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INSERT INTO `wp_comments` VALUES (1,1,'Mr WordPress','','https://wordpress.org/','','2015-05-11 16:32:55','2015-05-11 16:32:55','Hi, this is a comment.\nTo delete a comment, just log in and view the post&#039;s comments. There you will have the option to edit or delete them.',0,'1','','',0,0),(2,314,'Earth Hertz Records is Live','','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com','','2013-08-29 16:12:04','2013-08-29 16:12:04','Earth Hertz Records\n\nPartnering For Change\n\nThe music industry is headed for a much needed and long overdue reworking. Both artists and fans are disappointed with record labels, online streaming companies, and internet radio stations raking in the money and fighting to keep it.\n\nThe time has come for a complete paradigm shift. It is time to treat the artists more fairly, starting with the contracts they sign with labels. Additionally, it is time for online media streaming sites to pay for the plays. \n\nEarth Hertz Records in partnership with StreamBeam.US determined the time is now, and is poised to deliver the complete solution.\n\nEarth Hertz Productions, LLC is a 5-tier company with multiple facets comprising each tier.\n\n1)    High Definition Music Recordings\n\n2)    Your Grandma\'s Lower Definition Music\n\n3)    Accepted Content (various definitions from external sources and non-Earth Hertz artists.)\n\n4)    Radio style streaming media just like Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc\n\n5)    Earth Hertz/StreamBeam.US internally booked, NO-SCALPING protected concert tours.\n',0,'1','','',0,0),(3,248,'Margaret Smith Henegar','mash8485@yahoo.com','','71.12.83.125','2013-10-15 06:26:45','2013-10-15 06:26:45','Earth Hertz scored big with signing The Billy David Band, as did Billy David. You feel his words, knowing they come from a very intuitive &amp; soulful man, who has experienced so much in his lifetime. Absolutely a GREAT ALBUM, that gives me such a wonderful feeling of peace &amp; love. Beautiful music along with the songs, make me get up and dance. Thank you Earth Hertz for the opportunity to jam with a dear childhood friend! Great Job!',0,'1','','',0,0),(4,738,'Sandy Melke','smurfnana@sbcglobal.net','','76.235.43.152','2013-10-16 12:51:42','2013-10-16 12:51:42','OMG These two young men are the best I\'ve heard for a long time. They have the potential to really make it big.',0,'1','','',0,0),(5,738,'Morgan Letorgeon','letorgeonbrothers@yahoo.com','http://TheLTGMusic.com','99.11.94.229','2013-10-17 04:11:25','2013-10-17 04:11:25','These recording are sick but do not give justice to there live performances! One Love',0,'1','','',0,0),(6,738,'rxeno','rxeno@earthhertzrecords.com','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com','68.52.2.58','2013-10-31 15:50:52','2013-10-31 15:50:52','Well Morgan! We are in luck, because we are working out the details to a new acoustic/live album now. Please stand by.',0,'1','','',5,0),(7,738,'The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014: Worthy or Not? - Earth Hertz Records','','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2013/12/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-class-of-2014-worthy-or-not/','10.30.65.100','2013-12-17 10:12:38','2013-12-17 16:12:38','[&#8230;] a listen here on the Applegate Nance page.  And watch the video for their first single &#8220;Hey [&#8230;]',0,'1','','pingback',0,0),(8,422,'Linda Roy','elleroy@mac.com','http://elleroywashere.com','24.189.197.109','2013-11-26 20:05:55','2013-11-27 02:05:55','John Lennon is one of my musical heroes. And it\'s always been difficult to rationalize that part of his humanity that was decidedly not \"Give Peace a Chance\".  But his contribution to music is brilliant, his message no less paramount. I never knew about the \"Jungle Book\" near miss either or the phone conversations with Paul. Always cool to pick up new info on the Beatles.',0,'1','','',0,0),(9,615,'Rich Rumple','rcrumple@aol.com','http://richrumple.blogspot.com/','98.23.56.17','2013-10-14 05:00:47','2013-10-14 05:00:47','Interesting story.  8 Tracks were the big thing in my area of the country from the late 60\'s thru the early 70\'s. I had one in my car in 1968, as we\'d never heard of cassette tapes (nor were they available anywhere ... Kmart included.)  My first sight of a cassette was when a friend drove by the store I was working at (in 1972) and showed me one in his car.  It was interesting, but not convenient.  15 minutes and you had to turn it over where an 8 Track would play over and over. In fact, my first new car, a 1972 VW Beetle, had a built in 8 Track player in the dash as they were the most popular from of mobile entertainment.  When I entered the military late that year, I was introduced to cassettes as they seemed to be a smaller storage problem for lockers and such.  They stayed with me until the early 90\'s when cd\'s made their appearance in the prerecorded stage, and until even the late 90\'s as cd recorders were then just hitting the market for the mixing of songs I loved doing.  I actually still have a mixing board with 6 cd players hooked up to it, along with a turntable and two mini disc units.  It\'s gathering dust as all mixing is now done with programs on the computer.  Oh, btw, vinyl stayed with me from as far back as I can remember until the late 80\'s as a preferred music source.  I still have a collection of over 2000 of those taking up space, as I\'ve transfered most to cd.  Good article!',0,'1','','',0,0),(10,615,'rxeno','rxeno@earthhertz.com','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com','68.52.2.58','2013-10-14 05:24:32','2013-10-14 05:24:32','Couldn\'t agree more Rich! One the article is very good, and two... I have 3 turntables and  a multi thousand count vinyl collection and over 10,000 cassettes! yup as well as 8,000 1/4\" tapes 300 1/2\" tapes and about 1000 2\" tapes! Would love to have those albums of yours \"taking up space\"!!!\n\nThanks for reading and thanks for commenting. \nEnjoy!\nrx',0,'1','','',9,1),(11,615,'Tina','tml35@yahoo.com','','24.115.42.53','2013-10-14 12:46:48','2013-10-14 12:46:48','Our collection of cassettes were included with the sale of our old volvo two years ago.... (miss old bessie) \nYes, it did work and one of my favorites was Brewer and Shipley... a classic \n\nThank You, as I enjoyed the article and so pleased I still have my turntable and vinyl collection.',0,'1','','',0,0),(12,1318,'jenkehl','jen@raisedontheradio.com','','24.15.74.156','2013-12-04 21:39:35','2013-12-05 03:39:35','It\'s been a long time since new music has made me happy. The melody and the harmonies are very pleasing to my ears. Thanks for producing such beautiful music, I hope they Make it To California :-)',0,'1','','',0,0),(13,1318,'rxeno','rxeno@earthhertz.com','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com','68.52.2.58','2013-12-04 22:49:32','2013-12-05 04:49:32','Thanks Jen, the boys are really something special to us here. They have so many tunes like this one and I have a very strong suspicion they will be in California very very soon.\nPreciate the support!',0,'1','','',12,1),(14,1200,'freddie','freddie1219@optimum.net','','24.44.4.68','2013-10-30 01:51:35','2013-10-30 01:51:35','yes it was a kick ass show and your review is quite \'tasty\'',0,'1','','',0,0),(15,1200,'freddie','freddie1219@optimum.net','','24.44.4.68','2013-10-30 01:52:04','2013-10-30 01:52:04','yes it was a kick ass show and your review is quite \"tasty\"',0,'1','','',0,0),(16,1200,'Kath Galasso','kgalasso@earthhertz.com','http://katstheory.blogspot.com/','24.44.4.68','2013-10-30 11:16:02','2013-10-30 11:16:02','The best part for me was seeing they were still really good, that my memories of them weren\'t ruined. They are not a nostalgia act. They are still rockers.',0,'1','','',14,1),(17,1303,'freddie','freddie1219@optimum.net','','70.44.36.11','2013-11-22 19:32:38','2013-11-23 01:32:38','yep,yep,yep.Fun was had by all.As our thoughts turn to the upcoming thanksgiving feast,Kath serves up a tasty appetizer.Nice going Kat',0,'1','','',0,0),(18,1303,'Arlo Guthrie at the Newton Theatre: A Night of Songs and Stories &raquo; Raised on the Radio','','http://raisedontheradio.com/2014/01/06/arlo-guthrie-newton-theatre-night-songs-stories/','173.201.196.218','2014-01-06 06:18:49','2014-01-06 12:18:49','[&#8230;] first published on EarthHertzRecords.com [&#8230;]',0,'1','','pingback',0,0),(19,1430,'lana 5000 direkt','','http://www.acma.se','178.33.223.85','2014-03-13 22:51:33','2014-03-14 04:51:33','<strong>lana 5000 direkt</strong>\n\nlån uten kredittsjekk',0,'0','','trackback',0,0),(20,1437,'Kath Galasso','kgalasso@earthhertz.com','http://katstheory.blogspot.com/','69.123.34.204','2014-01-16 16:34:01','2014-01-16 22:34:01','After reading the book too, I couldn\'t agree more. The story is interesting, even if it had not been The Beatles. Learning about just how The British Invasion was born, along with the story of Jimmie and his time with and without The Beatles, was just a fun and interesting ride. Great review Jen.',0,'1','','',0,1),(21,1437,'Author Jim Berkenstadt Talks About \"The Beatle Who Vanished\"','','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/author-jim-berkenstadt-talks-about-the-beatle-who-vanished/','10.30.65.102','2014-01-21 10:50:37','2014-01-21 16:50:37','[&#8230;] To read a review of The Beatle Who Vanished, click here [&#8230;]',0,'1','','pingback',0,0),(22,1437,'Twisted MixTape 43 &#8211; It&#8217;s Getting Better &raquo; JenKehl','','http://jenkehl.com/music/songs-about-feeling-better/','173.201.196.119','2014-01-27 20:14:56','2014-01-28 02:14:56','[&#8230;] here to read my review on The Beatle Who Vanished over at Earth Hertz Records, and if you want to follow a fantastic author and music detective [&#8230;]',0,'1','','pingback',0,0),(23,1473,'Earth Hertz at The Grammys, The Appetizer','','http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/earth-hertz-at-the-grammys-the-appetizer/','10.30.65.101','2014-01-28 10:49:37','2014-01-28 16:49:37','[&#8230;] Having interviewed Laura Sullivan about the Grammy nominee experience, it was easy to understand why the crowd in the Nokia Theatre was overjoyed when she was announced as the winner. She and her family sat in the row behind us, and tears were flowing everywhere when we heard her name. Seeing her husband Eric stand there with such love and pride as Laura gave her acceptance speech, was an incredibly beautiful moment&#8230; Grammy or otherwise. [&#8230;]',0,'1','','pingback',0,0),(24,1491,'Review of Smithereens&#039; B.B. 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You can hear a couple tracks on SoundCloud or Mog.com, among other places.',0,'1','','',26,1),(28,1602,'socialeum.com','','http://socialeum.com/how-to-attract-3000-facebook-followers-in-30-days.html','176.9.176.238','2014-03-15 02:39:40','2014-03-15 08:39:40','<strong>socialeum.com Thanks-a-mundo for the article post.Much thanks again. Cool.</strong>\n\nThanks-a-mundo for the article post.Much thanks again. Cool.',0,'0','','trackback',0,0),(29,1602,'socialeum.com','','http://socialeum.com/how-to-build-more-facebook-fans-without-wasting-your-time.html','176.9.176.238','2014-03-16 01:47:36','2014-03-16 07:47:36','<strong>socialeum.com All well and good if you can get BackWPup working. Past experience is that it dislikes running on many hosts and each update seems to bring in more problems, not fewer. Usually followed by a flury of bug fix subsequent updates. I live t&#8230;</strong>\n\nAll well and good if you can get BackWPup working. 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No more breaking your flow; your text looks great with a <code>*</code> and a <code>#</code>.</p>\n<hr />\n<h2>Site Icons</h2>\n<p><img src=\"//s.w.org/images/core/4.3/site-icon-customizer.png\" alt=\"\" /><br />\n&nbsp;<br />\nSite icons represent your site in browser tabs, bookmark menus, and on the home screen of mobile devices. Add your unique site icon in the customizer; it will even stay in place when you switch themes. Make your whole site reflect your brand.</p>\n<hr />\n<h2>Better Passwords</h2>\n<p><img src=\"//s.w.org/images/core/4.3/better-passwords.png\" alt=\"\" /><br />\n&nbsp;<br />\nKeep your site more secure with WordPress’ improved approach to passwords. Instead of receiving passwords via email, you’ll get a password reset link. When you add new users to your site or edit a user profile, WordPress will automatically generate a secure password.</p>\n<hr />\n<h2>Other improvements</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A smoother admin experience</strong> &#8211; Refinements to the list view across the admin make your WordPress more accessible and easier to work with on any device.</li>\n<li><strong>Comments turned off on pages</strong> &#8211; All new pages that you create will have comments turned off. Keep discussions to your blog, right where they’re supposed to happen.</li>\n<li><strong>Customize your site quickly</strong> &#8211; Wherever you are on the front-end, you can click the customize link in the toolbar to swiftly make changes to your site.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr />\n<h2>The Team</h2>\n<p><a class=\"alignleft\" href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/obenland\"><img src=\"https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2370ea5912750f4cb0f3c51ae1cbca55?d=mm&amp;s=180&amp;r=G\" alt=\"Konstantin Obenland\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" /></a>This release was led by <a href=\"http://konstantin.obenland.it/\">Konstantin Obenland</a>, with the help of these fine individuals. There are 246 contributors with props in this release. Pull up some Billie Holiday on your music service of choice, and check out some of their profiles:</p>\n<a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mercime\">@mercime</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/aaroncampbell\">Aaron D. Campbell</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jorbin\">Aaron Jorbin</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/adamkheckler\">Adam Heckler</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/adamsilverstein\">Adam Silverstein</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/akibjorklund\">Aki Bjorklund</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/akirk\">Alex Kirk</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/viper007bond\">Alex Mills (Viper007Bond)</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/tellyworth\">Alex Shiels</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/deconf\">Alin Marcu</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/andfinally\">andfinally</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/afercia\">Andrea Fercia</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/andg\">Andrea Gandino</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nacin\">Andrew Nacin</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/azaozz\">Andrew Ozz</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/afragen\">Andy Fragen</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ankit-k-gupta\">Ankit K Gupta</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/antpb\">Anthony Burchell</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/anubisthejackle\">anubisthejackle</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/aramzs\">Aram Zucker-Scharff</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/arjunskumar\">Arjun S Kumar</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/avnarun\">avnarun</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/brad2dabone\">Bad Feather</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/bcole808\">Ben Cole</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/empireoflight\">Ben Dunkle</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/binarykitten\">BinaryKitten</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/birgire\">Birgir Erlendsson (birgire)</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/bjornjohansen\">Bjorn Johansen</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/bolo1988\">bolo1988</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/boonebgorges\">Boone B. Gorges</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/bradt\">Brad Touesnard</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/bramd\">Bram Duvigneau</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/kraftbj\">Brandon Kraft</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/krogsgard\">Brian Krogsgard</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/brianlayman\">Brian Layman</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/icaleb\">Caleb Burks</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/calevans\">CalEvans</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/chasewiseman\">Chase Wiseman</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/chipbennett\">Chip Bennett</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/chouby\">Chouby</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/c3mdigital\">Chris Olbekson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/chriscct7\">chriscct7</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/posykrat\">Clement Biron</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/craig-ralston\">Craig Ralston</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/extendwings\">Daisuke Takahashi</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/danielbachhuber\">Daniel Bachhuber</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/redsweater\">Daniel Jalkut (Red Sweater)</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mte90\">Daniele Mte90 Scasciafratte</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/daniluk4000\">daniluk4000</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/dmchale\">Dave McHale</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/daveal\">DaveAl</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidakennedy\">David A. 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Grimes</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jacklenox\">Jack Lenox</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jadpm\">jadpm</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/macmanx\">James Huff</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jamesgol\">jamesgol</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jancbeck\">jancbeck</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jfarthing84\">Jeff Farthing</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeremyfelt\">Jeremy Felt</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jpry\">Jeremy Pry</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jmichaelward\">Jeremy Ward</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jesin\">Jesin A</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jipmoors\">jipmoors</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/eltobiano\">jjberry</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jobst\">Jobst Schmalenbach</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/joedolson\">Joe Dolson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/joehoyle\">Joe Hoyle</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/joemcgill\">Joe McGill</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jkudish\">Joey Kudish</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnbillion\">John Blackbourn</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnjamesjacoby\">John James Jacoby</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/picard102\">John Leschinski</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/joostdevalk\">Joost de Valk</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/maxxsnake\">Josh Davis</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jpyper\">Jpyper</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jrf\">jrf</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/juliobox\">Julio Potier</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/jtsternberg\">Justin Sternberg</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ungestaltbar\">Kai</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/karinchristen\">karinchristen</a>, <a 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href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/markjaquith\">Mark Jaquith</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/markoheijnen\">Marko Heijnen</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/marsjaninzmarsa\">marsjaninzmarsa</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/martinsachse\">martinsachse</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/matt\">Matt Mullenweg</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/veraxus\">Matt van Andel</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mattwiebe\">Matt Wiebe</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mattyrob\">mattyrob</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/melchoyce\">Mel Choyce</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nikonratm\">Michael</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mdawaffe\">Michael Adams (mdawaffe)</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/michael-arestad\">Michael Arestad</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/michaelryanmcneill\">michaelryanmcneill</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mcguive7\">Mickey Kay</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mihai\">mihai</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mikehansenme\">Mike Hansen</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mnelson4\">Mike Nelson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/dh-shredder\">Mike Schroder</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/dimadin\">Milan Dinic</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/morganestes\">Morgan Estes</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mrutz\">mrutz</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nabil_kadimi\">nabil_kadimi</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/Nao\">Naoko Takano</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nazmulhossainnihal\">Nazmul Hossain Nihal</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nicholas_io\">nicholas_io</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/celloexpressions\">Nick Halsey</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nickmomrik\">Nick Momrik</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nikeo\">nikeo</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/nbachiyski\">Nikolay Bachiyski</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rabmalin\">Nilambar Sharma</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/onnimonni\">Onni Hakala</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ozh\">Ozh</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/pareshradadiya-1\">Paresh Radadiya</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/swissspidy\">Pascal Birchler</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/djpaul\">Paul Gibbs</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/figureone\">Paul Ryan</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/paulwilde\">Paul Wilde</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/pavelevap\">pavelevap</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/gungeekatx\">Pete Nelson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/peterwilsoncc\">Peter Wilson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/peterrknight\">PeterRKnight</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/philiparthurmoore\">Philip Arthur Moore</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/mordauk\">Pippin Williamson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/pragunbhutani\">pragunbhutani</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rachelbaker\">Rachel Baker</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ramiy\">Rami Yushuvaev</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rarylson\">rarylson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/lamosty\">Rastislav Lamos</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rauchg\">rauchg</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ravinderk\">Ravinder Kumar</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rclations\">RC Lations</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/greuben\">Reuben Gunday</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rianrietveld\">Rian Rietveld</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ritteshpatel\">Ritesh Patel</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/miqrogroove\">Robert Chapin</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rdall\">Robert Dall</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rodrigosprimo\">Rodrigo Primo</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rommelxcastro\">Rommel Castro</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/magicroundabout\">Ross Wintle</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rhurling\">Rouven Hurling</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan\">Ryan Boren</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rmarks\">Ryan Marks</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/rmccue\">Ryan McCue</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ohryan\">Ryan Neudorf</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/welcher\">Ryan Welcher</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/sagarjadhav\">Sagar Jadhav</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/salcode\">Sal Ferrarello</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/solarissmoke\">Samir Shah</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/santagada\">santagada</a>, <a 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Mackevicius</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/tomharrigan\">TomHarrigan</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/toro_unit\">Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/toru\">Toru Miki</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/liljimmi\">Tracy (LilJimmi) Levesque</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/tryon\">Tryon Eggleston</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/tywayne\">Ty Carlson</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/desaiuditd\">Udit Desai</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/umeshnevase\">Umesh Nevase</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/vivekbhusal\">vivekbhusal</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/vortfu\">vortfu</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/westonruter\">Weston Ruter</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/willnorris\">Will Norris</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/willgladstone\">willgladstone</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/earnjam\">William Earnhardt</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/willstedt\">willstedt</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/yoavf\">Yoav Farhi</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/ysalame\">Yuri Salame</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/oxymoron\">Zach Wills</a>, <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/katzwebdesign\">Zack Katz</a>, and <a href=\"https://profiles.wordpress.org/tollmanz\">Zack Tollman</a>.\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Special thanks go to <a href=\"http://siobhanmckeown.com/\">Siobhan McKeown</a> for producing the release video, <a href=\"http://hugobaeta.com/\">Hugo Baeta</a> for the design, and <a href=\"http://jacklenox.com/\">Jack Lenox</a> for the voice-over.</p>\n<p>Finally, thanks to all of the contributors who provided subtitles for the release video, which at last count had been translated into 30 languages!</p>\n<p>If you want to follow along or help out, check out <a 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Thanks for choosing WordPress. 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The night before the event, there was a speaker dinner with excellent food and wonderful company. Registration was chaotic because WiFi was a mess.</p>\n<p>Everyone was happy and excited to be there, and it was very loud because everyone wanted to be part of a conversation. It had all the elements I love about WordCamps; handshakes between new friends, hugs between old friends, and huge transfers of information between everyone, it was fantastic. Aside from WordCamp Miami, it&#8217;s also the largest WordCamp I&#8217;ve attended with 500 tickets sold.</p>\n<p>It was well-organized, by which I mean things were well planned for, and handled well when they didn&#8217;t work out. Sessions were held in university class rooms. I think they were a little small for the number of attendees, but it didn&#8217;t detract from the experience. 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No-one was ever aggressive or suspicious, it&#8217;s just something that happened and everyone took it in stride.</p>\n<h2>The Word Lounge</h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://i1.wp.com/wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WordLounge.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48220\" src=\"http://i1.wp.com/wptavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/WordLounge.png?resize=298%2C462\" alt=\"Word Lounge\" /></a> There was a room set aside to be an all day open session for writers. There&#8217;s a local group called <a href=\"https://twitter.com/AlphabetSambar\">Alphabet Sambar</a> (Sambar is a soup) that has a regular meetup to help each other with writing. They made sure to welcome attendees and keep a good discussion going all day.</p>\n<p>I love this idea of unconference rooms based on topic. 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This allows them to invest more since their return of investment is worth it; while taking a risk due to saving a few bucks could very well ruin their reputation and harm their business. 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Scanned images of contracts and ID cards end up in the public space.</li>\n<li>Your sitemap plugin indexes protected data since you used a plugin that doesn’t work.</li>\n<li>You set up a site and sell it to a client, and due to the terrible choice of plugins, the site crashes miserably and kills the server during a demonstration in front of their big clients.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Its a small list of what ifs, but they happen all the time. If you don’t possess the skills or offer the wrong service, this could damage your client’s business. Upping your game and providing solutions instead of websites allows you to take care of the infrastructure, maintenance work, support, development, security, marketing of the project.</p>\n<p>At the very least, be aware of the consequences and partner up with other agencies and consultants. 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But if you’re determined to learn more and become a better professional, that’s the perfect challenge for you.</p>\n<h2>Solving More Complex Problems</h2>\n<p>In addition to being able to adjust to different environments, working with large clients means solving more complex problems.</p>\n<p>If a mom and pop shop is somewhat broken or down, it’s probably not a big deal if their site receives 100 visits per month. But for a project with tens of millions of views a month and thousands of concurrent users, it is unacceptable.</p>\n<p>Working on larger and heavy platforms often means dealing with a lot of data, complex relationships, and solid traffic. This means that every single line of your code and business decision will inevitably impact the entire system in a way visible to hundreds of thousands of people.</p>\n<p>In order to be able to cope with these, you should study your specialty in detail and understand what the impact is of every single change. 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The majority of them are more conservative and operate slowly, since a minor mistake could cost them millions or more.</p>\n<p>They rely on detailed specifications, scope of work documents, use case diagrams, UX mockups/wireframes, E/R diagrams, and a large list of documents. They include every single detail in their planning &#8211; from holidays for each member of their team, to different dependencies from other service providers and third-party members.</p>\n<p>Successful clients have managed to build a process and scale it in a way that grows their revenue in a predictable way. In order to be able to handle large projects, you need to treat them as a small project that takes longer to complete.</p>\n<p>Learn how to use a project management system and version control properly, define your pricing strategy, make sure to predict all of the delays for both communication and payments. 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(And gettin\' caught in the rain.)</blockquote>\n\n...or something like this:\n\n<blockquote>The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, and has been providing quality doohickeys to the public ever since. Located in Gotham City, XYZ employs over 2,000 people and does all kinds of awesome things for the Gotham community.</blockquote>\n\nAs a new WordPress user, you should go to <a href=\"http://www.nashvilletape.com/wordpress1/wp-admin/\">your dashboard</a> to delete this page and create new pages for your content. Have fun!','Sample Page','','publish','open','open','','sample-page','','','2015-05-11 16:32:55','2015-05-11 16:32:55','',0,'http://www.nashvilletape.com/wordpress1/?page_id=2',0,'page','',0),(3,1,'2015-09-17 14:56:35','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Auto Draft','','auto-draft','open','open','','','','','2015-09-17 14:56:35','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://www.nashvilletape.com/wordpress1/?p=3',0,'post','',0),(5,2,'2013-08-29 16:12:04','2013-08-29 16:12:04','<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 2em;\">Earth Hertz Records</span>\n\n<strong>Partnering For  Change</strong>\n\nThe music industry is  headed for a much needed and long overdue reworking. Both artists and fans are  disappointed with record labels, online streaming companies, and internet radio  stations raking in the money and fighting to keep it.\n\nThe time has come  for a complete paradigm shift. It is time to treat the artists more fairly,  starting with the contracts they sign with labels. Additionally, it is time for  online media streaming sites to pay for the plays.\n\nEarth Hertz Records  in partnership with StreamBeam.US determined the time is now, and is poised to  deliver the complete solution.\n\nEarth Hertz  Productions, LLC is a 5-tier company with multiple facets comprising each  tier.\n\n1)    High Definition  Music Recordings\n\n2)    Your Grandma\'s  Lower Definition Music\n\n3)    Accepted Content  (various definitions from external sources and non-Earth Hertz  artists.)\n\n4)    Radio style  streaming media just like Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc\n\n5)    Earth  Hertz internally booked, NO-SCALPING protected concert  tours.','ABOUT','','publish','open','open','','about','','','2013-08-29 16:12:04','2013-08-29 16:12:04','',0,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?page_id=2',0,'page','',0),(14,2,'2013-09-18 12:44:04','2013-09-18 12:44:04','Music Section Links','MUSIC','','publish','open','open','','music','','','2013-09-18 12:44:04','2013-09-18 12:44:04','',0,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/',0,'page','',0),(17,2,'2013-09-18 12:45:24','2013-09-18 12:45:24','News Page','NEWS','','publish','open','open','','news','','','2013-09-18 12:45:24','2013-09-18 12:45:24','',0,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/',0,'page','',0),(19,2,'2013-09-18 12:45:32','2013-09-18 12:45:32','[caption id=\"attachment_173\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://wp.me/P3Wu0q-2H\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-173        \" title=\"Applegate Nance\" alt=\"Applegate Nance\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/AlbumCoverFinal-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> The music of <b>Applegate Nance</b> is as welcoming as a cool breeze on a hot day. 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Moving to Nashville after graduation, the duo learned the art of songwriting from Kyle\'s father, Country singer-songwriter Wil Nance, and other friends in the Nashville songwriting community. The results of that education have been noteworthy. They have created a sound blending laid back melodies with influences ranging from folk, reggae, and hip hop to alternative.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-393\" alt=\"apple-1\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Lyrically, the songs of Applegate Nance feature well crafted verses fitting together effortlessly. Strong harmonies are a cornerstone of their sound, playing against each other\'s vocal strength. Listening to each song, there is an ease and comfort in their professional style. 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Taking his influences, ideas and feelings, he blends them together into whatever style of music they seem to fit.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mathiasmeetstheworld.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-492\" alt=\"mathiasmeetstheworld\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mathiasmeetstheworld-296x300.jpg\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGrowing up in North Dakota, Matt moved to Minnesota to attend school for audio engineering. While there, he continued to write and play his music, eventually setting down the tracks for the first radarTower album <i>Mathias Meets The World</i>. Many of Matt’s musical influences can be felt in the songs on the new album. Hearing the old greats like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters from early in his childhood, Matt takes the soul of the blues and adds in some folk, country and rock. 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The first single “Need Someone” is a bluesy, R&amp;B tune with just the right amount of horns, gutsy vocals, and attitude mixed in.  As the last track on the album, it ends a musical tour, where each stop offers a different melodic landscape.\n\n&nbsp;','radarTower','','publish','open','open','','radartower','','','2013-10-02 02:57:54','2013-10-02 02:57:54','',19,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?page_id=246',0,'page','',0),(248,2,'2013-10-02 02:58:28','2013-10-02 02:58:28','<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-511\" alt=\"EarthHertz-BillyDavid-1\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-1.