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Update: 02-19-2007

SLABMusic.com has been down for a while now and we've made promises that we would be back up and running soon.  And now it's been a very long time and we're still not running yet.

The original plan shown below is still the case.  But every time we think we're ready to go, something else happens.  We keep losing database developers who just can't cut it.  Or we're ready to go and then I don't want to release it because it's not up to par with everything else out there.  I want the functionality of iTunes where people can download and purchase local music. I want the database of bands that we've always had that people can browse through.  I want the event planning section where bands can get gigs and I also want a social networking area where bands can talk amongst each other in a MySpace type of format.   That's a big ticket to fill for one website.  And that's where we're at.  So stay patient.  It's coming and it will be big.

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SLABMusic is NOT closing down.  It's just that time.  Time to get things in order and time to clean up house.  The database was getting to be a royal mess because spammers had inundated it with junk.  I tried to make things easier for everyone and the spammers hammered the website.  It was getting ridiculous.  Our server host was griping and complaining about a SQL script that had been running for a couple years and they were holding back our growth immensely by strapping us on bandwidth and storage space.  So basically, we moved.  No offense to them because my rep there is a great guy and has always bent over backwards for us.  We've just outgrown them.

Now here we are in our new space with 10 times more room and bandwidth.  So what does that mean for SLABMusic.com?  Well, this is a huge announcement, but considering the circumstances, it seems appropriate.  SLABMusic.com and Total Entertainment Solutions (aka Local band Broker) will be joining forces.  Old news?  Not at all.  We've always been partners, but when we launch again, you're going to be shocked because we're not just joining forces, but combining our websites.  So not only will you still have the database you've grown to love with all of the features, but you'll also now be able to get gigs without having to go to another website.  And yes, there will be some sort of pay scale in place so we can recoup money that we're going to lose in storage and bandwidth.  But SLAB has always prided itself on being a free site, so don't expect a lot of that to change.  

This means that the services that TES currently has in place will now be a permanent part of the SLABMusic world.  Additionally, we will be providing a storefront for you to sell your music online and that's going to be a huge task to get right.  Basically, all of the things we've always wanted to do will be done.

But there may be another big announcement.  The SLABMusic.com name may change also.  The SLAB acronym stands for Southern Local Area Bands, but now that we're worldwide, that really doesn't fit anymore.  So we're deciding on that also.

So obviously this is going to take some time to build, but development has already begun and the database programmers are already plugging away at it.  Our main focus is to try and figure out how to extract all of your current info and transfer it to the new database.  We're praying that goes smoothly.

So keep those CD's coming because we'll still be doing the radio show and will also announce the next SLABFest location and time where your band will get to play live in front of industry pros at a prime location.  Yes, that's right, a SLABFest at the end of this year. 

2006 is the year of change and we hope you're ready for the ride.