January 2009 Blog Posts (17)

FIRST GIGS WITH NEAL..........MAN! What a BAND!!

I REALLY have to brag on the guys! We have got an INCREDIBLE new band for Neal this year! I am SO proud of all of them and am honored to be playing with each and everyone of them!

January gigs went GREAT! One of the HIGHLIGHTS was playing the TEXAS BLACK TIE AND BOOTS INAUGURAL BALL in WASHINGTON. D.C. !!!!! What an HONOR and what a BLAST!!!! Even DENZEL WASHINGTON showed up!! ??? VERY COOL!

Also got to say HEY to my TEXAS buddy, GARY P. NUNN backstage! We really had a… Continue

Added by Becky Priest on January 30, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Billy Powell, keyboardist for Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away..

I was saddened to hear the news that Billy Powell, keyboardist for Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away today..

Condolences to the band, his friends and family..

He was a great musician and a nice guy..

Added by Stan Munsey on January 28, 2009 at 6:14pm — 1 Comment

STIMULUS PAKAGE FOR THE ROW

The first thought is mustard-gas, straight and to the point. Thats just me,, a man who syncs Heavy Metal music with pornographic videos from the 50's so what do you want from me?? I do however reside outside "The Box" which kinda makes me the razor in the cotton if you please (or at least I like to think so). And as the world watches our Nation make great strides to become the best so should we with "This Thing of Ours".

And I know, I know, My music sux and The Pope is a Nazi but boB is… Continue

Added by Kristopher A Tweedy on January 28, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

To View this week’s January 26th, 2009 edition of Nashville Muse - click on http://www.nashvillemuse.com/museframe.htm THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville Muse Songwriter of the Week is Holly Gleaso…

To View this week’s January 26th, 2009 edition of Nashville Muse - click on http://www.nashvillemuse.com/museframe.htm

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:

Nashville Muse Songwriter of the Week is Holly Gleason, Co-writer of #1 song, “Better As A Memory”

Monday – 12th & Porter at 6:00 - FRANKIE BALLARD Showcase Check out Frankie http://www.myspace.com/frankieballard

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville presents Music City Corporate Band… Continue

Added by Doak on January 27, 2009 at 10:15am — No Comments

4 Steps of Vocal Training

Ever wonder what vocal training can really do for you? Here are four steps I take:

1. ACCESS THE VOICE

* It's important to discover your vocal strengths and weaknesses because only by becoming aware can you change counterproductive habits- or reinforce what you do that works, instead of just lucking into a good performance.

* As part of an assessment, you should also explore your vocal goals and what it may realistically take to accomplish them.

2.… Continue

Added by Judy Rodman on January 26, 2009 at 9:01am — 2 Comments

Shenandoah's First Show of 2009!

Shenandoah's First Show of 2009!

Jan 22, 2009 PITMAN, NJ, Shenandoah at the 'Broadway Theater of Pitman

Shenandoah had a bus call for Wed night, Jan 21st, at 9 pm in the Kroger parking lot. Byron Cumbie, our merch and monitor man showed up with his daughter, Willow but would not be going on this trip. He had other plans that couldn't be changed. He came to the bus to drop off the merchandise only.

On board the bus this time would be the band, Jim Seales's… Continue

Added by Stan Munsey on January 24, 2009 at 2:12pm — No Comments

My Trip to DC

Just got home from my witnessing Obama's Inauguration. As many of you know, MOD NIGHT-A GO GO drummer/husband, Wes Little, got to play at The Neighborhood Ball, backing up Beyonce, Sting, Mariah Carey, Alecia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder! It was really cool that he played "At Last" with Beyonce for Barack and Michelle's first dance. Dang, they look in love, don't they? What a handsome couple. You can see Wes backing up Sting and Stevie Wonder here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jr8UEiC2Tc… Continue

Added by Britt Savage on January 21, 2009 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Lance at Ryman

Client Lance Lipinski is up for $100,000 grandprize and has a one out of five chance of winning for the Colgate Country Showdow.

Think positive thoughts-7:30PM Jan 15th- be there!

