Here's a directory of ways Big Heavy World has built, negotiated or hacked a situation that might be useful to bands or musicians. To be kept up on developments join the BHW email list.

CD Duplication: Big Heavy World is a studio partner of Disc Makers. We've worked with them since 1996; they have our highest recommendation. For a catalog call Mimi Crocker at 800.553.8906, email mcrocker@discmakers.com or pick one up at the Big Heavy World office (215 College Street, Burlington, third floor of the Pure Pop building).

www.vermontmusicshop.com invites all Vermont-based musicians and bands to consign your CDs with us. Send a S.A.S.E. to BHW, P.O. Box 428, Burlington, VT 05402 for info. Be a part of the largest independent co-op shop for Vermont music!

<-- Download our free guide to VT record stores.

We've pulled together this free guide to Vermont record stores for bands in the trenches doing D.I.Y. distro. It gives contact info for consignments (and whether the stores carry local music). Grab the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe.com, then download the guide by clicking the icon, above.

Big Heavy World's MP3 Showcase is an opportunity for Vermont musicians and bands to give away songs promotionally as CD quality downloads. Send a S.A.S.E. to BHW, P.O. Box 428, Burlington, VT 05402 or email mp3showcase@bigheavyworld.net for info.