Tag Archives: bluegrass

The Future of the Music Business

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

It’s been about a month since we got home from our last tour, so it seems like a good time to share my thoughts on the state of the music business. First, let me say that I absolutely care and … Continue reading →

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Weary and Wary: A Musician’s Perspective on COVID-19

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

I think, for me, everything changed in less than an hour. About 9:30 PM (Eastern) on Wednesday, March 11th, we were hit with a ridiculous stream of previously unthinkable events. Our President, addressing the nation about a worldwide pandemic, and … Continue reading →

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Wintertime Tour: Week Four – An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

Hey everyone! Once again, Brian here. My wife and I are currently on a two month tour across America, playing music, (we’re The Wallens) camping out, and seeking adventure along the way. Here’s where we’ve been in the last week … Continue reading →

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Wintertime Tour: Weeks Two/Three – More Mid-South

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

Hey y’all! Once again, Brian here. My wife and I are currently on a two month tour across America, playing music, (we’re The Wallens) camping out, and seeking adventure along the way. Just wanted to update you on our last couple … Continue reading →

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Wintertime Tour: Week One – The Mid-South

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

Hey! Brian here. My wife and I are currently on a two month tour across America, playing music, (we’re The Wallens) camping out, and seeking adventure along the way. I plan to document some of our shenanigans here on our … Continue reading →

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Starting Over

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

I’ve been playing music for the majority of my life, which is a crazy sentence to type. I picked up the guitar when I was 10, quit my day job and went full time at 19, and now I’m 26. … Continue reading →

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Local Music Community

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

I saw a tweet from Ari’s Take the other day that really grabbed my attention. (A little background; Ari’s Take is a website that offers a lot of helpful business tips and info for musicians.) This statement about supporting your local … Continue reading →

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