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Kyle Whittaker Verified customer
StrangePumpkin Mixes
"Holy crap! What more can I say about Road Ready! It's freakin' amazing! I'm pushing every one of my clients to take this course!"
2 years ago
Leland Holden Verified customer
BCF Records LLC
"James gives out so much insight from his expertise as a tour manager! This course really breaks down touring into actionable steps and planning that take the scariness out of starting your journey!"
2 years ago
Joe Love Verified customer
Frontman, bikethrasher
"The bandhive podcast is the single greatest online resource for bands. The depth of knowledge that these guys have is unparalleled. It’s informative, it’s entertaining, and it is unbelievably helpful."
a year ago
Vincent Freeman Verified customer
Founder, The Underground - Recording Studio
"Bandhive is an awesome podcast. Each episode is filled with valuable and tangible information on how to manage a successful band, which is why I recommend it to all my musician clients!"
a year ago
Ted Whitten Verified customer
Composer, KAP39
"Love the Bandhive podcast! One of the best resources for those out there living the independent band life. James and his guests offer valuable advice and real-world insight that I haven't been able to find anywhere else!"
a year ago
Ruston Verified customer
Vocals/Guitar/Drums/Manager, NRVS
"James and the Bandhive podcast are the ultimate recourse for bands or anyone in the music industry. From little reminders all the way to the newest trends, I count on this resource to keep me sharp and up to date in a fast moving industry."
a year ago
Rikk R Treat Verified customer
Drummer / Co Founder, The Writhers
"I enjoy the help that James has provided me both on the podcast and individually. His knowledge of music marketing has been helpful in shaping goals for marketing my band and eventual solo music. It was also great to be featured!"
a year ago
Kyle Kleemichen Verified customer
Sales Rep, Convicted Printing LLC
"Bandhive is one of the best resources I have come across for providing important and accessible advice and wisdom about what it takes to be successful in the music industry. James is always willing to help out anyone who asks for it!"
a year ago
Robbie Litchfield Verified customer
Founder, Saving Vice
"James is the man! Clearly has lots of bonafide experience and Bandhive is one of my favorite podcasts I listen to on the regular. Can't recommend it enough, especially for bands trying to get their business footing."
a year ago
Chad Kowal Verified customer
Founder, Chad Kowal
"Great sincere & thoughtful questions! Always an awesome time on this podcast 🖤🤘"
a year ago
Miro Verified customer
Producer & Manager, Miro Mito
"James and his team offer excellent advice to indie musicians planning to tour or already on it. This is what I wish I had known ten years ago."
2 years ago
Ben Chaverin Verified customer
Solo Artist, Ben Chaverin
"James and Bandhive are a light in an otherwise dim and unwelcoming industry. They want your success and have the tools to move you forward in your career, so invest in yourself and try it, it will be worth your time for the perspective!"
2 years ago
Christian Verified customer
Owner, Envious Audio
"Great podcast, loved the episode with Brandon Ossont on playlisting!"
2 years ago
Kyle Whittaker Verified customer
Lead Singer, Mistaken Prophecy
"James has such a great grasp on what it takes to successfully run a tour as a band! Always a great listen! Huge value!!!"
2 years ago
Max Davis Verified customer
Hangman's Park
"Bandhive has been a big help to Hangman's Park in many ways from audio engineering advice to promotion. Our first Submithub Campaign exceeded expectations with a 40% success rate and several placements on notable playlists. Thank you James!"
2 years ago
James Verified customer
James Bene
"James has been an amazing asset to navigating submit hub. He is as professional as it gets and I highly encourage any emerging and pro artist to use his services! Will be using again!"
2 years ago
Tyler Hagl Verified customer
DJ TyDawg
"James Cross is a Master Wordsmith. I used to be a great writer, but as time went on, I lost access to the craft, and now, it would take me months, if not years to come up with something as great as James put together in less than a day!"
3 years ago
Srdjan Loncarski Verified customer
Drummer/producer, Holloklok
"Great content as always, you get the important big picture stuff covered, but also all those small, often overlooked, but very powerful things, that are actually getting you what you need to push your music forward and build a music career!"
3 years ago
Robert Wilkinson
"Bandhive has been the single most helpful resource in taking our band to the next level. From touring, to marketing, to sales, to relationships, James and the gang provide invaluable knowledge to anyone wanting to take their band seriously."
3 years ago
Zack Primrose Verified customer
Zack Primrose
"This podcast is such a lifesaver! The guys at Bandhive always have some great information; if you’re in a band and you’re even remotely serious about it, this is the podcast for you"
3 years ago
Joe Verified customer
Bass, Luxora
"Bandhive is a fun, informative listen that combines actionable insights and suggestions with entertaining conversation. 5/5 would reccomend!"
3 years ago
Augie Verified customer
Host, VIPlaylist Podcast
"As someone who hosts a music podcast I found this book extremely helpful. James really knows his stuff!! Easy and enjoyable read."
3 years ago
Kaleb Joseph Tobias Crocker Verified customer
The Dude, ColdHarborCollective
"Comprehensible and very well written! Not only does it give examples but sources too! Easily a 15 minute read!"
3 years ago
Marcel Bittencourt Verified customer
Bassist, Hit the Noise
"It's great, it's very very clear and useful, it's something everyone that's in a band that takes itself seriously should read and learn. Thank you very much for that and for the opportunity of having it directly on my inbox."
3 years ago
"Cannot recommend the Road Ready program enough!"
2 years ago