ARTIST INFORMATION PACKET We are a full-service major Indie label that offers national television distribution and worldwide FM, AM, Internet and Satellite radio exposure. Contact us at 207-764-3866 or 760-947-0620. Reach us by email at [email protected] www.starcreekrecords.com Dear Recording Artist: With a million dollars,, and some talent of course, you are pretty much guaranteed to increase your odds of making it in the music industry. Although they say when it comes to show biz, there really are no guarantees. So perhaps a wad like that might be better spent on a trip around the world or a fancy car that makes you FEEL like a star when you’re cruising down the highway. Now I’m not saying you should give up on your dream of becoming a successful recording artist. I just want to get the point across that the pursuit of fame can cost mega-bucks, so it’s best to consider how much it’s worth before you get in too deep. I speak, dear friend, from experience. As one who has followed the entertainer’s path, I have spent lots of money to make a name for myself. Am I famous? No! But the outlay of cash has not been in vain. I have made strides – BIG ones! Therefore, I have no regrets. Along my journey, I’ve learned many secrets about how Independent artists can accomplish GREAT things without breaking their piggy banks many times over. And it’s my desire to use this knowledge to help my fellow performers achieve their goals on every level. For a whole lot less than a million dollars, Star Creek Records can help you in realizing your dreams. And while we can’t promise to make you a household name, we can assure you that we will do everything in our power to make you shine brighter than ever. What that means is that we will assist you in building a bigger fan base, attracting more media attention and getting lots more airplay around the world. More simply, Star Creek Records will be your official representation and support system. If this interest you, read on! Below is a list of services we offer for the artists on our roster. We have various price packages that include some, or all, of them. 1) Television distribution through entertainment commercials shown for 2 years in over 85 million homes. 2)Radio distribution to FM, AM, Internet & satellite disc jockeys/radio around the world. This includes major, medium and small market stations. 3) Professionally-designed press kit (physical and DPK). 4) Press releases written and distributed to newspapers, magazines, fans, concert promoters & Internet sites world- wide. 5) Songs promoted to major charts, such as Billboard and New Music Weekly. 6) Search engine optimization for artist's personal Web site. 7) Full publicity campaign in the areas where artist is performing (radio, print media, television, and poster distribu- tion). 8) On-going monitoring of artist's Web site, social networking sites and search engine listings for optimal visibility. 9) Electronic Press Kit hosting. 10) Artist development and on-going career coaching. What sets Star Creek Records apart from the rest is that we truly care about our artists and want them to make a worldwide impact with their talents. We believe an excellent product should attract excellent response and are highly committed to getting your music heard and purchased. If you are interested in speaking to me further after reviewing this packet, please get in touch as soon as possible so we can set up a phone meeting. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have. Tunefully Yours, Randolph Michaud, President and CEO ABOUT STAR CREEK RECORDS Star Creek Records opened its doors on August 14, 2009 . The company, which has offices in Maine and California, provides nationwide television distribution, radio promotion, publicity, artist development and a host of other services. The label services most genres, including Contemporary Christian and Gospel, Southern Gospel, Blue- grass, Folk, Country, Americana, Reggae and Adult Contemporary. "What sets Star Creek Records apart from the rest is that we truly care about our artists and want them to make a worldwide impact with their talents," said Randolph Michaud, President and CEO. "We believe extraordinary music should attract an excellent response and are highly committed to getting our artists heard in a big way." Also on the label is the 1960s rock band, The Royal Guardsmen. The Platinum-selling group is best known for its hits, "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron" and "Baby Let's Wait." Every act on Star Creek Records receives special attention, according to Michaud. His combined efforts with Hunt (VP and Director of A&R) help artists to build a larger fan base, attract significant media cover- age and get their songs placed in regular rotation on FM, Internet and Satellite radio stations around the world. "These artists need someone to fight for them and that's what we plan to do," Michaud said. Michaud, who also is a classic country recording artist, has achieved unparalleled success as a radio pro- moter. He has helped countless Independent artists get their songs on the charts and on FM, Internet and satellite radio stations. His Airplay Direct digital monthly compilations are in high demand and re- ceive hundreds of downloads per month from DJs around the world. Hunt brings a wealth of journalism and public relations experience to Star Creek Records. As an enter- tainment journalist, she has written feature articles and cover stories for California-based newspapers, including the L.A. Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram and Pasadena Star-News, to name a few. Over her 12-year career, Hunt has interviewed music, television and sports personalities, such as Ray Charles, Jon Bon Jovi, Loretta Lynn, Toby Keith, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Jewel, Scott Hamilton, Robert Wagner, Bob Newhart and countless others. She also has provided publicity services and written bios and press releases for dozens of Independent artists. Additionally, And she is an award-winning, Grammy-balloted recording artist, who has produced seven studio CDs. "Randolph and I have a very unique perspective in running the label because we are artists, too," said Hunt. "We know what it takes to make it happen because we've been there and have learned how it works from the inside out. It's not rocket science. It just takes dedication, focus, industry knowledge, common sense and a strong drive to succeed." PRICE COMPARISON FOR STAR CREEK RECORDS’ SERVICES VS. OTHER COMPANIES WHO PROVIDE SIMILAR SERVICES Below is a breakdown of our costs for various services in comparison to other companies’ approximate costs. We cannot legally print the names of the companies who offer these services, so we encourage you to do an Internet search to verify their prices Radio & publicity campaigns span a 3-6 month time period unless otherwise noted. PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN TO MEDIA 500 press packages submitted to newspapers, magazines and music reviewers: Our Price: $500 Theirs: $2,500 an up RADIO PROMOTION One single promoted to major market radio stations through the Media Base system for a 6-8 week cam- paign: Our Price: $3,000 to $5,000 Theirs: $10,000 and up One single promoted to 500-1,000 Internet radio stations through Airplay Direct. Our Price: $100 Theirs: $600-$800 PRESS MATERIAL CREATION Professional press kit with bio, press release, one-sheet & review page. Also includes brand develop- ment. Our Price: $350 Theirs: $500-$750 INTERNET MARKETING CAMPAIGN 3-6 month Internet marketing campaign to Web sites, Ezines, blogs, music reviewers and social network- ing sites. Our Price: $350 Theirs: $500-$20,000 WEB SITE Complete web site designed, built, optimized and maintained. Our Price: $500 Theirs: $750 and up PRESS RELEASES One press release written and blasted to 500 media outlets, such as newspapers, blogs, Ezines and magazines. Our Price: $150 Theirs: $250-$399 BIOS One page artist bio. Our Price: $125 Theirs: $250-$350 ARTIST CAREER COACHING AND GUIDANCE One-hour sessions. Our Price: $50 per hour Theirs: $100 per hour and up TV DISTRIBUTION Star Creek Records Signs Groundbreaking, Multi-Million Dollar Music TV Distribution Deal LOS ANGELES -- Setting out to change the face of music distribution and dramatically increase CD sales, Star Creek Records has signed a multi-million dollar deal with the television broadcasting company Stardust Presents. As a result of the partnership, Star Creek Records sheds its independent status and becomes a major record label, with offices on the East and West Coast. “Star Creek Records is delighted to partner with a great company like Stardust Entertainment” said Michaud. “We believe this venture is going to provide unbelievable opportunities for artists to expose their music on television to millions of people. We’re forging a new frontier and creating a new model.” Star Creek Records, which is co-owned by music industry veterans Randolph Michaud and Luanne Hunt, opened its doors in July of 2009. It very quickly gained a diverse genre roster that includes the 1960s classic rock band The Royal Guardsmen, West Coast country music legend Larry Dean and the up-and- coming Christian rock band Altar’d, based in Alexandria, Louisiana. We are thrilled to have a forward thinking partner in Star Creek Records who fully understand the power of presenting their artists direct to our network affiliations of over 85 million homes,” said Mark Liddell, President of Stardust Presents. “This is going to be big.” Stardust Presents is a subsidiary of Stardust Broadcasting, which has been making television infomer- cials for over 20 years.