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Austin, Texas!
“Live music capital of the world”, which seems a tad hyped. Great live music scene for sure, but it’s not Nashville. Ten times better than the Chicago suburbs, if not for only the music selection. Chicago proper has a much bigger live music scene than Austin. Even Beale St. in Memphis, TN. has a lot…
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Mike’s Music Shop
The author offers insights on transforming a WordPress site into an online music store. He highlights the significance of a dedicated IP address, SSL Certificate, Policy and Returns page, and using a minimal amount of plugins for performance and security. Key plugins include WooCommerce and the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway, among others. The author underscores planning…
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All Merch Sales Proceeds -> LIVESTRONG
I think it’s safe to safe all of us have been affected by cancer one way or another. It’s a brutal, relentless disease and unfortunately, I’ve seen it take several people from my life. Going forward, all proceeds from merch sales in the Shop will go to LIVESTRONG foundation. Why LIVESTRONG? They are focused on…
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Learning To Fly Video (Tom Petty Cover)
Well, I started outDown a dirty roadStarted out all aloneAnd the sun went downAs I crossed the hillAnd the town lit upThe world got still I’m learning to flyBut I ain’t got wingsComing downIs the hardest thing Well the good ol’ daysMay not returnAnd the rocks might meltAnd the sea may burn I’m learning to…
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What Makes A Hit Song?
How many artists does it take to write a hit song? What is a “hit” anyway? How does one song makes its way into enough of the right ears to gain enough critical mass to make a life of its own? Here’s what GPT3 has to say:
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Brand New Day For Social Media
I’m all for how Elon Musk is changing Twitter – and social media for that matter. The biggest problem with UGC (user-generated content) is the proliferation of misleading or completely false information. This can and will kill the medium if something is not done.
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“It’s About Time” – 20 Years Later
Hard to believe I released “It’s About Time” 20 years ago! This was my first official studio album. I’ve been writing and recording since about 1984, but until 2002, all those hundreds of songs were just demos. On 9/11 (yes that 9/11), my wife and I met with a contractor to finish our basement which…
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John Mayer’s Cover of Freefallin’
When I first saw JM cover this tune at his LA concert, I was blown away. The harmonies, tags and performance are amazing. Here’s my humble attempt.