David Andrew Wiebe: Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist

Long Jon Lev Telltale Heart Release on November 27, 2015

You may have noticed an upcoming show on my calendar with the band, Long Jon Lev, on November 27.

Well, this is no ordinary “show”. First of all, it is being held at a beautiful church (see below):

Second of all, there will be 10 Calgary music luminaries performing together. Yes, Long Jon Lev, at least on this occasion, will be a 10-piece band (seven members pictured below)!

The band is…

Long Jon Lev Red Bush Tea & Coffee Co. 225 10 St NW Calgary, AB

Long Jon Lev Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar 909 10 St SE Calgary, AB

Why I Nearly Wept At A Theatrical Production Of The Wizard Of Oz

Towards the end of August, I enjoyed a full day of live theatre with my grandma.

What do I mean by “full day”? Well, first, we went to see the theatrical production of The Wizard of Oz at Rosebud Theatre. Then, we went to see Last Train to Nibroc at the studio stage (also in Rosebud). Finally, we went to see my uncle perform in a Shakespeare play (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) at The Canadian…

The Re-Launch of Demos 2010!

Yes, you heard right. Finally, back by popular demand, is the long-lost legendary musical collection, Demos 2010!

Recorded, mixed and mastered in 2010 and released in 2011, this is the only official unofficial David Andrew Wiebe release of its kind since Shipwrecked… My Sentiments in 2006 (which was more of an official release.

And how much would you expect an all-original 12-track collection to…

The Story Behind The New Music Industry eBook

[yellowbox]Summary: in June, I released an eBook called The New Music Industry: Adapting, Growing, and Thriving in The Information Age. It’s not my first eBook, but it is the first of this scale; it features over 66,000 words, and somewhere in the range of 140 to 180 pages. This is also the first time I’ve chosen to distribute an eBook to all major online book sellers. This is the story of how…

SOUNDPRENEUR #11: Concerts & Festivals

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

Concerts and festivals seems like a fitting theme, seeing as how we’re moving into the summer months. It just so happens that I have a fair bit of coverage to share with you this week.

Read on!

Steven Wilson at MacEwan Hall on June 23, 2015 Concert Review

This June, for the first time ever, I had the chance to see Steven Wilson in concert. I don’t think I…

SOUNDPRENEUR #10: Offline Marketing & Networking

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

Summer is officially here, and I will be moving to a revised publishing schedule for July and August. There will still be plenty of new content to share with you along the way, but I will be suspending many of my regular publishing commitments to refocus and evaluate what direction to go in.

I have experienced many personal changes in the last few months;…

SOUNDPRENEUR #9: iTunes, The Power of Words, Amos Bracewell, Email Campaigns

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

June is rolling along, and I’m still keeping busy. However, I haven’t stopped publishing, and you’ll find several new articles and an interview that are sure to get you inspired and motivated.

Let’s get into this!

How to Release Your Music on iTunes

A simple tutorial on how to get your release in the iTunes store. Fairly basic stuff, but if you’re new to…

SOUNDPRENEUR #8: Reviews, Interviews & Social Media

Hello, and welcome to the latest issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

How was week #1 of June for you? It’s been plenty busy for me, but also very exciting!

Here is some new content I would like to share with you. Read up, because you’re going to feel really uplifted after getting your weekly dose of inspiration!

Revenue Sharing Sites for Writers

It may seem like writing and music are a little disconnected.…

SOUNDPRENEUR #7: Developing into a Musician Entrepreneur

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

We are now officially into the month of June (kind of hard to believe), and that means it will likely be one of the busiest times of the year for me. Guitar instruction starts to wind down as summer approaches, but theatre and audio tech work picks up. Plus, I have a new blog project in the works, a show to play on the 20th, some guitar to record for an…

SOUNDPRENEUR #6: Building Your Online Presence As A Musician

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

It has been an exceptionally busy week, and as per usual, I have been publishing a lot (more than usual).

The two major themes that keep coming up right now are social media and artist websites, but you will find links to other resources as well.

So let’s get on with it!

8 More Music Marketing Blogs You Should be Reading

I had a post called 8 Music…

SOUNDPRENEUR #5: Blogging Tips for Musicians

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

This week, I decided to do a roundup of articles on a single subject instead of the latest rollout of new media. Henceforth, I will alternate between the two formats.

So, without further ado, here is my curated list of articles and guides on blogging tips for musicians.

How to Develop a Workflow for Your Blogging Efforts

I watched one of Darren Rowse’s (P…

SOUNDPRENEUR #4: The Online Music Marketing Issue

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR! It’s time to talk about a little bit of online music marketing.

This one is going out a little late because I have had a lot on my plate this last week. I may have to rethink my publishing schedule a bit.

However, I know all to well the importance of doing something like this, so I should probably start working ahead a little bit.

Here are some new links…

SOUNDPRENEUR #3: David Andrew Wiebe’s Weekly Online Magazine

Welcome to another issue of SOUNDPRENEUR!

Another productive week has passed, and this week’s highlights are sure to capture your attention as well.

Let’s get right into them!

James Moore of Independent Music Promotions Reveals What Artists Need to Know to Create Success in the Music Industry

I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to build a friendship with James over the last couple of years (he…

David Andrew Wiebe Duo Das Corazones Cafe Koi 100, 1011 1 St SW Calgary, AB

I recently participated in Calgary Underground Film Festival’s 48 Hour Movie Making Challenge as a composer.

I created new compositions for the short film “Unhappy Endings” along with Shaun & crew on a condensed time frame. I had a hand all of the music featured within this short. Of course, Anna was also involved as a vocalist on a couple of tracks.

Follow this linkto check out the short film…