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Welcome. Take a look around. Watch for constantly updated show recommendation and infrequent posts about my life as a recovering Seattle hipster. Ah, I joke. Kinda.
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August Concert Recommendations
Aug 8 at Columbia City Theater, Kasey Anderson. Aug 9 at Market Showbox, Bonnie Prince Billy. Aug 10 at High Dive, Brad and Hank Khior. Aug 11 at Studio Seven, Micheal Schenker Group. Aug 12 at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery, B-52’s and Blondie. Aug 12 at High Dive, The Maldives. Aug 13 at Marymoor Park, […]
Read more "August Concert Recommendations"A Smart Show From Titus Andronicus
Last night, I went to judge how the new Titus Andronicus material would translate live. Their new album, “The Monitor” (named for the union’s civil war ironclad) is some pretty heady stuff. As a student of history, I dig the intellectually challenging American Civil War motif on the album and the band’s ability to stretch […]
Read more "A Smart Show From Titus Andronicus"Why I Won't Be Watching the Grammy Awards Tonight
Back in the day I was privileged enough to be in the room while Martha Quinn from MTV interviewed Van Halen frontman, David Lee Roth. Martha asked (and I paraphrase) “Dave, you’ve been in the biz for a long time now. What’s the secret to making it in rock n roll?” He paused and then […]
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For every example of the music business losing money on the digital revolution, there are examples of ways they profit – revenue streams that didn’t even exist a few years ago like phone apps and games. For example – as of now – any troubadour, with a few bucks and a well-told tale can submit […]
Read more "Why You Should Be on Rock Band."How To Be A Rock Star
There are stages to your career. Early, you must do 3 things: Do what you love. Write what you know. Work your craft. After you get a break. Remember, this is your opportunity to prove yourself. Get good representation. Have fun. This might be your only time. This is when most acts fail, because now […]
Read more "How To Be A Rock Star"There AIN'T an App for That
Seems as though every band is busy minting an exclusive phone app. Certainly it’s the trendy thing to do, but I think they’re missing an amazing opportunity. And quickly to my point; revenue models are changing for bands. If done well, an app can be more than a novelty item. It can be a way […]
Read more "There AIN'T an App for That"Top 10 Concerts of 2009
1 Alice In Chains – I’ve never been to a show that I couldn’t take out my ear plugs between songs. The crowd was THAT LOUD. 2 The Heavy – A spiritual experience. Throw in Thee Emergency opening and that was a night at the Croc. 3 The Kills – When a band connects with […]
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1 The Heavy – Al Green meets the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 2 BlacRoc – Mammoth riffs meets hip-hop royalty. 3 Dan Deacon – He was top 20 until I saw the performance live. 4 Glassvegas – Infectious. 5 Raveonettes – Right out of the 50 and 60 with contemporary themes. 6 Flamming Lips – […]
Read more "Top 10 Bands of 2009"Viva Vevo
A new website launched today, www.vevo.com. The offering is a collaboration between a handful of major record labels and YouTube. They are branding themselves the next MTV, or the MTV of the Internet, or the MTV of the next generation. I used to work at MTV. You’re no MTV. But it’s a nice aggregator. MTV […]
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