It can be difficult for an artist in today’s climate to make ends meet. A recession, labels taking more and more of the profits, piracy via file sharing services, venues struggling to keep their doors open – there are a lot of things set against artists in general. As always, however, Kevin remains optimistic about his future, especially after realizing a simple truth:
All an artist needs in order to thrive is 1000 true fans.
Are you a
true fan of Kevin Burdick? Before you answer that, renowned blogger Kevin Kelly explains what a True Fan is on his website: “A True Fan is defined as someone who will purchase anything and everything you produce. They will drive 200 miles to see you sing. They will buy the super deluxe re-issued hi-res box set of your stuff even though they have the low-res version. They have a Google Alert set for your name. They bookmark the eBay page where your out-of-print editions show up. They come to your openings. They have you sign their copies. They buy the t-shirt, and the mug, and the hat. They can’t wait till you issue your next work. They are true fans (kk.com).”
We’re looking for Kevin’s 1000 True Fans. We are sending out the call. Declare your allegiance:
Are you a true Kevin Burdick fan? If so, proudly post the banner below on your Myspace or Facebook page and help us find the remaining 999.
Note: Periodically we will send unreleased songs, remixes, and live recordings to Kevin’s True Fans. To stand up and be counted as one of the 1000, send an e-mail to truefans@kevinburdick.com.
