Singer-songwriter Willie Nile has never given up. He debuted on Arista with hoopla back in 1980, however legal problems ultimately sidetracked him. But Willie has re-emerged with a vengeance, releasing ten albums between 2006 and 2021. A notoriously energetic and winning live performer, Nile is a natural raconteur who draws you in and makes you […]

Shinedown has the most number one “Billboard” Mainstream Rock Songs (18) in the history of the chart (40 years), and Brent Smith is the band’s lead singer. You might have no idea who he is, or have even heard Shinedown’s music, but I guarantee you’re going to find Brent and his story very interesting. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brent-smith/id1316200737?i=1000601250030 […]

“the idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous. That’s like saying Italians aren’t into pizza.” Turns out Neil Young was right. Offenders continue to offend, all you need to do is give them enough rope. And Spotify’s reaction…CRICKETS! Sweden legendarily accepted Jewish refugees during World War II, but that tradition of looking […]

Michael Strickland is the Founder and Chairman of Bandit Lites. Since the advent of Covid he has been involved in getting government money in support of the touring industry. Furthermore, he is trying to get all facets of the entertainment industry aligned in the Entertainment Association, so they have a voice in Washington, D.C. and […]