"Nice casual meeting at Blackstone with Tirk, Lucas, Sherrill, James, Jane, John, Camilla, Marni. Sherrill listened to Camilla sing."
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Don Holmes
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Don Holmes posted a status"I hope everyone has something good happen in your pursuit of success in the music business,,,this very week. Keep on smiling."
Don Holmes posted a status"Until this business "breaks your heart" once or twice, I think your/my frame of reference is narrow regarding the scope of this business."
Don Holmes posted a status"Today, writing, bug-man spraying the house, fixing Mom's leaky faucets, mail check to song plugger, and writing some more."
Don Holmes posted a status"Wrote 9 pieces for TV/film with Tirk Wilder, John Nanni, Lucas Gravell a few months ago and one with Gary Talley. Almost ready to present."
Don Holmes posted a status"Who in Nashville services Fender tube amps? Have a late 80's Super 60, that needs help."
Don Holmes replied to Pete Warren's discussion How To Launch A New Artist Today - Going Against The Grain"Maximum exposure via internet has it's merits but, a drop in the bucket looks like all the rest of the drops in the bucket. People can't see the show and feel the unique character of the artist, and are listening to…"
Don Holmes posted a status"If you play traditional classical guitar, I would like to know your favorite stings for recording. Doing a comparison. Thanks."
"Thanks for the invite and thanks for reading the blog post " Hard Work and The School of Get It Done ! I hope you enjoyed it and got something good out of it. The topic of continuing to work hard and smart…"
Don Holmes posted a status"The only producer from country music industry to receive a Grammy for producer of the year, Larry Butler, rest in peace."
Don Holmes posted a status"Pensacola's own Larry Butler, producer, songwriter, musician passed away yesterday. So sad for his family and close friends."
Profile Information
- Occupation:
- Songwriter, Composer, Performing & Session Musician
- Company Name:
- HotBlueMusic (ASCAP) publishing
- About Me:
- I have written with internationally known songwriters, have had national airplay going back to 1980. Recently played lead, acoustic, classical guitar parts on several projects including one movie where I also cowrote one song; Released a 6 song CD, "Acoustic Night", and all 6 songs have been put on hold or kept for consideration by major producers and labels for specific artist's projects, also two movies and two TV series have kept music and songs. Currently have 11 songs being kept for consideration. Performance and touring experience is extentsive having performed over three thousand separate shows of almost every genre, both solo and in group. A.A. in music from Pensacola State College. Studied music theory under PhDs of music theory including one from the Eastman School of Music. My main focus is songwriting, performance, and session work.
- Website:
- http://www.donholmesmusic.com
- Number of years working in Nashville area:
- On and off since 1979
- Number of years in the music business:
- 36
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- At 10:25am on February 19, 2012,
Darren Christianson said…
Thanks for the invite and thanks for reading the blog post " Hard Work and The School of Get It Done ! I hope you enjoyed it and got something good out of it. The topic of continuing to work hard and smart despite any circumstances seems to be really sticking with me lately. I know talking with Sean Smith, before I wrote that article, really inspired me to dig in and continue to work hard this year at being the best I can be when it comes to my involvement with music or the business of music. Thanks again and stay in touch.
- At 10:58pm on January 1, 2012,
Shelly Rann said… Don, great to have you in my network, hope to work with you this year!
Shelly Rann
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