On Tuesday, Dawes' new album Nothing Is Wrong was released by ATO Records. The L.A. folk-rock quartet recorded the disc at producer Jonathan Wilson's Echo Park studio late last year in between touring commitments. Jackson Browne appears on the record and band leader,...
Be Gracious And Prolific
I just read some devastatingly good advice from one writer to another. It concerns one writer's jealous nature, as she witnesses her peers get the book deals that are not coming her way. I know it’s not easy being an artist. I know the gulf between creation and...
Real Populism Is Radical
According to The New York Times, Charles "Buddy" Roemer is exploring a possible presidential campaign from his RV, refusing any contributions over $100. His stance against corporate influence has left him with a paltry $55,000 in donations, almost half of which came...
Guy Forsyth Deals With The Things That Matter
My cousin Joshua Cain Daugherty came to town last week with Wammo vs. Forsyth, an offshoot of the Austin-based band, Asylum Street Spankers. It’s fun to see Joshua in action as a rock and roll tour manager. For such a laid back dude, he gets the musicians where they...
CrowdFunding Campaign On IndieGoGo Off To Slow Start
On Sunday night, I launched a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, a site that provides a platform for small business owners, filmmakers, writers and others looking to launch and manage on online fundraising effort for their project. It's been a humbling 48 hours. As...