Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category

The Sand Band vs. The Medication Sensation

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Readers might remember my blog about The Sand Band, who sent me a “theme” package containing their CD and a whole lotta itty bitty gritty grains of beachy wonderfulness, which got all over and into everything in my office

DICK WAGNER COMES BACK WITH SOME GOODIES FROM THE PAST.

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Whether they come around to it or not, Dick Wagner is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame worthy contender. His work for Lou Reed and Alice Cooper alone should qualify him, but oh, I forgot, this year Alice got snubbed in favor of. . . ? ABBA? Are you kidding me? Fine, I realize [...]

RED BULL ALSO GIVES YOU MUSIC

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Just about everybody knows that commercial by energy drink company Red Bull, the one where they go, “Red Bull Gives You Wings.” But what some of you may not know is that the company also gives you music. Ever hear about the Red Bull Academy? I’m not sure if you get a diploma, but you [...]

Precision Vs. Gossip

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

It pisses me off that there’s so little precision in our daily interactions with each other in the music biz. Hasty, half-ass communication seems to be the accepted norm, while deficient, administrative procedures are the conventional protocol. Exchanging rumors has become the prevailing preference of daily conversation, while the virus of gossip spreads uncontrollably throughout [...]

THE SLITS @ THE ECHO: Girl-Punky-Reggae That Ain’t For Pu$$ies!

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Without much fanfare, one of the most under appreciated frontwoman brought one of the most under appreciated punk/reggae groups to the Echo last night. With her Rasta affected German meets British accent, singer Ari Up along with original bassist, Tessa Pollitt, have a revamped line-up (though Paul Cook’s daughter, Hollie, was not on keys as [...]

Famed Guitarist’s “Yamaha Six-String Theory” Competition

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Famed Guitarist’s “Yamaha Six-String Theory” Competition

CYBERSPACE ACE! MY PROFILE ON ACE FREHLEY ON THE STANDS NOW!!!

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

I interviewed Space Ace Frehley at the Gibson Showroom on the same day we learned that Les Paul died. What a day. I took this shot of him in front of a Marshall amp. As you’ll hear in my full interview with ace , he loved the fact that the speakers were two different sizes. [...]

Casting Call For National Touring Companies

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Casting Call For National Touring Companies

RECOMMENDED: “CLOSED SESSION” OPENS ‘EM UP

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

As the editor of this magazine I routinely attend a variety of music industry events, including conferences, seminars, showcases, etc. Probably the most entertaining, enlightening evening I’ve spent in a while was at a recent “Closed Session with David Coury”

IS THERE ANY LOYALTY IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Did you ever notice how many acts change producers from record to record?