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Knowing when to use what’s available in the techno world can be vital to all traveling musicians.I better stick to that subject since it’s the only field I can claim to know a bit about through all...
Success in the music business can mean a lot of things but it does not necessarily equate to longevity. And if you don’t think longevity or staying power means anything to a musician just ask “The...
Okay. I think you guys know that I am a big Thomas Lang supporter so anytime TL comes out with an idea on how to boost our musical skills and understanding of drums to benefit the drumming community...
Many of us in the music business have—at one time or another—toyed with that elusive “invention” that we think rises to the level of a “patent.”  I guess that is akin to something like a self-...
As you all know I won’t go anywhere near a stage without my Audix microphones. Yes, I am a fan. Keep that in mind as you read on. I may not be totally objective here...     The folks...
Ok.  So you guys know I am a huge supporter of Beato Bags and you also know I recently had a not so good experience with a similar manufacturer whom I will not mention.   In a recent blog I...
Someone recently posed an interesting question which I have heard before which I think warrants discussion here.    The question is whether or not a band should incorporate or otherwise...
From the moment the first electric guitar was plugged into an amplifier there was hum...and it's still driving guitarists to extremes!   And it has pretty much been with us ever since.  ...
The entertainment industry sometimes is the great equalizer.    Here’s what I mean by that.    One would be constrained to name another profession or trade where a minor (i.e.,...
In some of my recent blogs I have talked about the finer points to contracts which are often overlooked like choice of law and venue.  Today I want to discuss another critical point which is...