Congrats to artist Dorothy Savage on the release of her debut album “Glorious Mess!” The launch party for the new recording took place on March 30 at the Red House in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, where music history adorns every wall. Music industry, friends, NFL celebs, fun, food, and new music all came together to […]
It’s the Stupid Economy
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“How do we sell more tickets to our concerts? With the economy the way it is, people don’t seem to want to spend any money!” Are you having this problem, too? Yes, the economy can play a role in how people choose to spend their money. But did you know that a recession can actually […]
Can You Handle the Truth?
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I just got off the phone with an artist manager in New York. I had listened to one of their artist’s albums and was very impressed. It was everything a good record should be. Then I popped in the DVD of his live show, and I heard those same songs with the same great guitar […]
Willing to Fight and Rock Right – Go Army!
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It was one of the best…no, THE best crab cake I’ve ever consumed! The drummer had recommended the restaurant to me. Drummers know their food, I guess because they burn it off so fast! That meal was a great ending to my first day with Amy WolterAs a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson […]
Going for Moments with God
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I work with artists and bands on their live shows, helping them to capture and engage their audiences and create special moments for the people who come to see them. But when I work with Christian/Gospel artists, I have to deal with the stigma of it being “wrong to entertain” the audience. Creating a moment […]
My Foreign Vacation in Louisville
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I cross a lot of genres, and most artists I work with are in rock, country, pop, and CCM markets. But one market that has always intrigued me is Southern Gospel. I just spent a couple of days in Louisville, Kentucky connecting with that market at the annual National Quartet Convention (NQC). There were 20,000 […]
Bluegrass Confessional
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Hey, my name is Tom! And I’m addicted to bluegrass.
I’ve got three CD players in my house, and each one reflects different styles of music I love. The one in my bedroom contains music by a Nashville bluegrass artist, Terry Comer. It’s actually been in my CD player for the last four months, I like it that much! This bluegrass confession may not mean much to you, but let me explain my history.
You see, I used to live in southern California. I was a rocker…
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