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>The song of a man\'s life is determined by the path he has traveled. Billy David Millican of <strong>The Billy David Band</strong>, has enjoyed a journey of adventures, as well as miles. Leaving his birthplace of Oklahoma, David spent years on both land and sea, experiencing many different cultures, lifestyles and music.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-512\" alt=\"EarthHertz-BillyDavid-2\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-2.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Within the reggae community in Key West, David’s musical talents were nurtured. Later, after moving to San Diego, his connection with music was broadened, as he began building recording studios. The California vibe fits perfectly with David’s spirit, and love of nature. An avid beekeeper and caretaker of the planet, David’s music embodies a one world philosophy.\n\n<i><a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-513\" alt=\"EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Magic</i>, the first album release from The Billy David Band on Earth Hertz Records, takes that ideology and translates it into a reggae based, pop infused musical voyage. 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But somewhere back in the subconscious, a little voices pushes them to give it their all because you never know when your music will connect with some random stranger in the crowd.\n\nOne night <strong>Hannah Mae</strong> was onstage giving it her all, and one member of the crowd was moved enough by her performance to tell another person about her. In this case, that person was record producer Josh Ayers, and upon hearing her, he too was impressed with her talent. So much so, that he recorded Hannah, and brought her to Earth Hertz.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Picture-033.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-483\" alt=\"Picture 033\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Picture-033-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Growing up in Kentucky with musically inclined parents, Hannah was surrounded by all genres of music. Piano lessons led the way for the beginning of her songwriting career. Choir was where her vocal skills were sharpened. Learning to play guitar was a natural progression for a busy songwriter; carrying a guitar and working on a melody is a lot more convenient than going home to the piano.\n\nHannah’s many musical influences are evident in her work. She comfortably slides through country, folk, blues, pop, and all their combinations. She writes of things in the present, and creates stories from long ago. Her first release from Earth Hertz “Guns And Run,” recalls life on the prairie in vivid and haunting imagery.\n\nIn addition to her musical talents, Hannah is also an artist. Instead of using notes and lyrics, she portrays her tales in paint.\n\nHannah is currently working on her first album release for Earth Records.','Hannah Mae','','publish','open','open','','hannah-mae','','','2013-10-02 02:58:14','2013-10-02 02:58:14','',19,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?page_id=250',0,'page','',0),(252,2,'2013-10-02 03:12:33','2013-10-02 03:12:33','<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/TheEllyMaze_NearSouth_Front_001b_600x600.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-519\" alt=\"TheEllyMaze_NearSouth_Front_001b_600x600\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/TheEllyMaze_NearSouth_Front_001b_600x600-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Johnna Maze and Loretta Vinson met at a music festival open stage and immediately began a musical partnership. As a member of a family of pickers, Johnna plays both guitar and Missouri style bloodbucket mandolin. No stranger to picking herself, Loretta takes on rhythm guitar, upright bass and banjo.\n\nBlending Bluegrass, Americana, and classic Country, <strong>The Elly Maze</strong> count the Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Buffalo Springfield, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Marshall Chapman as those who have influenced their career, and their sound which they call Honkygrass-Amerifolk.\n\n<i>Near South</i>, their release through Earth Hertz Records, features eleven tracks of traditional country flavored joy. Johnna, Loretta and violinist Carolyn Dutton, have created a solid taste of old time American music, full of beautiful melodies and classic country vocals.','The Elly Maze','','publish','open','open','','the-elly-maze','','','2013-10-02 03:12:33','2013-10-02 03:12:33','',19,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?page_id=252',0,'page','',0),(254,2,'2013-10-02 03:12:36','2013-10-02 03:12:36','<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/joshayers_200.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-488\" alt=\"joshayers_200\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/joshayers_200.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" /></a>Having an artist who fully understands the scope of the recording business is a great asset to a record company. <b>Joshua Ayers</b> not only is a talented multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, he is also a recording engineer with a keen ear for putting together the right sound.\n\nOriginally from South Carolina, Josh is now settled in the KnoxvilleTennessee area, after spending some time learning the music business in Nashville. His musical influences range from Tom Waits and Neil Young to Tori Amos. Along with the guitar, Josh plays piano, bass, drums, and is interested in leaning the violin.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/577670_595448180581_784630386_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-139\" alt=\"577670_595448180581_784630386_n\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/577670_595448180581_784630386_n-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Josh’s first single released through Earth Hertz, is a fine example of both his writing and production techniques. “Waste” was originally written as a song challenge between friends, and is a dark, foreboding look at living a life filled with regret.\n\nAlong with his musical career, Josh is also involved in the media business. He can be heard as the host of his own weekly radio program on WHAY 98.3, where he showcases new and independent artists.\n\nJosh Ayers is currently working on his first album release for Earth Hertz Records.','Joshua Ayers','','publish','open','open','','josh-ayers','','','2013-10-02 03:12:36','2013-10-02 03:12:36','',19,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?page_id=254',0,'page','',0),(256,2,'2013-10-02 03:13:49','2013-10-02 03:13:49','There are many interesting facts about Meredythe Dee Winter, but the most important ones are that she loves kids, and loves this planet. In fact, she has spent a good part of her life creating projects which help both. Through art, music and television, Meredythe has spread the world about taking care of the Earth, while finding a way of getting the youngest generations involved at the same time.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/meredytheandtherecyclekids.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-585\" alt=\"meredytheandtherecyclekids\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/meredytheandtherecyclekids.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" /></a>The Meredythe &amp; The Recycle! Kids album <i>Let\'s Make Every Day Earth Day!</i>  is a creative way of teaching children what it means to be a good citizen of Planet Earth. The songs are not only filled with meaningful lyrics, but the melodies are lively and lighthearted.','Meredythe and The Recycle! 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Both artists and fans are disappointed with record labels, online streaming companies, and internet radio stations raking in the money and fighting to keep it.\n\nThe time has come for a complete paradigm shift. It is time to treat the artists more fairly, starting with the contracts they sign with labels. Additionally, it is time for online media streaming sites to pay for the plays.\n\nEarth Hertz Records in partnership with StreamBeam.US determined the time is now, and is poised to deliver the complete solution.\n\nEarth Hertz Productions, LLC is a 5-tier company with multiple facets comprising each tier.\n\n1)    High Definition Music Recordings\n\n2)    Your Grandma\'s Lower Definition Music\n\n3)    Accepted Content (various definitions from external sources and non-Earth Hertz artists.)\n\n4)    Radio style streaming media just like Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc\n\n5)    Earth Hertz/StreamBeam.US internally booked, NO-SCALPING protected concert tours.','Earth Hertz Records is Live','','publish','open','open','','hello-world-2','','','2013-08-29 16:12:04','2013-08-29 16:12:04','',0,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?p=1',0,'post','',1),(315,2,'2013-08-29 16:15:32','2013-08-29 16:15:32','Joshua D. Ayers brings more than his record producing skills to the table. A multi-instrumentalist, Josh is also a talented singer-songwriter. Originally from South Carolina, Josh’s love of music brought him first to Nashville, and now to the Knoxville TN area.\n\nUsing his background in record engineering, Josh learned the business, and eventually was offered a weekly radio show, on WHAY 98.3, where he showcases new artists. Using his eye for talent, and his enjoyment of working with other musicians, Josh will be producing some exceptional artists for Earth Hertz Records.\nWaste QuickTime\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Joshua D. 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Held outdoors in the rear of the Manhattan venue, the gates opened at the end of the workday, creating a sweet and stress-free way to start the evening.\n\nWhile it seems Carolyn Wonderland has an endless tour schedule, her trips to New York City are to be taken as small gifts to treasure, because her singing and style of blues are exactly that, a treasure. Originally from Houston, her home is now Austin, where she is heavily involved in the music community.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-384\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Wonderland-4\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-4-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>As the temperature ebbed slightly, the humidity did not. Wonderland, dressed in black with boots, guitar strap and hair, all in burgundy, took the weather in stride, as she proceeded to heat things up musically. Opening the show with “Come Together,” a song she co-wrote with Ruthie Foster, Wonderland offered a taste both vocally and musically of what was to come. With a voice that’s a little Janis Joplin, a little Marsha Ball, a little Susan Tedeschi and a whole lot of powerful, Wonderland vocals are unique and at the same time familiar, as she belts out the blues.\n\nThroughout the set Wonderland mixed in her own music with that of other musicians, much of it friends and fellow musicians from her home state, careful to give credit on each song to the writer. Gently accepting applause from the crowd with a “thank you kindly,” her southern manners softened the rough edg es of a NYC workday.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-386\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Wonderland-7\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-7-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>A little finger pickin’ led the way into “Two Trains,” with tight backing from Rob Hooper on drums and Cole El-Saleh on keyboards and key-bass. Wonderland’s set list was a nice mixture of high, low, fast, and slow numbers, keeping the crowd engaged throughout.\n\nAfter a few words about her home state’s great music and bad politics, the band launched into a passionate cover of Alice Cooper’s “Only Women Bleed.” She was then joined onstage by fellow blues singer Shelley King for “Money In The Game.” Wonderland then started making a few eclectic choices, sampling a little Los Lobos then going to The Band’s “Don’t Do It,” to Joplin’s “What Good Can Drinking Do.” Coming to the end of the show was “Palace Of The King,” a song written in honor of the late, great bluesman Freddie King.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-16.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-387\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Wonderland-16\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Wonderland-16-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>If you know Carolyn Wonderland, you know she has been known to pull out a trumpet and play. The only question was whether she would on this particular evening. As the first few notes of “Walk On” were played, the odds seemed to say yes.KatsTheory-Wonderland-16 Switching effortlessly from a blistering guitar to the trumpet, Wonderland kicked up the heat another level, and closed out a memorable performance.\n\nSome artists could easily have mailed in their performance for a show like this; early evening show, hot and humid, and a non-paying crowd. Instead, the Carolyn Wonderland Band just blasted it out of the park. They are a hard working three-piece band with full sound, and a band leader with incredible vocals, guitar work and personality to match.\n\nTexas blues at its best; Carolyn Wonderful.\n\nReview by Kath Galasso  <a href=\"https://twitter.com/KatsTheory\">@katstheory</a>\n\nArticle first published in OurVinyl.com as <a href=\"http://ourvinyl.com/carolyn-wonderland-nyc-concert-review/\">CAROLYN WONDERLAND @ NYC – CONCERT REVIEW</a>','Carolyn Wonderland @ NYC Winery','','publish','open','open','','carolyn-wonderland-nyc-winery','','','2013-10-03 23:08:08','2013-10-03 23:08:08','',0,'http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?p=427',0,'post','',0),(430,3,'2013-10-03 23:25:06','2013-10-03 23:25:06','<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bangbangboomboom.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-400\" alt=\"Bangbangboomboom\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bangbangboomboom.jpg\" width=\"233\" height=\"216\" /></a>When you talk about a life of highs and lows, <a href=\"http://bethhart.com/\">Beth Hart</a> could be the poster child. While her career was on the rise in the late 90’s, her personal life had crashed and burned. Bi-Polar swings, drugs, alcohol, self-confidence issues, all combined to literally leave her on the floor convulsing, until the love of a man and some self realization enabled her to enter rehab.\n\nDropped by her label and with a career in the crossroads, slowly Hart started rebuilding her life, and began the long road back to musical relevance. Her acclaimed 2011 collaboration with guitar master Joe Bonamassa, <em>Don’t Explain</em>, had Hart singing the blues but not living them.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-BethHart-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-401\" alt=\"KatsTheory-BethHart-1\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-BethHart-1-300x145.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" /></a>Beth Hart’s eighth album <em>Bang Bang Boom Boom</em> shows she hasn’t lost a bit of vocal ability or passion. The album begins with a sad piano and a vocal with a cabaret feel. “Baddest Blues” starts slowly but builds with the chorus. “If this is love, what was I thinking. If this is love, what the hell am I gonna do.” While the feel of the song rings true and overall is a top pick, perhaps it would have been better placed deeper into the album.\n\nThe title track creates a feeling of a Parisian club. Catchy, fun and a little different from the rest of the songs; it’s pleasant enough and will most likely showcase live much stronger. Once you reach the third track “Better Man,” Hart seems to hit her stride. Moving from blues to a rock beat, the gritty vocal finds a comfortable place between the two.\n\n“Caught Out In The Rain” is pure blues; sad, sultry and hard-core. Hart spits out the vocal as if the lyrics were burning ash. This is how you sing the blues. Featuring beautiful production by Kevin Shirley, and with the guitar work from Randy Flowers weeping out the story, it’s one of the best tracks on the album.\n\n<a href=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bang-bang-boom-boom-beth-hart.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-402\" alt=\"bang-bang-boom-boom-beth-hart\" src=\"http://0332c8e.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bang-bang-boom-boom-beth-hart-300x256.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" /></a>“Swing My Thing Back Around,” evokes a bit of the big band era and swing music. Changing the tempo and feel of the album, it’s a comfortable fit for Hart. “With You Everyday,” brings you back to the blues and the love lost, love found theme which is inherent to the album.\n\n“Thru The Window Of My Mind” is just a breathtaking journey both lyrically and vocally. Think of opening a window and letting the breeze pull your voice to the sky. “I want to know love before I die. 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Honoring the legendary Buddy Guy, Hart backed on guitar by Jeff Beck, brought down the house and a tear to the eye, with a rendition of the classic from Etta James, “I’d Rather Go Blind.” Evoking the feeling of resignation rather than desperation, it is a totally delicious way to end the album; Hart delivers an impassioned delivery with Beck adding the exclamation point.\n\nWith the release of <em>Bang Bang Boom Boom</em>, Beth Hart is poised to regain headliner stature as witnessed by her invite to play this year at Eric Clapton’s Crossroad Festival. 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But as vinyl begins to crackle and pop its way back into the musical landscape and a generation or two become nostalgic for a time when melody and lyrics were king, a listen to the voices and musicianship that helped shape what they grew up on and enjoy today is a welcome treat, as is a read through the history and stories of how it all came to be.\n\nThat’s exactly what we get with <a href=\"http://johnkruth.com/\">John Kruth</a>‘s biography of the late, great Roy Orbison, Rhapsody In Black. Author of such musical biographies as the award winning To Live’s To Fly: The Ballad of  the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt, Kruth weaves a tale transcendent of the typical musical bio-read. His is a tale told from the perspective of a music historian (Kruth is a professor of Musical History) and the voice of a musician whose played the music of which he writes. The author’s trademark folksy musician voice draws the reader deeply into the world inhabited by such musical giants of the 1950s as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chet Atkins and the legendary Memphis Sun Studios, which launched their careers. A detailed account of the music scene and the rise of Orbison’s career within it sprawl out before the reader like a yellow brick road for the audiophile, while the author closely knits history with anecdotes.  It’s a history and a story made vivid and enthralling for both the average music lover and the musician alike.\n\nPain and longing abound in the music of Roy Orbison, as is evident in his best known hit “Oh, Pretty Woman” and the reasons are well documented here. If the details of Roy’s tragic life have already been made public knowledge, never have they been told in such a way that makes you feel that you were there experiencing the pain and isolation along with Orbison as they are here.\n\nFrom his days growing up in Texas, to his residency as a Traveling Wilbury and everything in between, we get the chance to walk the straight and narrow with music’s quiet man; more the homebody than rebel rouser, the unmistakeable voice and the legend behind the dark Ray Bans.\n\n<strong>Review by Linda Roy.</strong>\n\nLinda is a writer and musician who blogs at <a href=\"http://elleroywashere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">elleroy was here</a> and <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Raised on the Radio</a>. 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The first song he taught me was “Wild Thing,” so me and Matt would jam downstairs in the basement after school. Then Matt started getting projects as a bass player, so I was like “what am I gonna do?” So in fifth grade I wrote my first song. I didn’t want to learn other people’s songs, I wanted to create my own thing.\n\n<strong>How would you describe your album, <i>Mathias Meets The World?</i></strong>\n\nI would definitely describe it as rock with a lot of different influences. It’s really hard to pigeonhole, because on the album, there’s a song for everybody. There’s acoustic guitar and piano on “Time Will Tell,” and there’s “Give Me A Sign” where it’s almost grungy vocals with Led Zeppelin style drum sound. Then there are songs leaning toward country. I would say it’s rootsy. 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Moving to Nashville after graduation, the duo learned the art of songwriting from Kyle\'s father, Country singer-songwriter Wil Nance, and other friends in the Nashville songwriting community. The results of that education have been noteworthy. They have created a sound blending laid back melodies with influences ranging from folk, reggae, and hip hop to alternative.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-393\" alt=\"apple-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Lyrically, the songs of <strong>Applegate Nance</strong> feature well crafted verses fitting together effortlessly. Strong harmonies are a cornerstone of their sound, playing against each other\'s vocal strength. Listening to each song, there is an ease and comfort in their professional style. 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Thomas and Elvis Presley, Spreen not only arranged, but also wrote, produced and played on a vast music catalog, crossing over many music genres.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Glen-Spreen-Dreams.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-581\" alt=\"Glen Spreen-Dreams\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Glen-Spreen-Dreams-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>In his first release for Earth Hertz Records, Glen Spreen has written, played all instrumentation, and produced an album where the moods are many, and the music is dynamic. <em>Dreams</em> is a instrumental journey through all the emotions your mind and heart can produce. 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But somewhere back in the subconscious, a little voices pushes them to give it their all because you never know when your music will connect with some random stranger in the crowd.\n\nOne night <strong>Hannah Mae</strong> was onstage giving it her all, and one member of the crowd was moved enough by her performance to tell another person about her. In this case, that person was record producer Josh Ayers, and upon hearing her, he too was impressed with her talent. So much so, that he recorded Hannah, and brought her to Earth Hertz.\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-483 alignright\" alt=\"Picture 033\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Picture-033.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Growing up in Kentucky with musically inclined parents, Hannah was surrounded by all genres of music. Piano lessons led the way for the beginning of her songwriting career. Choir was where her vocal skills were sharpened. Learning to play guitar was a natural progression for a busy songwriter; carrying a guitar and working on a melody is a lot more convenient than going home to the piano.\n\nHannah’s many musical influences are evident in her work. She comfortably slides through country, folk, blues, pop, and all their combinations. She writes of things in the present, and creates stories from long ago. Her first release from Earth Hertz “Guns And Run,” recalls life on the prairie in vivid and haunting imagery.\n\nIn addition to her musical talents, Hannah is also an artist. Instead of using notes and lyrics, she portrays her tales in paint.\n\nHannah is currently working on her first album release for Earth Hertz Records.\n\nConnect with Hannah Mae on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hannah.m.rector.9?fref=ts\">Hannah Mae Rector</a>\n\n<strong>Guns and Run\n\nMP3s</strong>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/723175499300-QMU991100113.mp3\n1. 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Guns and Run','Hannah Mae','','publish','open','open','','hannah-mae-2','','','2013-10-12 16:52:19','2013-10-12 16:52:19','',19,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?page_id=751',3,'page','',0),(755,1,'2013-10-12 16:57:14','2013-10-12 16:57:14','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JoshAyers-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-815\" alt=\"JoshAyers-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JoshAyers-1.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Having an artist who fully understands the scope of the recording business is a great asset to a record company. <b>Joshua Ayers</b> not only is a talented multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, he is also a recording engineer with a keen ear for putting together the right sound.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/joshayers_200.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-488\" alt=\"joshayers_200\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/joshayers_200-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Originally from South Carolina, Josh is now settled in the KnoxvilleTennessee area, after spending some time learning the music business in Nashville. His musical influences range from Tom Waits and Neil Young to Tori Amos. Along with the guitar, Josh plays piano, bass, drums, and is interested in leaning the violin.\n\nJosh’s first single released through Earth Hertz, is a fine example of both his writing and production techniques. “Waste” was originally written as a song challenge between friends, and is a dark, foreboding look at living a life filled with regret.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/577670_595448180581_784630386_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-139\" alt=\"577670_595448180581_784630386_n\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/577670_595448180581_784630386_n-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Along with his musical career, Josh is also involved in the media business. He can be heard as the host of his own weekly radio program on WHAY 98.3, where he showcases new and independent artists.\n\nJosh Ayers is currently working on his first album release for Earth Hertz Records.\n\n<strong>Waste\n<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/waste/id705233256?i=705233300&uo=4&at=10lb2y\" target=\"itunes_store\"style=\"display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;background:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.png) no-repeat;width:110px;height:40px;@media only screen{background-image:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.svg);}\"></a>\nMP3s</strong>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/723175499270-QMU991100080-Waste.mp3\n1. Waste\n<strong>VIDEOS</strong>\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/vnbBRpguG6g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\n1. 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Through art, music and television, Meredythe has spread the world about taking care of the Earth, while finding a way of getting the youngest generations involved at the same time.\n\nThe <strong>Meredythe &amp; The Recycle! Kids</strong> album <i>Let\'s Make Every Day Earth Day!</i>  is a creative way of teaching children what it means to be a good citizen of Planet Earth. The songs are not only filled with meaningful lyrics, but the melodies are lively and lighthearted.\n\n<strong>Let\'s Make Every Day Eart Day!</strong>\n\nMP3s','Meredythe & The Recycle! 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This allows us to keep our costs down while affording artists the freedom to take their time and express their art. One of our pet peeves about the record industry is the idea of making artists pay for what they do. It is art, and artists should be free to create. As such, we never charge nor bill the artist for any of the services required to complete their project. Revolutionary.\n\nWe feel that if we believe in an artist like they do, then they should not be held accountable for un-recouped costs associated with a project. We are down on the line with the artist and all billing is recouped through the project. If the project makes no money, the artist never owes the company for reimbursement. We insist it is time for a change.\n\nAlso, we have our own media streaming platform, StreamBeam.US. Here, we will stream our artists’ music at the highest resolutions possible. We have been testing from MP3 standards up to 192k wav streams and beyond.\n\nThe real deal maker here, as if this already wasn’t enough, is our newest venture, Stream Share Musician’s Cooperative. You see, there is a giant green elephant sitting in the corner of the room but no one in the industry is addressing it. They keep the focus on the .0008 cents per stream and below, tied to artists; royalties and copyright/publishing. It’s all smoke and mirrors, folks.\n\nJust one example, a certain large internet radio has already taken in over $500+ million dollars this year, and there is still another quarter to go. We will use the cooperative to share in the ad revenue we generate with the artists. As I said, it’s time for a change.\n\nBeyond the ideas and the technology, we also have the smarts and the ability to get it all done. We signed 6 artists on our recent launch. All six artists were accepted in the 1<sup>st</sup> round balloting for the 56<sup>th</sup> Grammy® Awards process. In all, we have 12 entries in the running.\n\nThis next year is clearly going to be one of incredible change in the industry. 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Whether she\'s playing piano or guitar, Hannah\'s vocals combine with her storytelling to create songs filled with imagination and fluid melodies.\n\n<b>Tell me how you first got into music.</b>\n\nI’ve played piano since I was really young. I would sing in church and school in choir. My mom is a flutist; she sings and plays all different instruments, and my dad plays guitar. So you could say I grew up around a musical family. I was always singing or humming, and I started writing songs when I was pretty young, like ten or eleven. I didn’t start performing on my own until I was about seventeen. When I was fifteen or sixteen, I started playing the guitar, I took lessons. Then I started playing out more in singing competitions and random little gigs.\n\n<b>What are your musical influences?</b>\n\nI grew up listening to my dad’s oldies and country. I listened to older country when I was younger, and my mom is a big fan of classical music, so those were the main genres I listened to. But then I got more into the pop stuff when I was in my early teens. I listened to a ton of Christina Aguilera because I love her vocals. But I’m very open in my genres, I like everything from country to oldies to pop, then folk and new age stuff. I think the genre that I’ve settled in currently is more like a folk-new age sound.\n\n<b>How would you describe your songwriting technique?</b>\n\nIt changes. When I first started writing, I played piano, so I would always create the melody and then the lyrics. That’s why I started taking guitar lessons. I needed an instrument were I could just pick up and go. A piano is a little hard to carry around.  I wanted an instrument that I could take with me and put a melody down when I think of lyrics. I switched to thinking of the lyrics first and create the melody with the guitar. It goes back and forth depending on what I have access to.\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-HannahMae-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-601\" alt=\"EarthHertz-HannahMae-2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-HannahMae-2-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Tell me about your first single released through Earth Hertz, “Guns And Run.”</b>\n\nI started writing that song when the banjo player I played a few gigs together with started playing this melody on the banjo, and I heard in it this pioneer, western ballad thing going on in my head. I started writing the lyrics while I was thinking about the Pioneer and Indian days, and how people had to up and move really quick, and how people had land taken from under them. The lyrics went that way; the melody started me thinking I guess.\n\n<b>What are your interests outside of music?</b>\n\nI have a day job where I teach music classes to 3-5 year-olds. It’s really fun. I honestly enjoy working with kids. I like outdoor stuff like hiking and swimming. I am also an artist; I paint, do crafts and art. I’m an acrylic painter.  I’m just an artist.\n\nInterview by Kath Galasso <a href=\"https://twitter.com/KatsTheory\">@KatsTheory</a>','Five Questions with Hannah Mae','','publish','open','open','','five-questions-with-hannah-mae','','','2013-10-09 14:23:34','2013-10-09 14:23:34','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=598',0,'post','',0),(615,1,'2013-10-11 12:05:43','2013-10-11 12:05:43','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-616\" alt=\"cassette-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-1-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>In an era of compact disc, blue ray, and iWhateveryouwant, asking people to consider how awesome the cassette is seems impossible. But that cheap plastic casing that you used a pen to rewind the tape inside when your recorder was busted, saved rock and roll.\n\nGather around the computer screen, kids, the old man with tattoos and ridiculous record collection is telling a story. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-617\" alt=\"cassette-2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nOn May 7, 1965, Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards, wakes up in a Jacksonville, Florida hotel room to a startling musical discovery. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-618\" alt=\"cassette-3\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-3-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nThe Philips Typ EL 3302 cassette recorder his band’s manager had bought for him to write songs, revealed an 8-note acoustic guitar hook and the words “I can’t get no satisfaction,” then the sound of a guitar pick dropping and 40 minutes of snoring. Three days later, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” was recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois, and music was never the same. Three years after that, Keef would use the same machine and same overnight accident to record “Street FightingMan.”\n\nPhilips created the portable cassette tape and recording device in 1962, but didn’t show it to the world until the Berlin Radio Show on August 30, 1963. The technology had been around since the mid 1930s but it had mostly been used by governmental offices for secretarial dictation, and the cassettes themselves were so cheap, they were never saved for posterity. But with pop music and its associated culture exploding in the late 1950s and early 1960s, many communication companies looked for the next cash cow to milk. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-619\" alt=\"cassette-4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-4-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nThe first musical collections released on cassette were of the Lena Horne and Johnny Mathis ilk. Most rock and pop bands used cassettes to record demos them depended on the vinyl LP to make them famous, as that’s what stores stocked. After the 8-track boom of the mid 1970s, retailers wanted something smaller, more mobile, and user friendly to sell. The cassette and the mass market became passionate lovers in the 1980s.\n\nThe rewind button revolutionized how people listened to music. Attention deficit has been around since the cavemen. The cassette recorder just fed the impatience of humans like no other device. With 8-track tapes, you had to listen to the entire recording. There was that clunky fast forward move that beat up the tape. Sure, you could stop a record player, take off the needle, and then conjure the eyesight of a falcon to find the groove to play “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac for the 37th time in a row. But with cassette? Hit rewind, guess right 63 percent of the time and voila! “Go Your Own Way” for the 38th time, but quicker. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-620\" alt=\"cassette-5\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-5-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nMy first cassette coincided with my first concert. Billy Joel’s <i>Nylon Curtain</i> album in 1982.\n\nCassettes were great and not just for the rewind button. In the early 1980s, most cars hadn’t caught up to the technology, so to listen to them you used a stereo or a portable recorder like the one Keef had. It made music more personal. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-621\" alt=\"cassette-6\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-6-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>By 1987, cassingles or cassette singles were the rage. This meant people could buy “Here I Go Again” without having to suffer through the whole Whitesnake album. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-622\" alt=\"cassette-7\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-7-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nCassettes also propped up three major musical movements – punk, college radio/alternative, and metal – that would later find massive success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Bands could record demos or even full recordings on blank $1 cassettes then trade them or give them away to complete strangers, as Austin, Texas fast food worker, Daniel Johnston, did in the early 1990s, before becoming an underground sensation thanks to Kurt Cobain wearing his t-shirts in the 1990s. <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-623\" alt=\"cassette-8\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cassette-8-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nCassettes were how music moved through the Iron Curtain and Communist Bloc countries where rock and roll and popular music was either banned or just unheard. I assume this is how David Hasselhoff became such a “thing” in Germany, because hey, the Hoff was there, man, when the wall came down in 1989.