On this episode of the Do That Music Thing Podcast. Chris interviews the DownTown Mystic, aka American rocker Robert Allen, and Chris Keaton on making it as an independent artist. Theuy discuss always saying 'yes' to opportunity, how to utilize your back catalogue, and how synch licensing can be a game changer.

ABOUT ROBERT ALLEN:

DownTown Mystic, aka American rocker Robert Allen, cut his teeth as a recording artist and hired gun for bands playing around NYC - observing crowds from the stage at CBGBs, The Bitter End, Lone Star Cafe, The Fast Lane and The Stone Pony. It was a steady diet of Beatles, Stones and the acoustic influence of CSNY that sharpened his songwriting wits. But It wasn’t until 1996 when he set his sights on a solo career. Allen’s success in the sync licensing industry has been somewhat unparalleled for an indie solo artist with over 240 TV shows and film placements. This exposure, along with airplay on over 5000 radio stations in 44 countries  and getting name checked by outlets like American Songwriter, gave Allen’s second career wind real wings. His now nine LP catalog includes DownTown Mystic On E Street which features Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

ABOUT CHRIS KEATON:

Chris Keaton Presents is a full service management consulting and publishing services company with offices in Nashville and Roanoke VA.  Primary, Chris Keaton (THE CONNECTOR), has pitched songs which resulted in millions of record sales including Brooks and Dunn - Building Bridges, Lonestar - Let's Be Us Again among others. Also multiple film and tv placements.  CKP also offers consulting and artist development services.  Keaton is a 30 year voting member of the Recording Academy and a 2016 Inductee, North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.  He is also an author (DAPPER) and charter member of Macy's Style Crew.