Boston Swing is now seeking Male & Female Vocalists to perform with their national production/cover band, for private engagements throughout the USA.  Boston Swing is one of the nation's most incredible private entertainment providers!  Read More...

Submission Criteria (must have):
Vocal Demo Materials
Interest in a Solo Artist Career*
Experience & Talent to front a Cover Band
40 Song Repertoire (minimum)
Reliable Transportation
Willingness to work with/support other vocalists on stage
Willingness to Travel for dates outside your region.
Ability to sight read and/or learn 1-3 "client requests" per event.
SAMPLE -  Boston Swing 3Horn Repertoire (we'll add your titles if necessary)
SAMPLE -  Boston Swing 3Horn Arrangement (All Parts)

*Our talented lineup consists of rising stars in the industry and we offer a unique support system.  Additional consideration will be given to those vocalists who are also stage/studio musicians (guitar, piano, horn, drums, etc).

Compensation ranges from $90-300/hour.
We provide custom line-ups for every client (8-15pieces and 1-4 Vocalists).  Each client selects from ALL available talent.  Management Company provides all sheet music, equipment, staffing and client support (along with travel & expenses for any traveling vocalists/musicians).

Currently accepting submissions in the following popular genres:
Funk, Soul, R&B, Motown, Disco, Rock, Jazz & Swing (no Classical Vocalists please)

Interested Artists can inquire via email through vocalists@bostonswing.com  (provide resume, street address, phone, links and/or any relevant information).  All emails will be responded to formally.  All submissions are kept in the strictest confidence.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 

We are a Non-Union band.  All Boston Swing performers are INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS and most of them have commercial CD's available.  As a qualifying artist or vocalist your retail CD's will also be promoted to our clients (in addition to your hired talents).  Exclusivity is NOT a condition of participating in this opportunity. Learn more about our line-up of talented vocalists & musicians at www.bostonswing.com
 

Boston Swing is now seeking Jazz & Pop Musicians to perform with our national production/cover band, for private engagements throughout the USA.  Boston Swing is one of the nation's most incredible private entertainment providers!  Read More...

Submission Criteria (must have):
Instrumental Demo Materials
Interest in a Solo Artist Career*
Radio Pop Song Knowledge
Reliable Computer / Internet / Cell Phone
Reliable Transportation
Willingness to Travel for dates outside your region.
Ability to sight read and/or learn 1-3 "client requests" per event.
View Current 3Horn Repertoire
View Sample of 3Horn Arrangement (All Parts)

*Our talented lineup consists of rising stars in the industry and we offer a unique support system.  Additional consideration will be given to those vocalists who are also stage/studio musicians (guitar, piano, horn, drums, etc).

Compensation ranges from $90-300/hour.
We provide custom line-ups for every client (8-15pieces and 1-4 Vocalists).  Each client selects from ALL available talent.  Musicians are cast from local/regional rosters.  Management Company provides all sheet music, equipment, staffing and client support (along with travel & expenses for any traveling vocalists/musicians).

Currently accepting submissions of interest via email only:

Seeking musicians in MICHIGAN / OHIO, TEXAS / NEVADA,  FLORIDA / GEORGIA & WASHINGTON.

Interested Artists can inquire via email through musicians@bostonswing.com  (provide resume, street address, phone, links and/or any relevant information).  All emails will be responded to formally.  All submissions are kept in the strictest confidence.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are a Non-Union band.  All Boston Swing Artists are INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS and most of them have commercial CD's available.  All Boston Swing musician's retail CD's and small ensembles will also be promoted to our clients/venues for tour/travel opportunities (in addition to your hired talents). 

Exclusivity is NOT a condition of participating in this opportunity. Learn more about our line-up of talented vocalists & musicians at www.bostonswing.com
 

NOW SCREENING ORIGINAL SONGS for Erika Van Pelt's upcoming debut vocal CD.   Utilizing our exceptional production/engineering team and our roster of incredible studio musicians, Erika will be producing an original vocal CD for mainstream distribution.

The Debut CD:
Erika is a songwriter herself.  Only a portion of her original material will be ready in time for this project.  The LP will consist of 12-14 original songs. If selected, your song(s) will be recorded alongside Erika's original music.  Erika's project can be classified as "R&B, Pop and Jazz" or more generally as "Adult Contemporary".  She seeks songs that are carried by melody and lyrics.