\n\nCompact disc was supposed to kill cassette. This is the circle of artificial life. But instead, digital made non-digital go underground. Newer technology means it’s more expensive. Indie bands, unsigned artists, and true punks have embraced the cassette. Music stores in America, Canada, Mexico, England and France have Cassette Days. Almost every indie band currently recording offers cassettes of their music on their websites or MySpace pages. It isn’t nostalgia keeping the cassette around, it’s money. Cassettes are the last bastion for have nots, and there will always be have nots.\n\nI miss my cassettes. I threw them all away or broke them from overuse. Cassette was how I loved Billy Joel, hair metal, The Smiths, R.E.M., Nirvana, and Tom Petty’s <i>Full Moon Fever</i>. I didn’t join the CD mainstream until my senior year of college, 1992. It seems apropos that most of us, including me, missed the cassette’s birthday on August 30th. I hope this column serves as enough of a belated birthday card.\n\nPost by <strong>Lance Burson</strong>\n\nFirst published on <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\">Raised on the Radio</a> as <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/2013/09/22/fiftieth-birthday-cassette-still-cant-get-satisfaction/\">On Its Fiftieth Birthday, the Cassette Still Can\'t Get No Satisfaction</a>\n\n<strong><em>Lance Burson is a writer living outside Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and three daughters. He’s the published author of two books, both musically themed, The Ballad of Helene Troy and Soul To Body, found, digitally, on Amazon.com/kindle and in paperback on Lulu.com</em>.<em> He is a writer for <a href=\"http://sprocketink.com/author/lance/\">Sprocket Ink</a> and author of <a href=\"http://lancemyblogcanbeatupyourblog.wordpress.com/\">My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog</a> Follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/lanceburson\">@lanceburson</a></em></strong>','On Its 50th Birthday, the Cassette Still Can\'t Get No Satisfaction','','publish','open','open','','on-its-50th-birthday-the-cassette-still-cant-get-no-satisfaction','','','2013-10-11 12:05:43','2013-10-11 12:05:43','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=615',0,'post','',3),(734,1,'2013-10-12 03:18:09','2013-10-12 03:18:09','<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/waste/id705233256?i=705233300&uo=4&at=10lb2y\" target=\"itunes_store\"style=\"display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;background:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.png) no-repeat;width:110px;height:40px;@media only screen{background-image:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.svg);}\"></a>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/723175499270-QMU991100080-Waste.mp3\nWaste','Joshua Ayers','','publish','open','open','','joshua-ayers','','','2013-10-12 03:18:09','2013-10-12 03:18:09','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=734',0,'post','',0),(736,1,'2013-10-12 03:19:31','2013-10-12 03:19:31','<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/guns-run-single/id705232705?uo=4&at=10lb2y\" target=\"itunes_store\"style=\"display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;background:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.png) no-repeat;width:110px;height:40px;@media only screen{background-image:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.svg);}\"></a>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/723175499300-QMU991100113.mp3\nGuns and Run','Hannah Mae','','publish','open','open','','hannah-mae','','','2013-10-12 03:19:31','2013-10-12 03:19:31','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=736',0,'post','',0),(790,1,'2013-10-12 19:16:52','2013-10-12 19:16:52','<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dreams/id694336061?uo=4&at=10lb2y\" target=\"itunes_store\"style=\"display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;background:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.png) no-repeat;width:110px;height:40px;@media only screen{background-image:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.svg);}\"></a>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/QM-U99_11_00023-Dreams.mp3\n1. 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Both artists and fans are disappointed with record labels, online streaming companies, and internet radio stations raking in the money and fighting to keep it.\n\nThe time has come for a complete paradigm shift. It is time to treat the artists more fairly, starting with the contracts they sign with labels. Additionally, it is time for online media streaming sites to pay for the plays.\n\nEarth Hertz Records in partnership with StreamBeam.US determined the time is now, and is poised to deliver the complete solution.\n\nEarth Hertz Productions, LLC is a 5-tier company with multiple facets comprising each tier.\n\n1)    High Definition Music Recordings\n\n2)    Your Grandma\'s Lower Definition Music\n\n3)    Accepted Content (various definitions from external sources and non-Earth Hertz artists.)\n\n4)    Radio style streaming media just like Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc\n\n5)    Earth Hertz/StreamBeam.US internally booked, NO-SCALPING protected concert tours.','Earth Hertz Records Is Live','','publish','open','open','','earth-hertz-records-is-live','','','2013-10-12 19:46:06','2013-10-12 19:46:06','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=803',1,'post','',0),(831,1,'2013-10-01 06:12:03','2013-10-01 06:12:03','<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-good-bad-and-the-sunny-ep/id694043396?uo=4&at=10lb2y\" target=\"itunes_store\"style=\"display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;background:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.png) no-repeat;width:110px;height:40px;@media only screen{background-image:url(https://linkmaker.itunes.apple.com/htmlResources/assets/en_us//images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.svg);}\"></a>\nhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/ehLaunchMP3/723175499232-QMU991100036-HeyCalifornia.mp3\n1. 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The film offers a candid view of one of America’s greatest rock bands.\n\nJones’ film chronicles the band who were in the process of recording a landmark album, <em>Yankee Hotel Foxtrot</em>, when their record company (Reprise) dropped them. Amid the business turmoil, the group’s leader, Jeff Tweedy, who was battling severe migraines at the time, fired band member and producer Jay Bennett. For many of us, it was the last time we ever heard from Bennett.\n\nAfter his dismissal from Wilco, Jay Bennett embarked on a solo career (releasing five records, one posthumously) that paled in comparison to Wilco’s commercial and critical acclaim.\n\nBennett was a talented musician, skillful producer and session musician who worked with numerous artists: Garrison Starr, Adam Schmitt, Billy Joe Shaver, Blues Traveler, Allison Moorer, Jellyfish, Sherry Rich, Tim Easton,Tommy Keene, Jeff Black and Sheryl Crow. But what will he be best remembered for?\n\nA troubled artist? A tortured soul? A frustrated musician and producer who was desperately clinging to a career that was slipping away?\n\nI’m afraid that it might be all three.\n\nIn 1995, Bennett joined Wilco for their sophomore effort, <em>Being There.</em><i> </i>His contributions elevated Tweedy’s alt-country group into new musical terrain. It is somewhat reminiscent of mid-period Beatles, moving forward from <em>Help</em> to <em>Rubber Soul</em>.\n\nWhen the band released its third studio album, <em>Summerteeth,</em><i> </i>they continued to experiment, progressing both sonically and musically, such as The Beatles did with <em>Rubber Soul’s</em><i> </i>successor,<i> </i><em>Revolver</em>. 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Recently, he has been working','','','draft','open','open','','','','','2013-12-02 14:45:02','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1355',0,'post','',0),(1363,1,'2013-12-02 19:33:23','2013-12-03 01:33:23','Just looking to see how you all feel about the 13 and over age restrictions and how you handle them with your preteens.\n[yop_poll id=\"3\" tr_id=\"000002\"]','Would you let your under 13 year old have an Instagram or Facebook Account?','','publish','open','open','','would-you-let-your-under-13-year-old-have-an-instagram-or-facebook-account','','','2013-12-02 19:33:23','2013-12-03 01:33:23','',1043,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?page_id=1362',0,'page','',0),(1629,1,'2014-03-16 12:04:17','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<em></em>In the late 50′s – early 60′s, Jerry Reed was a songwriter, a famous songwriter. So many of the songs he wrote and recorded became #1 hits for other people. Yet when he played them, they didn’t get far.\n\nThanks to Brenda Lee’s cover of his song, All You Gotta Do, his name was kept alive while he did a 2-year tenure in the armed forces from 59-61. Nashville was waiting for Jerry Reed to write more hit songs.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgImoFl2_N0\" target=\"_blank\">All You Gotta Do – Brenda Lee written by Jerry Reed</a>\n\nJerry was known among the music community as a genius, whose un-taught hands almost played on their own. His style was completely unique and full of emotion. Butch Baker, a close friend of his said “He had this style called ‘the claw,’ ” and noting that Mr. Reed, who had no formal musical training, also made a record by that name. “I’m not sure if anybody knew what he was doing — I don’t even think he knew what he was doing — he would just do these emotional things that came out through his hands. He was a true innovator.’”\n\nWhen Elvis Presley wanted to cover Jerry’s song Guitar Man, he tracked Jerry down in the middle of a 3 day fishing trip. Unshaven, Jerry walked into Graceland and said, “I was a wreck, but Elvis was about the prettiest thing I ever did see.”\n\nElvis Presley was so impressed with Jerry’s guitar playing that he had him play the guitar on that album <em>and</em> his next.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gkBMuyq8U\" target=\"_blank\">Guitar Man – Elvis Presley written by Jerry Reed</a>\n\nJerry Reed wrote more songs recorded by Elvis Presley than any other songwriter.\n\nThe thing about Jerry Reed was, he was a stand-up guy. All he wanted was to play music. And apparently to keep moving. Described by Burt Reynolds as “So hyper he can thread a sewing machine while standing still.”\nIt’s no surprise that an NBC crewman said  “Where Reed is, there’s electricity! He’s like a 300-watt bulb in a room full of 60-watt lamps. You can feel it. He buzzes!”\nEven Jerry knew he was a taut wire ready to go, “I talk about taking a rest, but I thrive on it. I stop a week and I’m going crazy. I see a bus of musicians going down the road and wonder why I’m not with them.”\n\nGuess that’s how he got so much done. I guess that’s why he wrote over 400 songs, and recorded over 48 albums. Well, 48 that were his, there were countless others made by artists who demanded Jerry Reed as their lead guitar, not the least of which were Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell and Chet Atkins.\n\nJerry Reed was known to me as “Snowman” before I knew he sang those songs I love. Heck I didn’t even know his name. He was just, “Snowman.”\n\nI didn’t know that he wrote <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9EJ0qXNJGg\" target=\"_blank\">When You’re Hot, You’re Hot</a>, I basically just knew <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHZJej98_T0\" target=\"_blank\">East Bound and Down</a>, the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit.\n\nThen as I got older I realized I knew a lot of his songs, I just didn’t know they were his.\n\nChet Atkins once told Jerry Reed he needed to stop writing for other people, and start writing those funny songs he loved so much. I think we can all be thankful that Chet pushed him, because Jerry’s catalog of song’s with silly lyrics can keep me in happy music for weeks.\n\nWhen Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins got together, now that was a whole different story. That is when Jerry Reed’s talent really shined. Man did he shine. And <em>he wrote all the music</em>. His Genius. The guy who wrote She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft), among folks who know true country, will go down as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Forget the songwriting, forget the silly lyrics. He was a virtuoso, het taught himself to play guitar on a $7 used guitar when he was 8-years-old. If ever a man was given a gift, it was Jerry Reed. I believe he was one of the most under-appreciated musicians of our recent past. I would like to change that in my own little way. So if you can listen to these songs without feeling all smiley inside, you drop me a line. 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Rover is now a part of the Earth Hertz Productions repertoire of studio equipment.</strong>Skyelabs was built on the concept of mobile recording and was my dream studio in the early 1970\'s while working with Bob Margouleff at the Record Plant, 3rd Street in L.A. In my quest of electronic music, Margouleff became Bob Skye\'s first studio mentor. It was in this period that Bob and Malcolm were working with Stevie Wonder.While Bob and Malcolm were making hits with Stevie, Skye was recruited to help with the rebuilding of Studio B. 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Truly a legendary part of music history.\n\nElvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Mott The Hoople,  The Byrds, The Association, Canned Heat, Earth Wind and Fire, Parliment Funkadelic, Loggins and Messina, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchel, Janis Joplin, Neil Young, Firefall, Pope John Paul II, many many more.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1113\" alt=\"HajiTruckClients\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckClients-996x1024.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"668\" />\n\nWith one of 14 Frank DeMideo API Consoles, Haji had a sound of her own.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1115\" alt=\"HajiTruckConsole_002\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckConsole_002-231x300.gif\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1114 alignnone\" alt=\"HajiTruckConsole_001\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckConsole_001-300x239.gif\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1117\" alt=\"HajiTruckFiore_001\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckFiore_001-202x300.gif\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1119\" alt=\"HajiTruckRack_001\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckRack_001-174x300.gif\" width=\"174\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1111\" alt=\"HajiTruckAmpex_001\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckAmpex_001-197x300.gif\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1116\" alt=\"HajiTruckControlFront_001\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HajiTruckControlFront_001-300x207.gif\" width=\"560\" height=\"300\" />','The Haji Truck','','publish','open','open','','the-haji-truck','','','2013-10-23 12:56:28','2013-10-23 12:56:28','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1110',0,'post','',0),(1142,1,'2013-10-23 20:48:29','2013-10-24 02:48:29','<strong>CEO / President, CTO, Head of Productions</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','About: Robert Xeno','','publish','open','open','','about-robert-xeno','','','2013-10-23 20:48:29','2013-10-24 02:48:29','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1142',0,'post','',0),(1144,1,'2013-10-23 20:49:01','2013-10-24 02:49:01','<strong>Chief Financial Officer, Director of Communications, Art Director</strong>\n\nHi Im Eloa Xeno','About: Eloa Xeno','','publish','open','open','','about-eloa-xeno','','','2013-10-23 20:49:01','2013-10-24 02:49:01','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1144',2,'post','',0),(1146,1,'2013-10-23 20:50:25','2013-10-23 20:50:25','<strong>New Media Coordinator and Director of Artist Promotions</strong>\n\nSo here\'s the thing. I can\'t read a note of music and I don\'t have the world\'s best ear, but when the music is good, I feel it in my heart. My articles are not technical play-by-plays, but rather honest insight into a particular experience, with a whole lot of attitude thrown in. See, I\'m from Jersey, attitude is what we do.\n\nLife could be better, so I tell it like it is at <a href=\"http://katstheory.blogspot.com/\">Kat\'s Theory of Life</a>, and music could be a whole lot better, that\'s why Earth Hertz is here, so I bitch a lot about that on <a href=\"http://katstheoryofmusic.blogspot.com/\">Kat\'s Theory of Music</a>. 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The response was good, because I just have a knack to feel out the situation, to help artists be the best they can be.\n\nLater I moved back to Boston where I was a filler acoustic player for a while; just played little cafes here and there. Wanting to take a step back, I got out of the recording business for a while. I had a son and focused on spending time with him. After moving to Minnesota, it was time to get back on a serious career path. When I got together with Matt Guertin (of radarTower), I sat him down in front of a microphone and he just rattled off about twenty songs. He wanted to get a band together and I told him I’d produce them. And it’s come to this. We started making the record a little over a year ago, and have just started to work on the second release from radarTower.\n\nI love to be involved with music and musicians. I have other projects I’m in the process of tracking, and every time I go out to a show, I’m looking for talent.\n\nI’m pleased to be involved with Matt, and Earth Hertz Records. I\'m thankful for Robert Xeno and support his vision, and I’m extremely grateful for the continuing guidance and mentoring from Eddie Ciletti.\n\nJust very happy to have found a home with Earth Hertz - you better believe it.','About: Saint Christopher','','publish','open','open','','about-christopher-parks','','','2013-10-24 04:41:27','2013-10-24 04:41:27','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1152',5,'post','',0),(1154,1,'2013-10-24 04:56:18','2013-10-24 04:56:18','<strong>Vice President of Sales and Marketing</strong>\n\nSteve comes from a long list of successes. As former VP of sales and marketing for Mercury Records in Nashville, Steve worked with Billy Ray Cyrus, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, the Kentucky Headhunters, Sammy Kershaw, to name a few.  After that, he was Vice President and General Manager of Polydor Records in Nashville.\n\nSteve has helped guide Earth Hertz Records in becoming a viable music platform that can deliver on a global level.','About: Steve Miller','','publish','open','open','','about-steve-miller-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing','','','2013-10-24 04:56:18','2013-10-24 04:56:18','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1154',1,'post','',0),(1163,1,'2013-10-24 15:43:59','2013-10-24 15:43:59','<strong>Producer, Production Coordinator, A&amp;R\n</strong>Growing up in the small town mountains of east Tennessee, I started playing music around the age of nine. While I began as a drummer, within a few years I switched to electric guitar and that’s when I really fell in love with music. Looking to join a band and fit in with much cooler people, I started playing bass guitar. After being in several bands, I moved to Nashville, Tennessee to become a rock star. In Nashville I found the real music business, and its devilish ways of dealing souls to the next level, so I decided to move into the audio engineering field. I worked with a couple of sound companies running cables, moving speakers, and sleeping in cheap hotel rooms. After some time, I studied and learned the art of audio engineering, eventually becoming a co-head engineer at festivals, and with groups at local bars.\n\nAfter a while, working in bars until 3 or 4am loading out sound gear took its toll, and it was time to make a change. I spent the next two and a half years sitting back enjoying music and managing hotels in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Then out of nowhere, the hunger for music came back. I moved back to Nashville, Tennessee, and jumped right back into audio engineering. While it was a great experience, I needed more, and soon a door opened for me to host my own radio show, Josh’s Underground Music Show back in east Tennessee.\n\nWithout rules, and with the freedom of choosing whatever I wanted to play on air, I knew I had found a home. Now, between the radio show and working with Earth Hertz Records, I am able to discover and develop great new talent. On a daily basis I receive up to 100 new albums, EPs and singles, giving me the opportunity to find artists with great potential in the music business.\n\nMy job as a Producer/A&amp;R, is to make each artist reach their full capability, even if it means making them sing upside down to create the right vocal track. I take the artists’ vision for their music and guide them to the nearest point it can be achieved. 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Since the release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album in June, the “super-group” featuring guitarist Richie Kotzen<em> (Poison, Mr. Big)</em>, bassist Billy Sheehan <em>(Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big)</em> and drummer Mike Portnoy <em>(Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob) </em>has already toured the U.S and abroad; bringing their unique blend of in your face rock to the hungry masses. So it’s no surprise the band was firing on all cylinders when it made a stop at the Maingate Night Club in Allentown, PA on October 27th.\n\nSeeing these three virtuosos on stage together on their first tour makes me think of what it must have been like seeing Cream or RUSH early on. No matter what instrument you might play personally, it’s like experiencing musical nirvana.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1194\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Richie_Kotzen.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1194\" alt=\"Richie_Kotzen\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Richie_Kotzen-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Richie Kotzen[/caption]\n\nKotzen, who grew up in nearby Reading, PA saw his very first heavy metal concert at the Allentown Fairgrounds <em>(a venue which stands right next door)</em> and felt right at home on the Maingate’s intimate stage. Since dropping the pick from his guitar repertoire years ago, his playing has matured from metal shredder to blues pioneer.\n\nPortnoy’s drumming is something to behold. He is one of the few drummers I know of that thankfully doesn’t just relegate himself to keeping a beat behind a kit. He’s all in, on every song.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Winery_Dogs2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1195\" alt=\"Winery_Dogs2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Winery_Dogs2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne of the coolest moments of the night came when Sheehan added a bit of “Sweet Jane” into his bass solo; a tribute to the legendary Lou Reed who sadly passed away earlier that day. The crowd responded enthusiastically to Sheehan’s salute to the Velvet Underground pioneer, and rightfully so. Sheehan, known for his incredible two-handed tapping attack, is the equivalent of Eddie Van Halen on the bass.\n\nNext To None <em>(a band which features Portnoy’s son Max on drums)</em> helped open the show, performing songs from their debut EP. Perhaps it was a glimpse into the crystal ball at the next generation of great musicianship, and further proving that rock is not dead.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Winery_Dogs3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1196\" alt=\"Winery_Dogs3\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Winery_Dogs3-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a>Sheehan once said The Winery Dogs had no intention of capitalizing on what they’ve done individually in other projects, and instead wanted to focus on something that was straight out of the box. Mission accomplished. In an era when auto tune and sampling are all the rage, The Winery Dogs are holding down the fort against the onslaught of the artificial.\n\nRock on.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','The Winery Dogs Concert Review: Allentown, PA','','publish','open','open','','the-winery-dogs','','','2013-10-29 16:41:09','2013-10-29 16:41:09','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1186',0,'post','',0),(1188,1,'2013-10-29 16:41:42','2013-10-29 16:41:42','<i>Howl</i>, the first album from the <a href=\"http://thehowlinbrothers.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Howlin’ Brothers</a> with Brendan Benson as producer was, forgive me, a Howlin’ success. After spending 24 weeks on The Americana Music Radio Chart, and peaking at #6, the Howlin’ Brothers have been busy in the studio and touring virtually non-stop. A new album, also produced by Benson will be released in early 2014. But to whet the appetite of their fans, the band has just dropped a self-produced six song EP, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Promo2.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1226\" alt=\"Promo2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Promo2-300x300.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Sun Studio has seen the greats walk in to create history. Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and more recently Boz Scaggs recorded his successful album,<i>Memphis</i>. The mystique of the studio is equal only to the ghosts in residence, whether real or imaginary. The Howlin’ Brothers walked in and through osmosis or telepathy, recorded a classic set of songs, dripping with Sun Studio mojo.\n\nIan Craft, Ben Plasse and Jared Green chose four original songs for the middle of the EP. Ones they felt would cook up like fried chicken in your grandma’s cast iron skillet, knowing the musical flavors cooked into Sun Studio over the years, would produce that subtle taste found nowhere else. Then they took an old favorite, Carl Perkin’s “Dixie Fried,” to open up the session, and to end it, one of their own songs reworked in homage to the studio itself.\n\nStarting off with an old Sun Studio treasure, the Howlin’ Brothers cover of “Dixie Fried” takes the original and adds a layer of freshness. Sweet pickin’ on top, while the thumping bass of Ben Plasse anchors the energy.\n\n“Til I Find You” has much more of a traditional Americana feel. The quick tempo, yearning vocals, harmonica and banjo, create the urgency the lyrics convey.\n\nSlowing the pace down, “Troubled Waltz” gives off an ominous tone. Though only guitar, banjo and bass are heard on this track, there is sufficient fullness of sound to portray the melancholy of the song.\n\n“Take Me Down” feels more like the sound found on their last release, <i>Howl</i>. Part Country, part Americana, or as the Brothers would probably call it, just good “old-time” music. These songs were recorded live in the studio, and it seems the third take of this tune was the charm.\n\nQuick paced and ready for dancing, “Charleston Chew” is heavy on the harmonica and gives off a good old bluegrass feel. If you get the chance to see the Howlin’ Brothers live, you can expect to see Jared Green dancing in quickstep to the beat.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/howlin-sss-500x.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1227\" alt=\"howlin-sss-500x\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/howlin-sss-500x-300x297.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" /></a>Seeing the Sun Studio piano while becoming immersed in the ambiance of the room, the Brothers decided to re-record “Tennessee Blues,” off their <i>Howl</i> album. This time the track included only the bass, fiddle and the historically significant piano. The stripped down version fits in perfectly. While Green hits the keys that have created notes for archival moments of music history, Ian Craft sings mournfully, before letting the fiddle finish setting the mood. At first the idea of redoing a song from the previous album seemed a little strange, but not only does the piano take center stage, it finishes the EP with a sweetness and richness that can’t be manufactured. It comes from music produced in that room, sounds that permeated the walls and never left.\n\nThe Sun Studio Session is only available in digital form, and the session will be broadcast on PBS early in 2014. The EP is as solid as <i>Howl,</i> and is a nice bridge to the highly anticipated release due in February. In the meantime, the Howlin’ Brothers continue to tour, gaining fans and great reviews along the way.\n\n<strong>Review by <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2013/10/about-kath-galasso/\">Kath Galasso</a></strong>\n\nFirst published on <a href=\"http://ourvinyl.com/howlin-brothers-the-sun-studio-sessions/\">ourvinyl.com</a>','The Howlin\' Brothers: The Sun Studio Sessions','','publish','open','open','','the-howlin-brothers-interview','','','2013-10-29 16:41:42','2013-10-29 16:41:42','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1188',0,'post','',0),(1200,1,'2013-10-30 00:31:50','2013-10-30 00:31:50','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1202 alignnone\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-1.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" /></a><strong> <i>“You may leave your cell phones on, take pictures, tweet them, facebook them, </i></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>whatever the fuck you want.”</i></strong></p>\nThe pre-show announcement was a little different than most; yeah, this night might just be fun.\n\nThis night was the first show of a 15-night limited engagement and it was time for local legends to come home. After forty years, <a href=\"http://rascalsdream.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><i>The Rascals</i></strong></a>  were back together.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1204\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>As anyone who lived in the NY Metro area in the 60’s will tell you, there were some local bands that made it and you were happy for them. But The Rascals were the band you were proud to call your own, they were the band that rocked it all over the world, even after the Brits came over here and essentially took over the music scene.\n\nSteven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, was one of the thousands who grew up with The Rascals blend of rock, pop and blue-eyed soul, and never forgot it. For years he tried to get the band back together and for years they turned him down. Forty years after the original quartet last performed, he got his wish.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1205\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-3\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-3-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Produced by Steven and Maureen Van Zandt and written by Steven Van Zandt, <a href=\"http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevenvanzandt/the-rascals-once-upon-a-dream-reunion-shows\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Once Upon A Dream</i></a> is not just a concert, nor is it a revival show. It is one of the best history lessons about the 60’s you will ever see. The stage is without scenery, only the band; with keyboardist Felix Cavaliere and drummer Dino Danelli on separate risers. Using their songs as a backdrop, pieces of history are shown on the giant screen behind the band. The show opens with Sophie Zamchick, looking the part of a flower child, ethereally singing the title song; her image imposed on the curtain at the front of the stage.\n\nAs the band opened with “It’s Wonderful,” the first thing you notice is the big beat from Danelli. Always recognized as one of the best drummers of the day, the years haven’t taken away a thing. Crisp and precise, his technique is a testament to knowing exactly what is needed and doing it. A momentary technical glitch had lead singer Eddie Brigati’s microphone non-functional for about a minute. After a quick fix, the next two hours were a non-stop journey of the story behind the band, and some of the best music to come out of the seminal era of rock and roll.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1206\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Between songs, the tale of their beginnings is shared by way of film clips of Felix, Eddie, Gene and Dino talking about how they met, what influenced them and how the music was created. The narrator and tour guide if you will, is Vinny Pastore, “Big Pussy” from the Sopranos, who not only fills in the gaps, but provides a lot of comic relief. From their humble beginnings in New Jersey at The Choo Choo Club, a long-closed bar which stood less than a quarter mile from where this review is being written, to London and their brush with another big act from the 60’s,The Beatles; the story of The Rascals is entertaining to say the least.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1207\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-6\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-6-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>The visual design by Marc Brickman is at times, breathtaking. What he has created using only a video screen is remarkable. Providing a view of all that was current during the time of The Rascals reign, it looks nothing like a documentary. It’s more like a road trip in a VW microbus, with better gas mileage.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1208\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-5\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-5-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Four decades is a long time to be out of the public eye, and it’s no longer those four young twenty-somethings on stage. But close your eyes for a minute and you know the sound is the real deal. Felix still has the soulful pipes, Gene, always the showman, connects with the audience and reminds us that shredding is not only a young man’s claim. With double tambourines, or tambourine and maracas, Eddie with his exuberance, is the soul of the show. And Dino is still intense. Pull up “What Is The Reason” on YouTube and you will hear a serious drum line and a solo that every air drummer of the day had in his repertoire. Think Phil Collins “In The Air Tonight,” only more kick-ass.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1209\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Rascals-7\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KatsTheory-Rascals-7-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>As for the music, all the hits are there along with some lesser-known songs. “Somebody To Love,” while not their biggest hit, was as important as “Groovin” in the history of the band. Bridging a time when the sound of the 60’s was changing from pop to psychedelic, the song showed the true measure of the band. In total there are 28 tunes, all worth the price of admission. On this night, there were three standing ovations during the show itself along with dancing in the aisles. The Rascals were always musicians and still are. While every song is done well, they are not re-creating the sound note-for-note that came out of the 45’s on your record player. It’s a living, breathing show.\n\nHaving the original members of the band in the show means this is a project that can’t last forever. This run is for 15 shows. Put your money on it popping up from time to time in different places. See it if you can. <i>Once Upon A Dream</i> is truly a once in a lifetime event.\n\n<strong>Review by <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2013/10/about-kath-galasso/\">Kath Galasso</a></strong>\n\nOriginally published in <a href=\"http://ourvinyl.com/the-rascals-nyc-concert-review/\">ourvinyl.com</a>','The Rascals: Once Upon A Dream','','publish','open','open','','the-rascals-once-upon-a-dream','','','2013-10-30 00:31:50','2013-10-30 00:31:50','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1200',0,'post','',3),(1218,1,'2013-10-31 14:45:59','2013-10-31 14:45:59','The 1st round ballot for the 56th Grammy® Awards has ended. Musicians, labels, producers, anyone with voting member status could submit music for consideration. Apparently approximately 17,000 submissions were culled down to about 13,000 1st Round Ballot entries.\n\nOct 30th was the in the office deadline for the ballot returns. Now its a waiting game for the actual nominees to be identified and validated.\n\nThis news will become public Dec. 6th during the live from Nokia Center broadcast of this year\'s 56th Grammy® Awards Grammy Nominations Concert.\n\nOur artists are already making more music for next years entries, but with a keen eye on the 6th. Stay tuned for new singles from Hannah Mae, Joshua Ayers and Matt Guertin in the very near future. And Applegate Nance are working up an acoustic album of some live only gems.\n\nMuch more in the build up stage as the year winds down.','56th Grammy® Awards 1st Round Ballot','','publish','open','open','','56th-grammy-awards-1st-round-ballot','','','2013-10-31 14:45:59','2013-10-31 14:45:59','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1218',0,'post','',0),(1238,1,'2013-11-06 13:06:39','2013-11-06 13:06:39','https://s3.amazonaws.com/storageA/MattGuertirxHippieGirl_16_2013_11_05.mp3\n1. 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Sorry Matt, we like it as well, so we are going to keep it.','Matt Guertin and Our Fender','','publish','open','open','','matt-guertin-fender','','','2013-11-08 22:28:28','2013-11-08 22:28:28','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1242',0,'post','',0),(1253,1,'2013-11-12 03:44:59','2013-11-12 03:44:59','On this Veteran’s Day when thoughts of freedom bounce into our brains a little more frequently than usual, a tragedy unfolded in Brooklyn NY; a tragedy which began with a quest for freedom.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/a1544922683_2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1254\" alt=\"a1544922683_2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/a1544922683_2-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>A local musician killed three members of a band, and wounded another man before turning the gun on himself. The Yellow Dogs, a band made up of Iranian immigrants, came to the United States to play rock music. Playing rock music was something they could not legally do in their homeland.