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Celtics, Patriots and Finest Gifts
Jon Waterman, Guest Blogger ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the music community singers, songwriters, guitar players, pianists, and the occasional alpine horn player are slogging, sliding, sloshing and spinning through the snow and o’er the black ice … Continue reading
Posted in General, Live Music
Tagged community, Dan Cloutier, discrimination, inclusion, Jon Waterman, music business, Our Finest Gifts, Small Can Be Big
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The Best Gigs
Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger As an aspiring musician I am always looking for the next great gig to play my music and meet some amazing people. What makes it a great gig to me? Well, I thought I knew the … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Ashley Jordan, live music, meaningful gigs, musician, performance, youth
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Pressure
By Kim Jennings I have only been comfortable in my own skin as a songwriter for about three years. That isn’t a terribly long time in the grand scheme of things. As a songwriter, though, I think about the process … Continue reading
Posted in General, Local Music
Tagged art, creativity, inspiration, Kim Jennings, songwriting
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Green Acres
Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger It might have been a warm spring night, the sort of night where the moon seems to glow and promise drips from every budding tree. It was a party, a community dance, maybe, on the second … Continue reading
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Tagged art, community, Get involved!, inspiration, performance, Sam Bayer
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Yellow Pages in the Snow: Direct to Recycle. Will CDs Follow?
Steve Rapson, Guest Blogger Editor’s note: Since Steve originally wrote this entry, and sent it to us to post here, it’s been reported that many companies are no longer going to print phone books. Very interesting… The first week of … Continue reading
Posted in General, Live Music
Tagged art, CD, challenge, digital, distribution, music business, music industry, recording, Steve Rapson, technology
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Want to Write For Us?
By Dan Cloutier and Kim Jennings As 2010 comes to a close, we are reflecting back on the great year we have had launching this blog. First and foremost, huge thanks to all the wonderful contributors we have, who have … Continue reading
Kid Music
Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger Little kids are great – and I think I’ve learned a valuable lesson in working with them the past few months in a music class. As part of my high school senior year community service project, … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Ashley Jordan, creativity, Get involved!, inspiration, songwriting, youth
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The Importance of Creative Retreats
Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger Do you feel like an artist? How important is your art to you? Do you feel guilty for spending time on what others may consider your hobby that you consider a soul-feeding part of your life? … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged art, commitment, creativity, expression, inspiration, muse, Phil Knudsen, retreat, routine, Trisha Knudsen
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How To Book Yourself
Steve Rapson shares helpful tips on how to book a gig. Continue reading
Posted in General, Live Music
Tagged booking, fan base, music business, networking, persistence, Steve Rapson, venues
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The Gift of Community
Ruthann Baler reflects on how much the Gift of Community has given to her. Continue reading
Posted in General, Local Music
Tagged Amazing Things Arts Center, Ashley Jordan, community, inspiration, Marc Bridge, open mike, Ruthann Baler, Sam Bayer
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