Finding new music on radio, TV, all the traditional places is pointless.
I rely on friends and the web for new sources of music.
Then I make sure that it's the type of song or band that has me playing their music over and over again, obsessively. And it has to give me the chills when I hear it.
Sure, I check out lyrics, song structure, hooks, craftsmanship, and playing ability (live).
Happy Birthday Mike! Hope you're not spending your special day hidden away writing reviews :-) Celebrate with some awesome rock today....and then get back to work lol Best wishes, ~MJ
Hi Music Vet! If you will be around Chicago on Friday (7/18), come bring your friends to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at House Of Blues! Limited tickets are still available for this cool intimate venue located at 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60654. Doors open at 7:30pm, ages 17+. Call the HOB box office for tix information at 312.923.2000. Make sure when you call you let them know that Pat & Neil told you about this show on their Myspace page!
I can't wait to get the CD done and do some shows where I can hopefully meet some of you.
I wish I had a time machine and could blast forward and start doing shows tomorrow.
PS. TWO GUITAR PLAYERS WANTED... Make That One Now!!!
The new material we are working on will have a guitarmony sound and will require three players. We are looking for one player who lives in the Detroit Metro area.
What we are looking for:
1. Age 18 to 27 2. Must be a great player. 3. Studio and Live experience a plus. 4. Style of music is pop/rock/alternative/punk 5. Style is a cross between 30 Seconds To Mars, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Muse, Garbage, and The Used with strong commercial appeal. 6. Lead or Backing vocal capabilities a plus. 7. Ability to write guitar parts for existing melody lines. 8. Must have time to make a commitment and be available for studio and live shows. Currently rehearsals are scheduled on Sunday between 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. 9. Will require learning a certain amount of filler cover material. 10. If you have drug or alcohol related issues this probably wouldn't work for you.
A label showcase is scheduled for late February - so time is of the essence.
If you or someone you know is what we are looking for. Please let me know so we can set up a studio audition.
