Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Does EC hold auditions for talented artists?
Answer: Yes. If you're a serious artist, willing to travel, have resources to support your music, a great professional attitude, you're 21 to 30; we are always interested in listening. Just contact us through myspace at www.myspace.com/elctrikchair and include: your first and last name, physical address and a phone number where you can be contacted.
Question: Does Dust2Dust Music Network USA endorse the old school "DRUGS, SEX AND ROCK & ROLL" philosophy?
Answer: No. It's 2000 something. Update, drugs, sex and rock-n-roll, was many of your parent's 'butt rock" battle cry. We're not shrinks or interested in judging anyone, just committed to what we know is necessary for us to be in position to deliver our best. It may come as a shock but NOT leaning on artificial crutches is a way of life for us. Being 'rock stars' is far less important to us than delivering quality music, our fans can feast on and appreciate.
We encourage everyone to give serious thought to how terrorists finance weapons that are used to wound and kill U.S., and ally soldiers as well as innocent civilians around the world.
When unsuspecting people buy illegal substances, the cash the buyers provide will finance enemies of the United States and provide terrorists with weapons to cause harm to us and the rest of the free world.
By refusing to buy illegal substances or product, you have the power to break the international and domestic terrorist bank, use it!
Elctrikchair is honored to do their small part to protect fans, friends and family. Sixteen U.S. veterans are members of the Elctrikchair family, one of them; Andrew and Bob's late grandfather, retired honorably after thirty-seven years of military service to our country receiving many commendations including a purple heart while serving combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. All members of the U.S. military and their battle commrades are a valued part of our extended family. They deserve your unconditional support.
Questions: What is Dust2Dust Music Network USA?
Answer: EC's professional management team.
Question: Does Dust2Dust Music Network USA support or endorse music or talent competitions like 'battle of the bands or artist idols?'
Answer: No. While battle of the bands competitions are usually the result of good intentioned originators it's difficult if not impossible to ensure that a competition is, fair; judged by qualified people, free of corrupting influences [retired rock star parents] and not controlled by mainstream financiers [big business money] and mainstream actors that only pretend they can play their musicial instruments or sing. Perhaps this is best explained by ELCTRIKCHAIR.
"If we wanted to compete, we'd join a fu%k$ng athletic team, we're artist musicians; we're musicians not contestants."
Question: How are metal bands classified by DUST2DUST MUSIC NETWORK USA?
Answer: As follows:
LEGENDARY
Established bands or artists (contemporary or historical) that have been performing professionally for twenty years plus and have influenced current bands. The key is; have they made a serious contribution to the underground music audience.
INTERNATIONAL
Any band that has performed professionally in a foreign country for an audience of more than thirty.
NATIONAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of touring successfully throughout the United States.
REGIONAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of touring successfully in states surrounding their domicle (where they live).
LOCAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of performing professionally in their home state or municipality.
COVER BANDS / ARTISTS
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of performing music written by other well regarded artists. Cover bands/artists rarely if ever perform original music.
Question: How can I contribute to the continuing success of the underground metal scene?
Answer: Know the difference between over-produced noise and raw underground metal. Then you should be attending every underground metal show.
Question: What qualifies Dust2Dust Music Network USA as an underground music network?
Answer: Dust2Dust Music Network USA is managed by a professional business team with more than half a century of combined business experience, network managers hold business and social science degrees from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, graduate level studies from an accredited college of law and possess extensive experience in the professional entertainment industry. Additionally, Dust2Dust Music Network USA belongs to a global network of professionals that are committed to underground metal.
Question: Does a music promoter have to have a college degree to be legitimate?
Answer: No. You don't have to know how to drive to drive a car at a high rate of speed down a crowded freeway but it's advisable. Only in rare instances can anyone succeed without proper training, those that do, are eventually forced to consult experts. None of us have all the answers.
Question: Is Dust2Dust Music Network USA a Record Label?
Answer: No. Record labels, as they were known in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today, are rapidly becoming extinct as modern concepts replace antiquated [out-dated] business concepts. Dust2Dust Music Network USA is a cutting edge management cooperative supporting artists and bands with talent and ambition.
Question: Where is Dust2Dust Music located?
Answer: Dust2Dust Music Network USA is based in Lawrence, KS. You can find our website at: www.dust2dustmusic.com Dust2Dust Music Network USA is a world-wide network sharing product and services in accordance with the needs of underground bands, artists and musicians.
Question: What is the relationship between Dust2Dust Music Network USA and Elctrikchair, the sic progressive metal band?
Answer: At the outset EC was managed by the band's parents, who could they trust more? EC's parents remain at the helm of the band's management team which is comprised of EC's most ardent supporters. Since birth, Elctrikchair has received and continues to receive superior reviews from numerous music magazines, EC has performed with legendary artist/bands including: The Misfits, Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, Death Angel, 3 Inches of Blood and many others. EC tours throughout the United States and has performed in British Columbia.