\n\nThough not a fairy tale success story, the band did have a few moments. While still in Iran, they were featured in an award winning documentary, after which they thought it would be best if they left their home country. In the US where they were given asylum, they had the chance to play at SXSW down in Austin TX.\n\nA few video clips which featured members of Yellow Dogs showed the band to be happy to be living in New York City, playing their music freely out in the open.\n\nAs we all know, freedom isn\'t free. On the day when we celebrate the men and women of the armed services who fight to maintain our freedom, three men who sought it were murdered. Not quite the happy ending to the American Dream.\n\nAnd while it’s doubtful the musicians thought their quest for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness would result in their deaths here in America, it would not have been out of the realm of possibility in their homeland.\n\nPut the blame on a simple twist of fate.','The Yellow Dogs: Search for Freedom and Find Death','','publish','open','open','','the-yellow-dogs-search-for-freedom-and-find-death','','','2013-11-12 03:44:59','2013-11-12 03:44:59','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1253',0,'post','',0),(1259,1,'2013-11-15 14:14:33','2013-11-15 14:14:33','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/JayBennett1-500x446.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1260\" alt=\"JayBennett1-500x446\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/JayBennett1-500x446.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" /></a>For those of you who are not familiar with Sam Jones’ 2001 documentary on Wilco, <em>I Am Trying to Break Your Heart</em>, rent it tonight. You will not be disappointed. The film offers a candid view of one of America’s greatest rock bands.\n\nJones’ film chronicles the band who were in the process of recording a landmark album, <em>Yankee Hotel Foxtrot</em>, when their record company (Reprise) dropped them. Amid the business turmoil, the group’s leader, Jeff Tweedy, who was battling severe migraines at the time, fired band member and producer Jay Bennett. For many of us, it was the last time we ever heard from Bennett.\n\nAfter his dismissal from Wilco, Jay Bennett embarked on a solo career (releasing five records, one posthumously) that paled in comparison to Wilco’s commercial and critical acclaim.\n\nBennett was a talented musician, skillful producer and session musician who worked with numerous artists: Garrison Starr, Adam Schmitt, Billy Joe Shaver, Blues Traveler, Allison Moorer, Jellyfish, Sherry Rich, Tim Easton,Tommy Keene, Jeff Black and Sheryl Crow. But what will he be best remembered for?\n\nA troubled artist? A tortured soul? A frustrated musician and producer who was desperately clinging to a career that was slipping away?\n\nI’m afraid that it might be all three.\n\nIn 1995, Bennett joined Wilco for their sophomore effort, <em>Being There. </em>His contributions elevated Tweedy’s alt-country group into new musical terrain. It is somewhat reminiscent of mid-period Beatles, moving forward from <em>Help</em> to <em>Rubber Soul</em>.\n\nWhen the band released its third studio album, <em>Summerteeth, </em>they continued to experiment, progressing both sonically and musically, such as The Beatles did with <em>Rubber Soul’s </em>successor,<em> Revolver</em>. Wilco sounded like a completely different band from its debut record, 1995′s <em>A.M.</em> <a href=\"http://www.spin.com/blog/what-jay-bennetts-death-made-me-realize-about-wilco/\">Ellen Carpenter</a> of <em>Spin</em> wrote about <em>Summerteeth</em>, “The songs were fuller, warmer, the standard guitar-and-drums set-up of <em>A.M.</em> had been supplemented by a lush psychedelic impressionism that was largely a product of Bennett’s masterful work with farfisa organ, bells, Moog, lap steel guitar, banjo, synthesizer, and other instrumental exotica.”\n\nWith Wilco’s magnum opus, <em>Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,</em> the album that anointed Wilco as one of the greatest bands of its generation, Jay Bennett’s contributions were enormous, co-writing eight of the eleven songs and producing much of the record himself.\n\nSince Bennett’s firing, Wilco has released four distinguished records – <em>A Ghost is Born</em> (2004) being the most compelling – but none of them have had the personality, the daring, the audacity and powerfully evocative sounds of the three records Jay Bennett worked on.\n\n<strong>Post by Richard Fulco. First published on <a href=\"http://www.riffraf.net/2013/10/remembering-jay-bennett/\">Riffraf.net</a></strong>\n\n<em>Richard Fulco is the founder and editor of <a href=\"http://www.riffraf.net/\">Riffraf.net</a>. 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Hurry back Matt![/caption]','','','publish','open','open','','1284','','','2013-11-20 07:15:31','2013-11-20 07:15:31','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1284',0,'post','',0),(1290,1,'2013-11-20 07:19:24','2013-11-20 07:19:24','[caption id=\"attachment_1291\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"960\"]<img class=\" wp-image-1291\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/HippieGirl_Slider.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"210\" /> This video is going to make you think. It\'s early, still in the storyboard stage, but it will be worth the wait.[/caption]','','','publish','open','open','','1290','','','2013-11-20 07:19:24','2013-11-20 07:19:24','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1290',0,'post','',0),(1303,1,'2013-11-22 18:42:41','2013-11-23 00:42:41','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-21.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1309\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Arlo-21\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-21.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"860\" /></a>For a November night in northwest New Jersey, the weather could not have been better. A light jacket was enough to keep you warm, but not crowd you in your seat. Tonight you wanted to be comfortable for it was to be a night of songs and stories. Arlo Guthrie was in town, and we weren’t the only ones celebrating. With this year marking the 100<sup>th</sup> birthday of Arlo’s father, legendary folk singer and documenter of mid-century America, Woody Guthrie, Arlo was performing many of his dad’s compositions.\n\nThe Newton Theatre is a reclaimed from the edge of destruction movie theatre. Small and intimate, you get to share the experience with 604 new friends. Though we were lucky to be sitting up front, it’s hard to imagine a bad seat in the house.\n\nWith no opening act, Arlo and his three-piece band took their places onstage. With each member dressed in black, there would be no distraction; this night was about the music and the stories that inspired it. Arlo sat center stage next to his guitar rack with four beauties waiting to be picked.\n\nArlo began the evening speaking of Woody, and the joy he felt being able to spend nights such as this, singing the songs of his father, the songs of an America past, the songs of justice and injustice, the songs of his family. His voice is filled with more gravel than before, as if age and life’s journey has settled in. But every once in a while, the familiar sound of the Arlo from another time, punctuates a sentence of a story, and all those memories when you heard him say “Officer Obie” or “you remember Alice,” come flooding back. And you smile.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1308\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Arlo-4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-4.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" /></a>Arlo Guthrie is a superb storyteller. Pulling a beautiful acoustic Gibson out of the rack, Arlo began telling the story of Woody’s “Oklahoma Hills,” and you realize just how different the world was back then for a songwriter. You might not even know your song had been recorded until you heard it playing in a jukebox.\n\nOne of the wonderful attributes of the writing of Woody Guthrie was his ability to put down words explaining injustice, hard times, or the beauty of this country, in the most simple of words. Their simplicity making them universally relatable.\n\nGrowing up Guthrie meant you had the most interesting of extended families. Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, Cisco Houston to name a few, were household regulars. Their songs and their stories were exquisite as told by this grown man who had known these legends when he was a child.\n\nThough storytelling and song is his forte, Arlo Guthrie can play a real pretty guitar, though this night he battled with keeping them in tune. As a little tweaking of the strings went on longer than expected, Arlo blamed it on the blue light overhead. The audience laughed as the lighting guy quickly changed the color. It didn’t help, but it did make the evening even more real; this was no rock star with a technician handing him a perfectly tuned guitar for every song. This was just a musician sitting in someone’s living room trying to play his best for some new friends.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-31.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1310\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Arlo-31\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-31-300x232.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" /></a>Listening to the songs of Woody Guthrie is like riding on one of the filled-with-family-and-belongings trucks Steinbeck wrote about in <i>The Grapes of Wrath.</i> In fact Guthrie wrote a song condensing the 600 pages of <i>Wrath</i> into a song with twelve verses. This was something over which Steinbeck took umbrage. The combination of the songs and the perspective Arlo brings to them is a history lesson so interesting, you wish this was how it was taught in school. After an hour of enjoying the songs and tales of times long ago, Arlo and the band took a short break.\n\nComing back onstage the music catalog shifted to Arlo’s own. Now it wasn’t only Woody’s songs which were prefaced by a story. “Coming Into Los Angeles” began with a story of his late wife Jackie’s arrest for marijuana at the airport, after a long-forgotten gift from a fan to Arlo, was found in her bag.\n\nHe then talked about his early memories of Leadbelly in his home, and his search for Leadbelly’s grave somewhere in Louisiana. Leadbelly, who wrote among many others, “Midnight Special” and “Goodnight Irene,” was buried in Shreeveport, and they found the grave with guitar picks scattered over the tombstone. So he pulled out his guitar, sat there, and played some songs for the man he remembered as a two-year old. One of those songs “Alabama Bound,” was Arlo’s next selection.\n\nOne highlight of the evening was Steve Goodman’s “City Of New Orleans.” Lyrically, you can’t write much more of a poignant ballad. It is a testament to his songwriting that a song so moving, is about a train. The story of how Arlo and Steve met is priceless, making his loss at such a young age, even more lamentable.\n\nRelating how he first laid eyes on his future wife and singing “Highway In The Wind,” which he wrote for her, must be more than a little bittersweet, a little over a year since the death of the woman to whom he was married for forty-three years.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-11.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1311\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Arlo-11\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/KatsTheory-Arlo-11.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" /></a>Getting close to the end of the show, Arlo pulled out arguably Woody’s most recognizable song, “This Land Is Your Land.” As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the imagery of the words was not lost on the audience. Considering there is not another song which embodies the greatness of this country more than this, it is a song that should be taught in every school in this country.\n\nOf course since we are so close to Thanksgiving, you can be sure there wasn’t a person in the crowd who wasn’t hoping to hear the familiar first few notes of “Alice’s Restaurant.” Arlo did not disappoint.  As he began to play, the audience sang along to the beginning chorus. At this point Arlo said “You don’t think I’m really going to sing this whole freakin’ song do you?” And no, I don’t think we really did. And just that one chorus, while a tease, was enough of a taste to keep a smile on everyone’s face. He picked the melody while talking about what the song has meant to him and his family over the years… the good and the not so good.\n\nAs all of our storytellers get older, the danger of losing important parts of our past, grows. Arlo Guthrie not only lived some of the stories first-hand, he grew up surrounded by legends with their own stories to tell. Never miss a chance to hear them because you’ll never forget them once you do. And that keeps them alive.\n\nThis evening with Arlo Guthrie pickin’, singin’ and tellin’ stories was one of the most enjoyable nights I’ve ever spent in a music hall. It was an honor to hear him speak of his father, and all those who came before.  And hopefully by writing about it, the stories keep going just a little longer.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Arlo Guthrie at the Newton Theatre: A Night of Songs and Stories','','publish','open','open','','arlo-guthrie-at-the-newton-theatre-a-night-of-songs-and-stories','','','2013-11-22 18:42:41','2013-11-23 00:42:41','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1303',0,'post','',2),(1331,1,'2013-11-27 08:01:41','2013-11-27 14:01:41','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LindaRonstadt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1332\" alt=\"LindaRonstadt\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LindaRonstadt.jpg\" width=\"260\" height=\"391\" /></a>When I heard the news I cried.\n\nLinda Ronstadt was the first female singer to truly inspire me to sing. Her music - at once country, tinged with folk, and mixed with rock overtones, and her voice - strong and throaty, powerful yet tender with a full range of nuances - was an inspiration; an elixir to soothe my youthful soul. From the beautiful harpsichord flavored \"Different Drum\" written by Monkees alum Michael Nesmith, to the defiant rock kiss off \"You\'re No Good\", Linda Ronstadt\'s music bridged genres to captivate audiences throughout her 40 year career.\n\nAnd then, just shy of releasing her memoir <em>Linda Ronstadt Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir</em> (Simon &amp; Schuster) she announced to AARP that she has Parkinson\'s disease and can no longer sing, saying \"I can\'t sing a note.\" adding “I can’t sing at all,” matter-of-factly. “I’m truly not able. I can’t sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ really.” Parkinson\'s affects the ability to move and control the vocal chords - a critical function of singing.\n\nMy memories of Linda Ronstadt date back as far as I can remember, back to the days when I first started playing guitar at the age of eight, when my extremely supportive mother not only trudged through the rain at an outdoor concert venue to see Ronstadt in concert, but also took me weekly for lessons at a nearby house full of hippies, one of whom would accompany me on bass, singing harmonies to songs by Ronstadt and The Eagles, coaxing me to hit the high notes on \"Heat Wave\". I had the iconic Ronstadt poster in my room in homage to this almost other worldly model of womanhood and talent, and I spent hours in my room mimicking her vocal prowess as her records spun on my JC Penney turntable - my favorite of which was 1976\'s <em>Hasten Down the Wind</em>. The opening strains of that record still give me chills.\n\n<em>Save me...free me from my heart this time...</em>\n\nJust like Ronstadt herself, it begins quietly and builds to a powerful and skillfully controlled crescendo of tuneful and emotional bliss. The mere thought that this songbird has been forever silenced brings a sadness that reminds this child of the 70s of the immense uniqueness of a musical era which will have no equal.\n\nLinda Maria Ronstadt was born on July 15, 1946 in Tuscon, Arizona to Gilbert, a machinery merchant who ran The Ronstadt Co. and homemaker, Ruth Mary Ronstadt. Raised on a 10 acre ranch with three siblings - all of whom were musical; including Gilbert, who himself was a musician in mariachi bands. The family was of German and Mexican descent and together sang the traditional songs of their Mexican heritage.\n\nAt 18, Ronstadt headed to California at the suggestion of musical pal Bob Kimmel and together with him and Kenny Edwards, formed and sang lead in The Stone Poneys, which garnered the hit \"Different Drum\" and led to relationships with a slew of then unknown singers, musicians and songwriters, and placed her at the forefront of a burgeoning California rock music scene, later to be crowned the Queen Of Rock - a distinction she did not at all embrace, saying that she felt rock music never defined her. And it didn\'t.\n\nIf you\'re expecting the book to be a kiss and tell, or a searing tell all concerning the main players of the time, you might be disappointed. Ronstadt stays true to her word; when she calls the book a musical memoir, she means it. The book recounts a rich and detailed musical legacy that lets both the music aficionado and the casual music lover glimpse into recording sessions, the formation of important relationships (yes, Glen Frey and Don Henley first met as members of Ronstadt\'s touring band and immediately formed what would become The Eagles.), chronicles life on the road and at least one epic all night jam session involving Keith Richards. But at its core, this is an overview of a brilliant career which spanned forty years and included some of the major artists of the day - many of whom continue to enjoy mainstream success. She recalls her collaborations with such musical luminaries as Jackson Browne, the Eagles, J.D. Souther, Warren Zevon, Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Aaron Neville, and Nelson Riddle. She mentions touring early on in her career as an opener for The Doors and minces no words as to her opinion of front man Jim Morrison. She also chronicles her professional relationship with manager Peter Asher, whose understanding of business, music and performance proved crucial to the development and guidance of her illustrious careers.\n\nThe book mentions romantic relationships only in passing and although as a musician, I devoured the musical anecdotes and behind the scenes tales of studio and songwriting sessions, I admit to feeling a little gipped when it came to details of her personal life, of which there weren\'t many. Ronstadt recalls \"keeping company\" with then California governor Jerry Brown, and living with J.D. Souther, as well as mentions meeting and later being signed by David Geffen who formed Asylum Records, but makes no mention of Albert Brooks or George Lucas, and though she mentions a friendship with then up and coming comedian Steve Martin, she neglects to mention that they dated.\n\nThe omission of such details does nothing to detract from this engrossing and well written read. Ronstadt, who did not write her own songs, displays an impressive writing talent, articulate and especially knowledgable in her musical commentary.\n\nPersonal details are left mostly to those of her childhood, growing up in the Arizona desert with her family, which gives insight into her musical roots. Finished before her Parkinson\'s diagnosis was made public, the book makes no mention of her illness but instead, takes the reader on the journey from childhood all the way through the early days of California rock, to her time on Broadway in <em>Pirates of Penzance</em>, her foray into the Great American songbook with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra, her duets with Aaron Neville, collaborations with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton and the rediscovery of her Mexican musical roots toward the end of her career.\n\n<em>Simple Dreams</em> is not just an enjoyable read by one of music\'s most beloved songstresses, it is a seat on the tour bus at an unforgettable time in music.\n\n<strong>Review by Linda Roy</strong>\n\nFirst published on <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\">RaisedOnTheRadio.com</a>\n\n<strong>Linda is a writer and musician who blogs at <a href=\"http://elleroywashere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">elleroy was here</a> and <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Raised on the Radio</a>. She leads the Indie Americana band <a href=\"http://jehovawaitresses.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jehova Waitresses</a> and writes at <a href=\"http://www.aiminglow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Aiming Low</a>, <a href=\"http://sprocketink.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sprocket Ink</a> and <a href=\"http://www.funnynotslutty.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Funny Not Slutty</a>. Connect with her on <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/modmomelleroy\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>,  <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ModMomBeyondIndieDom\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://plus.google.com/u/0/116644246137576659052/posts\" target=\"_blank\">Google+</a></strong>','Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams Made Musical Reality','','publish','open','open','','linda-ronstadt-simple-dreams-made-musical-reality','','','2013-11-27 08:01:41','2013-11-27 14:01:41','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1331',0,'post','',0),(1341,1,'2013-11-28 06:48:02','2013-11-28 12:48:02','As we enter the holiday season, it\'s a very busy time at Earth Hertz Records. The initial insanity which surrounded our launch has settled into organized chaos, as we look ahead to the coming months. And, we like what we see.\n\nLook for two new videos to be released very soon. \"Hey California\" from Applegate Nance showcases the spirit of the duo, and offers a nice taste of their songwriting and vocal chops. The second upcoming video is \"Hippie Girl\" from Matt Guertin and radarTower. This video will definitely get your attention.\n\nBesides the videos, look for some new sounds from artist-producer Joshua Ayres. Josh has been wearing both of his hats lately, working on his follow-up to his first single \"Waste,\" and producing Hannah Mae, as she finishes up her debut album.\n\nProducer Saint Christopher has also been busy. His work has been centered on finishing up some projects and evaluating new talent. And he seems to be finding a lot of it.\n\nYou could say things are shakin\' over at Earth Hertz, and we\'re just getting started. We have been lucky to have some really great writers posting reviews, interviews and music articles on the site, and we look forward to sharing some really exciting writing that\'s coming up very soon.\n\nThanks to all of you for checking us out, and with new content being added on the website regularly, you need to keep stopping by. Make it easy, follow us on twitter @EarthHertz and Like us on Facebook.\n\nEarth Hertz Records, bringing you new music and so much more.\n\nYou better believe it.','Ain\'t No Turkeys Here','','publish','open','open','','aint-no-turkeys-here','','','2013-11-28 06:48:02','2013-11-28 12:48:02','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1341',0,'post','',0),(1347,1,'2013-12-01 17:55:44','2013-12-01 23:55:44','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/losethisfeeling.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1352\" alt=\"losethisfeeling\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/losethisfeeling.jpg\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" /></a>After reaching mainstream success on Season 3 of NBC’s “The Voice”, singer Terry McDermott is showing no signs of slowing down. Since the show’s conclusion, McDermott’s been busily writing and recording new music while simultaneously building a loyal following.\n\nHis fan base, known collectively as “McHobbits”, have rallied behind the singer’s every endeavor; even propelling his first hook-laden single, “Pictures” to  the #1 spot on the iTunes Rock Singles chart in less than 24 hours.\n\nMcDermott’s follow-up single, “Lose This Feeling” is a personal introspective that forges new ground while also paving the way for his forth-coming EP <i>(due early in the new year)</i>. Penned along with friend and musical collaborator Todd Burman, “Lose This Feeling” continues the trend of showcasing McDermott’s infectious songwriting ability as well as his commanding vocals.\n\nOn Sunday, December 8th McDermott will have the honor of performing the National Anthem at the New Orleans Saints NFL game before heading off for more shows in Vietnam, the U.K and Jamaica. McDermott’s band, The Bonfires includes guitarist David Rosser (<i>Afghan Wigs);</i> bassist Alex Smith<i> (World Leader Pretend); </i>drummer Eric Bolivar <i>(Anders Osborne)</i> and keyboardist Rich Hyland, who played in a rival Scottish band back in Aberdeen when McDermott was a member of the band Driveblind.\n\nI spoke with McDermott about his upcoming EP as well as what he thinks makes classic rock<i> (the genre he highlighted while competing on “The Voice”)</i> so special.\n\n<b>James Wood: What can you tell us about your upcoming album?</b>\n\n<b></b>Terry McDermott: It’s a five-song EP with a culmination of material that was written with the band along with some songs I wrote with the guitar player from my previous band. There’s also a song on there that I wrote with a Grammy winner friend of mine that I’m really excited about.\n\n<b>What was the inspiration behind your new single, “Lose This Feeling”?</b>\n\nThe basic inspiration for the song was always there. It was just a matter of capturing it at the right time. I had spent a lot of time working with Todd [Burman] at his Hollywood studio. He told me about an idea that he had and wanted me to come in and work on it with him. It was shortly before that encounter that my daughter had been born.\n\nI had lost my mother eleven years ago and when my daughter was born she was a spitting image of her, which was something I wasn’t really prepared for. It really made me think about the bitter-sweet nature of our existence on this ball of rock. It’s that perpetual feeling. One of being so blessed and lucky to have this wonderful child in your life and then thinking about the strange, sometimes cruel nature of it.  It’s part of life. That became the inspiration for the song.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mcdermott1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1349\" alt=\"mcdermott1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mcdermott1.jpg\" width=\"483\" height=\"342\" /></a>\n\n<b>Was there a reason why many of the songs you performed on “The Voice” were from the classic rock genre?</b>\n\nThat style of music is what really inspired me growing up and made it very easy for me to enjoy my time on the show.\n\n<b>What do you think makes that style of music so appealing?</b>\n\nIf you go back to the music industry in the 1970′s when bands like The Eagles were selling records, people were buying and cherishing albums. They were physically picking albums up off the shelves, taking them home and wearing them out. Bands back then were held up on a pedestal with tremendous loyalty from their fans and as those fans aged, the bands never lost that sparkle.\n\nYou also can’t take anything away from the songwriting either. It was much more singer/songwriter oriented back then as opposed to today. Just listen to any Glen Frey or Don Henley track. They’re timeless pieces. They’re songs that you can break down to just one man and  a guitar and the quality will still shine through. Anything that has longevity like that should feel like classic rock, because it’s got a chance to stay on the shelf.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mcdermottband.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1350\" alt=\"mcdermottband\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mcdermottband-300x204.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>\n\n<b>How important are the fans to you and your music?</b>\n\nYou really can’t talk about one and not the other. There’s something very organic and truthful about playing shows and having your fans fly in from all over the country just to see you. It’s very rewarding. It’s also a great example of the modern-day synergy that exists between the fans and the artist. Where the record label has become superfluous to many to some degree. If you’ve got the fan base who believes in you, you can bring material to them and cut out the middleman.\n\nIt’s a great time and a lot of fun to be an independent artist. You have more flexibility to control your own destiny.\n\n<span style=\"line-height: 24px;\">For more on Terry McDermott, be sure to check out his </span><a style=\"line-height: 24px;\" href=\"http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Official Website</a><span style=\"line-height: 24px;\"> and </span><a style=\"line-height: 24px;\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/terrymacmusic\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children’s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','Vocalist Terry McDermott Discusses New Single, EP and the Allure of Classic Rock','','publish','open','open','','vocalist-terry-mcdermott-discusses-new-single-ep-and-the-allure-of-classic-rock','','','2013-12-01 17:55:44','2013-12-01 23:55:44','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1347',0,'post','',0),(1367,1,'2013-12-03 15:48:44','2013-12-03 21:48:44','[caption id=\"attachment_1366\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"960\"]<img class=\" wp-image-1366\" alt=\"Applegate Nance\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/AN_VideoSlider.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"210\" /> Hey California, new video from Applegate Nance Available Now![/caption]','','','publish','open','open','','1367','','','2013-12-03 15:48:44','2013-12-03 21:48:44','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1367',0,'post','',0),(1383,1,'2013-12-07 07:51:39','2013-12-07 13:51:39','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-513\" alt=\"EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/EarthHertz-BillyDavid-3.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>Billy David Millican of <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/artists/the-billy-david-band/\">The Billy David Band</a> recently answered a few questions from RiffRaf Magazine. Check it out as David talks about his influences, writing, and passion for the honey bee.\n\nRead the interview here: <a href=\"http://www.riffraf.net/2013/12/indie-spotlight-billy-david-band-3/\">Indie Spotlight: The Billy David Band</a>','The Billy David Band Interview on RiffRaf','','publish','open','open','','the-billy-david-band-interview-on-riffraf','','','2013-12-07 07:51:39','2013-12-07 13:51:39','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1383',0,'post','',0),(1388,1,'2013-12-08 08:27:21','2013-12-08 14:27:21','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\"He\'s a doctor, wife\'s a lawyer, got two kids, drives a range Rover.\" - Applegate Nance \"Wasting My Time.\"</em></p>\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-393\" alt=\"apple-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/apple-1.jpg\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" /></a>They want their music to make you smile, cry, sing and dance. And, it will.\n\nEarth Hertz artists <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/artists/applegate-nance-2/\">Mike Applegate and Kyle Nance</a> recently talked with RiffRaf Magazine about their influences, writing and their view of themselves and their music.\n\nCheck out the interview in RiffRaf: <a href=\"http://www.riffraf.net/2013/12/indie-spotlight-applegate-nance-3/\">Indie Spotlight: Applegate Nance</a>','The Applegate Nance Interview on RiffRaf','','publish','open','open','','the-applegate-nance-interview-on-riffraf','','','2013-12-08 08:27:21','2013-12-08 14:27:21','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1388',0,'post','',0),(1399,1,'2013-12-10 08:17:09','2013-12-10 14:17:09','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1401\" alt=\"margorey2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey2-207x300.jpg\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" /></a>Vocalist <a href=\"http://margorey.com/\">Margo Rey\'s</a> Christmas classic, \"This Holiday Night\" has become a staple of December. A vision of the holidays as seen through the eyes of a child, the beautiful song conjures up warm images of family tradition and memories of years gone by.\n\nRey describes her style of music as \'Organica\'; a unique blend of musical texture and groove, but it\'s the infectiousness of her voice that really makes you stand up and take notice. Her album <em>Habit,</em> remained on the charts for an astonishing 21 weeks and contained the singles “Let the Rain” and “Saturn Returns”, both co-written with the legendary John Oates.\n\nHer latest single, a cover of the Squeeze song \"Tempted\" adds her distinctive vibe to the classic 80\'s hit.\n\nIn addition to her amazing vocal prowess and songwriting skills, Rey\'s personal mission really makes her a true inspiration. A cancer warrior, Rey volunteers her time and talent to Brides Against Breast Cancer, an organization that contributes to programs for cancer patients and their families while raising funds in a rather cool and unique way.\n\nA recent bride herself, Rey is married to comedian Ron White. While presenting an interesting dynamic, their relationship is a communion of two artists in awe of each others craft, while not being in competition with each other. <em>\n</em>\n\nI spoke with Rey about her passion, her music and her cause.\n\n<strong>James Wood: You consider your style of music \'Organica\'. How would you describe it?</strong>\n\nMargo Rey: It\'s an unorthodox hybrid of adult pop music that\'s deeply rooted in jazz and R&amp;B grooves with a lot of ambient vocals and texture. I like my vocals to be lush and for them to be an instrument as well.\n\n<strong>Tell me the origin of your song \"This Holiday Night\".</strong>\n\nI really wanted to write a song that sounded like a Christmas classic. A song about the way a child experiences all the goings on in a house around the holidays. I had this idea that it was going to be a waltz and I wanted every line to end with \"this holiday night\". I started out writing the melody, chords and most of the lyrics and then called up my friend Barrett Yeretsian, who had been working on songs for my <em>Habit</em> album. The two of us started kicking around images of what the holidays were like when we were growing up. We put the pieces together and that\'s how it happened.\n\n<strong>Let\'s discuss a few tracks that you wrote with John Oates from the <em>Habit</em> album.\n</strong>\n\n<strong>\"Let The Rain\"</strong>\n\nJohn and I actually wrote \"Let The Rain\" the day that we first met. He had written some chords based on some of my music and when I heard it, I remember saying, \"I think I have something for that.\" It was a melody and lyrics that I had written around the time Ron and I were getting engaged. I had a lot of verses, but wasn\'t quite sure what to make the chorus about. That\'s when I told John about how I used to love playing in the rain with my Mom in the summers in Texas, and he told me to write the song about that. So we came up with the melody for the chorus together and from there it took on a life of its own.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1402\" alt=\"margorey-1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-1.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" /></a>\n\n<strong>\"Saturn Returns\"</strong>\n\nI had just been diagnosed with cancer four days before our writing session and the doctors were trying to get me to stay to get an MRI. I said, \"No way, man! I\'m going to write a song with John Oates\" [laughs]. I remember telling that story to John and his eyes got really big and he was worried. I said \"No! No! I\'m going to be fine. This is a cancer free zone!\" I showed him a chorus that I had been working on and he thought it was fantastic, but he told me that it has to be my story. So I went back to my condo that night, wrote the rest of the lyrics and we put it all together the next day.\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1403\" alt=\"margorey-3\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-3-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Tell me a little about your most recent single, \"Tempted\".</strong>\n\nI\'ve always loved the band Squeeze and that song always made me happy whenever I sang it. So when my radio team approached me about releasing a cover song, I told them that I wanted to do \"Tempted\", but with an R&amp;B groove.\n\n<strong>Did you always want to be a singer?</strong>\n\nWhen I was young, I used to always sing in the grocery cart whenever I was at the store with my mom. I would always sing a lot of crooner songs by Nat King Cole, Engelbert Humperdinck or Hank Williams. Then one day when I was 4, I was at my brother\'s school play when this girl who was supposed to sing \"Oh Jolly Playmate\" started crying because she had suddenly developed stage fright. I remember going up to the school principal and telling him that I could sing, and that I knew all the words. So he let me go out and sing in front of 300 people.\n\nA lot of things crystallized for me in that moment. It was the first time that I had ever sang with a mic and saw my shadow in the spotlight behind me. I knew right then that it was something that I wanted to do and so a few years later, I started classical training.\n\n<strong>Let\'s discuss your involvement with <a href=\"http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/\">Brides Against Breast Cancer</a>.</strong>\n\nI volunteer a lot my time towards this cause and this past May, they selected me as a National Ambassador. The money they raise goes to providing free programs and services to people living with cancer. Programs people need where the doctor kind of leaves off; like wellness, nutrition and counseling. They even provide these services for family members too.