Her musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Joss Stone, Heather Headley, India Arie, Floetry, Nina Simone, Kim Burrell, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Common, Leela James, Mos Def, Soulive, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chrisette Michele.  

 I Have Nothing  
 Respect  
 Son Of A Preacher Man
 Lady Marmalade (Moulin Rouge)

The finished LP will be released formally through a regional marketing campaign, sponsored CD release party and synchronized release through iTunes™, CD Baby™,  Rhapsody™, eTunes™, Napster™, TouchTunes™ Digital Jukeboxes and various regional retail/radio outlets.

The Musicians:
The project will be cast from our large pool of live performance and studio session players (names and faces who have appeared on 100's of CD releases).  The studio ensemble will consist of Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Horns, Strings.  Backup Vocals and Supplemental percussion will be added as necessary.  This is an opportunity to have your song recorded in a professional production environment, resulting in a product which rivals any major label release.  We believe strongly in our chosen artists/musicians or we wouldn't waste our time.

The Studio:
The project will be recorded in conjunction with our studio partners at RPC Studios (see the recording studio tab), with Rob Pemberton acting as the chief engineer for recording, mixing & mastering.

Your Songs:
If chosen, your original song(s) will be arranged/recorded specifically for this project.  As the credited songwriter you will be eligible for all relevant songwriter royalties.  FIRST TIME SONGWRITERS WELCOME.  We are screening for more than just a great song.  If you are produced as an independent songwriter on one of our projects, we will be entering into an agreement for royalties (it doesn't matter how good your song is - if we get the impression you are difficult to deal with we will pass on your song because this is a business and relationships matter).  A "Song" consists of "Lyrics & Melody" and we will accept submissions of ALL types that communicate a song.  We don't mind reviewing an acapella rendition of something you recorded on your PC headset, while you're snapping your fingers and beat-boxing...HOWEVER, we request that you contact us with your interest BEFORE submitting your materials.

SUBMISSIONS: Send your initial inquiry to writers@fairhavenentertainment.com
At this time we are not charging a submission/screening fee.  You must follow our submission process or you will not be considered.  All submissions will be screened and contacted at our convenience.    Follow our process.  Be professional.  If your song is selected, you'll be in a position to earn a lifetime of royalties and positive exposure for your music. 

We realize that it is expensive to develop a song so that a listener eventually has the luxury of "pressing play".  Our aim is to give EVERY good song an opportunity to be considered.  If you have an "unproduced song" (sheet music, a-capella w/ lyrics, etc) we can only give your song the appropriate consideration after we communicate.

OUR PROCESS IS IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND OURS. 
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
UNSOLICITED EMAIL ATTACHMENTS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE DELETED.

STEP 1 - Contact us with an explanation about the song you wish to submit.  If we are interested we will proceed with step 2 (depending on the type of your submission)... 

STEP 2a - formal AUDIO SUBMISSIONS
Wait for our request - Be sure that your file is ready for delivery in MP3, WAV or AIFF Format.  A-capella recordings must be accompanied by lyrics and an explanation of what is represented on the recording.

STEP 2b - formal SHEET MUSIC SUBMISSIONS
Wait for our request - Be sure that your sheet music/lyric page is ready to be delivered in PDF format.  Notation Files must be formatted for Finale, Sebilius or Enigma.   Please make sure the Verse, Chorus, Bridge & Tag sections are clearly noted.

STEP 3 - LICENSING AGREEMENT
If your song is accepted for the project we will present you with a standard form Statutory Mechanical License Agreement.  This agreement will also include a provision for a percentage of all Synchronization Rights and a modification for Pay Per Play rights.

Note: "Mechanical Royalties" are paid for "each copy of the recording" that is sold at retail (this includes retail CD's, digital downloads & Pay Per Play income).  "Synchronization Royalties" are paid for "placement of the Master Recording" within a TV Show, Commercial or Film.  We/The publisher will own the Master Recording (our version of your song) and You/Writer will retain all copyrights to your song (lyrics & melody). 

This is not a contest.  This is a subjective production and licensing opportunity.  Our decision is final and we do not provide song critiques.  All submissions are kept in the strictest confidence.  We are a Non-Union company.