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Rock The Heart 2024!
This event, now held at The Venue in Aurora, IL., has become a recurring reason for excitement. RTH is a yearly benefit produced by Rush Copley and Dana Balicki that raises money for women’s heart health. I have played this benefit at least 6 times and this year is going to be special. I’ve invited…
How to get global coverage for music royalties
After many attempts at understanding the wickedly complex world of music royalties, I think I’ve got the most streamlined solution. Here’s what the landscape looks like!! As an independent songwriter and artist, it’s actually easier than if you had a record company since the record company will own your music for the most part. Here’s…
New single, “Crystal” out everywhere on August 6, 2024
I’m so relieved to finally put out this tune. It’s been a labor of love for 3 years?? I’m really not sure – a long time. The core foundation of the song never changed, it was the arrangement I couldn’t get right. So, here it is have a listen! Hope you like it. You can…
MJ Jr.
Life Goes On Stay With You
Interviewed on The Douglas Coleman Show
In June of 2011, I sent one my first singles, “Release Me” to The Douglas Coleman show (a podcast) and he responded. It was his 2nd episode and the show is still going today! Release Me was the first track on my first album, It’s About Time. I wasn’t going after a Pop Rock vibe,…
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…
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…
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:
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
“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…