“Better a handful with quietness than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.” Eccl. 4:6 One of the great mysteries of life is contentment. At least one must presume it is a mystery, because so few people live it. Yet contentment is not something that’s found; it seems it is an attitude. There are many… Read More…
This generation
I am always ranting about the fact that most of the artists today are lacking the soul and conviction of the songs and artists I grew up with in the sixties. But every so often I have to eat my words, case in point: Longmeadow’s 15-year-old Brynn Cartelli, the youngest contestant on this season of… Read More…
Internet Famous
Today’s music industry—the “new” music industry—is an interesting and exciting place for musicians. Old barriers have vanished thanks to new technology, and the playing field that was once one-sided now is more level than perhaps ever before. Of course, while change solves problems, it can also create new ones, and that certainly holds true for… Read More…
Stirring up the press
“I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” ― S.G. Tallentyre Kayne West is under fire for comments he made about slavery during a sit-down with TMZ on Tuesday. During the interview, the 40-year-old rapper touched on his love for President Trump, his recent… Read More…
The Illusion of Control
As a music consultant, my responsibility is to encourage artists to chase their dreams. Hard work and creativity is something that cannot be ignored and it seems to be part of the process, but on the flip side, thinking we are the ones pulling the strings is a mistake that will only lead to disappointment.… Read More…