My 411 Source™

About me:

My 411 Source started as a Western MA online local music community page on Myspace on August 19, 2006; however, has been working as My 411 Source since 2005 during its planning and implementation period. We are volunteer-based consisting of area musicians, DeeJay's, promoters, venues, music lovers, etc. Our mission is to support local music and maintain a positive music community who are dedicated to keeping all underground music alive!

In 2007, we expanded to become an online DIY media available at www.my411source.com . My 411 Source is a media for the people, by the people. Through the assistance of the local music communities, we provide articles, showcases, show and cd reviews, show listing database, and more covering all of Western MA (from the Pioneer Valley to the Berkshires) and surrounding areas!

Unlike other alternative entertainment medias where you can read about community notes, art, culture, cinema, and so on, you will not have to sort through all of that at My 411 Source to find the "local music" news you want. With the exception of the occassional hot topic or special event, our focus is solely on the local music scenes, PERIOD!

In 2009, we started the 411 Presents Series, where we booked shows at various venues or assisted with the show in some form, which made it a 411 Supported show. The purpose of this series was to connect bands and venues, whether it be bands wanting assistance playing at venues they haven't played yet, possibly not having luck on their own, or they are trying to break into a new area, or simply because they are a new band breaking into the scene. Venues and promoters, as well, ask us to book shows or assist them in finding new bands for the venue. In addition, we continue to assist in charity event organization. The series wrapped up with its final shows in August.

In Spring 2009, My 411 Source, the e-zine we knew, went on hiatus publishing its last articles in March, as its founder pursued a new project - the 411 Underground radio show. However, My 411 Source staff still remained very active in the local music community with My 411 Source and their own individual projects.

Now it's October 2009, we are officially back! More to come!