*This was originally published on 3/31/2015 as an editorial piece for PureRockNews.com. “In a star-studded celebrity event” is how most posts regarding the announcement of Jay-Z’s Tidal music platform will start, and that’s exactly why Tidal’s best asset became its biggest launching mistake. Before we go further, here are Tidal’s main selling points: Tidal is…
*Originally posted on February 3rd, 2014 as an editorial piece for PureRockNews.com. In 1993 a good friend of mine handed me a mixtape that changed my life forever. On it were artists like Skid Row, Black Sabbath, Lita Ford, Poison, Meatloaf, Kiss, Sepultura, Motley Crue, Queensryche and a dozen others. This was my true introduction…
*This was originally posted as an editorial piece at PureRockNews.com. The DIY Band’s Quick Guide to the Facebook “Personal Profile” exit strategy. Does your band keep a “personal profile” in addition to the official band page? If you’re like any enterprising, self-promoting, see a free opportunity band out there, we know you do! But now…
*Originally posted on March 31st, 2014 as an editorial piece for PureRockNews.com “Soooo… we’ve had some changes to the lineup tonight and now you’re on first, and you’ll only have 30 minutes.” You’re a hard working band who’s earned every bit of success you have by the sweat of your brow. You’ve screen-printed your…
I’m a strong believer of trusting the universe to provide as long as you’re clear about what you want out of life. So far I have been blessed to have a very successful and multi-faceted career. As I roll forward…
It’s late… maybe 2 or 3 A.M. and I’m sitting here at a keyboard, trying desperately to find the words that most accurately describe the live show I just left. How do you explain the way the way the room buzzes before the lights come up? Or the feeling of that vibration in your chest…