Falling Water’s ‘Slow Down’ Is A Great “Release”
Led by Mark Rechler ( formerly of Circus Mind and Outhouse), Falling Water’s debut record “The Slow Down” is a Release in a league all it’s own.
Rechler’s soulful, somewhat scratchy vocals ride on a bed of atmospheric pianos, keys, and beautiful, aching guitar tones to deliver his songs straight to the listener’s heart. [Read more…]
AirPlay Direct, a global leader in digital distributionof content to radio and music programmers and supervisors around the globe, announces “The APD Win An Americana Record Deal Contest” this week at the 2011 Americana Music Conference. The opportunity, which is a “FREE TO ENTER” contest for all AirPlay Direct artist members, and includes a package of services worth more than $75,000. [Read more…]
A Modern Day Poet
As I listened to Grizzard’s record, all the names mentioned above kept coming to mind, and I was reminded of the sounds of my youth coming at me over the radio. All it needed was a bit of static or the hum and hiss of a beat up turntable to take me home.
I was struggling with an introduction that involved something about a lost highway or traveled road, when “Gypsy Sally” came over the phones. “The road I’ve travelled …” sang Jefferson, while I began reading the bio on his web-site. Well, that sums it up, said I, hence the above quote. [Read more…]
Musicians Gavin and Joey DeGraw Bring Their Popular NYC Club To Nashville
Nashville’s newest music venue and restaurant, The National Underground, will have its official grand opening on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
The first off-shoot of the popular New York City club owned by artists and brothers Gavinand Joey DeGraw, The National Underground Nashville, will combine the best in local and national original roots rock and country music along with a full menu—including a burger that was named one of the best in New York City. [Read more…]
Lonestar, Joel Warren Fights Domestic Violence
The Lonestar State’s Joel Warren is back in the saddle and on a mission to fight Domestic Violence. His new record, “Straight Up Country” is out and, like the debut album, is climbing charts all over the U.S. Country scene. Included on the record is an all new recording of the powerful song, “God Fearin’ Man”. Joel has teamed up with Bridges Domestic Violence Center, which “serves women, men, and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education, intervention, and case management.” Joel is donating all proceeds from the tune to support their efforts. [Read more…]
How To Copyright Music In Canada
You own the copyright for your music from the moment that you commit it to a physical medium, be it paper, tape, CD or hard drive. However, to assert this copyright effectively, you must be able to prove that you are the original author. Your evidence must be strong enough to potentially stand up in court; it is not enough, for example, for someone to testify that you played a song to them at a particular time. Furthermore, although digital files contain information about the date on which they were created, this can easily be falsified, and so does not constitute sufficient proof. [Read more…]
Why Should I Copyright My Songs?
People ask me all kinds of questions; how to build a dog-house, or a people-house, they ask me how to clean a fuel injector system or pull a dent, how to spell acquaintance, cook ribs, tie shoes, how to play an instrument, record a song, pitch a tent, or build a web-site. I’m always somewhat surprised at the legal questions people ask me. I should have been a lawyer…
This post borders on legal matters, so let me assure you that neither myself nor midtnmusic.com are in the practice of giving legal advice either paid or free. I am Not a lawyer, but I would be more than happy to portray one on TV or Radio and am currently entertaining all offers. [Read more…]
The Best Advice I Can Give You for Finding Success
This is ridiculously simple, but its from the heart and I plan to pass these principals down to my 3 mini-selfs as they continue growing older.
For now I hand them to You. [Read more…]