Added by Bernard Porter of Porter-Gentry on January 14, 2009 at 8:55pm — 1 Comment

New Track with JC Martin and My Daughter - In - Law Tiffany Lowe "Green Eyed Surfer Boy"

Just finished tracking a new cut with Indie Artist JC Martin of the Black Angel Band at (SRS) Songwriters Recording Studio in Santa Barbara, Ca. Tiffany my Daughter- In - Law put down some very sweet harmonies on the cut "Green Eyed Surfer Boy". If you didn't know my Daughter In Law she is the Granddaughter of June Carter Cash, Granddaughter to Legendary Country Star Carl Smith and Step Granddaughter to Johnny Cash. Tiffany's mother is Legendary Outlaw Country Rocker Carlene Carter.

Will… Continue

Added by Danny Darling on January 14, 2009 at 7:13pm — No Comments

1,000 CDs in JEWEL CASES now just $885

Added by Kyle Dietz - KMS Media Services on January 13, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

Looking for booking agent

Hey everyone,

Me and my group are looking for someone who would be interested in helping us book some dates. We are a nationally known group who just need a little help. If anyone is interested in making some extra money please get in touch with me.

Thanks

Jason

Added by Jason Morales on January 12, 2009 at 10:46pm — No Comments

My Mod Life 011209

Hey Gang,

Ok, so I'm 12 days late on my New Year's Resolutions. I started out fine but the details of last week's MOD NIGHT-A GO GO drove me into a ditch. THANK YOU to all the people who came out to our first mod night at 12th & Porter, it was our biggest turn out yet. Bands, Elle Macho & Million Sellers were outstanding and the talented dancers from Music City Burlesque (Diletta Delight, Lucy DeLovely, Frankie Apple) were go go gorgeous!

Congratulations to Wes Little… Continue

Added by Britt Savage on January 12, 2009 at 12:11pm — No Comments

Drum Lessons..

Just want to let anyone who may be interested know that I'm accepting drumset/perc students at this time. Many have requested getting together with me, but I just haven't been able to set aside the time. I can do that now and would love to get it started... Among the requested topics: Reading Music/Number Charts; Doing Sessions; Grooves; just learning something new. If you're interested, drop me an email either here or at www.brianfullen.com.

Added by Brian Fullen on January 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

This Town

I get out to writers nights when I can, and I hear a lot of things.

I hear a lot of complaining how unfair this town is, and how stacked the deck is against the new people.

I say, of course it is, there is a natural filtering sytem that must be in place. Can you imagine what would happen if Keith Urban put an ad on my space saying he will listen to anything anybody gives him?

How could he possibly listen to 100,000 songs? (what ever the number might be) He has the same 24… Continue

Added by AJ Bigler on January 6, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

OK....I'm getting in to protools JUST for client overdub sake and just got 7.4 with the "free" upgrade to 8. It's a download that WILL NOT COMPLETE!!!!!!!!! The site is absolutely no help in this regard and I don't know what to do or who/how to contact....any local digi people here?

Thanks
JR

Added by roachsounds on January 6, 2009 at 10:23am — 8 Comments

Earthquake

Just for fun... Inspired by the local blasting in my area. And written with memories from the '94 Northridge Earthquake. I happened to be visiting LA at the time. What luck, eh?

But it also might be about something completely unrelated to an earthquake...

Earthquake

Sitting in my easy chair

Comfy blanket made of soft mole hair

The ground below begins to rumble

My sense of safety begins to tumble

The foundation cracks, I feel it… Continue

Added by Pete Warren on January 4, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

How was the Play Mrs. Lincoln???

GREETINGS EARTHLINGS,,

I hope everyone had a happy and joyous holiday filled with fuzzy and soft things that let one know "IT" is loved. And that all had a safe New Year doing what We love,, making music. Sweet, sweet music. My band on the run was blessed enough to be giggin' in Nashville and all I can say is that Central State must have handed out Day Passes or, maybe they were Mormon? I dunno?? ( Bah-zing )

So The Gang and I, after a furious game of full contact UNO,… Continue

Added by Kristopher A Tweedy on January 3, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments