Every time I travel I am reminded of the amazing music that is being made around the world. All of it can have a place, and all of it can have an audience. But occasionally that audience may not be in your hometown. If you’re making niche music (isn’t it all?) then it caters to [...]
I just got back from Vegas for a 3-day Bachelor Party. I’ll leave the details aside, but let’s just say it was a good time. At one point, a few of us went to see the Beatles’ Love Cirque de Soleil show. I went with unsure expectations and left highly impressed. I couldn’t help but [...]
The title says it all. The best managers are the ones who love your music more then anyone in the world. They are your evangelists who would spread the word even if they weren’t taking a cut. I have two friends who are in similar career points, yet could not have more dissimilar managers. One [...]
Benefits of Keeping Your Day Job for Now
It’s tempting to say, “Screw it, I’m quitting this job and going on tour forever.” Day jobs take time away from making music and working on your band, but they have their perks if you stop and look. 1. You can make clearer decisions Desperate times call for desperate measures. When you’re in a pinch [...]