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Comment on Why can’t I be as happy as Levon Helm? by Jim Henman

Jim Henman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:35:46 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this . Growing up in the 60s and 70s in Canada I remember Levon playing with The Hawks up in Toronto , then Dylan’s first live electric band and then The Band . As a songwriter/musician I have always loved his laid back feel … Jim Henman

Comment on SXSW 2011 – Day 1 by neocon

neocon — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:25:28 +0000

I agree with your decision about not going out hard the first night. It shows growth and maturity on your part. Looking forward to your next post.

Comment on SXSW 2011 – Day 1 by Aidan Nulman

Aidan Nulman — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:26:53 +0000

Going out hard the first night last year was a mistake? Pish-posh!

Comment on 2010 Year in Review by aniq rahman

aniq rahman — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:23:24 +0000

sounds like 2010 was great overall. cheers to 2011 bro!

Comment on 2010 Year in Review by neocon

neocon — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:54:25 +0000

Your positive attitude will help you even more in the years to come.

Comment on 9 tips on how NOT to pitch to journalists (bloggers especially) by Grayson Braswell

Grayson Braswell — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:56:51 +0000

Thank you for making a post about this; it needed to be said! The rise of the web has certainly democratized the music industry, and with this transformation comes both pros and cons. A major pro is that artists now have total control over their own careers, and are no longer dependent on record labels to distribute and promote their music. However, on the flip side, artists have become a little too hungry and desperate for any and all free promotion they can get their hands on. And, because they are doing all the marketing and promoting on their own, many of them seem to be going about it the wrong way. Don’t get me wrong being proactive and getting yourself out there is definitely taking the right initiative, but there is just a certain way to go about doing it as to avoid stepping on toes. A general rule of thumb is to pitch what you want to be promoted in a way that is relevant and newsworthy to the person you are asking to post about you. Another route to promote your music , of course, is to take advantage of the great online resources, promotional, tools and services like uPlaya.com to help you get exposure.

Comment on Top 10 Shows of the Summer by Ryshpan

Ryshpan — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:08:50 +0000

Can’t remember where they played in Brooklyn (and technically it would have been in the autumn, not the summer), but Clare and the Reasons blew my mind at Pop Montreal last week. Check them out.

Comment on VOTE FOR MY SXSW PANEL TODAY by For Orchestra! Pop songs arranged For Orchestra » Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey goes big band Beethoven

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:51:03 +0000

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Comment on Top 10 Shows of the Summer by neocon

neocon — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:18:05 +0000

Nicole Atkins rocks!

Comment on 9 tips on how NOT to pitch to journalists (bloggers especially) by David Chaitt

David Chaitt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:21:45 +0000

there’s no denying that they’re still big, but not at the same level of influence and tastemaking that they once had. and that’s not even the argument i was making, so i don’t know why you commented on that.