There’s strength in numbers. We’ve been waiting for a universal protest song. But after twenty five years can we admit that we’re never going to get one, just like we’re never going to get a new Beatles? The market is too fragmented. But when you band together, that’s where strength lies today. Who’da thunk Bret […]

“In 1996, Jam Productions produced approximately 130 arena concerts, which was the most profitable segment of our company. By 2025, that number had fallen to just 4, a 97% decline.” Jerry Mickelson Congressional testimony: https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-jerry-mickelson-founder-of-jam-productions-at-joint-congressional-forum-on-live-nation/5200452 That’s a pretty striking statistic. But the devil is in the details. The reason Jam Productions could not get those […]

From: Lincoln Myerson Subject: Re: Re-Willie Nile Hey Bob- I’m late to your post on Willie. (I blame the international timeline despite being a day ahead of you here in New Zealand but I digress) I thought I’d share my anecdote nonetheless.  You might enjoy it. I brought Willie to McCabe’s for the first time […]

From: Dayna Goldfine Geller/Goldfine Productions Subject: PETER ASHER: Everywhere Man — THANK YOU! Date: May 14, 2026 at 10:13:37?PM PDT Dear Bob, WOW… I can’t tell you how much your piece on our Peter Asher film meant to two VERY indie filmmakers up here in San Francisco. Thanks for taking a gamble and watching despite […]