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Just some of the artists performing at the Compassion International benefit on December 2nd at Mercy Lounge in Nashville. More artist info and videos to come…..
Bryan White
Rob Blackledge
Julie Roberts
Blaine Laresen
Alathea
Compassion International Benefit Show
All proceeds will go to the Global Food Crisis Fund, assisting children and their families in the most needed areas where Compassion serves.
• Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009, doors open at 7:30pm
• Mercy Lounge in Nashville, ages 18 and above
• Country and Pop artists, special guests
• Tickets $10 in advance and at door. Buy advance HERE.
Featuring:
- CARTER’S CHORD
- ROB BLACKLEDGE
- JULIE ROBERTS
- BRYAN WHITE
- MICA ROBERTS
- BLAINE LARSEN
- TRAILER CHOIR
- CHARMAINE
- NATALIE HEMBY
- CANAAN SMITH
- RUSS ROBERTS
- TAMMY COCHRAN
- REGIE HAMM
- BUCK JOHNSON
*****and more very special guests!
Guest hosts: Tony & Kris from “Tony & Kris in the Morning”
CNN Video on the Global Food Crisis in Guatemala: http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/living/2009/09/16/iyw.guatemala.food.crisis.cnn?iref=videosearch
About the Global Food Crisis: http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/global-food-crisis/about-the-global-food-crisis.htm
If you would like to help out in any way or if you have questions, please contact Mike Severson at mikeseverson@comcast.net
Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from economic, social, spiritual, and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled adults. Go to www.compassion.org for more information.
I got into the music business because I was passionate about artists and music. I had a heart for it and wanted it to be all around me. That dream came true and has moved me into places I could have never imagined. Despite the positive aspects of working in the radio and music industries for 20+ years, there is inevitable fallout. Music that may have reached me as a fan now may be met with a shrug. Artists that I idolized as a fan now are just normal people who I may still respect, but they don’t lift me to another plane.
It’s easy to reason why. Being immersed by the music, artists, and inner workings of the business for a long period of time has tinkered with the emotional mechanism in some way. The lines can blur between what is genuine passion and what is just part of your job. Call it jaded, over saturated, or being more critical – it happens to all of us for better or worse. Plus the aspect of just growing up and having less and less free time.
There is no doubt I still love and am passionate about music and artists (I should find another career if not), but it takes more to move me to a purchase of music or tickets to a show. It requires something extra special to make me commit my time, energy, and resources. When I find those artists and music that rock my world it reminds me of why I wanted to work in the music industry in the first place. It rejuvenates me and like some retroactive switch causes me to become the fan I was before, again.
That’s where I am currently with several artists in various genres, with the pinnacle being MuteMath. This band had me at the first listen of a sample EP back in 2002 and then after seeing their unbelievable shows at the Exit Inn and SXSW. Boom, done!
Sometimes these musical highs cool down to earth and I move on to the next one, but this trip continues after purchasing their first three projects and catching a few more shows. Now they are coming back to town this Sunday and I am absolutely going. I purchased the MuteMath VIP package via their website. Not only was it a great idea for the band to market, but it was priced right. All of you artists and labels pay attention now……..in the package was a CD, full album download w/ exclusive bonus tracks, t-shirt, invitation to a local mobile listening party of album prior to release, signed lithograph, and a “first in line” pass. All bundled up for $49. Totally worth the price because I am a fan.
I am a freaking fan and it feels good.
If ever there was an industry show I was glad I went to, this one was it. I caught myself smiling at times because of the pure talent that graced the stage and the quality of the music. The production and sound was solid as far as I could tell too. The award shows should have been taking notes. As a matter of fact, I have an idea for them – use Vince Gill’s band for all non group performances. They can play anything and knock it out of the park.
Keith and Vince announced there will be a “All For The Hall” show in October 2010 and I will be back to not only see a fantastic show, but to support the Country Music Hall of Fame.
As for individual performances, here is a brief rundown:
Keith Urban: Hands down is the most entertaining act in country music. No need for gimmicks, this guy is a master on stage, with a guitar, and with a crowd. He seems so comfortable and genuine as well.
Vince Gill: I love this guy and always have. As he sang I reminisced at when I was fortunate to work hit after hit after hit including “Whenever You Come Around” which he performed and his voice sounded exactly the same. He has not lost an ounce of his talent and we are all the poorer not hearing him on the radio.
Brad Paisley: Would have liked to hear another song, but enjoyed the guitar duel with Urban. Obvious talent.
Little Big Town: Each time I see this act, the more I believe they are stars. Sounded great.
Lady Antebellum: This is a trio that should be welcomed as an A artist. They are unbelievably versatile and talented. I can’t wait to hear more.
Jason Aldean: I know he has sold a load of albums, but I have not seen Jason in a big venue. His ovation was eye opening. The guy has a coolness factor and carves out his own edgy country niche.
Faith Hill: Honestly I wasn’t expecting much just based on not seeing her for a long time, but she surprised me at how strong her vocals were. I was reminded of why I initially fell for her back in 1993. All she needs is some solid and relevant country songs. I’d be glad to welcome her back into the fold.
Dierks Bentley: He wasn’t on the bill and showed up as a special guest, and honestly it felt like he just showed up to the venue 5 minutes before and decided to go on stage. He was good however and has such an original voice in a sea of sameness when it comes to male artists.
Taylor Swift: I was looking forward to seeing her and I think she and her three backup singers should have probably been featured earlier in the show. She shined and all the kids loved her, but going last on this particular show was a tough spot to be in.