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1404\" alt=\"margorey-4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/margorey-4-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\n\nThe really cool thing is how they raise money; by having brides and gown designers donate their wedding gowns. Some of the gowns that are donated by designers are unused, while others may have only been used one time. Then they\'ll take the gowns that are donated on a \"Nationwide Tour of Gowns\" that travels to roughly 120 cities a year, selling them at a discounted price. I travel to some of the events to tell my story and to inform people about how important it is to provide these services. What better way is there to give that dress that made you so happy a life of its own than to make someone else happy and also provide programs and services to people who need them? It\'s a win-win.\n\n<strong>What\'s next for you?</strong>\n\nI\'m putting together an arsenal of songs to release in the coming year. A ballad called<strong> </strong>\"Colors Never Fade\" that\'s about standing up to what it is that scares you and never fading or getting washed out in a sea of gray. \"Beautiful Train Wreck\" is a song that has a cool, funky groove. It\'s about how we\'re all beautiful even when we\'re in the midst of being a train wreck. We\'re all trying to find our way. Then there\'s \"Happy\", which is another song that I wrote with John [Oates]. It\'s about the simplicity of just being happy and how it\'s never too late to be kind.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/\" target=\"_blank\">I</a>nterview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','Inspirational People: Vocalist Margo Rey Discusses Music, Mission','','publish','open','open','','inspirational-people-vocalist-margo-rey-discusses-music-mission','','','2013-12-10 08:17:09','2013-12-10 14:17:09','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1399',0,'post','',0),(1408,1,'2013-12-10 14:07:49','2013-12-10 20:07:49','<strong>Director of Merhcandising</strong>','About: Tony -The MerchGuy- Longval','','publish','open','open','','about-tony-the-merchguy-longval','','','2013-12-10 14:07:49','2013-12-10 20:07:49','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1408',66,'post','',0),(1416,1,'2013-12-14 16:10:24','2013-12-14 22:10:24','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beyonce-new-album.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1417\" alt=\"beyonce-new-album\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beyonce-new-album-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>It was almost a Santa Claus moment. Right around midnight, the time we associate with the jolly, fat man, Beyonce released a new album. And no one knew it was coming. Really. In this day and age of hype, pre-hype, and hype til-you\'re-sick-of-hearing-about-it-hype, Beyonce just opened up her bag of gifts and dropped a big one down to her fans. They must have been either very naughty or very nice.\n\nI cannot even begin to explain how exciting I find all of this. Not the album, personally I couldn\'t care less when, where or if she ever releases another album. No, I find it absolutely fascinating that there were no leaks of its existence. Think about it, fourteen tracks and seventeen videos... seventeen videos, and not a peep about it, even though the videos were filmed on location all over the world.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/RODAccess?did=1264248984781&amp;pid=1438353&amp;ct=C\">Beyonce has stated </a>that she was bored with the usual way of doing business and just wanted to connect with her fans. Maybe. Excuse me if I\'m a bit skeptical. Lack of pre-hype does not mean this new way of getting her music out there is not just another, more subtle form of PR.  In the first three hours of it\'s release, her sales for the album were somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.3 million, and none of those dollars will be paying for a pre-release marketing campaign.\n\nThis album release excites me for another reason as well. Actually two. First, there is no single song purchasing. Ya gotta buy the whole album... just like the old days. Remember when artists had a vision and put together a cohesive set of tunes, it wasn\'t necessarily a concept album, just a compilation of songs that worked together, and the artist wanted them heard that way. The other reason this release is so interesting is it is only being sold through iTunes, at least for the moment.\n\nIt goes without saying, music PR people and other executives are watching this release carefully. Could this be the next big thing? Recording artists just surprising their fans rather than beating them down for six months as they are told when and where their favorite singer\'s new album will come out, all while being brainwashed into accepting that the new album will be incredibly good, even if it\'s a piece of crap. Probably not. But it is a small crack in the usual way the music business has been conducted as of late.\n\nNow if Santa could help with a few more changes in the music industry, I\'d leave him a whole box of cookies. And a six-pack.\n\n&nbsp;','Beyonce\'s Midnight Surprise','','publish','open','open','','beyonces-midnight-surprise','','','2013-12-14 16:10:24','2013-12-14 22:10:24','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1416',0,'post','',0),(1422,1,'2013-12-17 10:12:17','2013-12-17 16:12:17','The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced its inductees for its class of 2014. They are: Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens, Linda Rondstadt, and Hall and Oates. Additionally, the E Street Band will be given an award for musical excellence, and Beatles manager Brian Epstein and Rolling Stones original manager Andrew Loog Oldham will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers.\n\nWhile there hasn\'t been a year in quite awhile where I haven\'t been upset by an exclusion, or more frequently, an inclusion in the nominees, honestly, I can\'t really complain about those nominated this year. They have all paid their dues, and withstood the test of time. And as each new generation takes the place of the one before, comparisons are made. Are these new bands worthy, do they have the talent and all that it takes to think about consideration 25-30 years down the road?\n\nIn a recent <a href=\"http://www.riffraf.net/2013/12/indie-spotlight-applegate-nance-3/\">interview published on Riffraf Magazine</a>, Earth Hertz artists Applegate Nance were asked to whom in the world of music they have been compared.  It seems since they started playing in Nashville, the comparison they received most often was to new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Hall and Oates. Not a bad comparison at all. If you listen to the songwriting, harmonies, and overall feeling from Applegate Nance, it\'s all there.  While their tunes are catchy and fun, there is no mistaking the quality of their work.\n\nHall and Oates will be inducted on April 10th, 2014. Their career speaks for itself. New music is being made everyday, and whether or not their careers will be considered for the Hall somewhere down the road, it\'s time for groups like Applegate Nance to let their music do the talking. We\'ve already started to hear the whispers.\n\nTake a listen here on the <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/artists/applegate-nance-2/\">Applegate Nance page</a>.  And watch the video for their first single \"Hey California.\"\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/Ql8vvDGth7w\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014: Worthy or Not?','','publish','open','open','','the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-class-of-2014-worthy-or-not','','','2013-12-17 10:12:17','2013-12-17 16:12:17','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1422',0,'post','',0),(1430,1,'2013-12-26 20:36:57','2013-12-27 02:36:57','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/werq.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1432\" alt=\"werq\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/werq.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Ever since she recorded her debut album with Prince and opened for him on his <em>Diamonds and Pearls Tour</em>, it’s been a burning passion for <a href=\"http://www.carmenelectra.com/\">Carmen Electra</a> to get back up on stage and perform in front of an audience.\n\nLate in 2012, the former Singled Out, Baywatch beauty officially made her return to music with her infectious single “I Like It Loud”; a track that quickly hit the Top 25 on Billboard’s Dance Club Play Chart.\n\nAs the follow-up to \"I Like It Loud\" Electra’s back with her new single, \"Werq.\" Produced by Eddie Amador, it’s a fun, positive dance track that basically delivers on what it promises: Own what you’ve got… Know your worth … Make it hot.. Make it Werq.\n\nElectra’s also making plans for a full-length album to coincide with US Tour in 2014. I spoke with her about the new single and more.\n\n<strong>James Wood: Was the success of your single “I Like It Loud” what sparked your return to music?</strong>\n\nCarmen Electra: Ever since I recorded my self-titled album with Prince it’s been a passion of mine. That experience alone and then getting to go on tour with him was surreal. A lot of people probably don’t know this, but my original intention for moving to Los Angeles was to pursue music. For some reason though, it wasn’t meant to be at that time. I was going on auditions and getting offers for movies and TV shows and started modeling. That took off, but during this entire time [on and off again] I’ve also been working on music.<em>\n</em>\n\n<strong>What satisfies you the most about the creative process?</strong>\n\nThe thing I love most is that I’m able to do whatever I want. With music, I’m not playing a role. It’s my project and it allows me more freedom to just be myself.\n\n<strong>How did the new single, \"Werq\" come about?</strong>\n\nOrlando [Puerta] from Citrusonic actually worked with me on the record I did with Prince back when he worked at Warner Brothers. He has his own label now and it was through mutual friends that we connected again. He sent over the music track and I just loved the beat and the way it automatically made me want to dance. It really stood out and I could visually see how it would fit into the show that we’re putting together.\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/carmen.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1433\" alt=\"carmen\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/carmen-252x300.jpg\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" /></a>What can you tell me about your songwriting process?</strong>\n\nI love music that makes me want to dance, but I’m not always in the “dance” or “party” mood, so sometimes we’ll go in and start experimenting. We’ve actually just finished recording a song that’s completely different from anything I’ve done yet. It’s all a learning process.\n\n<strong>What other projects have you been working on?</strong>\n\nI just finished my 2014 calendar for TF Publishing and am also working on a lingerie line. It’s a lot of work, but I love the challenge.\n\n<em> </em><strong>Did you ever feel pressure or a need to compete when following Jenny McCarthy [Singled Out] or Pam Anderson [Baywatch]?</strong>\n\nAbsolutely. In one way, it was a huge accomplishment to be the replacement for Jenny and Pam. But on the other hand, there was always that sense of wanting to live up to what they’ve already done. I was so inspired by both of them so there was some pressure, but I tried to not let it take away from the experience. With ‘Singled Out’, it was especially memorable because my whole life literally changed in one day. I get the call and BAM! It was a new life. It was the same way with Baywatch. Both were important times in my life and career.\n\n<strong>Do you ever foresee yourself getting more involved in the producing and directing side of things?</strong>\n\nAt some point I’d love to make the transition. I’ve seen and done a lot, so I think there will be a time where I’ll feel ready to get on the other side of things. But for now, I’m just loving what I do because it’s very fulfilling.\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','Carmen Electra is Making it Werq','','publish','open','open','','carmen-electra-is-making-it-werq','','','2013-12-26 20:36:57','2013-12-27 02:36:57','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1430',0,'post','',0),(1437,1,'2014-01-16 07:56:01','2014-01-16 13:56:01','<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/The-Beatle-Who-Vanished-Berkenstadt/dp/0985667702/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1389901855&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+beatle+who+vanished\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1465\" alt=\"Beatle-who-vanished\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished-207x300.jpg\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" /></a>Is there a band more recognizable than The Beatles? When searching for the Best Rock Band of All-Time the answer was unanimous. But search for the answer to this question, \"Who is the fifth Beatle?\" and amazingly you will not find the real answer.\n\nOn June 3, 1964 the fate of a successful, but small-time drummer would change forever. Jimmie Nicol would become the fifth Beatle, if only for 13 days, and it would change the trajectory of his life in a way no one could have predicted.\n\nThis is a story that clearly would have never been told if not for the painstaking research done by <a href=\"http://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/author-bio/\">Jim Berkenstadt</a>. He took what was barely enough material to write an article and meticulously followed the movements of this mysterious person who replaced Ringo Starr for thirteen days on the Beatles first World Tour. <em>The Beatle Who Vanished</em> is a fascinating look inside the history of rock and roll in 1960s London, and the music industry\'s attempt to create pop stars by controlling and molding the musicians who were discovering and exploring this rapidly changing music scene.\n\nJimmie Nicol\'s life was intricately entwined with the birth of Rock and Roll. As Berkenstadt uncovered Nicol\'s history, he discovered a drummer so well regarded that, in 1964, his destiny was most surely on the path for fame. No one denied that Nicol\'s skills were among the top in the clubs and music studios of London, he was well known for his versatility; moving between jazz and rock easily and even combining the two. Often asked to play with many up and coming bands, he was making a decent living as a musician and had become a staple as a session drummer. He was also the drummer for a series called Top Six, a weekly recording of the Top Six hits, often covering Beatles songs to perfection. Who could know how important that would be?\n\nJust when it seemed Jimmie\'s ship had come in, becoming the permanent drummer for Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames, he and his wife were living a comfortable life, and he was guaranteed work at something he loved; his life would take one more turn. Paul McCartney would personally call Georgie Fame and ask if they could \"borrow\" his drummer Nicol.\n\nThe rest they say, is history. But it wasn\'t, not for us, not for him. It is what happened after this amazing story that was a mystery for so many years. Jimmie was a tried and true Beatle for 13 days, it may not seem like a long time, but as you read about the intensity of the touring, traveling and riot like interaction with fans, one can see how it felt like a lifetime for Jimmie. Nichol joined the Beatles as the crescendo of Beatlemania was beginning, but he was ill equipped to be at the center of such fame and adulation. Paul McCartney befriended Jimmie and often asked him if \"it was getting better?\" Jimmie\'s response? \"It\'s getting better all the time.\"  After thirteen days of playing multiple shows a day, their songs felt like his songs, and just as he began to feel like a \"real\" Beatle, it was ripped away from him.\n\nEven for those who knew Jimmie well, no one could understand that feeling. He went from being a <em>Beatle</em> to being plain old Jimmie in one day. His attempt at recreating that fame, his subsequent travels, and his disappearance and supposed death are the riveting plots of this wonderful mystery of a biography. Jim Berkenstadt does something for Jimmie that Nichol could never do for himself; he showcases his amazing talent and paints a picture so clear that when you finish this book you will feel like you knew Jimmie all along.\n\nRead more about Jim Berkenstadt\'s  <a href=\"http://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/buy/book-synopsis/\">\"The Beatle Who Vanished\" </a>\n\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qumXROSOFJE\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\n\nReview by Jen Kehl.\n\n<strong>Jen Kehl is a writer who blogs at My Skewed View http://jenkehl.com and created the music site Raised on the Radio <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://raisedontheradio.com</a>. She is also a published author as part of the anthology The Mother of All Meltdowns available on Amazon. Connect with her on twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jenkehl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://twitter.com/jenkehl</a> and Google+ <a href=\"https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JenniferKehl/posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JenniferKehl/posts</a></strong>','\"The Beatle Who Vanished\" by Jim Berkenstadt: A Book Review','','publish','open','open','','the-beatle-who-vanished-by-jim-berkenstadt-a-book-review','','','2014-01-16 07:56:01','2014-01-16 13:56:01','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1437',0,'post','',3),(1442,1,'2014-01-06 08:44:34','2014-01-06 14:44:34','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/macintyre.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1443\" alt=\"macintyre\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/macintyre.jpg\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a>Shortly after his eighth place finish on American Idol in 2009 singer/songwriter <a href=\"http://scottmacintyre.com/\">Scott MacIntyre</a> released an EP of Christmas music called <em>Christmas Angel</em>. Since that time, fans have been clamoring for a more full-length version of holiday themed material, and MacIntyre’s new album, <em>Christmas In Paris</em> delivers the goods. His fresh take on traditional songs of the season combined with two original compositions<em>(including the title track)</em> is sure to become a part of holiday tradition.\n\n2013 has been a big year for MacIntyre. In addition to the new Christmas album, he continues to speak around the country about his book <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Faith-Not-Sight-Inspirational-Life-Threatening/dp/0849947219\">“By Faith Not By Sight”</a>, which tells his personal story about overcoming adversity. He’s also performed shows with the likes of The Band Perry, Jonas Brothers and Alice Cooper. MacIntyre even relocated from Arizona to Franklin, TN to be closer to the creative community, and is in production for his next studio album with an anticipated Spring 2014 release.\n\nI spoke to him about his music as well as his involvement with <a href=\"http://donatelife.net/\">Donate Life America</a>; an alliance of organizations and state teams across the U.S. committed to increasing organ, eye and tissue donation. Another subject that is near and dear to his heart.\n\n<strong>James Wood: What made you decide to do a Christmas album?</strong>\n\nScott MacIntyre: Shortly after I left Idol back in 2009, I did a Christmas EP that included my original song, “Christmas Angel”. Since then, my fans have been asking for one, so this is my first full-length Christmas album.\n\n<strong>How did you determine which songs to include?</strong>\n\nThere are so many great Christmas songs, but in choosing material for the album I didn’t want to do anything that was too “surfacy”. I wanted to stay true to the melodies, but also wanted to dig into the atmosphere and sound scape of each song and create some really interesting textures.\n\n<strong>Tell me a little about the title track, “Christmas In Paris”.</strong>\n\nI wrote it with two amazing songwriters, Ryan Hydro and Aaron Steenhoven. Ryan was the one who came up with the title and as soon as I heard it, I knew it was going to be something that we could really dig into. Sure enough, once we started writing, we could all tell that it was going to be magical.\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scottmacintyre.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1444\" alt=\"scottmacintyre\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scottmacintyre-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>What can fans expect from your new album due next year?</strong>\n\nThe songs for the album will represent another arrival point for me. It’s been an incredible journey having the privilege of working with more amazing songwriters like Cindy Morgan, Steve Dean, Richie Fike and Kyle Lee. Every song on the new album relates to my story and I hope to everyone’s own story as well in some way. It’s going to be a very meaningful album.\n\n<strong>Let’s discuss your musical background.</strong>\n\nI actually started messing around on the piano when I was almost two. I think because of my blindness and not being able to experience the world visually like other people do, I was drawn more to the world of sound. I was just fascinated by hearing the pure tone. Up until I was 15 everything that I played was classical, but I remember my Dad would drive me to school and on the way we’d listen to the pop music station on the radio. It was one of the first times that I was exposed to bands like Creed, Train, Vertical Horizon and Tool. I started picking up on patterns in the music and realized that what they were doing was pretty much the same as classical music. It was just represented differently. It was different from a symphony in that you didn’t have to guess it’s interpretation to understand the story. The words and melody were right there. From that point, I started to think that if I could tell stories with my gift, it could be something that everyone could relate to. It would be a powerful way to connect with people and I knew right then that it was the direction that I wanted to go.\n\n<strong>Tell me about how you came to be involved with Donate Life America.</strong>\n\nWhen I was 19, I found out that I had Stage 4 kidney failure. It was a scary time and I went through a lot of adversity trying to figure out what my future was going to be like. I eventually became so sick that I was unable to play piano in my own home. Music is like living and breathing to me, so it was pretty devastating. I was on dialysis three times a week for hours on end having a machine do what my kidneys couldn’t. Then in 2007, the wife of my former piano teacher from college donated her kidney and saved my life. Less than a year later, I auditioned for American Idol. I never really talked about any of it until my book came out last year, but I wanted to share that part of my story with people.\n\nWhen I met the president of Donate Life (David Fleming), I was instantly drawn to the organization and what they do. It’s something that I can really stand behind because I would not be here today if it wasn’t for that life saving gift. It’s so easy to become an organ donor. It only takes a few minutes to designate yourself as one and what better gift is there than to be able to give the gift of life to the thousands of people who are waiting for life saving transplants.\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','A Conversation with Scott MacIntyre','','publish','open','open','','a-conversation-with-scott-macintyre','','','2014-01-06 08:44:34','2014-01-06 14:44:34','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1442',0,'post','',0),(1453,1,'2014-01-08 07:37:04','2014-01-08 13:37:04','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tim-butler.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1455\" alt=\"tim-butler\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tim-butler-300x226.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /></a>Guitarist <a href=\"http://www.reverbnation.com/timbutler\">Tim Butler’s</a> love of music goes back much further than the twenty years he’s been performing in the Philadelphia area. From his early years singing in boys choirs, to his stints in high school musicals and teaching himself to play the instrument he loves, Butler is the pure definition of singer songwriter.\n\nHis catchy, hook ridden original songs have received lavish praise and his tasteful renditions of songs by such artists as Crowded House and Mister Mister have been pleasing audiences for more than two decades. But the thing that really makes Butler unique is that he’s just as comfortable performing solo as he is with a full-band; both of which being a must see.\n\nButler took a bit of a hiatus in 2013, but will return to his native Lehigh Valley for a show at the Nazareth Center for the Arts on Saturday, January 18th. In addition, he’s also been working on a CD of brand new material that’s expected to be released in February. I spoke with him about both and more in this exclusive interview.<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>James Wood: Tell me a little about your upcoming show.</strong>\n\nTim Butler: The show will feature 2 performers. Opening will be a musician by the name of “Not for Coltrane.” He’s local to the Lehigh Valley and has a very cool alt-folk-rock type of sound. Due to some of the constraints of the venue, I will not be playing full-band and instead will be doing a duo performance with my long time bass player, Rick Delana.\n\n<strong>How would you describe the sound of your music?</strong>\n\nI have really been described as many things: rock, pop, alt folk, alt country, folk rock, it goes on an on. Hearing that entertains me, but it also makes me realize that listeners can hear a lot of different things. I will tell you that I cut my teeth on pop and rock. Structurally, most of my songs are pop tunes. I love hooks and big choruses. But there is definitely a “rock” sound to many of my tunes, especially when I’m playing with the full band.\n\n<em></em><strong>What are your thoughts on performing cover material?</strong>\n\nI’m primarily an artist that does original music but I do enjoy sprinkling in some covers. Sometimes I’ll play something because someone asks me to, but 90% of the time the covers that I do really mean something to me or sometimes its just because I like the song or band.\n\n<strong>Can you give us an update on your new CD?</strong>\n\nIt’s likely the new recording will be ready to drop by early to mid February. Most of the tracking is completed. There’s still some lead guitar work that needs to be done and then we are on to mixing and engineering.\n\n<strong>Is there a particular song from the new CD that excites you?\n</strong>\nOne of my faves from the new CD is a song called “We’ll Be Happy.” It comes from a place that is my bread and butter: pop, with lush harmonies. It may sound a little “Beach Boys”, but I’m ok with that. I went in that direction with the instrumentation and harmonies. I didn’t fight it at all. In fact, with this CD I decided at the outset to just let the songs go wherever they wanted to go. Every song on this release I just let happen.\n\n<strong>What’s your songwriting process like?</strong>\n\nI am primarily a music first kind of guy. Sometimes a song will start with just a riff or a chorus structure or sometimes it might just be a “sound.” From there, I usually work through melody lines, etc. By that time, I’ve typically created a theme in my head and create lyrics based on that. It’s really worked well for me.\n\n<strong>When did you first get bitten by the music bug?</strong>\n\nI started singing at a very young age. I was in a touring boys choir starting in 5th grade and sang in choirs and in stage performances for a very long time. I took piano lessons for a short while and didn’t pick up a guitar until my senior year of college.\n\n<strong>Tell me a little about your music experience in high school.</strong>\n\nI have a lot of very fond memories of high school. It was there that I decided that I wanted to stick with music. It solidified that I would have music in my life in some organized fashion even if I didn’t major in it in college.\n\nComing into EAHS [Easton Area High School], I was actually all “choired out” and avoided singing altogether. I remember people were always trying to get me involved, but I just wasn’t into it. Then one day, Ed Milisits [EAHS choir director] tracked me down and “drafted” me. I remember he was very persuasive about it and I ended up joining the Concert Choir and also being in a few school musicals. Those years were a big part of my life.\n\n<strong>What are you most looking forward to in 2014?\n</strong>\n\nI have been doing this pretty much non-stop since 1994 and last year decided to take a bit of a break (although I did perform a few random shows and at fundraising events). I discovered that I really missed making music, so getting back in the studio was GREAT!  I’m very excited about 2014. Although I won’t be setting out onto a full-fledged tour, I will be doing more shows that give me the opportunity to share some music. For me, I’m blown away with everything I’ve been blessed with over the years and am just so thankful! Musically, I hope to continue to do something that I really love to do. If someone likes it, loves it or it can mean something to them, then that’s a huge win for me.\n\nTim Butler Will Perform at the <strong>Nazareth Center for the Arts</strong>\n30 Belvidere St. Nazareth, PA 18064\n<strong>January 18th, 2014 @ 7:00pm</strong>\nTickets are $8 in advance / $10 @ door\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>','Singer-Songwriter Tim Butler Talks Nazareth Show And New Music','','publish','open','open','','singer-songwriter-tim-butler-talks-nazareth-show-and-new-music','','','2014-01-08 07:37:04','2014-01-08 13:37:04','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1453',0,'post','',0),(1458,1,'2014-01-13 07:39:01','2014-01-13 13:39:01','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1459\" alt=\"reomoondance\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" /></a>It was a cold winter’s night back in 1985 when I braved the frigid February elements and drove my beat up rickety Toyota station wagon to a local college gymnasium to see REO Speedwagon. I was just a wiry, sixteen-year old at the time. A novice of the live band brouhaha and attending one of my very first concerts.\n\nI’m not sure whether it was REO’s performance that night, or the fact that I was in the thick of what would one day become known as the “classic rock” era of music <em>[more likely a combination of the two]</em>, but that night still reigns as one of my favorite shows ever.\n\nNow almost thirty years later and with 40 million albums sold world-wide and thousands of more shows under their belts, attending an REO Speedwagon concert isn’t just an event, it’s an experience<em>.</em> I liken it to being witness to the opening of a time capsule of classic rock goodness.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1460\" alt=\"reomoondance-2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance-2-300x297.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" /></a>A lot of people seem to forget that it was REO Speedwagon’s mid-west work ethic in the early 1970s that paved the way for bands like Styx, Kansas and Cheap Trick. They’re also one of few bands from that so-called bygone era who still continuously tour year after year. And why not? The band’s blockbuster album, <em>Hi Infidelity</em> sold more than 9 million copies alone and spent an astounding 15 weeks in the #1 slot. A feat that’s simply unattainable in music today.\n\nREO’s new album/DVD, <em>Live at Moondance Jam</em> was recorded in 2010 at the annual mid-summer festival in Walker, MN and once again showcases the band at its absolute finest. A performance that begins with a superfecta of songs from the Fidelity album before bounding around the Speedwagon catalog of hits that include “Roll With The Changes”, “Time For Me To Fly” and “Ridin’ The Storm Out”. Every song on this live album package was at one time or another burned out on a vinyl turntable or cassette deck.\n\nConsisting of lead singer/guitarist Kevin Cronin<em> (who’s penned not one, but two #1 hits; both of which are performed here)</em>, Neal Doughty <em>(founding member of the band)</em>; Bruce Hall <em>(Bass)</em>; Dave Amato <em>(Lead guitar/Vocals)</em> and Bryan Hitt<em> (Drums),</em> REO Speedwagon continues to prove that real rock is alive and well and hard work pays off.\n\n<em>Live At Moondance</em> <em>Jam</em> is a concert experience you won’t have to brave the elements to attend, but one that’s a must have for your collection.\n\n<strong>Tracklisting:</strong>\n\n<strong>CD: </strong><em>Don’t Let Him Go; Keep on Loving You; In Your Letter; Take It on the Run; Keep Pushin’; Golden Country; Can’t Fight This Feeling; Like You Do; Time for Me to Fly; Back on the Road Again; Roll with the Changes; Ridin’ the Storm Out; 157 Riverside Avenue.</em>\n\n<strong>DVD / Blu Ray: </strong><em>Don’t Let Him Go; Keep on Loving You; In Your Letter; Take It on the Run; Keep Pushin’; Golden Country; Can’t Fight This Feeling; Like You Do; Time for Me to Fly; Back on the Road Again; Roll with the Changes; Ridin’ the Storm Out; 157 Riverside Avenue. Bonus : Interview with Kevin Cronin</em>\n\n<strong>REO Speedwagon:</strong>\n\nNeal Doughty – keyboards, organ, piano, synthesizer\nKevin Cronin – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards\nBruce Hall – bass guitar, vocals\nDave Amato – lead guitar, vocals\nBryan Hitt – drums, percussion\n\nReview by James Wood.\n\n<em><strong>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website, <a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\">GoJimmyGo.net</a>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\">@JimEWood</a>.</strong></em>\n\n<em><strong>Check out his new children\'s book at : <a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\">www.doodledogbooks.com</a></strong></em>\n\n&nbsp;','REO Speedwagon: Live at Moondance Jam','','publish','open','open','','reo-speedwagon-live-at-moondance-jam','','','2014-01-13 07:39:01','2014-01-13 13:39:01','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1458',0,'post','',0),(1473,1,'2014-01-17 06:37:11','2014-01-17 12:37:11','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/laura_hmb_300dpi-300x400.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1476\" alt=\"laura_hmb_300dpi-300x400\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/laura_hmb_300dpi-300x400-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Creating music in the purest sense, is piecing together notes which are born in the soul, take their first steps in the heart, and are given flight through a musical instrument. Nowhere is that more evident than with instrumental music. Without the aid of lyrics, a composer must channel the life-cycle of the music, and convey to the listener, every emotion experienced during the writing process.\n\nPianist Laura Sullivan’s new album <i>Love’s River</i>, does exactly that. <a href=\"http://www.grammy.com/files/pages/56thpresslist-final-secured.pdf\">Nominated as Best New Age Album</a> in the upcoming 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Ms. Sullivan’s seventh album has proven to be the lucky one. The album reached #2 on the<a href=\"http://www.zonemusicreporter.com/\"> ZoneMusicReporter</a> chart, the industry standard for radio airplay of New Age music. As only the ninth woman to receive a Grammy nomination in this category, Laura has already reached a level attained by only a few.\n\nThe music of <a href=\"http://www.laura-sullivan.com/\">Laura Sullivan</a> is well known and respected within the industry. Her music has appeared on television shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance,” national commercials, and she has written the musical scores for many television shows and feature films.\n\nWhile savoring her first Grammy nomination, Laura is well aware of her competition. The other nominees in her category are: Kitaro, Peter Kater, Brian Eno and, R. Carlos Nakai and Will Clipman. Combined, these artists have over forty Grammy nominations on their resumes.\n\nWhile trying to manage life and all that goes along with being a Grammy nominee in the weeks before the Awards, Laura spent some time talking with me about the emotions in being nominated, her writing process and her hopes for Grammy night.\n\n<b>Kath Galasso: In the 27 year history of the Best New Age Album category, you are only the ninth woman to receive a Grammy nomination. While a couple of women have been part of a winning band, the only other female solo artist to win this category has been Enya. Before the nomination, were you aware of how few women had been nominated and actually taken home a Grammy?</b>\n\n<em>Laura Sullivan: I didn’t have the exact stats on that beforehand, I knew that it wasn’t too many. I hadn’t gone in and really checked it.</em>\n\n<b>Your category was not announced on the Grammy nomination TV special, so you had to wait until after it was over to view the full online list of nominees. Where you working that night or were you watching the show?</b>\n\n<em>We had taped the show, and I think I was putting my daughter to bed or something like that, and I got a call from a friend. She was just screaming into the phone… in a good way, so I knew that something was up. Then we checked online and saw that I was nominated. It was very exciting.</em>\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.laura-sullivan.com/\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1477\" alt=\"1370062464_laura-sullivan-loves-river-2012-400x400\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1370062464_laura-sullivan-loves-river-2012-400x400-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>The time between Grammy submissions and the actual nomination is totally insane with trying to promote your music, whether it’s in print, TV or social media, yet during that time you still need to focus on your job, which is writing music, and your family. How were you able to get a balance in your life?