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Is It Really Worth It? By Markku Vuollet
I am a big fan of Markku Vuollet. I was perusing his blog, found this post and wanted to share it. – George Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Some musicians like myself wonder; is it really worth it? The back seems to be getting better slowly so I’ve had to amuse…
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Deejay K.I. – Keeping the Music Flowing
Artists make music. We want that music to be heard ideally worldwide. A part of that process is the deejay, the person who chooses what music is played at various venues. Thanks to Arienda Caron for arranging the following interview with DJ K.I. from Canada. His work is an integral part of the music process. TIC: DJ-ing…
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What happened? A rant about the work ethic of many musicians
What happened? A rant about the work ethic of many musicians Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:22 PM PDT What ever happened to true effort, the desire to learn and develop ones ability? What happened to the problem solvers? What happened to the ones that could look at a problem or at something going wrong and…
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The Greats Series – Michael
Somestimes our little planet is grace with gods of varying sorts who have the power to change things on a global scale. Their talent is unquestionable. Their appeal is undeniable. Millions all over the globe embrace these sacred individuals who the Creator sends to us to show us about our own lives. I believe without…
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The Greats Series – Lena Horne
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (born June 30, 1917) is an American singer and actress. She has recorded and performed extensively, independently and with other jazz notables, including Artie Shaw, Teddy Wilson, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Charlie Barnet, Benny Carter, and Billy Eckstine. She currently lives in New York City and no longer makes public appearances.…
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Should the Show Go On No Matter What?
Lots of us band members have the innate determination that the show must go on no matter what. Sometimes it shouldn’t. It’s happened to me twice where a band member nearly passed out during the gig. Once, a drummer, who had been having heart problems, was told by his doctor to relax and take it…
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Addis-i – Give A Little Love
[wpaudio url=”http://addisandfriends.com/audio/Give_A_Little_Love.mp3″ text=”Click to hear Free At Last” dl=”0″] TIC: Let’s start with the name – Addis-i. What is the meaning of it and did you choose that name or was it given to you? ADDIS-i: Greetings to all and to all the happiest of times to you. The name means new flower, new…
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Brent Michael Davids – Pure Genius
Hey folks. We met on facebook. He is pure genius. Take a listen, learn more and buy the music. BRENT MICHAEL DAVIDS When American composers are described as “native” the definition is not usually as accurate as when applied to Brent Michael Davids, an American Indian and enrolled citizen of the Mohican Nation. He has consciously and…
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Avian X – Pursuing the American Dream
Avian X is someone I’ve watched for the last four years. We met at an indie conference/showcase in Connecticut. I’ve been on her mailing list for all of this time and I have admired watching a woman slowly build herself in this industry and as an artist. She’s gone from singing with her own tracks…
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The Native Axeman – An Artist Who Carries the Cry of His People
[wpaudio url=”http://tomacasindiecafe.com/audio/Native_Ways_Exitwound.mp3″ text=”Native Ways by Exitwound” dl=”0″] He was born in 2002. That was the year he came to understand and accept that his life was not his own. It belonged to music and it belonged to his people. Warren Michael said of The Native Axeman (Exitwound): “Music has a power that is often misunderstood,…
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The Greats Series – Brook Benton
I chose Brook Benton because I have an emotional attachement. Yes, I remember “A Rainy Night In Georgia,” “Think Twice,” “Revenge,” “Frankie & Johnny” and more. My Dad would play his music freqently. And, I recently found out that Brook Benton was my mother’s favorite. We just celebrated her 87th birthday and Book Benton’s music played for the…
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The Greats Series
I spent most of my adult life singing cover tunes and thus my ear was crafted toward imitating everyone. Certainly, I put my own spin on whatever I sang, but for the most part, unfortunately, I spent all my time mimicking the popular top 40 songs that the band was performing. Though I have a…