Tom Jackson Onstage

Me and Harry Potter Me and Harry Potter

I wasn’t into magic as a kid – didn’t believe in it. I couldn’t figure out how someone could change a toad into a prince. When I saw Disney movies, the ones about magic never grabbed me. Then along came Harry Potter – I don’t know if I’d... Read more...

Tom Jackson Onstage Features

Singers

Can You Showcase When It Counts? Can You Showcase When It Counts?

Canadian artist, Michala Todd Occasionally I get to see it…the finale…the end result…the ‘frosted cake’ if you will. But not very often. Most times I work for days with an artist on their set for an upcoming event or showcase; but typically... Read more...

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Bands

What I Forgot I Already Knew What I Forgot I Already Knew

I’ve said in the past, Tom Jackson and I go back a ways in touring together. I learned so much during that time, about being on stage, creating moments, connecting to the audience by zone communication, and the list goes on. Read more…  Read More →

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Songwriters

Safe vs. Good: The Nerd and the Daredevil Safe vs. Good: The Nerd and the Daredevil

It was not a good morning. So feeling frustrated and anxious, I decided to “self-medicate” by going to McDonalds. No lectures please…I’d worked out that morning! About halfway through my ¼ pounder and perfectly salted hot fries, “nerd-dad”... Read more...

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Christian/Gospel

Where Is the Contemporary Christian Market Headed? Where Is the Contemporary Christian Market Headed?

OK. So by the mere title of my blog, I realize I might just have eliminated or turned some of you off. However, if you got this far, read on…there might just be something here for you. Ya never know! I realize this is only one segment of the folks we reach, but I do know there are a lot of aspiring artists in this genre. And I have spent some time... Read more...

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Young Performers

What Music and Football Have in Common What Music and Football Have in Common

By the mere title of this blog, you are probably trying to figure out what the heck Scott is talking about! Well, there is a story here about an experience my son just went through that could apply to anything in life. However, because it’s my son and I’ve worked in the music business, this is the application for us today. In other words:... Read more...

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Music News

Of Pineapples and Army Bands… Of Pineapples and Army Bands…

When was the last time you were told, “You have to go to Hawaii”? I’d have to say that’s a “never” for me. It’s the kind of thing you dream of but never believe you could be so wonderfully abused with. Well, a couple months ago, Read more…  Read More →

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Shout-outs & Congrats

Band Reilly Headlines European Festival Band Reilly Headlines European Festival

Amy Wolter with the band Reilly Congratulations to the band Reilly, who just closed a European tour by headlining at Heavenstage Festival in Zurich, Switzerland! I am really proud of this band for taking Tom’s Live Music Methods and going full throttle with them! Dan Huie, who plays lead guitar and violin for the band, says “Since we worked... Read more...

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