Friday, 8 October 2010

Backstage with Mundell Music/Opening Night approaches

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Here at 'Backstage' at the Green Hotel here in Kinross Scotland we are working 'overtime' to ensure that everything is ready for the opening night on Friday 15th October 2010. We have some really amazing Artists lined up to play...so to ensure that you don't miss anyone, sign up to be kept informed of everyone who is coming to play!









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Saturday, 11 September 2010

New Music Venue In Scotland


New Horizons here at Mundell Music! The 'New' Venue at Kinross......'Backstage at the Green Hotel' will be operational from the 15th October. For a full listing of all Artists so far booked click here!
Recent gigs have been going very well attendance wise. Most gigs have been selling out. Terry Reid's two night stint was a joy to behold....suppose you had to be there. They don't call him Superlungs for nothing!
Whilst Terry was here at the Inn at Lathones we had a couple of short day trips around the area. St.Andrews and Anstruther were the two places we went to. I took him to the Ship Tavern which is a favourite of mine!
I was playing Tom Petty's Mudcrutch CD in the car and when Tom Petty sang 'I'm a loser, I'm at the top of my game'...Terry thought that was a great line and he laughed! Check his CD's out he is a great legendary Artist.
Fifestock moves to Perthshire...now how did that happen! Watch this space!!!
Best Regards
David

Friday, 30 July 2010

"Backstage" at The Green Hotel in Kinross - a New Mundell Music Venue

Mid October
BACKSTAGE WITH MUNDELL MUSIC at The Green Hotel

The music scene in Perthshire is about to be shaken up! A brand new music venue is launching this autumn within The Green Hotel in Kinross. Operated by Mundell Music, the performance area to the rear of the hotel will have separate access, and in keeping with Mundell Music's previous music ventures, gigs will be kept intimate with tickets available for every performance. This means the audience really feels like part of the experience as the acts don't 'disappear' after the event, instead they can often be found hanging around for a drink and a chat with fans!

It was Mundell who put the Music into The Inn at Lathones, St Andrews, hosting regular gigs and workshops as well as the hugely successful Fifestock festival. The new and unique setting at The Green will incorporate many genres of music, with Mundell Music regularly bringing quality artists 'backstage' to meet the fans.

Being just off the M90 and less than an hour from Edinburgh and Perth this promises to be a very exciting new destination for Scottish gig-goers!

Are you wondering who Mundell Music works with? Try these legendary artists for starters! Mick Taylor, Tony Joe White, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Albert Lee, Henry McCullough, Ian 'Mac' McLagan, Simon Kirke, Benny Gallagher, Curtis Stigers, Gene Parsons, Paul Jones, Micky Moody, KT Tunstall, Nik Kershaw, , Glenn Tillbrook, Chris Difford, Snowy White, John Jorgenson, Deborah Bonham, John Hammond, Strawbs, Terry Reid, Finbar Furey, Andy Fairweather Low, Dennis Locorriere, Denny Laine, the late John Martyn, Peter Tork, Stackridge, Man, Graham Gouldman and Mick Wilson, Lindisfarne and many, many others! Every act that Mundell Music works with has one thing in common - they are all true 'artists'.

Expect to see your favourite acts perform intimate gigs. Expect music festivals without the push and shove. Expect workshops with some of the world's most accomplished musicians and songwriters. Expect to be introduced to lots of new music. But most of all, expect the unexpected!

To ensure that you are kept up to date with all the news please visit www.mundellmusic.com and sign up for the newsletter. Now read below for even more exciting news...



NEW THIS AUTUMN!!!

AFTER THE GOLDRUSH at The Green Hotel

In addition to the amazing live sounds of Rock, Country, Blues, Americana and Indie to be discovered at The Green Hotel this autumn, another treat is in store for music lovers - a retro vinyl & CD shop! Promising to be an attraction in its own right, this will be a place to regularly indulge your passion for music.

AFTER THE GOLDRUSH rises from the ashes of Perth's famous GOLDRUSH RECORDS, the fair city's only truly cutting-edge record shop. Founded in the heady days of Punk and New Wave in 1977 (when music felt a bit dangerous and you could only buy food at the supermarket!) it closed its doors in 2007 after 30 years.

But 3 years on, a vintage vinyl revival is coming in the form of AFTER THE GOLDRUSH, a new venture by John Thomson, to be housed in the unique environment of The Green Hotel in Kinross. John welcomes the chance to continue to work with David Mundell of Mundell Music - a long-standing customer of 30 years!

This exciting project will bring live and recorded music together in the same place. As well as an abundance of quality, used vinyl of all descriptions and ages, the shop will also stock CDs, both old and new, posters, T-shirts and a range of Hi-fi equipment.

Will Kinross become the musical Mecca of the North? If it's diversity, quality, knowledge and inspiration you seek, it most certainly will!

Thursday, 10 June 2010

KT Tunstall sells out within minutes

KT Tunstall's "Secret Gig" at The Inn at Lathones sold out within minutes of it's announcement. It was one of five gigs but was the only performance with a ticket price. £10 was the advertised price, only available via on-line purchase and set up by KT herself with all monies going to charity. The decision was made to levy a ticket charge at The Inn at Lathones due to the very limited capacity of only 50 to avoid potential upset of fans turning up at the door and being turned away.
Future acts at The Inn will include John Otway and Curved Air.
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Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Mundell Music launch Business venture in the Daily Express


SMALL hotels and country inns could be saying thank you to the music with a new service that arranges quality live gigs for audiences of up to 100.

Innovator David Mundell promises to pull in the punters and get them in the bar, dining room and bedrooms too.

His most recent coup was to line up ex-Rolling Stone Mick Taylor to play at The Inn At Lathones in Fife. The intimate concert brought in fans from as far afield as Japan.

