Why is it important to be unashamed when asking for support for your art? Two takes that hold strong conviction. First up, my friend and band-mate, Douglas Stone:
Next, my future-friend,
Amanda F. Palmer
If we're looking to make a living as musicians, and re-legitimize the lifestyle as a profession, we need to get organized with the way we do business and take some pride in what we do. When jazz musicians live up to the "good enough for jazz", disorganized, oblivious, attitude we're hurting ourselves and what little amount of community remains around us.
Also, coincidentally, Quintopus is having a fundraiser to get the money back on releasing our first album. Artist-to-artist and fan-to-artist support is the best way to help out, so let me know if you're doing anything like this and I'll support it too!
Quintopus Kickstarter
And lastly, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is awesome. I might get "DRUM" emblazoned on my BD head.
CT
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