Kids are the new stars. No, I’m not talking about those twits on "American Idol".  I’m just talking about everybody who’s not being purveyed by the major labels, movie studios and "National Enquirer"/"Us". Used to be people felt powerless.  That they didn’t have a voice.  Now everything’s completely topsy-turvy.  Kids think THEY have the voice.  […]

If I read one more article how MySpace is the future of the music industry, how it’s the place to break bands, I’m gonna PUKE! MySpace sucks.  If you don’t know this, you don’t use it. Let’s learn from Google.  Make it work quickly.  Without glitches.  And, if you’re exploring something new, if you’re venturing […]

It’s about the MONEY! I have a friend.  He had a joint venture label with a major company.  Said company wanted to buy him out.  He was on a major hot streak.  He didn’t know what to do.  Whether to continue to gamble or take the money.  His attorney said SOMETIMES YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE […]

Well there’s just a little bit of magic in the country music we’re singin’"Pickin’ Up The Pieces"Poco It started with the Byrds’ "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo".  Suddenly, country music infected rock and roll.  It was unforeseen.  And largely ignored. Until Crosby, Stills & Nash. Suddenly, rock music was smooth where it used to be rough.  […]