Category Music
Why Is There No Entry-Level Artist Job?
Why does our society not pay artists until they master their craft? If you’re a computer programmer, there is a career path for you. You go to school, you learn how to program, you go to work in an entry-level position and as you gain experience and credentials as a programmer, you get paid more […]
Once the Smartphones Have Freed the Music
You go out for the night with a couple good friends. You have no specific plan, but you all like music, and the city is filled with music. You all go to the bar and venue district. You grab a drink. The smartbar reads your phone semi-remotely (in your pocket) and charges you directly for […]
The Black Cat and the Facebook Event Formula
My band (that I play drums in) played at the Black Cat this past Saturday. It was pretty cool. It’s always a little unreal being the guest of a well-run and high-profile venue — whether as a theatre artist or a musician. I wonder if it ever ceases to be unreal, if one is lucky enough […]
