In the meantime, I'm selling tapes on my own and singing at every chance that comes along. I also have a Home Page on the internet to market myself. One of the many things I've learned is that this business is full of networks. If someone likes you then that network is open to you. If you are unknown then many networks are closed to you.
Radio stations are like that.
Independent and breaker-market stations can sometimes make their own decisions about whether or not to play an unknown artist. Larger stations are usually part of a syndicate that is owned by a company that sets rules on programs. Usually, if you're not on the top 100 or the top 40 nationally, they can't play you even if they know you personally and want to help. These stations must adhere to FCC rules. It is difficult.