July 2011
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National Anthem Blog
For the past 5 years, I’ve had the amazing experience of playing the Star Spangled Banner in some of the biggest & most historic venues in the USA. Here are some of the questions I’ve been asked over the years: How Did You Get The Gig?
From what I’ve learned, the music business is a business of contacts and thick skin. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is an understatement. ...
October 2010
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Thoughts on Kickstarter.com
Ah, yes - one of the more frequent questions I get: why am I not on Kickstarter.com? Kickstarter is a “funding platform” for creative projects such as CDs, film, design, etc. One sets a financial goal and people can then donate towards that goal. Depending on the amount you give, different funding levels receive different product (ie someone who gives $5 gets a free song download...
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The “Hairspray” Experience: Summer 2010
This is my blog, insight and experience while playing in the Broadway produced musical, “Hairspray”. I was asked tons of questions about it - from playing the pit, to off-stage happenings and everything in between. Hopefully this answers them. Before The Show: I was referred to by local guitar virtuoso, Steve Marchena. Steve played at the Cape Playhouse last summer but was already booked doing...
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Playing With Tommy Lee - Well, Kinda But Not...
This past year, Tommy Lee, asked the public to help out with his latest side project, A Public Disservice Announcement, by Methods of Mayhem. Using ThePublicRecord.com as it’s forum, Lee posted demos (ie “stems”) which users could then download, record off of and re-submit with their additions. I didn’t get into the game until it was almost over. I laid down guitar parts for 2 songs: “Drunk...
