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How We Got To Creekside Tap
Here’s a quick story on the gig I’m playing on 1/17/14 at Creekside Tap in Algonquin, IL. A few years back, we bought some flooring from a store here in West Dundee and dealt with a very nice salesperson named Val. We are very happy with the flooring and have seen Val around town for […]
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We’re All In
Got to let the sun shine Simply because it wants to Wipe the dirt away Sing the song that wants to be sung Time to get out of your own way Maybe it’s time to take a drive Put the top down And have some fun Figure it out Figure it in Here we […]
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Goodbye 2013
We barely knew you… The baker’s dozen year. The darkest night in 500 years happened just 2 days ago. I worked with a guy who stayed home every Friday the 13th. Yes, he’s very superstitious. I wonder if he’s happy 2013 is over? There were bright spots this year. The DOW is up over 24%, […]
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The Future Of Pop Music
Steven Hyden just wrote an excellent article on the state (and potential future state) of pop music. He contends that pop music and thus pop stars are becoming an accessory to selling technology. Can’t argue with that at all. However, I believe the bigger issue is “pop music” as a category. What is “POP” anyway? […]
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One
One simple piece of truth Can change your whole perspective One simple dose of honesty Can start to cure the troubled mind One simple piece of fiction Can obscure a belief for a lifetime One simple lie can alter The course of history Which way should you travel at the crossroads? Some roads are one-way […]
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How To Get Your Favorite Indie Band To Your Town
I originally had this idea about 4 years ago. Ideas are worth exactly zero until you act on them. Kickstarter + Booking Agent + Promoter = Gigable Pre-funded gigs where you can hand-pick the venue. I’ve got a test case in the works. Check back soon.
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Why Radio Is Still Relevant (Part I)
…And it will be for a long time to come. Three reasons: 1)Free 2)Curated 3)Simple I just read Macklemore’s post on his meteoritic rise to international superstar. One year ago, he and his team were an underground rapper/band playing any venue possible to an audience of 10-100 people. After his first single, “Thrift Shop” going […]
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4th Annual Rock The Heart Benefit
Today is the 4th annual Rock The Heart benefit, which is organized by the Fox Valley Heart Foundation. It’s an awesome event that has been held each year at Ballydoyle’s Aurora. The Fund focuses on increasing awareness and education through community outreach programs and public workshops related to cardiovascular risk reduction topics. It has been […]
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The Master Of Vocal Therapy
Mark Baxter is a hero. He has been working with vocalists for 25 years and helping them create great performances and more importantly, saving their voices. Mark has worked with thousands of singers at all levels. He’s worked with Johnny Resnick (Goo Goo Dolls) Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) Gary Cherone (Extreme) Scott Weiland (Velvet Revolver) and […]
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Mumford & Sons Parody Video
Jason Bateman, Ed Helms & Jason Sudeikis star in this hilarious music video parody.