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The Future of the Music Business
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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Tagged art, bluegrass, Blues, business, coronavirus, COVID-19, culture, family, home, indie, Inspiration, live music, local, media, music, original, social media, society, tech, Travel, work
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A Musician’s Guide to Livestreaming
Hey y’all! As musicians figure out what to do during a time when our regular venues are shut down, many of us are turning to digital concerts. We’ve been doing this type of thing for a while, and I’ve had … Continue reading
Weary and Wary: A Musician’s Perspective on COVID-19
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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Tagged americana, americana music, art, artist, bluegrass, business, community, coronavirus, COVID-19, faith, family, folk, friends, history, home, indie, Inspiration, life, live music, local, media, music, musician, nature, original, pandemic, people, school, society, southwest, spirituality, texas, touring, Travel, work
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Wintertime Tour: Week Four – An Attitude of Gratitude
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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Tagged acoustic, albuquerque, aliner, arizona, art, bluegrass, Blues, boots, business, camping, coronado, corrales, culture, faith, family, food, friends, history, house concert, Inspiration, life, live music, local, music, nature, new mexico, original, phoenix, route 66, santa fe, southwest, texas, Travel
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Success
I woke up early this morning, as is often the case on weekdays. I’m a morning person at heart, with a job that has me working nights and weekends. On my days off, I start reaching for that first cup … Continue reading
What Killed the Music Biz?
Apple recently announced that it is shutting down iTunes (for Mac users) and focusing support on Apple Music. The reasoning is simple; most people don’t actually purchase music anymore, and the idea of an iTunes library has become antiquated. This … Continue reading
