Phish: The Ultimate Experience B(r)and

I’m sure there are more than a few Phish fans out there that would be outraged for me to associate Phish with brands and business, but I’m going to do it anyway. Because I, myself, am a huge Phish fan, and I guess I can be considered to be pretty businessey as well (that’s totally a word, look it up…well, no, don’t). And to be quite honest, Phish is the definition of an experience brand, at least in how it relates to music and live entertainment. And when you think of what they’ve accomplished in their 20 plus year career, it’s really quite amazing. They have never had a number one single, they’ve never had a hit music video on MTV, and they have never ever been played on Mix 94.5, or most radio stations for that matter. Yet they can still...

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Alice Cooper I have been a huge fan of all things music for as long as I can remember. Alice Cooper is one of those iconic figures that have been to hell and back overcoming many trials and tribulations of demons throughout his career. Unlike so many other rockstars, he is still ticking and still touring? Known for his theatrical style and often times bizarre behavior, Alice paved the way for many other acts to follow. What I cannot grasp my head around are a few things: 1) how is he not dead yet….simple! He took like a few years off to chill out and play golf. Do not know about you but if I was on the golf course and saw this guy heading down the fairway, I would grab my ball put it in my pocket and go the fuck home! Seriously, I do not...

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Who's currently on tour and what are the average ticket prices...be prepared to suck you wallet dry!

Keep in mind folks these are the average! Tickets are going for much more. Stay tuned for more comments about some of the acts listed. This is going to be fun :-) Aerosmith Pop / Rock $91.56 Alicia Keys RB / Soul $78.74 André Rieu Classical $78.39 The Allman Brothers Band Pop / Rock $71.71 A.R. Rahman World $67.83 Aventura Latin $59.92 "America's Got Talent" Fair / Festival $59.72 Al Jarreau Pop / Rock $59.10 Alejandro Fernandez Latin $56.81 Anthony Bourdain Lecture $55.51 Alan Jackson Country $53.63 Al Green Pop / Rock $51.67 America Pop / Rock $49.96 Alice Cooper Pop / Rock $46.20 Amy Grant Christian $45.81 "American Idols Live" Fair / Festival $45.07 Arcade Fire Pop / Rock $42.87 ASIA All Four Original...

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Thinking of a music Startup? Do your homework and prepare to be shocked

Below is an article I read today on Digital Music News.com. I found it very interesting and insightful! As someone who has been in the music business for a decade plus it never ceases to amaze me how quickly the business changes and the instant affects those transformations have on businesses of all sizes that operate within our field. Many people have asked me should I start up my own record label, publishing house, or recording studio, and I always say you have to do your homework and research. The aspiring entrepreneur cannot just jump into bed with the first idea that comes across their mind (even if it’s a born and raised musical thoroughbred) who is championing for the coveted six figure plus multi-album record deal…those days are dead and gone unless you are already a star and making...

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The Vibes Are Being Gathered

The Gathering of the Vibes lineup has been announced, and I've got to say, I'm kind of sad that I didn't put any thought or effort at all into trying to go to it. Like, if I even thought once over the past few months, "Hey, maybe I should look into going to the Gathering of the Vibes this year"...or even "Hey, the Gathering of the Vibes is, in fact, happening this year"...then I would be much happier than I am right now. John Butler Trio, Taj Mahal, Elvis Costello, Jane's Addiction (??), Further and .moe are all parts of this festival, and also happen to contribute to all things good in music. Which I support. Also on the bill are Dark Star Orchestra, Levon Helm, and The McLovins. Gotta love a band that is young enough to name itself after Superbad, and also, they're dirty...(check them...

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"To Suck It And See"...?

That's not a come on...nor is it the name of a questionably legal "spa"in the sketchy part of town. "To Suck It And See" is the name of the new Arctic Monkeys album that's going to be released on June 7th, 2011. Arctic Monkeys just revealed the release date, and the fact that they are making a new album, AND the new single, "Brick by Brick", in a very under-the-radar-but-still-cool-because-its-underground-and-sticks-to-their-roots kind of way. I love when new albums come out. I get really excited for a long time until it comes out, then I listen to it, and am usually disappointed for a while. But then I listen to it more, and start to like it, and validate my pre-release excitement. It's a really bad way to listen to new music, I know, but it works for me. But the thing that has me most...

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Live Nation, Entertainment, and Charlie Sheen Oh My!

What is this world coming too? The current move by Live Nation to strike a deal with Charlie Sheen has me pondering. Is this a brilliant move to capitalize on what could translate into millions of dollars in revenue, or is the largest live music promoter in the country taking so much of a hit financially that they are desperate to find anyway to make money. I think the answer is somewhere in the middle. Charlie Sheen is a very interesting “basket case” who continues to somehow capture our attention and infiltrate our daily lives like an infectious disease. Who is “crazier”…Live Nation or Charlie? No doubt, LN will make a large profit on the exploitation of Charlie’s over the top behavior however; they really have only a narrow window of opportunity. History has shown us Charlie’s radically...

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