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My Problem with American Idol

By Dan Cloutier I have problems with American Idol and programming like it. I believe that this TV show tells the lie that the average person has no part in modern music. Simply put, American Idol is the search for … Continue reading

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Why there’s nothing at all like live music

David Greene, Guest Blogger A year or so ago I attended an open mike evening at the Emerson Umbrella in Concord. The feature was terrific, of course, and as often happens, the room largely cleared out after the feature was … Continue reading

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Where Does Your Money Go?

Mike Mellor ~ Editor, The Killing Floor, Guest Blogger Here’s a question: Think of the last $100 you spent on music. Where did it go? Now, I’m not asking you to take that literally and try to figure out exactly … Continue reading

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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

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Who supports local music?

Introduction to we-support-local-music.com. Continue reading

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