I write this for myself and others. There is no magic formula here, just things I've learned about goal setting over the years from a variety of good sources, and now I'm going to apply it to my music goals. You can apply these steps to fitness, art, writing, career, anyplace you want to see... Continue Reading →
I’m With the Band
“I’m with the band,” I tell the woman at the front desk. “I’m a musician,” I whisper, unsure of myself. She doesn’t question me, just smiles and buzzes me in. I guess the guitar case in my hand is all the proof she needs, but I’m not completely convinced. At what point does one earn... Continue Reading →
A Man and A Guitar – X3
I love the sound of just a man and a guitar. In fact, I'd pick an acoustic show in a small venue over seeing just about any band in a stadium. Some might think this is a sign of aging or mellowing out. Or perhaps it's fact with the fact that my ears suffered irreparable... Continue Reading →
John Doe – A Man and a Guitar
I almost didn't go to the show, reasoning I'd seen John Doe plenty of times as the lead man of the LA punk band X. I like is solo work, but I just wasn't that motivated to drag my butt out to see a guy I'd seen so many times before. However, the show was... Continue Reading →