</b>\n\n<em>Oh my goodness, that is a great question. I wasn’t prepared for the PR end of this at all. For example, we just got a press release out today, and many other nominees had a press release that went out the day after the nominations were announced. So being this is my first nomination, I’m just sort of learning the ropes, and it feels kind of fresh. It’s exactly what you’re saying, you nailed it on the head, I’m trying to balance my family, things like finding the clothing and also continuing to make music. I also write for a publisher in New York, writing TV underscores, so I’ve tried to keep that going a little bit too. Then the promotion of the nomination, and it has been quite a bit.</em>\n\n<b>Is it a little better now that all the ballots have been submitted?</b>\n\n<em>Yeah, a little bit. It’s kind of a feeling of relief I guess, just to know that it’s all done and whatever happens, happens. And I’m really going to be excited and happy for whoever wins. I feel like I’ve already won in a way, just by being nominated. And I’m truly going to celebrate with whoever brings home that little statue.</em>\n\n<b>It’s </b><b></b><b>funny that you say you’re going to be happy for whoever actually wins. I had never been involved in the Grammy process before, and you always hear people say that it’s a thrill to be nominated, but having been involved with the process of getting our (Earth Hertz Records) artists submitted in for the first round, and seeing how much works goes into it, to actually be one of those people nominated… I get it now. I understand how you could feel that way.</b>\n\n<em>Absolutely, yes it’s quite an honor. And the people I’m nominated with, I admire them so much. So yes, I’m overwhelmed with how big a thrill it is and what an honor it is.</em>\n\n<b>Tell me about your writing process. Is the writing different when you are writing for a show, something you’ve been contracted to write specifically for, than when you’re just writing from inspiration?</b>\n\n<em>Yes, it is. I feel a lot more freedom when I’m creating a project that will be my own project, like Love’s River was, in that it’s coming from my own heart, from what I want to express as an artist. I try to make the album cohesive in that the songs go together in some way, but it’s only being dictated by what I want to express, and not by anyone else. And that’s a lot of fun.</em>\n\n<b>I’m always interested as to how instrumentalists title their songs. How do you come up with the titles for your songs?</b>\n\n<em>I think it happens a little bit within the process of writing the music. The imagery that comes to my mind as I’m coming up with the ideas for the melodies and the harmony. Also the events in my life, emotions that I’m feeling are emotions that come out in the music as well.</em>\n\n<b>I don’t think you could have come up with a better title for “Wishing on a Dandelion.” You can almost picture the dandelion blowing away as you play. You have an animated video for it featuring drawings of yourself and your daughter.  It is just wonderful, tell me about how it was developed.</b>\n\n<em>Thank you. The video was created by an artist (Robert Capria) in New York and he was really able to capture my feeling of joy in being a parent; that it took so long to conceive. This song is really about my gratefulness, and a kind of celebration of finally being a parent. That video came about in my discussions with the artist, in talking about what that song means, and it comes from sharing photographs of myself and my daughter. He used those to work with.</em>\n\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/eE6vv0IRnuo\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\n\n<b>Have you ever worked with a lyricist?</b>\n\n<em>No, not really. I have in the past, done some music with lyrics, with my own vocals. But I haven’t really worked collaboratively with a lyricist before.</em>\n\n<b>You started playing the piano at age four, I’m sure you were trained in many types of music, when did you realize that your calling was to the New Age genre?</b>\n\n<em>I guess I was in college and playing around on the piano, I would make up my own little compositions. I was talking with some friends about recording an album, I had the idea to do that, and one of my friends said “oh that’s like George Winston, that’s New Age music. And I was like “oh really? Ok.” I had heard his music, but I wasn’t aware that it was called New Age music. I liked the style. As a student, I used to arrange some classical music pieces and do them the wrong way. It was just fun for me to play around with melodies. I was influenced a lot by my classical training, and playing around with classical melodies got me started.</em>\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Laura-Sullivan_aec_4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1479\" alt=\"Laura-Sullivan_aec_4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Laura-Sullivan_aec_4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>On January 26th, you’re up against some big names in your genre. Of course your hope is to win, but what else do you hope to take away from the experience?</b>\n\n<em>I think I just want to really be in the moment and enjoy being there. This is such an incredible experience to have, I just want to soak it in and just have fun. I’m really looking forward to seeing a lot of friends there, and I’m so happy to have a lot of family close to me there. So it will be fun to share that moment with everyone.</em>\n\nBe sure to catch the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on January 26th on CBS.\n\nInterview by <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2013/10/about-kath-galasso/\">Kath Galasso</a>\n\nFirst published as <a href=\"http://ourvinyl.com/laura-sullivan-interview/\">Laura Sullivan - An Interview</a> in OurVinyl.com','An Interview with Grammy Nominee Laura Sullivan','','publish','open','open','','an-interview-with-grammy-nominee-laura-sullivan','','','2014-01-17 06:37:11','2014-01-17 12:37:11','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1473',0,'post','',1),(1483,1,'2014-01-20 10:18:37','2014-01-20 16:18:37','It\'s an exciting time in the entertainment business. The People\'s Choice, Golden Globes and SAG awards have all been given out. The Oscars nominations have been announced, and this Sunday, the 56th Annual Grammy Awards will take place. Some of us at Earth Hertz will be lucky enough to attend, so we\'ve been getting our heads in the game by saluting the Grammys on our website.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance2.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1485\" alt=\"reomoondance\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reomoondance2-150x150.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>In case you missed anything from last week, Jim Wood posted a great review of the latest from classic rockers REO Speedwagon. You can read it here: <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/reo-speedwagon-live-at-moondance-jam/\">REO Speedwagon, Live at Moondance Jam</a>. Then we had <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/the-beatle-who-vanished-by-jim-berkenstadt-a-book-review/\">Jen Kehl\'s spot-on review of the book about the lost Beatle from Jim Berkenstadt \"The Beatle Who Vanished.</a>\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1486\" alt=\"Beatle-who-vanished\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1-112x150.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"150\" /></a>Following this review, and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, we will be featuring a two-part interview with the author, Jim Berkenstadt this week on <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/\">EarthHertz.com</a>. This is a man who spent eight years tracking down as much information as possible about Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who replaced Ringo for two weeks during their first tour. The book is fascinating, so is the author.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Laura-Sullivan-LovesRiver.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1487\" alt=\"Laura-Sullivan-LovesRiver\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Laura-Sullivan-LovesRiver-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>We also had the good fortune to interview one of this year\'s Grammy nominees. With all the fuss lately over Indie artists never being nominated for Grammy awards, Laura Sullivan shows how to handle the pressure and the press, with dignity and class. Check out what being a Grammy nominee means in real life in her interview here: <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/an-interview-with-grammy-nominee-laura-sullivan/\">An Interview with Grammy Nominee Laura Sullivan.</a>\n\nSo look out this week for an engaging and insightful conversation with one of the world\'s foremost authorities on The Beatles, and more Grammy related posts.\n\nAnd to keep up with all the latest news from Earth Hertz, you can find us on Twitter @EarthHertz, and Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Stumbleupon as Earth Hertz Records.','The Countdown to the Grammys at Earth Hertz Records','','publish','open','open','','the-countdown-to-the-grammys-at-earth-hertz-records','','','2014-01-20 10:18:37','2014-01-20 16:18:37','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1483',0,'post','',0),(1491,1,'2014-01-19 19:34:49','2014-01-20 01:34:49','Doin’ it old school.\n\nYou know what I mean. The way we sometimes describe how things were done, when they were done right. Where attention was paid to detail, where people were treated with respect. In the music business, it’s still there although it’s getting harder to find.\n\nHad the chance to be at the receiving end of some rockers still “doin’ it old school.” For the second year in a row, I accompanied a friend to BB King’s in NYC, where she was scheduled to pick up some lovely parting gifts in return for her donation to a fundraiser at <a href=\"http://www.wnti.org/\">WNTI</a>, a local public radio station. And, for the second year in a row the band involved was local favorites and New Jersey residents, <a href=\"http://officialsmithereens.com/\">The Smithereens</a>.\n\nAlthough we had met the band and their tour manager John Kennedy the year before, in reality, it’s really just another gig with some pictures to be taken, some memorabilia to be presented and a few words with the band. But in this case, it really wasn’t.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Smithereens-8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1492\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Smithereens-8\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Smithereens-8-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>It’s about JK taking the time to be sure our experience was as good as it possibly could be amid the chaos of soundcheck, seeing the band backstage, the show, and the after-show insanity.  Now granted we’re not hard to please. Put us in a music hall, have the drummer hit a cymbal or the guitarist play a familiar riff, and we feel our blood pressure rise, our eyes widen and our smiles broaden.\n\nLast night, we had a lot to smile about.  From guitarist Jim Babjak coming over to sit with us and just talk, for no other reason than we were there, to spending a few extra minutes with drummer Dennis Diken talking about the town where we were both born, to being greeted by lead singer Pat DiNizio as he was getting his arms and fingers massaged, the Smithereens did it old school. The band had a gig the night before in Philadelphia and, late shows and long rides home are not that easy for a band that has been together for over thirty years.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Smithereens-a.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1494\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Smithereens-a\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Smithereens-a-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>As tired as they probably were, when the music started, again, they did it old school. They played with heart, they played with soul, they played for the crowd who came to see them.\n\nThey did it old school. And they did it well.','The Smithereens, Still Doing It Right','','publish','open','open','','the-smithereens-still-doing-it-right','','','2014-01-19 19:34:49','2014-01-20 01:34:49','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1491',0,'post','',2),(1499,1,'2014-01-21 10:50:19','2014-01-21 16:50:19','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>You never know where your journey in life will lead, but if you follow your passion…</i></strong></p>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1503\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"139\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jim-berkenstadt-new-book-199x3001.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-1503\" alt=\"jim-berkenstadt-new-book-199x300\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jim-berkenstadt-new-book-199x3001.jpg\" width=\"139\" height=\"210\" /></a> Photo of Jim Berkenstadt © Narayan Mayhon[/caption]\n\nGrowing up, author Jim Berkenstadt’s passion was learning all he could about his favorite musicians. Even as he pursued a law degree and during his career as a lawyer, that passion never waned. Eventually, taking his knowledge of music, he began another career as a writer; first with articles, then books. One of his books, <i>Nevermind Nirvana</i>, which told the story behind the creation of <i>Nevermind</i>, the influential album from Nirvana, is a part of the permanent Library and Archive Collection of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, his favorite subject matter was The Beatles, and that interest would lay the foundation for another career path.\n\nCombining his affection for music with his researching skills, Jim founded <a href=\"http://www.rockandrolldetective.com/\">The Rock and Roll Detective</a>, a company which provides to the entertainment industry, research, writing, and basically the ability to find a needle in a haystack. His research skills proved invaluable while writing his latest book, <i><a href=\"http://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/\">The Beatle Who Vanished</a>.</i> It is the story of Jimmie Nicol, who replaced Ringo Starr on part of The Beatle’s first world tour. Though he was a Beatle for less than two weeks, Nicol’s life would be forever changed. The story is a fascinating trip from the birth of rock and roll in Great Britain through the insanity that was Beatlemania. It follows the trail of a man who would be famous, who never quite was, and who became an enigma, as well as a footnote in musical history.\n\nAs we approach the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of The Beatles coming to the United States, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Berkenstadt about his quest to find <em>The Beatle Who Vanished.</em>\n\n<b>Part 1</b>\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1486\" alt=\"Beatle-who-vanished\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1-112x150.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"150\" /></a>Kath Galasso: Before we talk about the book, how did you get into the whole research/historian aspect of these rock and roll projects?</b>\n\nJim Berkenstadt: As a young guy growing up, I would always be the one who would study and learn all the information off the back covers of albums, then later CD booklets. I wanted to know who produced it, who were the session players, what instruments did they play. Almost like kids who learn all the statistics off their favorite baseball player’s trading card, I was learning all this stuff out of a passion to learn more about rock &amp; roll people.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsCentenialHall.gif\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1504\" alt=\"JimmyNicholsCentenialHall\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsCentenialHall-150x150.gif\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Then I pretty much specialized in The Beatles, and over time when The Beatles broke up, I started to collect “lost” recordings of concerts that would leak out. I had over ten hours of \"The Beatles on the BBC\" recordings. I started collecting all their solo work, their interviews, and so I became an expert on their recordings, which led me to working with George Harrison and now with Olivia Harrison on a number of  projects. From George Harrison, that led me to Apple, where they have asked me to work on various projects. As people wanted to work on various boxed sets, they would hear about me and I would try to help them out by finding lost recordings or video clips, or find a photo of this artist when they were at a show. Another thing that’s really helpful is finding interviews by the artist, especially if the artist has passed away, so that the artists can speak in their own words.\n\n<b>You researched this book for six years. I’m assuming it wasn’t something you did constantly, but you would go back to it as you found a piece, but how did you keep focus?</b>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1507\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"280\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jimmie-Nicol-with-The-Spotnicks-Paris-France.-c-Roland-Ferneborg-280x179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1507\" alt=\"Jimmie-Nicol-with-The-Spotnicks-Paris-France.-c-Roland-Ferneborg-280x179\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jimmie-Nicol-with-The-Spotnicks-Paris-France.-c-Roland-Ferneborg-280x179.jpg\" width=\"280\" height=\"179\" /></a> Image (c) Roland Ferneborg[/caption]\n\nI often did ask myself ‘am I ever going to find all the pieces’ because I don’t want to put the book out unless I do. And there were some big gaps. A year after The Beatles, Jimmie gets a call out of the blue from <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spotnicks\">The Spotnicks</a> and played with them for two years, and I was able to document that quite well. I was able to find two or three Spotnicks who were very helpful in providing pictures and actual recordings. They had old listings of concert dates, where they went and what times, so there was really a lot of great information.\n\nThen they said one night he walked in on a Mexican gig and Jimmie got on a stool and started to play. He was so drugged up, he fell off the stool and their manager fired him. He walked off into the night and vanished. They never saw him again. It was a dead end that I had to sit on for quite a while. So I would set that aside and go work on an area where you know you can get the information and fill it in, or go travel to London and walk in his footsteps… go to the coffeehouses where he started, to the recording studios where he recorded, do all of that footwork. It’s real easy to find stories about Jimmie Nicol attached to The Beatles for that thirteen day period, but it’s very difficult to find many stories about him otherwise. So it did take six years to really accumulate enough newspaper stories.\n\n<b>I always look at the quirky things of how things happen, and one of the things I found really interesting was even though he wasn’t the first choice to replace Ringo, he was choice number three, but he had the right look, and in fact he was the right size. Who would think that he would need to fit into Ringo’s suits? I just found this so fascinating.</b>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1505\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"280\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jimmie_nicol_hong_kong_19641-280x179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1505\" alt=\"jimmie_nicol_hong_kong_19641-280x179\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jimmie_nicol_hong_kong_19641-280x179.jpg\" width=\"280\" height=\"179\" /></a> Topham (c) Top Foto Image Works[/caption]\n\nI did too. This could have been a real glitch in the road for The Beatles if they had to cancel these things, it would have been world-wide news. It would have been seen as a major failure early on in their career. The stars really aligned for The Beatles. They not only found a guy that had started growing a Beatle (hair) cut, and fit into Ringo’s outfits, but also already knew Ringo’s drum parts on two-thirds of their songs. That’s really some good karma.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1506\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2is-coffee-bar.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1506\" alt=\"2i\'s-coffee-bar\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2is-coffee-bar-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/[/caption]\n\n<b>Now the <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_2i\'s_Coffee_Bar\">2I’s Coffee Bar</a> where Jimmie played early on and which was one of the early hotbeds of rock and roll in England, there was basically one way in and one way out. The musicians had to carry their instruments down the stairs and over their heads to get through the crowd. I can’t even imagine the smoke and the amount of people, and the firetrap situation.</b>\n\nI wanted to make some of these places as vivid as possible, because I think a lot of people are used to reading novels, fiction, and I thought why not give them the types of descriptions when I have them, of what the scene was like in those days, rather than oh they set up and then they played these songs, then they went here, and then they went there. I really tried to get that, and <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Eager\">Vince Eager</a>, who was hanging around those clubs at that time trying to make it, really provided me with a lot of that feel. Then <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Steele\">Tommy Steele</a> had written some sort of book, or someone wrote it for him, right after he got famous, and there was some good commentary in there about what it was like in those clubs. I really tried to combine all those things to give the reader a feel because that was really the happening place long before <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cavern_Club\">The Cavern Club</a> really became the next happening place in Liverpool.\n\n<b>Were you able to get inside of the 2i\'s, or just see it on the outside?</b>\n\nI got to the outside, but it was locked up. It’s kind of a landmark, but nobody appears to be using it on any type of regular basis. Once a year, a lot of those old guys who played there, all get together and they open it up and they play a show for their old fans. The other place, The Flamingo, that’s right around the corner and I went in there because now it’s a Chinese fast food restaurant, which is very disappointing. I’m glad they preserved the 2i’s Coffee Bar.\n\n<b>Well, your description was not lost on the masses because it definitely caught my attention. When you were talking about the width… two and a half arm’s length. This place was tiny. Unbelievable.</b>\n\nIt is unbelievable. You know I enjoy all those little arcane details. My wife got up to about the third chapter and said I had too many details. But I thought it was fascinating because I don’t think anybody has really written about the first generation of rock and roll in British music. So I thought it was a good way to write about it through Jimmie’s experience.\n\n<b>When Jimmie was with Vince Eager, they had almost a stage show, with the lights from Jimmie’s drums and the shooting of a pistol. That would never be allowed… a mock shooting.</b>\n\nI know. With a real gun and blanks.\n\n<b>Were you ever able to find out why they did a stage show in addition to being a rock and roll band?</b>\n\nWell, they were coming from a Vaudevillian type era. A lot of these rockers had grown up and seen Vaudeville shows, and in Vince Eager’s case, he was the only artist on the whole roster of artists that would go out on these packaged tours, that never had a radio hit. So he felt in order to be more interesting than the other bands that all had hits, he would play a real variety of music. Some ballads, rock and roll, all types of styles. But he would also add comedic bits, like the lighting of the bongo drums. He wanted to make it more of an all-around entertainment, rather than strictly rock and roll. And as a result, he oftentimes blew the other artists off the stage.\n\n<b>Now when Jimmie got the call from <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martin\">George Martin</a>, you could say he was shocked to get the call, but not surprised that he was chosen. He knew his ability, he knew most of the songs, he had the connections, and he was respected. But still, it’s interesting he would have that reaction, I mean we’re talking about <em>The Beatles</em>. And that he would just go back, sit on his couch and mull it over in his mind a little bit before he even said anything about it.</b>\n\nYeah, I thought that was interesting, and again I’m lucky because I have a guy in the room, who was there. So it’s not one of those things where some authors make up the scenarios out of thin air, because it looks and sounds dramatic. In my case, John Hopkinson was actually there, saw him take the call, and saw him sit there sort of quietly, and after a while sort of exploded saying “do you know who that was? I’m going down to Abbey Road to try out with The Beatles.” It’s fun if you’re lucky enough to ask the right questions, to get the right response.\n\n<strong>In Part 2 of the interview, Jim Berkenstadt talks about Jimmie Nicol\'s time as a Beatle, how it affected his life, and what became of the man who filled in for the most famous drummer in the world.</strong>\n\nClick here for <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/author-jim-berkenstadt-talks-about-the-beatle-who-vanished-part-2/\">Part 2 of the Interview with Jim Berkenstadt</a>.\n\nTo read a review of The Beatle Who Vanished,<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/the-beatle-who-vanished-by-jim-berkenstadt-a-book-review/\"> click here</a>\n\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qumXROSOFJE\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\n\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qHuTMAXOrsM\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>','Author Jim Berkenstadt Talks About \"The Beatle Who Vanished\"','','publish','open','open','','author-jim-berkenstadt-talks-about-the-beatle-who-vanished','','','2014-01-21 10:50:19','2014-01-21 16:50:19','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1499',0,'post','',0),(1518,1,'2014-01-23 06:36:21','2014-01-23 12:36:21','<strong>To read Part 1 of the interview go to <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/author-jim-berkenstadt-talks-about-the-beatle-who-vanished/\">Author Jim Berkenstadt Talks About \"The Beatle Who Vanished\"</a></strong>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1486\" alt=\"Beatle-who-vanished\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beatle-who-vanished1.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"160\" /></a>Growing up, author Jim Berkenstadt’s passion was learning all he could about his favorite musicians. Even as he pursued a law degree and during his career as a lawyer, that passion never waned. Eventually, taking his knowledge of music, he began another career as a writer; first with articles, then books. One of his books, <i>Nevermind Nirvana</i>, which told the story behind the creation of <i>Nevermind</i>, the influential album from Nirvana, is a part of the permanent Library and Archive Collection of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, his favorite subject matter was The Beatles, and that interest would lay the foundation for another career path.\n\nAs we approach the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to the United States, I had the pleasure of speaking with <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Berkenstadt\">Jim Berkenstadt</a> about his quest to find <a href=\"http://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/\"><em>The Beatle Who Vanished.</em></a>\n\n<b>Part 2</b>\n\n<b>Kath Galasso: Once The Beatles with Jimmie Nicol were on tour, of course nobody knew who he was, so he was able to sneak out and blend in with the crowd. A couple of times he was out with the crowd looking up at the balcony of the hotel, like everyone else was. Can you imagine what must have been going on in his mind? They’re looking for The Beatles, now he’s a Beatle and he’s among them and they don’t even know it.</b>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsBealesHolland.gif\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1519\" alt=\"JimmyNicholsBealesHolland\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsBealesHolland-300x288.gif\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" /></a>Jim Berkenstadt: Right. When I discovered that, it was such an interesting juxtaposition, and it allows him to think about, that just a few days ago, if I happened to be walking past the hotel and it was The Beatles, I’d be looking up at them. But they don’t know that I’m in the entourage, I just put on some different clothes and I’m able to blend in, but those other guys upstairs… they’re prisoners. They have to go from box to box to box, and they can’t get out. Yet when he’s with them he gets to experience the high of that type of adulation, popularity, of people tearing at your clothes and screaming for you. I think it was after the first full day of Beatlemania where he was able to leave the hotel, go outside and sneak around. I thought that had to have been an amazing moment for him.\n\n<b>That quote you just said about the series of boxes, that was a very fascinating quote for me. He hated the idea of how they lived, but he craved it. How do you think he reconciled that?</b>\n\nI don’t think he ever did reconcile it. I really think it was a struggle, a back and forth thing. On the one hand, when he came back from The Beatles tour, he was telling his friend it’s really crazy the way they live, in the boxes, Brian Epstein doesn’t give them a lot of freedom to move about. Yet, what he tried to do as soon as he got back, was to create his band, record another song, tried to get his songs on the radio, tried to get mass appeal, go on tour. He really was trying to compete against The Beatles and reach that pinnacle on his own. So even though he didn’t necessarily like the way they lived, he wanted to achieve that goal. I think he was clearly torn between those ideas, and later when things didn’t always work out for him, he would always blame Brian Epstein and claim that he was blacklisting him.\n\n<b>But you never found any evidence of that.</b>\n\nI did not, other than coming from Jimmie Nicol. I sort of discounted the evidence because Brian Epstein clearly created a concert of The Beatles and invited Jimmie Nicol to be on the bill (after Jimmie Nicol left The Beatles), which to me was a thank you gift. You’re going to get all these fans, and there’s going to be your band on the bill. The Beatles, The Shubdubs and Jimmie Nicol all got to hang out afterwards. I talked to Tony Bramwell, who at the time was an assistant to Brian Epstein, and he said “we” meaning the organization, all felt very grateful to Jimmie because he saved the day. On top of that Tony Bramwell in all the years he worked for him (Epstein), he never saw Brian blacklist anyone.\n\nTo me it was more of him not taking responsibility for his own choices. Number one, he was originally managing his own band, as well as being in the band and it was a lot of work. It was probably one that he was not cut out for, in terms of business expenses and how it all gets done. He also, I think was choosing which songs were going to go up as singles on the radio, and clearly a lot of the B sides were better than the A sides. And if he had picked them, he might have had a better shot. He made some poor choices and I feel he used Brian Epstein to blame when things didn’t work out for him.\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/amazon_best_selling_beatles_book_trailer-280x179.png\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1520\" alt=\"amazon_best_selling_beatles_book_trailer-280x179\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/amazon_best_selling_beatles_book_trailer-280x179.png\" width=\"280\" height=\"179\" /></a>When he was with The Beatles, you mentioned a couple of time that it seemed John and Jimmie bonded over that time. Where were those observations coming from?</b>\n\nThey were coming from hours and hours of newsreel footage which I have watched. I’ll give you some examples. There’s one scene where they have to walk from one room into another to perform and they have their guitars strapped over the back, and John sort of pulls Jimmie to him, says something in his ear and pats him on the shoulder. To me, it’s like John is the leader of the band, and he’s encouraging Jimmie… we’re gonna do fine here, let’s rock this out.\n\nAnd there’s another shot I saw on an airplane where John and Jimmie are sitting together, and you could see they’re having an involved, interesting conversation, even though it happens to be a silent clip. There was another one when they got to Adelaide (Australia) and they had to go to the mayor’s building and they’re surrounded by 300,000 people, which is just an amazing number. Think about football stadiums holding a hundred thousand. And this was three football stadiums all surrounding the mayor’s town hall.\n\nSo they show that and then it cuts to the reception inside where the mayor wants to have a picture taken with The Beatles. Jimmie is off to the side talking to a reporter or a fan, I’m not sure which. The other three Beatles see that the mayor wants to get huddled together for a photo and they’re just about set, and John goes “wait a second,” and he grabs Jimmie and says come on, you’ve got to be in this picture. He was making a point of including Jimmie in the picture. There were a lot of visual clues from the newsreel footage that helped me to make that conclusion.\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsCentenialHallStage.gif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1521\" alt=\"JimmyNicholsCentenialHallStage\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsCentenialHallStage-300x178.gif\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" /></a>But isn’t it interesting that later on it seemed that Paul was the one who reached out and tried to help him?</b>\n\nYes, it is interesting. I didn’t see as many visual clues of Paul befriending Jimmie. There were some where you see them talking, but I think apparently Paul felt very appreciative of Jimmie helping them out on the tour. So it was interesting that Paul went to bat for him after the fact, unbeknownst to Jimmie, and later even hired Howie Nicol (Jimmie’s son) for some film work.\n\n<b>Was there any evidence that George reached out to him at any point later on, or John?</b>\n\nThe only thing I ever knew was that George had gone to a club and tried to buy Jimmie a drink and Jimmie turned it down. But I didn’t find any other information of John reaching out to Jimmie Nicol. I found one quote where Ringo was asked, after Jimmie went bankrupt, got divorced and was out of work, someone reached out to Ringo and he said “wow, I never would have expected that, he was such a talented guy,” and all that sort of thing. But I don’t see anyone other than Paul actually trying to get him work.\n\n<b>In many ways the tale of Jimmie Nicol is a cautionary tale. Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it. He had all these dreams, achieved them and then something would happen, the dreams would go away, and he would vanish just like the dreams.</b>\n\nI think you’re right. And then he would try to restart a new life somewhere else. Butch Vig, who produces Foo Fighters, he’s the drummer with the band Garbage, he read the book and said “This is a fascinating and mysterious must read for hardcore Beatle fans and anyone who wants to understand the meteoric rise of pop stardom and the subsequent crash landing.” Which is kind of a way of saying it’s a cautionary tale.\n\n<b>You just wonder if he had done one or two things differently how his life could have been different. It seemed he pushed it to the edge, so that it would fail. When he would get to the point and he would have to follow some rules in order to keep it going the way it was, he would get bored or not want to follow the rules, and basically walk away.</b>\n\nYeah, he was fiercely independent, and didn’t necessarily want to listen to what other people wanted him to do. It was his way or the highway. That’s why I stuck with the story for so long. There were so many twists and turns to his behavior and his career path. I thought even if this guy had never played with The Beatles, it was an interesting story.\n\n<b><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsWalkinAway.gif\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1522\" alt=\"JimmyNicholsWalkinAway\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JimmyNicholsWalkinAway-292x300.gif\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" /></a>In your book, you have a quote something to the effect that when you started out writing the Jimmie Nicol story you didn’t know if you had enough for a magazine article, never mind a book. Now there’s a book, possibly a movie. What were your feelings when you finished writing the book, after six years and thousands and thousands of hours of research on this, because there wasn’t really an ending to the story?</b>\n\nI was pleased that I had pulled most of his career together. I knew I had pulled his complete musical career together, so I was very pleased that I was able to fill that all in. I was a bit frustrated by not getting to sit down face-to-face with Jimmie Nicol, and fill in some more information. As you see in the book, I went to London, to his last known address. That was a big letdown. And finally when I was in Australia, hearing that he was maybe in Holland, and my wife said now you have to go to Holland. But I said \"I don’t think this guy wants to be found, and I just have to end it by letting him stay vanished.\"\n\nEven now if someone would give me his address and I could afford to go somewhere and see him, I don’t think he’d even open the door. I think he is done with the musical chapter of his life and just wants to be left alone.