Jan Jan on growing up in Las Vegas, performing in casinos on the Strip | Buy My Merch Podcast

Singer, songwriter and performer Jan Jan (frequently billed as Jan Jan & The Gentleman) has become a well-established face in the Las Vegas Arts District scene. Having grown up in Vegas (a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts), she's built a network of fellow musicians, producers and event promoters who eagerly attend all of her shows, both on and off the Strip. She regularly appears at some of Las Vegas' most legendary venues, including The Virgin Hotel and The Cosmopolitan. Drawing inspiration from artists like Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles, she continues to release solo acoustic projects, including her latest EP, "How Do You Do."

In this episode of the Buy My Merch Podcast, Jan Jan sits down with Marilyn for a candid conversation about growing up in Las Vegas, booking gigs on the Strip, and some of the wilder experiences she's had as a longtime performer in the entertainment capital of the world.

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Produced and filmed by Marilyn Moser
Edited by Anna McLanahan
Intro/outro animations by Anna McLanahan
Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

a HEADS on TV production

00:00 Introducing Jan Jan and her latest EP
06:47 How to find a producer for your music
07:37 Songwriting tips from artists
11:13 Las Vegas music scene
19:36 Pros and cons of Las Vegas
23:09 Networking tips for introverts
24:01 Booking live gigs in Las Vegas
28:00 How much you make performing in Las Vegas
29:45 Best venues to perform in Las Vegas
34:45 Independent artist income streams
37:56 DIY artist photoshoot ideas
42:30 Outro

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