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Comment on ‘On the Road’ to Woodstock 40 Years After by allenshadow

allenshadow — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:54:27 +0000

Sounds great. Would love to see a picture of it. Unfortunately, I gave mine, a ‘48, to a friend a couple of decades ago. Would love to get another one of these days. Mine was all original lacquer paint. Put about 60k miles on it; did two valve jobs. A friend of mine at the time collected old Caddies; had a couple of ‘47 limos, too. I got the hearse from him for $200 bucks; my first car.

Comment on ‘On the Road’ to Woodstock 40 Years After by Mark Rodgers

Mark Rodgers — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:32:05 +0000

I have the same Hearse. Mine is a 48 A.J. Miller with an automatic and a crinkle paint top. It’s got 24k original miles on it and is in beautiful unrestored shape.
Mark

Comment on Obama and Oslo: A Tough President for Tough Times by Jeff Shattuck

Jeff Shattuck — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:13:12 +0000

Obama’s not tough. If he were, Wall Street wouldn’t be walking all over him. Nor would the health care industry.

More important, an acceptance speech is hardly evidence of guts.

For the record, I hated W, hated Cheney more, and I voted for Obama, because I thought he would disrupt Washington and Roto-Rooter out the sclerotic crud that crams the Federal government. He’s done nothing of the sort. Worse, I think he’s added to it. He wants the government to do MORE, MORE, MORE. Well, news flash, we’re broke and getting broker because of bad government. More bad government will only make matters worse.

Jeff

Comment on Obama and Oslo: A Tough President for Tough Times by Janine

Janine — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:02:32 +0000

I like Barack Obama… I watched in wonder during his entire election campaign. But I am not convinced that his strategy for Afghanistan is going to produce an outcome any different from the current situation in Iraq. He is clever – definitely. He weighs every decision he makes – and that’s a nice change from George I-cannot-spell-my-own-name Bush. But is another military offensive in another sandy country really what America needs right now?

Comment on Obama and Oslo: A Tough President for Tough Times by Marisa

Marisa — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:07:27 +0000

I’m a little concerned that he’ll go too far in order to prove he’s tough– so many Americans expect that of a president, and I’d hate for him to try to amp up that image for approval ratings.

With any luck, he’ll be satisfied with his image as a thinker. I mean, that’s why I voted for him.

Comment on Obama and Oslo: A Tough President for Tough Times by AnInkPen

AnInkPen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:24:20 +0000

Not sure that I have once thought of Obama as tough. I have a hard time knowing if he is a “thinker” or someone who is insecure and unable to make a decision. He is smart for sure, but for some reason I just don’t trust him.

Comment on Release of “We’re America” by allenshadow

allenshadow — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:13 +0000

Thank you for the generous comment.

Comment on Release of “We’re America” by The Soul of Rock 'n' Roll

The Soul of Rock 'n' Roll — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:39:25 +0000

Carnival of Rock and Roll-April 2009…

Well back in late March it seemed as if the planets would align and I would finally, for the first time in months, be able to publish a Carnival of Rock ‘n’ Roll actually on the day I planned to. Everything was worked out, scheduled and I was ready, …

Comment on Singles Strategy Radiohead Style by allenshadow

allenshadow — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:05:03 +0000

Yes, it is sad about the state of the album today. It took awhile to face up to the realities of today’s fan habits, but I have come to terms with it. Nevertheless, with serialization, I see a kind backwards strategy regarding the album. By that, I mean releasing singles-only first, then, eventually collecting them as an album, but at the end of the process, rather than at the beginning. It’s kind of like what what some authors have done with novels, having chapters published in a major magazine prior to the release of the book. That can actually build audience along the way, creating a pent-up demand for the book.

Let me add that this is all an experimental strategy. Derek Sivers, in his article, “Learning” on Music Think Tank, says that no one in the industry really knows what the future of the music business really is. Over the past several years, music biz strategies have been about trial and error, from the major labels to the indie artists. We just have to take a deep breath and keep trying. And just one more thing: we need to have fun along the way, or we risk losing our creative spirit and energy.

-Allen

Comment on Singles Strategy Radiohead Style by ganga chillout downbeat denmark

ganga chillout downbeat denmark — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:29:17 +0000

Its really a big challenge right now to find out where to go with your releases.
Personally I am a bit sad that the album goes away – if it does – because it is a landmark of your mark – is a place to draw a line and say, this is where I am now.
So what is the meaning of serialized. Will you just release one track at a time from now on?
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music