Life is Short: Go For It!
I had the pleasure of seeing the “Just Imagine” John Lennon tribute show, based at Planet Hollywood. I was the most animated person in the room. This was about a Beatle, this is John Lennon music. How can people sit still? Why am I so different that when a drummer starts drumming? I feel it in my bones. This band was so good, I couldn’t possibly sit still. Speaking to the keyboardist,... [Read more]
The Business of Songwriting
Ok, you are writing your own songs. Good for you. My student Dayna had her song “Livin’ A Lie “ played on the local radio today. They entered her in a contest for best songs that will be voted on by radio DJ’s in New York. This could be a good break for her. It was a small local contest and the DJ was blown away by her studio recorded professional product. But what happens... [Read more]
Be patient, things happen when they should
My student, Torey, and I were talking about age, and the business of getting too old to be marketable. To a degree, a lot of record execs do like them young. But I know of a 29 year old who just showcased in Los Angeles and the label is courting her to join them. There are the tween markets, for the 13 year old buyer, but there are other markets for more mature artists in their twenties and yes,... [Read more]
It’s American Idol Audition Time
OK, get ready, July 17th in Nashville, and August 19th in San Fransico, are the two locations that stand out. Los Angeles is on the map, but no date. The minimum age has been lowered the age to 15. Thank you Justin Bieber. So, if you have procrastinated about WHAT you will audition with, How you will handle it, or if you will do it online, it is time to get on it. Every year I get last minute singers... [Read more]
Fifth Avenue took me back in time!
This weekend, the Suncoast Hotel booked the local vocal group Fifth Avenue as the showroom headliner. Fifth Avenue member, Jerry Jones, is a friend, and I went to support him, support live music, and simply enjoy the show.. The band was great, Bill Fayne, on keys and Musical Director, John Wedemeyer on guitar, Mike Meecham, on drums, Jamie Hosmer on second string keys, and last but not least the... [Read more]