The 53-year-old entrepreneur developed the idea of gig promotion to improve revenues while running his own hotel in north-east Scotland

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Saturday, 15 May 2010

Mundell Music Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award



Mundell Music Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award

Constant Contact recognizes Mundell Music for commitment to best practices in email marketing

St.Andrews, Fife May 2010- Mundell Music, today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations. Mundell Music was selected for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009.

“It's wonderful to have the recognition and collect an Award for our Event Marketing. We have found that Email Marketing is fantastic medium to use and with it's report and survey options it has become our main source of communication” said, Owner David Mundell. Mundell Music Promote Music Events currently at The Inn at Lathones, St.Andrews and recent Artists have included Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) and 10cc.

Mundell Music received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating best practices in the effective use of Constant Contact Email Marketing in the following areas:

  • Frequency of campaigns
  • Open rates
  • Bounce rates
  • Click through rates

“Our customers work hard to build strong relationships with their customers through email marketing and some, such as Mundell Music, truly excel in this effort,” said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. “We created our All-Star Awards to highlight those customers who are passionately committed to following our best practices as they work to improve their customer communications. We’re proud of the role we play in helping Mundell Music be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist the company with its marketing efforts.”


About Constant Contact, Inc.
With more than 350,000 customers, Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online surveys for small businesses, nonprofits, and member associations. Founded in 1995, Constant Contact helps small organizations grow stronger customer relationships by delivering professional, low cost, easy-to-use online tools backed with award-winning support, education and personal coaching. Constant Contact is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CTCT) with offices located in Waltham, Mass.; Loveland, Colo.; and Delray, Fla. To learn more, please visit
www.ConstantContact.com or call 781-472-8100.


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Monday, 3 May 2010

Adding live music can significantly boost hotel revenues

can significantly boost hotel revenues

Music promoter devises roll-out programme to take winning formula across the UK

Award-winning hotelier and music promoter, David Mundell of Mundell Music, plans to share the secrets of his success with hoteliers across the UK.

The creator of the Fifestock festivals, Mundell, 53, has worked with acts such as Mick Taylor, Curtis Stigers and Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan during his 12 years in the music business. Live music events have had a significant impact on sales at his previously-owned hotel The Bein Inn in Perthshire, and during the last 2 years working in collaboration with The Inn at Lathones in Fife.

Mundell claims that by introducing a quality live music programme, hoteliers can create an additional revenue stream throughout the year that will show continual growth, even through an economic downturn. He has spent the past 12 months devising a roll-out programme that covers every aspect of the process from equipment and lighting, to booking artists and marketing.

Mundell commented: “As record numbers of hotels face hardship due to trading difficulties, the ever-changing market place and the economy, I noticed an opportunity to share my successful approach to music promotion. Independent hotels, inns and brewers need to add value if we are to survive.”

As well as the set-up programme, Mundell Music is also offering an annual music marketing programme that can be used by experienced music providers as well as those looking to commence a programme from scratch.

ENDS

Editors’ Notes


Mundell Music –
www.mundellmusic.com

Mundell Music’s Live Music Set-up Programme

3 levels of packages are available depending on the establishment’s requirements.

Areas covered: Which artist to approach and why; What equipment is required; How to use the equipment; How to organise a music evening; How to combine sales and marketing; High-value endorsements; Avoid the discounting game; High-quality reputation for venue and artists; Growth during recession; Increasing room and F&B revenues; Building a database; External websites; Online ticketing; Online marketing; Posters and memorabilia; PA systems; Lighting; Signage, indoor and out; F&B opportunities; Workshops; Festivals; Press releases; Ticket printing; Artists hospitality; Artist fees; Benefits/knock-on effect/profile awareness; Artist endorsements; Galleries; Merchandising.

Mundell Music Annual Marketing Package


Included in the marketing package:
Venue’s own gig listings page on Mundell Music website; Pop-up music site from venue’s own site; 1000 gig tickets; Instruction on how to use equipment; Posters sent by email to venue; 20 email marketing newsletters; Assistance with artist bookings; Use of Mundell Music branding; Assistance and general advice on hosting gigs/festivals; Creation of sign up box and client list management.

Artist Endorsements

“If only ALL shows would be this well organised and friendly” Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones)

“Now….this Guy KNOWS how to put a gig together” Carlene Carter

"Thanks again. We love it here" Paul Jones (Manfred Mann, Blues Band)

"Can't wait to come back" John Jorgenson (Elton John, Desert Rose Band)

"Always a joy" Albert Lee (Emmylou Harris, Everley Brothers, Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman)

"What a wonderful place you have put together" Gene Parsons (The Byrds)

"My favourite hotel.... My favourite gig" Benny Gallagher (Gallagher & Lyle)

"The best little inn in the world" Chip Taylor ('Wild Thing', 'Angel of the Morning')

'Fantastic venue" Bobby Cochran (Steppenwolf, Leon Russell)

"What a gig!" Curtis Stigers

"Thanks for keeping such a soulful swinging house. This is a beautiful oasis on the road." Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody)

"A great venue and great hospitality" Rod Clements (Lindisfarne, Jack the Lad)

"I will miss this place" Simon Kirke (Free, Bad Company)

"I can't help but find myself in complete agreement with ALL of the above" Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze)

David Mundell’s Awards

    • The Publican Awards 2009 Music Pub of the Year 2009; finalist in 2004, 2010
    • Scottish Licensed Trade News Music Pub of the Year 2002; finalist in 2006, 2009
    • Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Marketing Award 2002
    • Les Routiers Scottish Inn of the Year in 2006

Press Contact

For more information please contact Lee Macgregor Public Relations, 8 India St, Edinburgh

Tel: 0131 2261442 / 07801 286005