The Dirt Is Red!

oh… and what's a grit?

In Case You’d Forgotten, Real Music Still Exists: Andrew Ripp

We’re not so far away from our musical roots that we can’t return to them from time to time.

Musicians, Protect Your Hearing – Alpine MusicSafe Classics

If there’s one thing a musician needs to be sure they continue to do well, it’s hear. The separation between “good” music and “great” music is often the smallest nuance in sound. It’s the perfect amp tone, the spot on reverb or a very specific amount of gain that musicians often spend years seeking. Unfortunately,…

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Making Music With My Hero

That’s me and number 1 on my list, John “JoJo” Hermann. To say it was big for me is an understatement. Here’s how it happened… If you know me, you already know that a couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to share a stage, and keyboard, and mic with my musical hero. I’ve…

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Music Is Important – watch music unlock humanity

Music makes us who were are. It becomes part of us and touches places in our brain and soul that other things simply can’t access. Anyone who “loves” music knows about this, but this video makes it so obvious and touching that I simply had to share.

Alabama Music Ain’t Playin’, Y’all!

The title of this post has two pretty distinct meanings: The original music coming from Alabama is really, REALLY good It’s not getting enough local play, whether at venues or media outlets In an effort to get more Alabama music in front of more earholes (everyone knows local radio sure as heck isn’t going to…

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The Happening – In Alabama We Call It Spring

I feel this way every… single… spring. But seriously, this year it’s worse!

In Case You’d Forgotten, Real Music Still Exists: Lyle Lovett

No really… Vocal tone isn’t dead, nor is songwriting. This is a great example.

Two of The Most Important Skills Ever Learned

1. Learn to take criticism2. Learn to take a compliment

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