eh..

From what I understand there are many bands that do not use the record company to help them distribute music. So, they are working full time jobs in order to make money to support their band. There are a lot of online companies that can help make posters, shirts, and CD's. A local band that I know has been working hard to promote their band. They joined up with a guy that has bought recording equipment to record their music. This guy knows everything about recording music and his equipment can spit out CD's, from what I understand. This is a great way to get the music distributed. It does not cost that much and the band couold sell their music for more than it cost them to make it. Also, the other company that makes the buttons and shirts provides them at a low cost if you make a certain amount. These shirts and buttons can be sold at their concerts, too, for a fixed amount. There could be certain performances where they hand out free CD's to keep the fans coming back. Then, they could start charging $5 for a CD. At local shows if a person really likes the band they will definitely be willing to buy their music, because they can not get any other way. This is the same with shirts, button, and anything else the band wants to distribute at their shows. This is how they will be compensated for their music. This will probably work because I have been to a show where i bought the CD and a shirt from the band. It helps when people know the money is going directly to the band.