Danger Is My Middle Name

I wish it was my middle name. I don't HAVE a middle name! But don't get me started on that...it's another story altogether. Anyway... we're excited to report that Chicago rock band, Danger Is My Middle Name, is expected to sign on as a Legend member on eBand. DIMMN has recently come off the prestigious Van's Warped Tour where Katie and I managed to catch their awesome live show as they pulled through Minneapolis. We have plenty more big band signups to announce as soon as they are confirmed. Soon, eBand will become available to the general public although we're not ready to announce that date yet. Each and every delay is worthwhile because it means that eBand will be that much better. Like buttah only smoother, or something.

Things are moving along at a steady pace. Dan has been hard at work on the front-end web pages and is nearly complete, minus some copy work and tweaks here and there. Jeremiah has been finalizing the sign up process and tidying up the Backstage. Last night's meeting was highly productive. We defined some major improvement projects after the initial launch. We're all so stoked about that. We can't tell you yet, all I can say is stay tuned. :)

Thanks,
eBandLive

eBandLive: Creative Director, Partner

Dan

Creative Director, Partner

Dan's in charge of all of the graphic design at eBandLive. Recently, Dan's talents have been put to use in developing the front-end, the logo and the "look and feel" of the content management system. His eye for creating functional user interfaces has proven to be an enormous asset. eBand would not be as pretty to look at if it weren't for him!

Some of Dan's favorite bands are Butchwalker, Ryan Adams, Metrostation, Motion City Soundtrack, Wilco, as well as the new Linkin Park cd, Minutes to Midnight.

If Dan were to be stuck on an island he would want some shoes, sunscreen, H2O, Butchwalker, and a solar audio machine (his words, not ours!). Dan rocks the four string axe in one of Minneapolis' hottest bands, Standard Thompson (http://www.myspace.com/standardthompson).

eBandLive: Project Manager

Katie
Project Manager
Katie's job at eBandLive is one of the most important here. She is responsible for facilitating the launch of eBand, keeping everyone on task, project documentation, facilitating meetings and our den mother. Now if we could just get her to bake cookies for every meeting! ;)

Some of Katie's favorite bands are: Bayside, Mayday Parade, Counting Crows, Alanis Morrisette, Anberlin, John Butler Trio, Ani DeFranco and Indigo Girls. Some of her favorite things are: travel, movies, listen to music, watch live music, hang out with friends, read, spend time with her boyfriend and go to the cabin.

She used to live in Spain, Guatemala and Australia. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite book is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. If stranded on desert island she couldn't live without: iPod, pizza, cell phone, comfy clothes and a raft. :)

Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. Also, we appreciate your continued patience as we move forward with eBand development! We are looking forward to our launch date so please keep your browser pointed here.

Thanks,
eBandLive

eBandLive 101

What is eBandLive?
eBandLive.com is a web service for musicians and artists of all genres that provides stylish ready-made websites. Simply follow the SignUp wizard, select a 30-day Free trial package or a monthly subscription (no contract/committment) and within minutes your professional looking website will be online and ready to rock. Want to stay fresh and sport a new design after a month or so? No problem, just login to the Backstage and select a new design from a pool of available designs and within seconds your website will have a brand new look without having to mess with confusing CSS or HTML! Our designers have put in countless hours of blood, sweat and tears to make the options for your band's website look and work better than any other band website creator out there. And that's not all... we will be constantly producing and releasing new designs for you to choose from.

What if I want a completely custom design?
No problemo compadre. Sign up for our Legend package and we will work with you to design and implement a totally custom design specifically for you and only you. Our Legend designs will not only rock your fans faces off but they will use the eBandLive Backstage Engine making your site super easy to update.

What features does eBandLive have?
Thought you'd never ask:
* News
* Shows
* Blog
* Links
* Mailing List
* Media uploads (music, videos, photos)
* Multi user system
* Unlimited email accounts
* Your own .COM domain address
* Beautiful ready made designs

What kind of totally sweet stuff are you working on for future enhancements?
* iTunes music store integration
* Online store for merchandise
* iPhone and Mobile versions of your site
* Update your site through your iPhone

Why a monthly fee?
Simple. Why pay in excess of up to $3,000 in one GINORmous lump sum for a professional website when it's more economical to pay a low monthly fee of about $20? Do the math. (

Who is it for?
Bands, solo artists, musicians and DJs of ALL genres!

Hopefully that gives you all a little insight as to what eBandLive is all about. We're truckin along and things are progressing. We hope to announce a release date soon. So once again, please keep your browser pointed here for the latest and greatest.

Thanks,
eBandLive