Mar
10
2010

March newsletter and new music

The latest newsletter was sent today. Click the image to the right to get view it.
In it I discuss my current focus – which has not been lining up gigs but putting a band together and the sundries of life.
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I also showcase a new song, “Running”. See below.

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Mar
1
2010

New Digital Music Downloads

I’ve wanted to provide digital downloads directly from my website and now I am.

If you come out to see my play and purchase a t-shirt, or if you purchase a t-shirt on my website you will be provided a postcard with a digital download code.

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Feb
22
2010

Bookings, cancelations, house concerts, and more

image The mid-February newsletter has been issued. Check it out by clicking the image to the left.

Of special note: If you can help with a house concert in San Francisco on April 2nd, let me know. See the newsletter for more details.

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Feb
17
2010

Songwriter: Story Behind the Song – Decision Road

Everyone doubts themselves! Universally, songs about facing self-doubt resonate with people because people, in their souls, carry deep doubts about who they are and what they’ve done; how they’ve lived their lives.

That is where Decision Road came from.

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Feb
6
2010

Show cancelled by outside forces

Sheesh!!!

Last month, the Good Hurt in Venice was shut down because 5 blocks in Venice had their electricity knocked out by the storms in Southern California. We drove down to the venue only to find a darkened and empty street.

We are rescheduled at The Good Hurt on February 25th, 9PM.

Last night – while preparing to perform in Ventura, the unnamed venue had the health department close them down. My understanding is that whatever the issue was has been corrected but not before the evening’s activities were cancelled.

Becky just lost her voice to a cold and I am crossing my fingers that I am not next because I am really looking forward to Tuesday evening at Genghis Cohen.

Feb
4
2010

Songwriter Newsletter – schedule updates

image Took awhile but I finally got the newsletter published. Mostly covering upcoming performances including this Friday’s (tomorrow’s) gig at The Old Dublin Pub in Ventura, CA.
I’m playing at 10:45PM. This is a 21+ gig.

Next week, Tuesday, February 9th, I’m playing Genghis Cohen.

Performance time is 8:00PM and they have a few other songwriters filling the bill.

Jan
12
2010

Songwriter – Las Vegas Workshop and Performance

The press-release for my Las Vegas workshop and music performance has been issued through various outlets and directly to selected media.

If you know of songwriters or the music interested in Las Vegas, let them know…

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Jan
11
2010

A review of video streaming for songwriters

We have gone to streaming video as a way to bring our music to more listeners. It is also nice to have friends and family tune in and interact via chat.

But alas, it is not without its challenges. Beyond the fact that we are competing with things like Wireless Internet at venues and just traffic on the Internet, here is what we’ve run into in the past month.

I’ve also included 2 lessons learned!

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Jan
5
2010

Schedule updates and streaming video

20090818-ItsAGrind-Simi-DangerousGirl02 Make sure you check out the schedule page. Matt will be performing several times in the next few weeks.
 
Technology permitting, we will be streaming these performances, so if you are not in the area, tune in.

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Dec
22
2009

Workshop for songwriters Las Vegas – Jan. 18, 2010

I am presenting the following workshop:

The Songwriter & Social Media: An Effective Roadmap for Online Success
Monday, January 18
Sam Ash Music (map)
2747 S Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-734-0007 directions only
Time: 6:00 pm

Look for more information soon.