Now the concert business is imploding. It’s not like promoters, managers, agents and acts couldn’t see this coming.  They just didn’t want to believe it.  They’re just as ignorant as their major label brethren. It’s just that their comeuppance is occurring a decade later. How long did you think it was going to last?  Did […]

It’s about songs. You can be as beautiful as Beyonce, as desirable as Angelina Jolie, and it won’t mean shit in this business unless your songs are good.  You can create atmospheric music that will garner you a sizable audience, but if you want to break through and stay there you’ve got to have a […]

They were there to see Eric.  If he played fast and grimaced, the audience leapt to its feet.  It was like Winwood was a sideman, living in Slowhand’s shadow. But I was there to see Steve. You’ll be impressed if you go to see Clapton.  He assumes no airs and doesn’t battle those competing with […]

Why was everybody there? I e-mailed Stacey to park beneath the building and she said: "I’m glad you already have tickets, because this show is totally sold out." Huh? Daniel Glass told me it was a tight ticket, but he owns the label.  What was bringing 2,000 plus people out on a Sunday night? Was […]