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    • "On a Bold Horizon" with Brendan James

      By: Emily J Ramey Brendan James approaches the pop world with an uncommon and bright new image - himself. James chooses to share with his audiences truth and life and knowledge, but all of his own. Instead of playing a part, James portrays himself exactly as he is - warm, introspective, kind - and has therefore achieved abounding success on his terms.

    • Who Loves Ya, Baby?

      By: Vinny Ribas Many artists believe that the more friends that they have on their social networks, the more popular they are. It certainly sounds impressive to say that you have 20,000 friends on your MySpace site. From a numbers standpoint alone, you have certainly increased your odds of finding real fans by your aggressive marketing tactics. But the...

    • Are You An Artist Or A Singer?

        By: Vinny Ribas  The judges on American Idol are constantly referring to some of the contestants as true ‘artists’, while others are referred to simply as singers. Unfortunately, some of he the great singers who are vying for the show’s coveted ‘American Idol Winner’ title never really grasp the difference between...

    • The Luminosity that is LIGHTS

      By: Molly Silver The young artist LIGHTS is nothing short of a breath of fresh air. During our interview, you can tell that she is full of optimism and creativity. LIGHTS is a go-with-the-flow kind of girl, and wants everything to evolve organically. On September 22nd, her album The Listening debuted in Canada, and will debut in the US on October 6th. She...

    • Conversation Corner with Chet Atkins

      By: Andrew Vaughan It’s almost seven years (June 30, 2001) since Nashville icon Chet Atkins passed away, and to mark the anniversary, Chet’s favorite pupil, Steve Wariner, is releasing a very personal tribute album. More on that album at a later date when we talk with Steve, but first it makes sense to remember one of the men who made Nashville...

    • 12 Ways For A Singer Or Musician To Get More Gigs

      By: Vinny Ribas Whether you’re looking to join a band, get called for pick-up gigs or generate demo work, there are ways that you can increase chances. Here are just a few: 1.) Be easily accessible. For example, have a Blackberry or other phone that enables you to get phone calls, e-mails and text messages just about anywhere. That way, you don’...

    • The Imperfect Artist

      By: Vinny Ribas   I was not a good singer. My pitch was often off. The quality of my voice was fair. I honestly paled when compared to most. I was not a flashy drummer, but I was solid. I was a poor piano player. However, if you wanted a good song arrangement, I was your man. I could make ballads soar with lush or soaring strings. I could accent R...

    • "For the Love of Songwriting" with Chuck Cannon

      By: Emily J Ramey Chuck Cannon ambles down from his house in the woods to meet me, dressed in his finest beach wear, the remainder of a day on the lake with his three children.  He shows me to his studio, a building separate from the house that once served as a garage, although you’d never know it: the stuccoed walls, rusted chandeliers, and dark...

    • Conversation Corner with Tracy Lawrence

      By: Andrew Vaughan Nobody could accuse Tracy Lawrence of being boring. Since he burst on the country scene in 1991 as a rough-around-the-edges, 23-year-old "hellion" (Tracy's words!), Lawrence has experienced all the ups and downs of life in the spotlight. There has been an arrest or two, a suspension by a record company, a shooting in a parking...

    • Where Are You Spending Your Energy?

      By: Vinny Ribas The amount of things that an artist needs to do to be ‘successful’ can seem overwhelming at times. There’s songwriting, recording, rehearsing, taking instrument or voice lessons, performing, recording, marketing, booking gigs, making travel arrangements, generating publicity, buying equipment, bookkeeping, and much more....
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    Garth Brooks is Back

    By: Andrew Vaughan

    It was obvious, really. Could the world’s most enthusiastic stage performer really quit performing forever? Of course not, and a series of un-hyped charity shows and benefits kept Garth Brooks in the mood for the past ten years. A limited run in Vegas is the obvious answer. And please, no more Sinatra and the eternal comeback jokes. Garth Brooks was burned out ten years ago. George Harrison felt he gave his nervous system to the world when The Beatles hit global fame and Brooks too suffered from the pressures and insanities of superstardom. A smart man, he recognized that a continual life on the road (which was the pre-digital music biz formula back then) would damage his health, his psyche, and most importantly, his family. Credit to the man for taking the mature approach, not thinking short-term, and opting for the adrenalin rush of nightly concerts.

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