January 2012
1 post
Jonas Sees In Color on The Grammys!
Please vote for Jonas Sees In Color to open at The Grammys! Type in their name and you can vote for them right then and there. You can vote for them 10 times a day. It takes less than 30 seconds to vote 10 times. Little baby band up against some stiff competition. Let’s help some up and comers. Please share with your friends.
December 2011
1 post
How to sell and promote your music on Facebook
Just saw this recently and thought it might be helpful to a few of you.
The Ultimate Facebook Guide to Sell & Promote Your Music http://www.nimbit.com/ultimate-facebook-guide-to-sell-and-promote-your-music/ Please Retweet
September 2011
3 posts
Rusted Root New Album and Merch Survey
Our friends in Rusted Root are coming out with a new album and now is your chance to get involved with the Fortunate Freaks Unite: We are Rusted Root! Campaign. Lots of amazing fan packages available here.
Not only that, the band wants your input on their new line of merchandise. This is a chance for your voice to be heard. Click here and take the survey. At the end you will get a FREE...
Posters
Sweet poster we just made for one of our up and coming artists, Garrison Starr.
Temporary Tattoos
Does your band need temporary tattoos to sell at shows? Great deal going on now! Call us at 775-335-0057 to order. If you don’t see the flier, click Polaroid image for details.
August 2011
1 post
SXSW Panel Picker
Bad Monkey Merchandise has a panel up for consideration at SXSW this year. Please vote for us! Our panel is Maximize Your Merch Income Yes, you need to create a log in and I know that is a pain but please take the two minutes to help our panel get picked. It is definitely worthwhile. We have some great ideas we would like to share with your favorite bands. Also while you are there vote for...
May 2011
1 post
100 Monkeys Merchandise
100 Monkeys Fans, Bad Monkey Merchandise will no longer be providing 100 Monkeys with their merchandise or running the online store. We wish the guys the best of luck on tour. Before we go, all of us at Bad Monkey would like to thank the fans for answering our survey, for participating in the contest (whether by art or vote). Your feedback has been an immense help and I have enjoyed interacting...
April 2011
2 posts
Why your band merch doesn't sell →
Found this older article but it is true. If you need help selling your merch call Bad Monkey Merchandise and we can help you create the best possible merchandise for your budget. Not many places a band can make money these days. Merch is one of your last frontiers.
Every Monkey Dookies →
Need help engaging your fans and increasing your sales? Call Bad Monkey Merchandise, we can help you like we did 100 Monkeys.
November 2010
1 post
Good Merch Stats
This is why I push you all to have more merch, more price points and an online store. Bring in the revenue you need. We can help at Bad Monkey Merchandise 775-335-0057
September 2010
2 posts
The Wiggles Meet 100 Monkeys!
In late August 100 Monkeys had a show to benefit the Spencer Bell Legacy Project and stopped in to visit with me and got a chance to meet The Wiggles and to catch some of the show. Highlight of my day.
Selling More Merch
Here is a fantastic article that explains 15 ways for musicians to increase merchandise sales, fans, and efficiency. Check it out. For more info, dial the Bad Monkey number and we’ll help you out too. Click here to see for yourself.
August 2010
1 post
American Apparel faces bankruptcy?
Maybe it’s because they reformatted themselves. I recall the times when American Apparel employees dressed unique. Many had a fresh look about themselves, taking clothing from the store and combining it with their own one of a kind pieces, perhaps vintage shoes or sweaters. It’s what initially intrigued me and made me appreciate the store.
Today I walk in and see a uniform, an...
July 2010
5 posts
On Tour
The Wiggles begin a one month tour later this week and Michelle will be with them every step of the way. For tour dates to see if the band and Michelle might be in your area, click the image below.
Legendary indie rock group, Cap’n Jazz, played a NYC reunion show last night at the Brooklyn Bowl, moved from the WIlliamsburg Waterfront as a result of rain. This is one amongst a select...
Hotspur Win NMS
DC based Hotspur win the NMS artist on the verge award. Check out their tunes here!
We're Live!
And you can visit our fresh new site by going here. It’s been a busy past couple of weeks in the Bad Monkey world. We’re in the process of building several online merch stores as well as satisfying numerous orders from our lovely clients. That being said, if you’re in need of merch please don’t hesitate to contact us! One of our clients, 100 Monkeys, drop their new album later this month. ...
On American Apparel
For new policies regarding American Apparel’s business practices, click here. Check it out!
CA Port Strike Could Affect Shipping (ASI)
Workers at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have gone on strike. The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is the largest in the United States and happens to support more than three million jobs. It’s also the landing point for more than 40% of the nation’s imports…For more information, check out ASI.
June 2010
6 posts
R.I.P. Titleist
A sad day for all on the farm. Rest in peace, girl.
We did shirts for the Conan tour!
We did shirts for the Conan crew courtesy of Nocturne Productions. Pictured here is Jay Storey, one of the best bus drivers ever, with the man himself.
What happens when two kittens are dropped off at...
Snap and Dragon:
Your Band Merch!
Look no further than Bad Monkey to provide everything you want, need or can imagine for the greatest band merchandising on the planet. Anything your fans want to wear, carry, drink out of, stare at or play with can be provided in any quantity and conveniently delivered straight to your tour or any destination in the world.
Supply us with artwork or let our badass in-house art department put...
Cotton Prices Rise So Buy Your Merch Now!
Apparel suppliers will be increasing their prices due to price increases in cotton. Over the past year, cotton prices have increased by 55% for both fiber and yarns. Transportation costs, fuel, and labor costs are also major factors in the subsequent price increases.
Don’t wait to buy merchandise! Price increases begin July 1st so buying now can save you cash. Contact Bad Monkey to request...
New members to the Bad Monkey family!
Born yesterday morning at the Bad Monkey farm:
Jeter watches over them carefully…
Friends
On another note, I can’t stop listening to CFCF’s remix of “Anna” by Taken by Trees featuring Panda Bear. Definitely my jam of the past week.
Listen here
May 2010
1 post
Testing
First post on the Bad Monkey Merch blog! Stay tuned for updates…