\n\nTo read a review of The Beatle Who Vanished, <a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/the-beatle-who-vanished-by-jim-berkenstadt-a-book-review/\">click here</a>\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qumXROSOFJE\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\n\n<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qHuTMAXOrsM\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>','Author Jim Berkenstadt Talks About “The Beatle Who Vanished” - Part 2','','publish','open','open','','author-jim-berkenstadt-talks-about-the-beatle-who-vanished-part-2','','','2014-01-23 06:36:21','2014-01-23 12:36:21','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1518',0,'post','',0),(1526,1,'2014-01-28 10:49:24','2014-01-28 16:49:24','Grammy weekend. Part 1\n\nAs team Earth Hertz gathered in LA, we knew there were events to attend, people to meet, places to go and of course, The Grammys themselves. Friday night was a blur of past and present Grammy nominees. Hosted by <a href=\"http://arunshenoy.com/\">Arun Shenoy</a>, nominee in the 55th Grammy Awards for Best Instrumental Pop Album, and equally talented wife Roshni, the party was a nice blend of creative people, both established and up-and-coming.\n\nAt this point, the nominees are exhausted but still working in overdrive. Talking with nominees <a href=\"http://www.jennifergasoi.com/\">Jennifer Gasoi</a>, who would win the Grammy for Best Children\'s Album, and Laura Sullivan, winner of Best New Age Album, you could feel the underlying tension in having to wait another two days before the awards, yet both were gracious and charming to everyone who asked for a minute of their time.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1527\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1011117_10152549258957892_1071701040_n.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1527 \" alt=\"1011117_10152549258957892_1071701040_n\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1011117_10152549258957892_1071701040_n-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> The Earth Hertz crew applauding Grammy winner Laura Sullivan. Photo by Dale E. Chung[/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1528\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1601551_10152545963282892_1241362614_n.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1528 \" alt=\"1601551_10152545963282892_1241362614_n\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1601551_10152545963282892_1241362614_n-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Eric Sullivan, husband of Grammy Winner Laura Sullivan, listening to her acceptance speech. Photo by Dale E. Chung[/caption]\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/2014/01/an-interview-with-grammy-nominee-laura-sullivan/\">Having interviewed Laura Sullivan about the Grammy nominee experienc</a>e, it was easy to understand why the crowd in the Nokia Theatre was overjoyed when she was announced as the winner. She and her family sat in the row behind us, and tears were flowing everywhere when we heard her name. Seeing her husband Eric stand there with such love and pride as Laura gave her acceptance speech, was an incredibly beautiful moment... Grammy or otherwise.\n\nMore to come about the party, the pre-telecast and the Grammy show. First, time for a nap.','Earth Hertz at The Grammys, The Appetizer','','publish','open','open','','earth-hertz-at-the-grammys-the-appetizer','','','2014-01-28 10:49:24','2014-01-28 16:49:24','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1526',0,'post','',0),(1532,1,'2014-01-29 07:52:58','2014-01-29 13:52:58','So what\'s a Grammy party really like?\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Grammy-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1534\" alt=\"KatsTheory-Grammy-4\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KatsTheory-Grammy-4-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Depends on who you are and how you perceive it. First and foremost, it\'s a schmoozefest. Of course everyone at the party is connected in some way to the Grammys or the music business, so everyone either knows the person next to you, or has worked with someone you both know. It\'s actually easier to talk to strangers at one of these parties because you are bound to find common ground with a large amount of the people you meet.\n\nThe party we attended was pre-Grammy Awards, so there was excitement and anticipation in the air. Our party, hosted by previous Grammy nominee <a href=\"http://arunshenoy.com/\">Arun Shenoy</a> and his wife Roshni, saw several Grammy nominees in attendance. It also produced two Grammy winners: <a href=\"http://www.jennifergasoi.com/\">Jennifer Gasoi</a> for Best Children\'s Album and <a href=\"http://www.laura-sullivan.com/\">Laura Sullivan</a> for Best New Age Album.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1535\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0038.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1535\" alt=\"IMG_0038\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0038-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Vassy and the King of the Grammys[/caption]\n\nThere is a lot of picture taking, a lot of numbers exchanged, because after all, Grammy weekend is basically a convention and there\'s no better time to make contacts. There are a lot of everyday people, and a few characters.\n\nThe self-proclaimed \"King of the Grammys,\" wearing his cape and crown, was holding court with such celebs as Australian singer <a href=\"http://www.kissmyvassy.com/\">Vassy</a>, whose charisma naturally draws people in her direction.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1536\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0035.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1536\" alt=\"IMG_0035\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0035-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Vassy with Robert and Eloa Xeno of Earth Hertz Records[/caption]\n\nThere are session musicians, producers, singers, writers, managers and yeah, even some record company people. What there didn\'t seem to be was a lot of self-importance. For at least this one night, it seemed it was a group of peers, taking pride in their work, their industry and their friends who were singled out as the Best of the Year. For one night, the competition was over, the votes had been counted, the winners while unknown, were chosen. This night was a toast to a job well done.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','The Grammys, Party On','','publish','open','open','','the-grammys-party-on','','','2014-01-29 07:52:58','2014-01-29 13:52:58','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1532',0,'post','',0),(1542,1,'2014-02-11 09:13:06','2014-02-11 15:13:06','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/geoffdownes.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1544\" alt=\"geoffdownes\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/geoffdownes-198x300.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" /></a>Do you remember where you were when you first heard it? I do. It was June of 1982 and I was sitting in seventh grade music class during one of the last days before summer vacation.\n\nThe school was one of those two-story brick structures that had no air conditioning and by mid-morning temperatures in the classroom had risen to almost unbearable levels. The open windows and portable fans that circulated hot air throughout the classroom provided little relief to a bunch of teenagers waiting for that final bell to sound.\n\nAs a sort-of end of year gift to the class, the teacher allowed students to bring in some of their albums to listen to while we cleared out our desks. That was when this kid named Danny put it on the turntable. As needle met vinyl and the crackling hum and hiss began, it was the first time I heard that now infamous guitar riff and opening line:\n\n<em>“I never meant to be so bad to you. One thing I said that I would never do …”</em>\n\n“Heat of The Moment” became the coolest thing ever to me on that apropos day. The day I joined the eventual 8 million other people who bought the band Asia’s debut album.\n\nSince then, I’ve been a fan of keyboardist <a href=\"http://geoffdownes.com/\">Geoff Downes.</a> Not only for his experimentation of all things keyboard, but also for his songwriting ability. In addition to having the best selling album of 1982 with Asia, Downes also holds the coveted distinction of being part of the very first video ever played on MTV (Video Killed The Radio Star).\n\nToday, in between his work with Asia and Yes, Downes finds time to work on other projects as well. His most recent, New Dance Orchestra’s <em>Electronica</em> features the phenomenal vocals of Anne-Marie Helder (Panic Room, Mostly Autumn) and utilizes sounds from the latest computer technology. The result is a collection of virtual orchestrations that defy standard definition. Blending elements of classical, new age, pop and electronica, Downes uses rich textures to take the listener on a journey of spiritual enlightenment.\n\nI spoke with Downes about <em>Electronica</em> as well as the forthcoming Asia album <em>Gravitas</em>, which features founding members Downes (keyboards), John Wetton (bass) and Carl Palmer (drums) as well as new guitarist Sam Coulson. He also tells me about some of the most memorable moments of his career.\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ndoelectronica.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1545\" alt=\"ndoelectronica\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ndoelectronica.jpg\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" /></a>How would you describe the sound of <em>Electronica</em>?</strong>\n\n<em>It’s a good combination of a lot of the influences I’ve had over the years. From my time with The Buggles to session work and some of the other projects I’ve been involved with like Yes and Asia. It’s a nice variety of music and an amalgamy of many of the things that I’ve been through over the course of my career.\n</em>\n\n<strong>How do you approach songwriting for a project like New Dance Orchestra as opposed to one for Asia or Yes?</strong>\n\n<em>When I create songs for New Dance Orchestra, there’s a lot of experimentation that I like to do. Some of the material comes from me tinkering with the latest sounds on computers. I’m very much into the technical aspect of the keyboard and like to experiment a lot with them.</em>\n\n<strong>How did you connect with Anne-Marie Helder?</strong>\n\n<em>I had worked with Anne-Marie on the Icon project I did with John Wetton. She came in and did vocals on a few of the tracks. She’s one of the top prog-rock vocalists and is very much in demand. </em>\n\n<strong>When Steve Howe announced his retirement as guitarist for Asia, was there ever a moment where the band thought about slowing down?</strong>\n\n<em>The rest of us always felt that it was worth continuing. Steve has his reasons for wanting to move on and concentrate more on his solo material. He’s pretty much been on the road for the last seven years doing solo material and his trio in addition to having the extra pressure of Yes and Asia. He felt it was time to try other things, which is fine.</em>\n\n<em>We brought in Sam (Coulson), who was recommended to us by Paul Gilbert. He’s a different type of player from Steve and brings with him his own sound. The actual emphasis was never to change direction but to evolve.</em>\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/asiagravitas.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1546\" alt=\"asiagravitas\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/asiagravitas.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></strong><strong>What can you tell us about the new Asia album, <em>Gravitas</em>?</strong>\n\n<em>We finished the album just before Christmas and it’s going to be released the last week of March. The cover was once again designed by Roger Dean. It’s another Asia album with songs written by myself and John Wetton.</em>\n\n<strong>What’s the writing process like when you and John get together?</strong>\n\n<em>Generally, we’ll both come in and open our ‘war chests’ of musical ideas. Whenever we get together in a session, it’s rare that we don’t come out of it with at least one or two songs.</em>\n\n<strong>Can you tell me the origin of “Only Time Will Tell”?</strong>\n\n<em>That one started off with what became the chorus part. It was something I had actually written for a jingle company. I had the basic idea for what became the chorus and I played it for John. That’s when he said “Hey, I think I’ve got something that might go with that” and started playing me the first verse. Originally, the song was going to be called “Starry Eyed”.  It was a very in-depth collaboration with a very proggy, sentimental arrangement. It’s one of my favorite pieces that we’ve ever done in terms of Asia’s history because it has such depth and texture to it.</em>\n\n<strong>When The Buggles released “Video Killed The Radio Star” did you have a feeling of how special it was going to be?</strong>\n\n<em>We knew that it was a great song and a great record when we finished it. Trevor Horn and I both thought that if we were ever going to have a hit, this one would be it. I remember we presented it to Island Records and they were a bit skeptical. They didn’t even really like the name “The Buggles” either, but it ended up being our first major hit in the UK.</em>\n\n<strong>Have you ever given thought to writing a book chronicling your life?</strong>\n\n<em>I’ve been thinking about that recently. It really has been an amazing journey and is something I’ll definitely be looking into… when I have the time [laughs].</em>\n\n<strong>With all of your success with The Buggles, Yes, Asia, New Dance Orchestra and all of your other projects, is there anything that stands out as most memorable?</strong>\n\n<em>There are so many. Obviously, you have to look at the first Buggles album because it was the one that introduced me into the business. The Drama album is very satisfying because more and more die-hard Yes fans can relate to that album </em><em>as time has gone by</em>.\n\n<em>Then of course there’s the first Asia album.</em>\n\n<em>I’ll never forget sitting in the car with John Wetton. We had just arrived in the States shortly after the album had come out and “Heat of The Moment” was playing on the radio. I remember we changed the channel and at that exact moment another station was playing “Only Time Will Tell.” To have those tracks both playing simultaneously on two different radio stations in the same city was surreal. At that moment we both knew what we had was going to be something really special.</em>\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<strong><i>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website,</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\"><b><i>GoJimmyGo.net</i></b></a><strong><i>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\"><b><i>@JimEWood</i></b></a><strong><i>.</i></strong>\n\n<strong><i>Check out his new children\'s book at :</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\"><b><i>www.doodledogbooks.com</i></b></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Keyboardist Geoff Downes Discusses New Dance Orchestra, Asia','','publish','open','open','','keyboardist-geoff-downes-discusses-new-dance-orchestra-asia','','','2014-02-11 09:13:06','2014-02-11 15:13:06','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1542',0,'post','',0),(1551,1,'2014-02-17 15:22:13','2014-02-17 21:22:13','[caption id=\"attachment_1554\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/800px-Scorpions_live_2010.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1554\" alt=\"800px-Scorpions_live_2010\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/800px-Scorpions_live_2010-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Photo by aresauburn™[/caption]\n\nSince forming in Germany in 1965 the <a href=\"http://www.the-scorpions.com/english/\">Scorpions</a> have become one of the most successful international hard rock bands of all time; selling upwards of 75 million records worldwide while playing more than 5,000 concerts in over 80 countries.\n\nKnown for colossal hits that include “Rock You Like A Hurricane,” “No One Like You” and “Wind of Change”, the band was ranked #46 on VH1′s “Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock” special, while “Rock You Like A Hurricane” came in at #18 on the channel’s list of “Greatest Hard Rock Songs”.\n\nIn 2010 the band announced a final studio album, <em>Sting In The Tail</em> that would coincide with an epic Farewell World Tour. It’s a tour that to the delight of fans has been going on for more than three years. Late in 2012, just as the band was finishing up their final show of the year, they were approached about doing an intimate, all acoustic project they had never done before. The result: Scorpions MTV Unplugged.\n\nTaken from two dynamic acoustic performances from the Lycabettus Theatre in Athens, Greece, this deluxe CD + DVD package and Blu-Ray features new acoustic versions of the band’s best-loved classics as well as five brand new songs.\n\nThe Scorpions is Klaus Meine <em>(vocals/guitar)</em>, Rudolf Schenker <em>(guitars/vocals)</em>, Matthias Jabs <em>(guitars)</em>, Pawel Maciwoda<em> (bass)</em> and James Kottak <em>(drums)</em>. Additional musical support on MTV Unplugged includes contributions from Swedish musicians and producers Mikael Nord Andersson <em>(guitars, mandolin, lap steel, vocals)</em> and Martin Hansen <em>(guitars, harmonica, vocals)</em>.  The duo is also responsible for the arrangements on MTV Umplugged.\n\nI spoke with Matthias Jabs about MTV Unplugged and got an update on the band’s current activities. We also discussed the 30th anniversary of the band’s monumental album, <em>Love At First Sting</em>.\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/scorpions.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1560\" alt=\"scorpions\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/scorpions.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" /></a>What made the band decide to undertake an unplugged project?</strong>\n\nIt was something that we had never done before and something that we had missed out on in the 80′s because we were so busy. Now that we had the time, we went to Stockholm and worked with Swedish producers. They’re also great musicians and ended up being on stage with us.\n\n<strong>How was it arranging the songs into an acoustic format?</strong>\n\nIn some ways it was easy, but for some of the songs that everybody knows it presented a much greater challenge. We also chose some songs that we had never performed live before. We really wanted to make it special for the fans with the acoustic guitars and classical orchestra. The end result is quite good. It’s interesting and different, especially with all of the guest musicians.\n\n<strong>Did you find it more challenging performing songs this way?</strong>\n\nPlaying in an acoustic setting is very unforgiving and the arrangements were done in such a way that you couldn’t just pick up one guitar and play the entire set. There were many different tunings and capos that we used. And the deeper we got into the project, the more instruments and tunings would come out. We ended up adding piano, mandolin, accordion and even a harp. We also had close to 56 acoustic guitars on stage with us!\n\n<strong>Why did you choose this particular venue?</strong>\n\nMTV originally wanted to release the album in the late fall before Christmas. Summer is always vacation time in Europe so to be outside in September, we decided to go to Greece. They have the best climate and great audiences. The temperature was so perfect you didn’t even have to think about it. The amphitheater actually sits on top of the highest mountain in Athens. From the top, you can look down at the city and see the millions of lights below. it’s almost like looking down into Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. It’s a stunning view.\n\n<strong>Is the band planning any U.S. tour dates this year?</strong>\n\nYes, we’re working on playing some U.S. shows maybe in late summer.\n\n<strong>This year marks the 30th anniversary of <em>Love At First Sting</em>. When you think about that album, what comes to mind?</strong>\n\nWe knew we had something special. Even though <em>Blackout</em> was very successful and our first major success as a headliner in the U.S., <em>Love At First Sting</em> topped it. Songs like “Rock You Like A Hurricane” and “Still Loving You”, which became a big hit in Europe. “Big City Nights” was another song that was played on the radio a lot. There are so many good songs on the album that made it so strong. I remember it was a bit hectic recording and we almost missed the deadline, but once we heard the first mixes we had a very good feeling about it<em>.</em>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1559\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"273\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MatthiasJabsKavarna2009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1559\" alt=\"MatthiasJabsKavarna2009\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MatthiasJabsKavarna2009-273x300.jpg\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" /></a> Photo by Stolz[/caption]\n\n<strong>How did Rudolf come up with the riff for “Rock You Like A Hurricane”?</strong>\n\nRudolf and I were actually talking about it before hand. I had told him to try to find riffs that used pauses and accents. Not ones that just play continuously through all the time. So we talked about it, and that’s when he came up with that riff. At the time, I remember being more concerned about writing the lead guitar intro for it, which was something I had already done for “No One Like You”.\n\n<strong>What was the process like for building the intro?</strong>\n\nThe rule was find a riff, then put a melody on top and then play it in harmony. I still remember the first time I played it for the producers and band when we were in the studio. I played the first line and then the harmony part and everyone went, “OH, YES! HERE COMES THE SUN!” [laughs]. We knew we had something great. I felt the exact same way with “No One Like You”. It instantly sounds like a hit, even when you hear it for the very first time.\n\n<strong>In the 80′s, new bands like Def Leppard, Iron Maiden and Bon Jovi supported Scorpions before making a name for themselves. What was your criteria for choosing them?</strong>\n\nGood songs are what made the difference. All of the bands you mentioned that supported us, starting with Def Leppard in 1980, Iron Maiden in ’82 and Bon Jovi in ’84 all became huge, but we chose them because we liked their song material and attitudes. That’s what was the deciding point.\n\n<strong>What can you tell us about the band’s new album of unreleased 80′s material?</strong>\n\nWhile we were digging into the archives we found a lot of unfinished songs that we didn’t use for various reasons. Mostly material from the <em>Blackout</em> and <em>Love at First Sting</em> era, which was our most creative time. We now have 12 basic tracks down that we’ll finish recording sometime this summer and maybe even include a few new songs as well. The ideas are from then, but the album’s from now. We’re hoping to release it next year.\n\n<strong>What are some of the biggest highlights of your career?</strong>\n\nThe US Festival in 1983 was amazing because it was so unexpected. All of a sudden, we were coming out of the studio to play in front of 300,000 people. Then there was Rock in Rio in ’85, the Moscow Music Peace Festival, Monsters of Rock in ’89 with Van-Halen and Metallica. There are so many highlights, it’s hard to find a dull moment. But I think the biggest highlight is that we’re all still together and are still friends after creating this great career. We’re still having fun making music both in the studio and playing live. That’s the real highlight<em>.</em>\n\n<strong>In retrospect, do you think that <em>Sting In The Tail</em> and The Farewell Tour might have been a bit premature?</strong>\n\nThe original idea was that this was going to be the last studio recording. For the last 35 years we’ve been recording an album, going on the road for 2 1/2 years, coming back home, recording an album…. It’s become routine, but we never wanted to stop making music. We just wanted to scale it down a bit. We also said that we’d be open for special projects, like MTV Unplugged and digging down for older, unreleased material. Those are things we don’t do everyday. The fans love it, and that’s reason enough to do it.\n\nInterview by James Wood.\n\n<strong><i>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website,</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\"><b><i>GoJimmyGo.net</i></b></a><strong><i>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\"><b><i>@JimEWood</i></b></a><strong><i>.</i></strong>\n\n<strong><i>Check out his new children\'s book at: </i></strong><a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\"><b><i>www.doodledogbooks.com</i></b></a>','Guitarist Matthias Jabs Talks Scorpions MTV Unplugged','','publish','open','open','','guitarist-matthias-jabs-talks-scorpions-mtv-unplugged','','','2014-02-17 15:22:13','2014-02-17 21:22:13','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1551',0,'post','',0),(1566,1,'2014-02-23 18:16:25','2014-02-24 00:16:25','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/badselfportraitsdetail.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1567\" alt=\"badselfportraitsdetail\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/badselfportraitsdetail-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>There are times when you come across a band that you can just feel is on the verge. Whether they’ve paid their dues for a while and are finally getting recognition, or maybe just started to get attention and seem ready to burst like a supernova. You just know when you hear them that they are about to hit the next level. That moment is now for <strong><a href=\"http://www.lakestreetdive.com/\">Lake Street Dive</a></strong>.\n\nBuzz has been getting louder about them since they stood on a corner in Boston and recorded a <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EPwRdVg5Ug\">video of the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” </a>Led by the strong, soulful and sultry vocals of Rachael Price, bandmates Bridget Kearney on upright bass, Mike Calabrese on percussion and Mike Olsen on trumpet and guitar, round out a sound influenced by Motown, jazz, and pop.\n\nTheir third release<i> Bad Self Portraits</i>, was released this week. The opening title track comes out swinging, showcasing both the cohesiveness of the band, as well as the strength of Price’s voice. It’s a well-balanced song, with both defined harmonies and instrumentation which enhances, rather than overpowers the vocals.\n\nSeveral tracks of the album are a throwback to the 60’s girl band sound. The next track “Stop Your Crying,” could have easily been a tune from Goffin-King out of the Brill Building. In fact, several of the songs have that kind of feel. While the influence is there, the approach is different. A little bluesier, a little more based on the whole package the band can deliver.\n\n“Better Than” slows down the tempo with the first taste of the sultry side of Price’s vocals. A soft drum beat from Calabrese is offset by Kearney’s consistent bass line and harmony. Olsen’s trumpet clearly takes the song to another era, a torch song with a blues edge.\n\nBringing back the 60s feel, “Rabid Animal” is just fun with a hook. Turning back to a little R&amp;B, “You Go Down Smooth,” does just that. The music fills the song, as if the song was complete in someone’s head and then deconstructed to be written.\n\nBad Self Portraits is a nice 40 minute ride through familiar territory with a twist. It’s not only well done and structured to highlight what’s best about the band, it is great fun. While the easy thing would be to focus on Rachael Price, the obvious strength of the quartet, Lake Street Dive is a full collaboration between the four members of the band. Their tightness and work ethic is apparent in every track.\n\n<i>Bad Self Portraits</i> is definitely worth a listen or three. It will be interesting to see what this next year brings to a band with so much talent, and momentum.','Lake Street Dive Delivers Some \"Bad Self Portraits\"','','publish','open','open','','lake-street-dive-delivers-some-bad-self-portraits','','','2014-02-23 18:16:25','2014-02-24 00:16:25','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1566',0,'post','',0),(1572,1,'2014-02-24 20:46:40','2014-02-25 02:46:40','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/benmonttench.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1573\" alt=\"benmonttench\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/benmonttench.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" /></a>Starting off a Monday morning by listening to some new releases, the first four albums became unlistenable after hearing barely ten minutes of each. As I looked down the list of recent releases, a cover photo got my attention because of its simplicity: a man and his piano. A quick look at the genre told me it was indie rock, and so I thought I would give this one last album a shot. All I really wanted at this point was something a little easier on the ears. What I heard, was so much more.\n\n<i>You Should Be So Lucky </i>(Blue Note) is the first solo album by veteran keyboardist, and founding member of The Heartbreakers (as in Tom Petty and), Benmont Tench. A man known for his fingers, but not his vocals, this debut album is a fine example of waiting until you have something to say, and saying it without pretense or pushing too hard.\n\nIn music sometimes less is more, and that principle applies completely to <i>You Should Be So Lucky</i>. Conjure up a sound with equal parts of Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, then add a dusting of Dylan like the powdered sugar on a New Orleans beignet, and you get the overall feel of <i>Lucky.</i>\n\nOpening the album with “Today I Took Your Picture Down,” Tench softly draws you into the story, then fills in the music. It is a simple song, designed to ease you into a comfortable place. “Veronica Said” is such a likeable song, and its great hook is surpassed only by the sweet sound of Tench playing his Hammond C3. From the pop riffs of “Veronica Said,” Tench throws down a smoky instrumental. “Ecor Rouge” is a slow, sexy dance between a piano, bass and bit of percussion. Strings come in later to complement, but the trio is what pulls you from start to end.\n\n“And if this is a dream, the kind that don’t come true, you’re worth every mile I ever drove for you.”  A song of desire, “Hannah” is both sweet and melancholy. Lyrically, it is exquisite. Producer Glyn Johns (The Beatle, The Who, Clapton) has found a way to let the subtleties of Tench’s music be appreciated without being overshadowed by the power of the complete song.\n\nThe most Petty-ish song on the album, “Blonde Girl, Blue Dress,” relies less on the keys than most of the songs, though the Hammond still manages to hit the mark. An added nice touch is Tom Petty playing bass on this tune. The title track “You Should Be So Lucky,” serves up what could be a garage band song, thirty years down the road. It’s feisty and fun, with a whole lot of attitude.\n\nBringing down the tempo, Tench takes on the old classic “Corrina, Corrina.” The first of two covers on the album, the vocal is straightforward, and it’s the arrangement that shines on this version. The second instrumental on the album, “Wobbles” is a world away from “Ecor Rouge.” One of the most interesting things about this album is how its diversity blends together. One consistency is just how well done this mostly live in the studio album is recorded. The final song on the album is the second cover song, Bob Dylan’s “Duquesne Whistle.” And here’s where Tench is just showing off. Great keys and a vocal which really suits his voice, it a joyful, foot tappin’ experience.\n\nIt took Benmont Tench some thirty-odd years to produce a solo album. If it’s the only one he does, it was still worth the wait. <i>You Should Be So Lucky</i> is the kind of journey you need to take more than once. After a couple of listens, the full range of the music can be appreciated. It doesn’t hit you on the head, but rather lets you follow its trail. Comfortable playing all styles of music, Tench’s work shines, but doesn’t overpower the songs. It’s all a comfortable fit, interesting and very enjoyable.\n\nAnd that makes us the lucky ones.','Benmont Tench \"You Should Be So Lucky\"','','publish','open','open','','benmont-tench-you-should-be-so-lucky','','','2014-02-24 20:46:40','2014-02-25 02:46:40','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1572',0,'post','',2),(1576,1,'2014-02-26 07:16:42','2014-02-26 13:16:42','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dressedtokill.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1577\" alt=\"dressedtokill\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dressedtokill.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" /></a>As an early member of the KISS Army, all I can say is that I did my duty. So don’t blame me.\n\nEver since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors in the mid 80′s, I joined my fellow brethren in bitching and moaning for KISS to be inducted. And over the years, I’ve painfully watched as other artists and bands <em>(many deserving, most not)</em> walk through the Hall’s hallowed doors while Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss were unjustly ignored.\n\nRegardless of whether or not you like their music, there can be no denying that KISS deserves a place alongside The Beatles, Hendrix, U2 and (gasp!) ABBA.\n\nIn the 1970′s KISS was literally the biggest thing on the planet.\n\nConsider this:\n\n1. You NEVER, EVER saw them without make-up. It was big part of their schtick and one that they took very seriously.\n\n2. They were SO huge that each member created their own solo album and released them all simultaneously.\n\n3. Dolls were made in their likeness.\n\n4. They were in movies, on television and in comic books.\n\n5. Kids <em>(like me)</em> dressed up like them for Halloween.\n\nI remember being a naive eight year old reading the TV guide when I noticed that one of the members of KISS was going to be in a movie that was coming on. Can you imagine my horror when I turned on channel 4 to discover that my hero was actually actress Jean Simmons in a black and white movie. I thought they had spelled Gene’s name wrong.\n\nBut that was the kind of impact KISS had. We read about them, listened to their music, bugged our parents to buy their merchandise. Most of all, we wanted to be them. When the <em>Dressed To Kill</em> album came out, I thought they were cool. When the <em>Alive</em> album came out, I wanted to be a rock star.\n\nLate last year, it was revealed that the band would finally receive their long overdue induction into the Hall. Euphoria ran amok in the KISS Army, while tears of joy ran down the faces of the now middle-aged fans who had dreamt about seeing their beloved four original members reunite in make-up for one final soiree.\n\nBut alas, then came the shit storm.\n\nFor some reason, whether it was monetary, too much trouble or <em>(most likely)</em> that they simply just continue to hate each other’s guts, the band has announced that they will not play in any line-up at their hall induction. Kind of ironic when you consider that it was Simmons and Stanley<em> (the only two original members still with the band)</em> who have bemoaned the Hall for decades for not accepting them.\n\nOver the years, original members of the band have written tell all books and released ho-hum records. Their induction was the one thing fans wanted most and the only thing that would make KISS relevant again. It’s sad to think that these guys can’t put aside their differences for just one night.\n\nAfter finally getting their long overdue reward, wouldn’t it have been cool for KISS to put on an induction performance the likes of which have never been seen before? Maybe do it and then announce your retirement during your acceptance speech and seal the band’s legacy with the ultimate rock moment? Sadly, we’ll never get a chance to see anything now.\n\nGene Simmons once declared that KISS is a band that’s unlike any other. In light of what the band has done to the legions of fans who finally got them into the Rock Hall of Fame, I’d say he got that right\n\n<strong><i>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website,</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\"><b><i>GoJimmyGo.net</i></b></a><strong><i>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\"><b><i>@JimEWood</i></b></a><strong><i>.</i></strong>\n\n<strong><i>Check out his new children\'s book at :</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\"><b><i>www.doodledogbooks.com</i></b></a>','Sealed With a KISS','','publish','open','open','','sealed-with-a-kiss','','','2014-02-26 07:16:42','2014-02-26 13:16:42','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1576',0,'post','',0),(1583,1,'2014-02-27 08:55:07','2014-02-27 14:55:07','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/garychapman-the-truth1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1585\" alt=\"garychapman-the-truth1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/garychapman-the-truth1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>For more than thirty years <a href=\"http://www.garychapmanmusic.com/\">Gary Chapman</a> has seamlessly blended contemporary pop, country, Christian and southern gospel, racking up an impressive musical resume that includes multiple Grammy nominations and Dove Awards (including “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year”).\n\nChapman’s first new studio album in over a decade, <em>The Truth</em> features sixteen new studio recordings and features special vocal appearances by the likes of Allison Krauss, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Tanya Tucker and John Rich. On a more personal level, <em>The Truth</em> also showcases performances by Chapman’s daughter Sarah on “Put it in His Hands,” and wife Cassie on the Christmas-themed, “All About a Baby.”\n\nIn addition to the new album, Chapman’s wife Cassie will take part in the upcoming TNT reality series “Private Lives of Nashville Wives” which premieres on February 24th.\n\nI spoke with Chapman about his new album as well as \"Private Lives of Nashville Wives.\" He also delivers the truth when it comes to finding faith in troubled times.\n\n<strong>James Wood: It’s been more than ten years since your last studio album. What sparked this project?</strong>\n\nGary Chapman: My dad had lived with me and my wife until he died about four years ago. The thing that really brought him comfort toward the end of his life was me sitting beside his bed and playing some of the songs that he had taught me many years ago. There was something really powerful about going over those songs. I wanted to write an album and find a body of songs that really mattered and one that might live beyond me. That’s what I set out to do.