I’m looking forward to my first book signing today. It will take place from 2-4 pm at the Eldorado Memorial Public Library in my hometown of Eldorado, Illinois. The book – The Music Industry Doesn’t Have To Kill You – will be for sale on-site for $15. Otherwise, the book is available online at Amazon, etc.
I’m reading Pattie Boyd’s fantastic story in her book, Wonderful Tonight, written with Penny Junor. Pattie was married to George Harrison and Eric Clapton. You know she has stories. I’m currently reading the chapter where she has just met George and they have begun dating. The year is 1964. It is remarkable. Upon completion, I am certain I will have plenty of thoughts to share in response.
I saw Counting Crows for the fifth time the other night (5.5.12) with Sarah at the Ryman. It easily went straight to my top three shows of my entire life. Maybe the top. Why? Multiple reasons. But the more I think about it, it had a lot to do with the overall atmosphere of the evening, mostly things I have little control of coordinating: who I was with, where I was, how people around me were treating others, the music, the band, my nostalgic love for half of the set-list, my new love for the other half, etc. When I think of other shows in my lifetime, and I’ve seen some good ones – The Police, Billy Joel, Tom Petty, Elton John, Radiohead, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Ben Folds, Foo Fighters, Spin Doctors, U2, to name some personal highlights – yes, …
My first book is now officially available for purchase - The Music Industry Doesn’t Have To Kill You. You can purchase it HERE. Thank you for your support during the creation of this book. Nearly two years in the making, today marks a very special day for me, and one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. A brief description of the book: The Music Industry Doesn’t Have To Kill You challenges behavioral stereotypes in the industry of music while bringing attention to interesting people within it. Although the music industry will always be rife with destructive behavior and cynical attitudes, you do not have to treat people like hell along the way. Please enjoy, and thanks again.
Why do you do what you do? I don’t mean the fact that you go to work because you need money to pay the bills and take care of the basics. I’m asking why you approach the world and interact with people the way you do. What are you trying to accomplish? What is your mission? Do you have one? Is one necessary? I’m not encouraging you to be on a constant crusade to convert people. I am, however, getting at how most of us have one or many objectives in life and something or things we hope or need to accomplish. These objectives may live more in your subconscious – some more than others – or they may be written on your sleeve. Either way, I’m sure you are working to accomplish something right now. Consider your motives. Consider your …
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