iPhone App Review For Musicians: 8mm Vintage Camera
Have you checked out the 8mm Vintage Camera iPhone app? It’s a simple and easy way to make videos that have a definite retro style to them. Choose from 25 filters (!) with added… Read More
Attention to Tone: Sloan to Sam Roberts
Yesterday I took in a concert by the Sam Roberts Band. I immediately noticed 2 things: The quality of the instruments played The choice of each instrument, amp, and effect I am… Read More
Pemberton Festival!
This past weekend I attended the inaugural Pemberton Festival in Beautiful Pemberton British Columbia. 3 days of Camping, Parties, and Music. And although there were issues with Parking, Toilets, and Garbage, it… Read More
Spreading your music Beyond Myspace
I have exciting news. The musical troop that I am in (ArmsUp) has released our cover of “Where is my mind.” Although I blogged about it a few weeks ago this time… Read More
The Importance of Balance – Mr.Cohen –
Recently I have had few minor epiphanies. Most of them have to do with the ways to present my own band to the world. Although Hoover and I are on the cutting… Read More
Ivana Santilli Needs a Crossover Hit
Last night I attended the SaskTel Jazz Festival. I managed to squeeze my way into an intimate show for Ivana Santilli. Ivana Santilli is a fantastic artist. She is talented, confident, charming,… Read More
The Merits of Cover Tunes
Today I got an email from my favorite music insider Bob Lefsetz. Usually I agree with everything this man has to say. Or at least mainly. But today he wrote this: If… Read More
Hit Song Breakdown: Yellow – Coldplay
On this weeks Hit Song Breakdown we tackle Coldplay’s inaugural hit: Yellow This song is the reason Coldplay are the biggest band in the world. Their first single “Trouble” was well received… Read More
Showcasing: Was it worth it?
The band returned late Sunday night. Tired, but happy. NewMusicWest was over and it went by in a hot second. So now that the hangovers, time differences, and caked on sweat, has… Read More
New Music West: Showcasing is it worth it?
Hey all, so my band ArmsUp, is showcasing at Pat’s Pub for New Music West. Although we’ve showcased for labels and agents before, this will be our first Festival Showcase. So what… Read More