\n\n<strong>Why the title <em>The Truth</em>?</strong>\n\nIt’s pretty direct. I didn’t want to hide anything. It’s important for me to try to break down the stereotype that Christians have about somehow “having it all together”. The fact is, we don’t. We all have the same issues and struggles as everyone else. I wanted to do it in an all-embracing way. I like to refer to it as a Christian record for people who maybe aren’t church-goers or might not even be professing Christians yet, but they have something inside of them that requires something more.\n\n<strong>Let’s discuss a few tracks from the album:</strong>\n\n<strong> \"The Rough Crowd\"</strong>\n\nI actually found that song along with “I Didn’t Find Jesus” years ago and knew that at some point I wanted to cut them. When I did record it, one of my co-producers (Ray Hamilton) said “You know, this song could really benefit from more personalities.” At first I fought him on it, but once we started talking about who it could be, it all started to make sense. Having Tanya Tucker sing about the woman at the well and John Rich saying he cussed, raised hell, drank and stumbled but knew someone was with him – it just doesn’t get much better.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1586\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cassiechapman.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1586\" alt=\"cassiechapman\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cassiechapman.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Cassie Chapman[/caption]\n\n<strong>“All About A Baby”.</strong>\n\nMy wife Cassie has a really beautiful voice, but getting her into the studio was like pulling teeth! We have a nine-month old girl that we adopted so when I found “All About A Baby” it made total sense. It’s a Christmas song if you had to categorize it, but it’s really not. The message is year round.\n\n<strong>“Put It In His Hands” was a song you recorded with your daughter, Sarah. How did that come about?</strong>\n\nSarah has such a cool, distinct voice and I’ve been wanting to sing something with her for quite a while. I wrote the song about a moment I had with my dad towards the end of his life. To have a three generational impact was what I was going for.\n\n<strong>What is your songwriting process?</strong>\n\nOne of the things that I love about my formula is that I don’t have a plan. It changes every single time. Sometimes it will be an observation that may culminate into a thought or a hook. Then I’ll take it and store it away. I don’t tend to write things down very much. My logic has always been if the ideas are really good, then they’ll always come back. And they do. Over the years I’ve learned that the songs that just overwhelm you and make themselves undeniable are the ones that really matter. I wait for those moments.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1587\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nashvillewives1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1587\" alt=\"nashvillewives1\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nashvillewives1-300x250.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" /></a> \"Private Lives of Nashville Wives\"[/caption]\n\n<strong>What can you tell me about Cassie’s show, \"Private Lives of Nashville Wives?\"</strong>\n\nA film crew follows around six Nashville couples as they go about their lives. It really is completely unscripted. Sometimes it’s centered around an event, but everyone tends to move through life the same regardless of whether or not there’s something going on. One of the story lines documents the process of me making this musical project and another one is about the baby. Cassie and I are big proponents of adoption and it’s a really great story.\n\n<strong>Will this show be different than some of those other wife reality shows?</strong>\n\nWhenever you get six women together you’re bound to get drama, but it won’t be one of those “weave pulling, drunken brawls” that some of those shows turn into.\n\n<strong>What do you think is the secret to having faith in troubling times?</strong>\n\nI think you have to know where the bottom is before you know where you stand. You have to clear away all of the distraction from your vision and really come to grips with your own mortality. That will happen as you get older but the younger you can make the decision, the better the life you’re going to have. You eventually have to submit to the reality that you need God. And if you truly believe that he is who he say he was and remains, everything is better. The good times are better and the bad times are endurable. Everything changes when you’ve got a new-found perspective.\n\nInterview by Jim Wood\n\n<strong><i>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website,</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\"><b><i>GoJimmyGo.net</i></b></a><strong><i>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\"><b><i>@JimEWood</i></b></a><strong><i>.</i></strong>\n\n<strong><i>Check out his new children\'s book at :</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\"><b><i>www.doodledogbooks.com</i></b></a>','The Truth: Gary Chapman Discusses New Album','','publish','open','open','','the-truth-gary-chapman-discusses-new-album','','','2014-02-27 08:55:07','2014-02-27 14:55:07','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1583',0,'post','',0),(1591,1,'2014-03-03 10:45:18','2014-03-03 16:45:18','<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/slythefamilystone.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1592\" alt=\"sly&amp;thefamilystone\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/slythefamilystone-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>The best thing that could have ever happened to me and Sly was the release of the new box set - <em>Sly and the Family Stone, Higher!</em> I never intended to write about this release, but when I picked it up, I had no choice.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Growing up in the 70\'s I was spoon fed Sly. I wasn\'t living in San Francisco, and even if I was, I am pretty sure they wouldn\'t have let a 4-year-old in his shows. So how could I possibly know? HOW!</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The truth is, I really didn\'t become acquainted with Sly that much until I was a, let\'s say, \"free-thinking\" college student looking for the funk. But even then, it was just the tip of the iceberg. And when you spend a lot of time with the tip of the iceberg, it starts to get old. And boring. And gray.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ah, so how is it, that 40 years after Sly\'s genius was being recognized I am only seeing it now? Because now all of his work, previously un-released, multiple versions of songs, many of which I never heard, have been released.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">And thankfully, this is one of those rare instances where the record industry did see his amazing talent. Those record puppeteers pretty much gave Sly free rein. That is how you KNOW he was a genius. Sure, they gave him input, and he gladly took it. He was not at all averse to \"dumbing it down\" to get in the door.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But the sheer truth is, that Sly and the Family Stone never failed to fill a live venue, because onstage they were electric. He was the conductor, not needing to be the star, bringing out the best of everyone who was part of The Family and when they were given the same free rein to jam in the studio, it was magical.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Me of little knowledge, I had no idea he wasn\'t always the singer, there were many through the years, always more than one on an album, even a song. He was the magician, the creator - the genie on the sweet keys, or maybe making those strings sing, or maybe all of it. Because he was that guy.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He was that guy who ONLY played what he felt, he only wrote his truth. The music, the words they really came from his soul. He never sold out, he was perfectly happy with the idea of making his music accessible to the masses because even the straight folks should be able to enjoy his music.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you ever had any doubt at all of his genius or his truth. Find yourself the live version of \"Stand!\" to listen to. Sly bares his soul and lends you a hand all at once. His stream of consciousness about how some people, no matter how raw of a deal they get, are never afraid to Stand up for what they deserve, is spoken perfectly to the cadence of the background music. And then without even recognizing something has changed, he’s singing.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The more I read about Sly, the more I wanted to hug him, sit with him, be in his presence, have a conversation with him. A gift like his is so rare. I am sure, that to just be able to share a moment with him, could enrich a lifetime. And although The Family Stone has played without him, and don\'t get me wrong they are amazing musicians, it\'s not the same as the man. You can play the music, but the music was born out of the man.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I\'ve read a lot of people who said his music was \"simple\" but when you look at the big picture, it was anything but. Sure some songs were technically simple, but look at The Beatles, it doesn\'t make them any less genius.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I\'ve also read that Frank Zappa didn\'t think much of him, which I find fascinating and disappointing. There must be some underlying story there, because my only reason for looking into that question was some similarities I thought I heard. There\'s allusion to Frank thinking he was a sell-out, but Sly was not a sell-out, he genuinely wanted everyone to \"Dance to the Music.\"</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you listen you can hear his music growing. It reflects the beginning of something, and also the discovery and merging of so many great sounds and artists.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sly built some really strong relationships with many musicians making their way through this time of social change and musical upheaval. He and Carlos Santana got very close; go find \"I Ain\'t Got Nobody\" by Sly and the Family Stone. I know you think I’m going to say it’s the same song, but it’s not. It was a seed planted in another amazing musicians\' soul. Music was love, Sly was happy for his songs to be repurposed and redone between people who loved music.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sly and the Family Stone opened the door for R&amp;B funk bands like Ohio Players, George Clinton, The Parliament Funkadelic (or P-Funk), Kool and the Gang and even Stevie Wonder. Disco owes its life to Funk and Funk owes its acceptance to Sly Stone and James Brown.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Look further into Sly and The Family Stone, you won\'t be sorry. I admit his <em>Greatest Hits</em> gets your body groovin\', but the hidden gems are the songs that got no air time, and even the songs that never made it to an album.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check the new box set out, you won\'t be sorry.  You NEED the book that comes with it. The images and the biographical information about each song is priceless.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First published on <a href=\"The best thing that could have ever happened to me and Sly was the release of the new box set - Sly and the Family Stone, Higher! I never intended to write about this release, but when I picked it up, I had no choice. Growing up in the 70\'s I was spoon fed Sly. I wasn\'t living in San Francisco, and even if I was, I am pretty sure they wouldn\'t have let a 4-year-old in his shows. So how could I possibly know?! HOW! The truth is, I really didn\'t become acquainted with Sly that much until I was a, let\'s say, &quot;free-thinking&quot; college student looking for the funk. But even then, it was just the tip of the iceberg. And when you spend a lot of time with the tip of the iceberg, it starts to get old. And boring. And gray. Ah, so how is it, that 40 years after Sly\'s genius was being recognized I am only seeing it now? Because now all of his work, previously un-released, multiple versions of songs, many of which I never heard, have been released. And thankfully, this is one of those rare instances where the record industry did see his amazing talent. Those record puppeteers pretty much gave Sly free rein. That is how you KNOW he was a genius. Sure, they gave him input, and he gladly took it. He was not at all averse to &quot;dumbing it down&quot; to get in the door. But the sheer truth is, that Sly and the Family Stone never failed to fill a live venue, because onstage they were electric. He was the conductor, not needing to be the star, bringing out the best of everyone who was part of The Family and when they were given the same free rein to jam in the studio, it was magical. Me of little knowledge, I had no idea he wasn\'t always the singer, there were many through the years, always more than one on an album, even a song. He was the magician, the creator - the genie on the sweet keys, or maybe making those strings sing, or maybe all of it. Because he was that guy. He was that guy who ONLY played what he felt, he only wrote his truth. The music, the words they really came from his soul. He never sold out, he was perfectly happy with the idea of making his music accessible to the masses because even the straight folks should be able to enjoy his music. If you ever had any doubt at all of his genius or his truth. Find yourself the live version of Stand! to listen to. Sly bares his soul and lends you a hand all at once. His stream of consciousness about how some people, no matter how raw of a deal they get, are never afraid to Stand up for what they deserve, is spoken perfectly to the cadence of the background music. And then without even recognizing something has changed, he’s singing. The more I read about Sly, the more I wanted to hug him, sit with him, be in his presence, have a conversation with him. A gift like his is so rare. I am sure, that to just be able to share a moment with him, could enrich a lifetime. And although The Family Stone has played without him, and don\'t get me wrong they are amazing musicians, it\'s not the same as the man. You can play the music, but the music was born out of the man. I\'ve read a lot of people who said his music was &quot;simple&quot; but when you look at the big picture, it was anything but. Sure some songs were technically simple, but look at The Beatles, it doesn\'t make them any less genius. I\'ve also read that Frank Zappa didn\'t think much of him, which I find fascinating and disappointing. There must be some underlying story there, because my only reason for looking into that question was some similarities I thought I heard. There\'s allusion to Frank thinking he was a sell-out, but Sly was not a sell-out, he genuinely wanted everyone to &quot;Dance to the Music&quot;. If you listen you can hear his music growing. It reflects the beginning of something, and also the discovery and merging of so many great sounds and artists.  Sly built some really strong relationships with many musicians making their way through this time of social change and musical upheaval. He and Carlos Santana got very close; go find I Ain\'t Got Nobody by Sly and the Family Stone I know you think I’m going to say it’s the same song, but it’s not. It was a seed planted in another amazing musicians soul. Music was love, Sly was happy for his songs to be repurposed and redone between people who loved music. Sy and the Family Stone opened the door for R&amp;B funk bands like Ohio Players, George Clinton, The Parliament Funkadelic (or P-Funk), Kool and the Gang and even Stevie Wonder. Disco owes its life to Funk and Funk owes its acceptance to Sly Stone and James Brown. Look further into Sly and The Family Stone, you won\'t be sorry. I admit his Greatest Hits get\'s your body groovin\', but the hidden gems are the songs that got no air time, and even the songs that never made it to an album. Check the new box set out, you won\'t be sorry.  You NEED the book that comes with it. The images and the biographical information about each song is priceless. About the Author: Jen Kehl is a 40-something chick, who has finally come to terms with the fact that she is still a deadhead music freak trapped inside the body of someone\'s mother. She often finds herself stuck in the 70′s with the all of the rainbows and unicorns.  She blogs at My Skewed View and created the music site Raised on the Radio. She is also a published author as part of the anthology The Mother of All Meltdowns available on Amazon. Connect with her on twitter @jenkehl, Facebook, and Google+.\">Raised on the Radio</a></p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Post by Jen Kehl</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Jen Kehl is a 40-something chick, who has finally come to terms with the fact that she is still a deadhead music freak trapped inside the body of someone\'s mother. She often finds herself stuck in the 70′s with the all of the rainbows and unicorns.  She blogs at <a href=\"http://jenkehl.com/\">My Skewed View</a> and created the music site <a href=\"http://raisedontheradio.com/\">Raised on the Radio</a>. She is also a published author as part of the anthology <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FKZLGM6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00FKZLGM6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=raisedontheradio-20\">The Mother of All Meltdowns</a> available on Amazon.</strong></em></p>\n<em><strong>Connect with her on twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jenkehl\">@jenkehl</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/myskewedviewbyjenkehl\">Facebook</a>, and <a href=\"https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JenniferKehl/posts\">Google+</a>.</strong></em>','Sly and the Family Stone. Everybody is a Star','','publish','open','open','','sly-and-the-family-stone-everybody-is-a-star','','','2014-03-03 10:45:18','2014-03-03 16:45:18','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1591',0,'post','',0),(1596,1,'2014-03-06 07:28:22','2014-03-06 13:28:22','[caption id=\"attachment_1598\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bill-leverty2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1598\" alt=\"bill-leverty2\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bill-leverty2-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> (Photo by: Sherry Boylan)[/caption]\n\nFirehouse guitarist <a href=\"http://www.leverty.com/\">Bill Leverty</a> has released several solo projects over the past few years, including <em>Flood The Engine</em> (a side project with Keith Horne, Andre LaBelle and Jimmy Kunes) and <em>Drive</em>, a collection of cover songs paying tribute to music that inspired him as a youth.\n\nBut it’s Leverty’s new single, “The Bloom Is Off The Rose” that takes more of those same influences and builds a wall of texture, tastefully blending in the guitarist’s own unique sound and vocal style.\n\nIt’s the third single Leverty has recently released. A trifecta that also includes the blues-based “Ace Bandage” and country themed “For Better or Forget It”. Leverty is slowly amassing an arsenal of songs with the intention of releasing a new solo album. One that will not only be diverse in its sonic quality but also stay true to his roots as both guitarist and singer/songwriter.\n\nLeverty and the rest of <a href=\"http://www.firehousemusic.com/\">Firehouse</a><em> (CJ Snare, Michael Foster and Allen McKenzie) </em>are showing no signs of slowing down. In addition to having recently performed a sold-out show in Leverty’s hometown of Richmond, Virginia, the band has announced a string of new tour dates that includes this year’s Monsters of Rock Cruise and U.K’s Firefest.\n\nI spoke with Leverty about his new music as well as got an update on Firehouse.\n\n<strong>James Wood: Where did the idea for \"The Bloom Is Off The Rose\" originate?</strong>\n\n<strong></strong>Bill Leverty: I got the hook when I heard someone mention it on TV. It was a phrase that I had never heard before and when I looked into it, I discovered that it’s really used when talking about the economy. Whenever the economy takes a downturn they’ll sometimes say, “the bloom is off the rose”. I wanted to put the human element into that phrase. So I started thinking about my past, the present and the people I’ve seen get hurt by other people. I also thought about how some people think they’re so special, that is until you pull away the facade and find out that they’re not.\n\n<strong>What was the recording process like?</strong>\n\nMichael Foster from Firehouse plays drums on it and Keith Horne plays bass. I really wanted the guitars to have different kinds of texture and give it a David Gilmore / Stevie Ray Vaughan type of sound along with some of my own. I consciously wanted to make it sound more eclectic.\n\n<strong>Let’s talk about a few of your other new songs: \"Ace Bandage\"</strong>\n\nI was actually in the shower when the line “I’m an Ace Bandage” came to mind. I remember telling my wife and daughter about how “I’m an ace bandage, wrap me around your heart” and everyone just could not stop laughing. I knew I had to finish it just for the entertainment value. It’s a very blues based kind of song that basically says if you were my woman and I was your Ace bandage, then I’m there to support you, hold you up and make you feel better.\n\n<strong>The song was also involved in a racing sponsorship. What can you tell me about that?</strong>\n\nIt was used for Tyler Jett Motorsports, a race team that a friend of mine, Gene Ostrowski is involved with. He’s out of Berwick, PA and has also sponsored a Firehouse race car. Any car that’s out there racing with a title to a song that I was involved with I’m honored to be a part of.\n\n<strong>\"For Better Or Forget It\"</strong>\n\nThat’s a country genre song that I actually co-wrote with my wife. I had originally written it with piano and Fender Telecasters but then decided to put some heavy guitars on it for the rhythm section. I had the hook about a marriage where the husband and wife are complaining because he said the preacher said “For better or for worse” while she thought he said “For better or forget it”. It starts off where everything is kind of cool but then she sees a Mercedes Benz instead of the Chevy S-10. Then she wants fancy clothes. This guy is working his ass off to support them but she’s like, “it’s for better or forget it”. It’s a little bit comedic.\n\n<strong>Let’s discuss a few of the shows Firehouse has coming up:</strong>\n\n<strong>Monsters of Rock Cruise:</strong> If I wasn’t performing, the cruise is something that I’d want to go on just to see my favorite bands. The people who organize it are all top-notch professionals and make it an awesome experience for the fans as well as the bands. It’s a great party and so much fun.\n\n<strong>Firefest:</strong> It’s another wonderful festival that focuses on the melodic rock genre. We love going over there. It’s a really good, multiple night event. The cool thing about it is that it’s an international event and people come from all over Europe to see it. When we meet fans after the show, we always find out that a lot of them are from as far away as Spain or Greece.<em> </em>\n\n<strong>Do you have a funny story you can share from Firehouse’s heyday?</strong>\n\nThere are so many funny stories from those days because we were all practical jokers and lived for the next opportunity to crack up. One of my favorites though happened in the winter of ’91. We were doing a show in Colorado Springs, CO with Slaughter and decided to play the ultimate practical joke on them. We outfitted our drum tech in nothing more than a diaper, a bow and arrow and a pair of Angel wings. During the first verse of their song, “Fly To The Angels” he walked right up to Mark (Slaughter) and put his arm around him as he was singing. All of the guys in the band loved it and we still laugh about it today!\n\n<strong>What’s the origin of the song “Love of A Lifetime”?</strong>\n\nThat song is about the search for the right person and the feeling you get when you finally do find the one. CJ came up with the hook and the chorus and had plotted it out on a Fender Rhodes. I took what he had and wrote the guitar intro melody and solo.\n\n<strong>Did you know at the time how much of an impact the song would have?</strong>\n\nWe always thought it was a good song, but you never really know what people are going to grab hold of. To take it a step further, you never know what the record company is going to grab a hold of and make a priority. When “Shake &amp; Tumble” came out, our album (<em>Firehouse</em>) sold 100,000 copies. Then “Don’t Treat Me Bad” came out and the album went Gold. That was when Epic records knew that they had something special and put the love and muscle behind making the video for “Love of A Lifetime”. That song resonated with a lot of people and become more than just a hit. It was a big song for us, but also for the people who got married to it. It’s pretty cool to think that we had that kind of an impact on people. To where they actually used our song for their wedding. It’s a wild feeling.\n\nInterview by Jim Wood.\n\n<strong><i>James Wood is a writer, musician and self-proclaimed metal head who maintains his own website,</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://gojimmygo.net/\"><b><i>GoJimmyGo.net</i></b></a><strong><i>. His articles and interviews are written on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. You can follow him on Twitter</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"https://twitter.com/JimEWood\"><b><i>@JimEWood</i></b></a><strong><i>.</i></strong>\n\n<strong><i>Check out his new children\'s book at :</i></strong><b><i> </i></b><a href=\"http://www.doodledogbooks.com/\"><b><i>www.doodledogbooks.com</i></b></a>','Guitarist Bill Leverty Talks New Music, Touring and Firehouse','','publish','open','open','','guitarist-bill-leverty-talks-new-music-touring-and-firehouse','','','2014-03-06 07:28:22','2014-03-06 13:28:22','',0,'http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/?p=1596',0,'post','',0),(1602,1,'2014-03-09 19:28:39','2014-03-10 01:28:39','<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wall-of-CDs_36-1-small.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1613\" alt=\"Wall of CDs_36 (1)-small\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wall-of-CDs_36-1-small.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" /></a>When you think of Nirvana, your mind goes to the Seattle music scene. So what would you think if you discovered the demos for <em>Nevermind</em> were cut in a nondescript recording studio in Madison, Wisconsin? Well, you might be interested in finding out how many other musical secrets were contained in that recording studio. And the answer would be... a lot. In 1982, Butch Vig and Steve Marker of alt-rock band Garbage created Smart Studios, and for the next twenty-eight years, an improbable amount of music which would come to define the era, emerged from that same studio. From Nirvana, to Smashing Pumpkins, L7, Garbage, Death Cab for Cutie, Tar Babies, Killdozer, and many more, the imprint of Smart on the alternative music scene is large and deep.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wendy-Pic-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1606\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wendy-Pic-2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Director/Producer Wendy Schneider worked at Smart Studios in the early 90s and has maintained a lasting friendship with both Vig and Marker. In 2010, after the closing of the studio, she began gathering video interviews of musicians who had recorded at Smart. With each interview it became apparent Smart Studios had touched every artist who spent time there. It also seemed the time might be right to really focus on creating a feature length film, so the entire scope of the story of Smart Studios could be documented. Schneider is now in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funding for the project, <a href=\"http://www.smartstudiosdocumentary.com/\">The Smart Studios Story</a>.\n\nI recently spoke with Wendy Schneider about the documentary, the Kickstarter campaign, and the unlikely center of music in the midwest, Madison, Wisconsin.\n\n<b>Kath Galasso: You began working at Smart Studios in 1992, ten years after it opened. How did you get the job there?</b>\n\n<b></b>Wendy Schneider: I moved to Madison in 1990 and I had a production background from New York City, and it was multi-media communications, it was not Indie Rock recording studio at all. But I started to do live sound for a Ska band here, and I really enjoyed it. A set-up/tear-down capacity every night, and the drummer from that band said there was a cool recording studio and you should see if you could work there. So I showed up, introduced myself, said I didn’t have a resume and they said “we don’t take resumes, if you just want to come and hang out, you’re totally welcomed to.” And that was it.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BValbum_BVinblack.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1607\" alt=\"BValbum_BVinblack\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BValbum_BVinblack-300x240.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>I guess it was an intern capacity, it was super laid back. It was such a cool environment back then, you just didn’t want to leave. Butch described it as a clubhouse, to me it was more like a living room. It was just the way a studio ought to be. I loved being there. The people there were incredibly cool. What was nice was that nobody took me under their wing, but no doors were ever closed and you could sort of experiment and do what you wanted. Learn by doing.\n\n<b>Madison, Wisconsin seems as unlikely a place as there could be to become the home for an important footnote in music history. Tell me about the</b><b></b><b> music scene during that time.</b>\n\nIn my research with the bands that I’ve talked to, it seemed very raw, very organic, very eclectic. In some cases, there might have been some bands that were more musically intellectual, and others that were just more musically simple punk rock and in-your-face. The spectrum was all over the map. And that’s what’s interesting about Smart. It was incredibly expressive, incredibly diverse, but represented an alternative to what was on radio. It was an alternative to what was predictable and mainstream. It represented true fringe culture, a real alternative scene before we even called scenes alternative. Madison is a university city, the state capital, it’s known for its liberal politics, but I think that might have been a backdrop. There was the music scene that was anarchist in its approach. It really did what it wanted to do, and I really love that about the early scene. And Butch and Steve gravitated toward that, and those bands gravitated toward what Butch and Steve were doing, which was giving clarity to that music.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1608\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BV-mixing.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1608\" alt=\"BV mixing\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BV-mixing-300x289.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" /></a> Butch Vig[/caption]\n\n<strong>Do you know where the name Smart Studios came from?</strong>\n\nYeah, there’s a bar across the street called the Friendly Tavern and it was sort of an after hours thing when they would be sort of tapped out, or needed to get away from the studio, they would say “Hey let’s go across the street and get smart.” It really meant just going in and having some beers.\n\n<b>Why did the studio finally close?</b>\n\nSo many things factored into a studio like Smart closing. The most obvious is the business model. Any studio within the last ten years that has closed its doors will use that as why, and it is why essentially. The business just was not there, the business didn’t match the overhead. The accessibility of recording, just the broad range of opportunities that bands have to lay their stuff down. It’s a completely different playing field now than it was thirty years ago. Smart was really the only studio of its kind when it started, and to a fault, it spawned a lot of DIY studios. It spawned mine. So it’s the business model, but you also have an arena and an industry that’s making consumer products as accessible and as exciting and attractive as they can. The do-it-yourself mentality… there’s a payoff for large companies that sell to people who want to do it themselves.\n\n<strong>It seems everyone has a recording studio now, it\'s called their bedroom.</strong>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1609\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FIRST-SMART_Control-Room.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1609\" alt=\"FIRST SMART_Control Room\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FIRST-SMART_Control-Room-300x212.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></a> First Smart Studio Control Room[/caption]\n\nYeah, and at the same time it’s making it possible for enormous amounts of music to come out into the world. So there’s a real plus in that people are learning and creating their own way of getting their music recorded. I can see it from a lot of different angles. The unfortunate thing is the loss of environments like Smart, and staff that come with those environments. The people whose craft it is to record. And the craft of engineering is an artistry in the same way that carpentry is. Engineers there really put in their time, and were dedicated to creating the best possible music.\n\nAnd when I closed my studio, it was the same thing. The last couple of years it starts to get really hard, and you’re not as happy. You have to put more emphasis on marketing, and come up with creative ways to get people connected to the studio, and then you realize it’s a losing battle. It’s a tragedy. And we could certainly put it in the context of, we’re just talking about a recording studio here, nobody has died. There’s a point of reference that is very real of course. But when you look at what a studio represents to the expression of a community, and the loss of a beating heart, and that’s what Smart Studios was, Butch and Steve were a touchstone to a lot of people.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1610\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Feeny_SM-at-conslBW.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1610 \" alt=\"Feeny_SM at conslBW\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Feeny_SM-at-conslBW-300x202.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /></a> Steve Marker[/caption]\n\n<strong>You began filming your documentary in 2010, the year the studio closed. Tell me about the timing, was the end of the studio the impetus to make the documentary </strong>\n\nYeah, I just started sitting down with people, and this was something that Butch, Steve and I talked about, it wasn’t about doing a documentary. It was about just capturing a moment, capturing what was happening. Trying to have it as a keepsake of sorts. The first round of interviews, Butch was in LA, Steve in Colorado, so I would send them little clips. And more and more, we just really began to get drawn into it. Then Butch said ‘I really feel like we should talk to get some people that represent the different platform in terms of the music industry experience, and have them talk about Smart.’ It’s such a local story, but it’s a very broad story about American rock music. And when you look at the Midwest, and its role in the context of American rock &amp; roll, it’s quite interesting when you see the connections to this small studio in Madison Wisconsin. So it just kept propelling me forward.\n\n<b>You’ve described Butch and Steve’s approach to recording as “hardcore.” What made them so?</b>\n\nThe level of dedication, to me, was something I’d describe as hardcore. Coming in, in the morning and seeing them still there from last night. This was regular. When they were working on a project, it was not about anything other than the project… anything. And you are dealing with small budgets, independent labels, independent artists, and short periods of time. You don’t have three months to do a record. I think their ability to stay intact as decent human beings and be so hardcore about their work. To call somebody hardcore is one of the biggest compliments for me. To me it means, cut through all bullshit, they’re true to what they’re doing, and incredibly dedicated.\n\n<b>Describe for me the studio, and did that perception ever change while you were working </b><b>there?</b>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1dbd47866139b2e0b1162eb36bedea15_large1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1611\" alt=\"1dbd47866139b2e0b1162eb36bedea15_large\" src=\"http://www.earthhertzrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1dbd47866139b2e0b1162eb36bedea15_large1-300x217.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" /></a>It never did. It was fairly nondescript. It was really like a collection of thrift store, hand-me-down furniture. The art on the wall was posters, and there were paintings by some really cool indie artists. Lounges, a kitchen and an old, old soda machine that they would stock. And I remember one of the selections had three X’s on it cause that was for the beer. I thought it was so cool that they had beer in their soda machine.\n\nThere were lots of different rooms. There was the A room downstairs, and again the studio is a place where artists and engineers spend an enormous amount of time, so you best make them comfortable if you want people to stay… or come back. Smart was very basic but very comfortable. It had everything that you needed. A cool little kitchen area, lounge upstairs and a lounge area downstairs. It had a shop, every recording studio has a shop. And a basement filled with what would be, if you priced it out now, millions of dollars worth of masters, from Nirvana to Smashing Pumpkins. And later on, Butch’s remixes including U2, Beck and Nine Inch Nails. So that stuff was all in the basement, which was this dungeonesque, low-lit, low ceiling place. My early days were spent going up and down those rickety basement stairs pulling two inch tape up for sessions. 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