits, but when you get to track four, which has a more live feel, your ears prick up .
I don`t personally see him as an accoustic artist, I think he needs a band with him, I hate myself for saying this but I am going to anyway, I don`t actually think we need anymore solo guys currently, BUT, I do think there is a place in his set for the solo numbers, with a band in tow.
The guitar is out of tune on track three, but I`m sure you know this.
I think he holds great promise, looks good and is a contender.
I would honestly suggest work on subject matter and hooks, when going out solo, so much wit is required,lyrically and between songs.
We attend a lot of solo songwriters gigs, and often leave in the first sixteen bars, as you can see what is coming.
Good start, and one to watch. Go for it.

Yeah, its good, a lot of potential there,
personally can't hear the guitar too much out of tune on track 3, possibly playing a funky chord there, nice withe piano in the background though. Nice harmonies and vocals. Maybe more room, for young guys like him.
aIf i was more in the know, i'd get involved but i think you need someone who knows more people in the industry!
Good luck though.

nm

I enjoyed it too and agree with everyone else.

In particular Martin's band comment. I feel the songs benefit form the fully sound.

Other than that go for it

Cheers for all the comments, they all seem to be positive which is good, he does have a band lined up, but all of the recordings that he has produced have just been done to put down the bare bones of the songs to generate interest into getting a good manager on board.

Jim.

He has a real sellable image that could appeal to the young uns aswell as the older market, the songs have potential and put with the right team i could easily see this guy doing well with hits. Its just about getting the right team behind you. Isn't he the one with the mother from sitcom The Good Life?? I Agree with the statement above, he is very persistent and kept hassling me into listening to his stuff a few months ago, but i liked that in him, it showed drive and determination and that is exactly what you need to make it in this industry. Plus he's trying to make it off his own back.
Very likeable chap!!!!

I think you will find the Good Life ladies son is in a band called Blagg.

Hey there, a new song called "Drifting Apart" has been uploaded to his myspace at:

www.myspace.com/paulbay15

was only recorded yesterday in rough demo format so am after some feedback on the actual song and not the production of it if possible.

Cheers
Jim.