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Monthly Archives: August 2010
I Am Human, Therefore I Sing
By Dan Cloutier I feel like posing a bunch of questions rapid fire style. When was the last time you sang at work? When was the last time you sang with your family? When was the last time you sang … Continue reading
Posted in Local Music, Massachusetts
Tagged community, Dan Cloutier, Get involved!, inspiration, Local music, Massachusetts, Michael Loveridge, Soul Burpin'
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Holiday Compilation
An opportunity to have holiday music included in a Boston-area holiday music compilation album. Continue reading
Posted in General, Local Music, Massachusetts
Tagged community, Holiday music, Jon Waterman, Local music, Massachusetts, SmallCanBeBig.org, Steve Rapson
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The evolution of music…or, how not to become extinct
Thoughts on the evolution of the music industry, popular music, album art, and music distribution. Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Chris Anderson, distribution, marketing, music business, music industry, Tom Henell
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Giving Back, Part One: House Concerts
Hosting a house concert for your favorite artist is a great way to give back to the local music community. Here’s what you can expect when hosting, playing, or attending a house concert. Continue reading
The Art of the Muse
The energy behind the muse of inspiration can come and go, and change over time. Continue reading
You Can’t Learn Performance In Your Living Room
Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger The other night, I was channel surfing – no, it’s not practicing, but my thumb does get a workout, so maybe it counts – and I happened across a half-hour Comedy Central presentation featuring a comedian … Continue reading
Posted in Live Music, Local Music
Tagged Club Passim, comedy, Ken Batts, Myq Kaplan, open mike, performance, practice, Sam Bayer
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Local
Insights and thoughts on what “local” really means in reference to music and musicians. Continue reading
Posted in Massachusetts
Tagged community, Joseph Conrad, Local music, music business, music industry, Spartacus, Terence Hegarty
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TOWARD A GENERAL THEORY OF SONGWRITING – PART I
When a song is just that good, it transports the audience – regardless of how long the song is. Time stops while the listener is swept up into the story of the song. Continue reading
Posted in Live Music, Massachusetts
Tagged Amazing Things Arts Center, Club Passim, John Boehmer, live music, open mike, songwriting
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Challenge: Channel The Musical Passion
Heather Waxman, Guest Blogger All you locals know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s that sensation that swells throughout your body, starting from the tips of your toes, and makes your hair stand on edge. The Musical Passion envelops us … Continue reading
Posted in General, Live Music
Tagged challenge, community, Get involved!, Heather Waxman, live music, Local music, musician, open mike
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Roslindale Open Mike
The Roslindale Open Mike provides opportunities for both new and seasoned performers to share their music. Continue reading
Posted in Live Music, Massachusetts
Tagged Craig Sonnenfeld, live music, Local music, open mike, Roslindale Open Mike
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