THE MUSIC SOURCEBOOK is
THE directory of bands and venues on California’s Central Coast, keeping the local music business connected and in sync.
Below is a digital copy of the 2020 Music Sourcebook. While this was a great resource when published, a lot has changed since the pandemic as live music came roaring back to our area.
We are in production for the biggest & best Sourcebook yet - hitting the streets in December 2024 in time for the 2025 music season. This guide is distributed to all venues and promoters throughout San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. They will use it throughout the year as their talent buying guide. Order your ads &/or complimentary listings now.
The Central Coast Music Sourcebook is a local music industry guidebook connecting musicians, bands, venues, promoters, wedding & event planners, sound & lighting companies, and the local media. Who should get involved?
BANDS: Make yourselves visible to venues, promoters, and event planners.
VENUES: Highlight your venue's offerings to event planners & promoters.
MUSIC BUSINESSES: Whether you have a recording studio, record store, music school, music store, instrument repair shop, audio & lighting provider, audio engineer, or anything else music related, here's your chance to let the local music world know what you offer.
2,000 copies printed & delivered to local music & event related professionals.
TIMELINE:
November 8: Deadline for ad reservations
December: Distribution starts for the 2025 concert season!
SIZES & PRICES
Book and sizes: The Music Sourcebook is the same handy size as the popular Live Music Pocket Planner: 4.25" wide by 5.5" high. This has been scientifically proven to stay with people longer! Ad sizes:
FULL page: 4.25" wide by 5.5" high - $200
HALF page: 4.25" wide by 2.75" high - $125
QUARTER page: 4.25" wide by 1.375" high - $75
EIGHTH page: 4.25" wide by 0.6875" high - $40
CENTERFOLD: 8.5” wide by 5.5” high - $450 (STILL AVAILABLE)
INSIDE FRONT COVER: 4.25" wide by 5.5" high - $275 SOLD OUT
INSIDE BACK COVER: 4.25" wide by 5.5" high - $275 (STILL AVAILABLE)
BACK COVER: 4.25" wide by 5.5" high - $325 SOLD OUT
TECHNICAL INFO FOR DESIGNING ADS:
300 dpi
CMYK
Please add 1/8” to the above ad dimensions for a full bleed all sides (Art should be 4.5” wide)
No text within 1/4” of ad border
PDF with outlines OR JPG, please…