Iam Indy

IN•DE•PEN•DENT

One morning I was sitting at the kitchen table reading the latest gloom and doom report about the economy and it came to me that “broke” is definitely not a "death sentence" in fact it's a step off point towards true independence. It’s all in how you look at it.

Getting rid of old jobs and possessions makes room for new opportunities and acquisitions. Some people realize that they can travel light and take off for another opportunity. (Brave people who love life!) Some people commit suicide. (Ignorant people driven by fear.)

As I went to take a sip of coffee and thought about the entertainment industry the word IN•DE•PEN•DENT came out of my mouth in a whisper. All by itself. An epiphany that was stretched out like in a spelling bee. Like the word had a it's own power and decided to be heard.

Say it out loud and listen to the lyrical qualities of the word.

Pronunciation: ..ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt.. Function: adjective

1: not dependent: as a (1): not subject to control by others : self-governing (2): not affiliated with a larger controlling unit .. b (1): not requiring or relying on something else : not contingent .. (2): not looking to others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct (3): not bound by or committed to a political party c (1): not requiring or relying on others (as for care or livelihood) .. (2): being enough to free one from the necessity of working for a living synonyms see free — in•de•pen•dent•ly adverb

It was CD’s idea to stimulate the economy by having a free family concert in the Spring. The independent entertainers are 80% of the industry and we’ve got some of the superstars on this page.

Forward thinking independents have put together a free family event to stimulate the economy from the level were we live. All we ask is that you come and have a good time.

The starving artist phase of life is when it’s all about creation. “Ain’t doin’ it for the money. You do it for what it will make of you. “ Your effort is independent of your result. If you must suffer for your art, then so be it.

This economy may force us to be an American community again. Like an economic Pearl Harbor we have a common enemy. It is a fact that we can learn to work together and it's proven time and time again even on the interviews on our show. Expect many great new collaborations in the future because to thrive we've got to realize we are pioneers in a new era. Good or Bad the future will be what WE make it. No more... No less.

The artists on this page and on this show are just some of the people and performers that are supporting The ROCK THE ECONOMY movement. We've got to make new friends and create an new economy based on friendship. I know it sounds Utopian, but that doesn't mean it won't work.

I am inviting you and your friends (fans?) to call in to the show to connect with like minded people tell the stories of your successes and struggles and discover what is important in the creative world of independent entertainers artists and those that love them.

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