Ticket sales can be a most confusing game. You show up at your ticket outlet or online right when the show goes on sale and you either can’t get the seats you want or they are already sold out. Then you find all the tickets you want on a brokers web site at three or four times the price. You’d rather pay the idiotic “convenience” fee and handling charge than being gouged. Now brokers are complaining because it seems they are having problems getting the tickets they want. Who’s to blame and is any of this ethical? Read the following article from ticketnews.com and decide for yourself.
Tue, Jun 17th 2008 By Alfred Branch Jr.
By many accounts, the recent “fireside chat” meeting held for ticket brokers by Ticketmaster and new partner TicketsNow answered a lot of questions. But, one of the top concerns that continues to haunt some brokers is their belief that they are being frozen out of receiving access to premium seats to some of the hot concerts of the year, an issue that neither Ticketmaster nor TicketsNow moved to dispel.
The two companies’ CEOs, Sean Moriarty of Ticketmaster and Cheryl Rosner of TicketsNow, addressed many of the concerns that brokers have concerning how the two industry giants will behave in the marketplace, but on at least the issue of how premium tickets are ending up on TicketsNow or Ticketmaster’s TicketExchange before the public had a chance to purchase them, questions remain. TicketNews obtained a recording of the May meeting in Las Vegas, and in this story, the second part of a in-depth series on the results of the meeting, Moriarty essentially said that artists are to blame for how premium tickets are sold before the public has a chance to buy them. While he did not say that Ticketmaster itself is placing tickets on those two websites, the practice of tickets turning up on those sites before they go on sale to the public will continue, but he refused to disclose the specific sources of those tickets.
“Tickets get onto TicketExchange a bunch of different ways. Members of the general public, in some cases, I’m sure the ticket brokers, and in some cases artists want to sell tickets directly to the public,” Moriarty said. “It’s a platform.”
What it comes down to, Moriarty believes, is “Who is best equipped to help artists find” the best value for their tickets?
“I think the trend that you’re seeing is artists in the concert category saying, ‘Gosh, we now know that there is a market value for our tickets, we understand full well, that it’s much higher than what our tickets are priced at, and we want our initial public offering, if you will, to recognize that value, or as much of it as we can get’,” he added.
Artists are have begun to negotiate with “every player” in the ticketing in the business, Moriarty said, whether it’s “Ticketmaster or StubHub or individual and local brokers,” and he believes that more artists will begin placing tickets directly on secondary ticket websites to maximize revenue.According to Moriarty, artists started asking Ticketmaster to be able to use the company’s ticket auction platform about four years ago to “get as close to what they thought market value was in forum that was fair.” Read the rest of this entry »
DeepRockDrive is hosting a live show from Whiskey Falls tomorrow night (Thursday). The band will be playing live in Las Vegas and you can have a front row seat on the net. The show is free and registration is required for your ticket. Go here to resereve your spot. Show starts at 8pm CST.
DeepRockDrive blends the live show experience with the interactivity of online video games. You don’t just watch a concert, you support the artists you love live by participating. From voting on songs that get played during the set to controlling your own camera views, you get to take live music online to a new level.
I recently witnessed the best country music show of the year so far- Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood. Yes I know, they are not artists I work directly with, but I’m in this business because I love music and will give it recognition whenever it is good or when an artist does the right things. I may also let you know when I feel like a song is doing nothing but taking up valuable space; but I’m not here to talk about the Garth & Huey Lewis single today.
Anyway, if you have seen a show with Keith Urban lately and you don’t vote for him as Entertainer of the Year, you are on crack! I’ve seen him as part of The Ranch and then a few times after going solo. He has always put on a solid show and is a great guy to hang with, but after the show I just experienced I can testify he is hands down the most charismatic and exciting performer in the country format. From his backstage visits with fans and radio, to the inventive production and the powerful show, it was done first class. He gets it! Carrie Underwood opened and she certainly is a star and a nice fit for Urban. A complete home run for the guys and the gals.
Between sets a talented DJ was spinning and mixing music from all genres and all generations. I was impressed how the entire evening was very relevant to the crowd and you could feel the exciting buzz of the house from start to finish.
I am fortunate to be working with Emerson Drive, Whiskey Falls and Adam Gregory because I really do believe they are phenomenal artists, but if all I did was write and talk about my own artists then I would be doing a disservice to you and to myself. We are all in this together and I’m not simply an outlet for company talking points. My mission is much bigger than that.
After an electrifying performance at the post Super Bowl XLII Tailgate Party in front of an estimated 30,000 people (photo above), Whiskey Falls has an action packed month.
This week the band will be featured in People Magazine, on stands February 12th. Later in the month Whiskey Falls is scheduled to appear on the syndicated show “Extra!”. On March 1st they make their debut on the “CBS Early Show,” where they will perform their new single “Falling Into You” which is climbing the charts.
“We’ve been working, writing, and performing on the road nonstop for the past year, so it’s extremely fulfilling to witness others take notice,” says Whiskey Falls member Damon Johnson.
I went to see the IMAX U2 3D last night. It was completely amazing! The hour and a half film was shot at a stadium show in South America. It was as moving as their live show and the energy was authentically powerful.
Obviously, being able to attend one of U2’s concerts would be preferred, but this explosive multisensory experience is the closest you can get. I hope this is a trend in film making, because I would have no problem handing over $15 to see another show like this from a multitude of acts. If you like U2 at all you must check it out!
The only thing I would have changed is to have the surround sound louder. Maybe one day soon we’ll be able to bring our own headphones to plug in or they will install controllable speakers in each seat back. Regardless though, it was fantastic! I will see it again.
Here is the official web site: www.u23dmovie.com
