There’s a lot going on in East Nashville, my neck of the woods. Entrepreneurs, musicians, and artists run amok. Hipsters, too. Lots of voices to be heard, events to be experienced, and venues to support….
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A Word About Harry (Thanks For The Reminder)
I just heard from a friend that today is Harry and Jill Connick’s twentieth anniversary. I was pleased to hear this because I’ve just started listening to Harry’s music on Spotify again, almost every time…
Heat Of The Moment
Choice. It’s what creates our lives, though we may attribute that to things beyond our control. And, of course, there is a certain degree of that also. But choice we can control. How are choices…
Beat Mondays
Last night at the Purple Theatre was a very cool scene, as usual. A bit about it: every Monday, brothers Bradley and Wade Boyer host a gathering of poets, musicians and swashbucklers in the beatnik…
The Advantage of Being LESS Creative
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…
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…
Pierson’s Six-Week Networking Goals
Pre-Preface: I’m about to repost this blog. It’s 9:05 in the morning on Thursday, March 6. I posted it last night, only to find that I had not included a header. Oops. The following preface…
Connections: Now, It’s Personal
I mentioned briefly in my last blog, “A Day In The Life” about networking. I kind of shed networking in a… more cynical light, depicting it as somewhat of a “necessary evil,” much like I…