the final days

i'm in the second day of the last week of my internship.

it's ridiculous how fast this has all gone. it's hard to really explain what i've gathered from this experience. i obviously have a better understanding of how everything at a management agency is run, and who does what. i wish i would have been able to work with a specific manager in the music department to get an even better inside look. instead i've done a lot of things for many of the assistants and just tried to make myself useful. There being so many interns made it difficult to really stand out and get cool projects, especially ones related to what i want to get into. i've been in the dub room for a few days, and will be for the rest of the week. it's cool, i get to stay busy making copies of movies and cds and whatnot for everyone (..and myself). i've learned how to be someone's assistant.. which is what i'll probably do when i get out of here until i can get my management company on its feet (lets hope).

The ballet is finally kicking out some new recordings. www.myspace.com/theballet has a few new songs off of the live cd they got recorded at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. They are thinking about moving to the twin cities next year, and we're wanting to get a 5-bedroom house in minneapolis for all of us. that will be good for everyone. i think the ballet has what it takes to be a popular indie rock band. i think they are just realizing it too.

Julie Moffitt is great. she's organized and up until now has done SO much on her own. it's great being able to help her out with booking and promotion where i can. i'm currently helping her book 2 dates in winnipeg, and with some press for upcoming shows. maybe something more will come of this relationship in the future, but i don't know that she really needs a manager at this point because she's pretty steady on her feet. she's got a lot on her plate right now though, so maybe i'll be able to do more for her in the future. she has an EPK at www.sonicbids.com/juliemoffitt2.

i'm in the process of inviting people to our intern wrap party at the house of blues, which i'll be a part of helping put together. i'm getting together with charley tomorrow to discuss some of these things, as well as my future in the biz. she seems to know what's up so hopefully i can get some good advice and some more direction from her.

i'll give you another update later this week!

peace and love

amanda p.