Downloads vs Live show

Exposure, all artists need it. The digital world has made it very easy to make it into the public spot light using the new applications and websites. The only thing I wonder is if people have become to lazy to actually head out to a live show anymore.

The new wave is downloading. There are so many download sites, I dont even know where to begin, but how do you monitor that. So I joined one downloading website called Reverb Nation.

Here's my Link--> http://www.reverbnation.com/infodapoet

At this website there has been a ton of upgrades since its first release. They have developed high interactivity between themselves and other social networking websites to get all you ( the artist) into the sight of those you want to know and those who already do. They have an events tab, video tab and picture sections to solely show your packaged work. The feature that I like the most about this site is that they have a "fan exclusive" setting. This means that there is a privacy lock for certain information and downloadable things just for those you state they are your fans.

I think it comes as close to a live show as possible because Reverb Nation gives so much room for you to create a street team online. This means that if you are having a show, the really dedicated fans to support. Plus because they are link to facebook, it shows you how many of your FB friends support that artist. I put the Tab on the side. Please check it out but if you know a better outlet let me and other readers know. But personally, nothing beats the a live show for your InFo.