First off, I know the last few blog posts have been kind of spotty. I’m hoping to get back into it, starting now, with renewed urgency and regularity. Here we go… You know how when…
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The Mystique of the “Big Record Deal,” Pt 2
Shortly after posting my last entry, I had a discussion with a friend about big record deals, modern trends, and general fulfillment in the creative world. He pointed out that most musicians in fact do…
The Mystique of the “Big Record Deal”, Part 1
I’ve always thought a good deal about record deals. What are they? How does an artist, or a band, obtain one? What does the artist, or band, need to have, or do? Do they need…
Passion, Creativity, and Freedom
I thought I’d kick off the week with a brief post about Passion. Some of you might have seen/heard my song, Passion Play. I love that expression because it is indicative of what so many…
Two New Songs [VBlog]
Thought I’d throw up a couple of videos of two songs. One, I wrote last week in a couple of days. The other, last year, some time in spring. They’re both about struggling with mistakes…
A Day In The Life Of A “Budding Musician-Entrepreneur”: A Rant
You’re tired. You’re hungry. You’re not in the mood to do anything except eat and sleep. You just got home from a long day at work. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that you’re…
Royal Oak This Weekend And Some Sources Of Inspiration
Hello all, Back in Royal Oak, Michigan this weekend for some more fun at 526 Main Piano Bar. The Greyhound once again bore me safely here in its usual manner. A fairly uneventful trip, other…
Why Ben Folds Is My Favorite
Hey all, I thought I’d take a minute to reflect on why Ben Folds is my favorite modern singer/songwriter dude. He truly is awesome. I have loved his music since I heard his version of…
Why My Kickstarter Failed: Thoughts on Transparency, D.I.Y., and Evolution, pt. 1 [subtext: You Don’t Have To Read All This Nonsense, But You Totally Should :)]
Well, here we go. Another blog entry… this one will be kind of stream of consciousness, so I hope you don’t mind! Where do I start? Well, as some of you already know, I am…