The folks at Sweetwater are streaming their clinics; I just listened to a roundtable discussion on tracking/mixing and it was really great! Check it out here
Here’s a pic from the April ribbon cutting of the film festival. See how far behind I am? This is piano camp week and I’m teaching everyday. The upcoming arts season is keeping me busy; I’ll tell you more as I get time.
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated…
-J
It’s the end of the semester and it’s safe to say that I’ve managed to bite off more than I can chew.
The film festival is over and it was a success, but the numbers were a bit low for my tastes. Our biggest crowd was 80 people. When I think of all the time and effort it took to publicize the event, it makes me realize that a) I need a new strategy, and b) it takes more than a newspaper article or radio interview to get people off their sofas and down to a free movie.
Hope to be back when things slow down a bit. Until then, enjoy “More than I can Chew” by Bill Hanlon.
If you haven’t heard of RipRemix, you need to check it out at www.ripremix.com. It’s about to be screened at our first film festival here in Troy, Alabama. It will change the way you think about mice, corporate greed and remix artists.
In tribute, here is a video to illustrate a new artist: Eclectic Method.
Eclectic Method - Rock & Remix from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.
Services for Ruth Cardwell Jinright of Troy, who peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Troy Regional Medical Center, were held at 6:00 P.M., Friday, April 17 at Green Hills Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doc Kirby officiating. Burial was in Green Hills Cemetery under the direction of Green Hills Funeral Home.
She was born April 30, 1925 in Troy, Ala. and was a lifelong resident of Pike County. She was a graduate of Troy High School and Massey Business College. She served as bookkeeper over the years for Troy Bank and Trust, Banks Elementary School, Bethel Primary School, and the Troy University Physical Plant. She was an active member of Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church since its inception and served as its bookkeeper and a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Jinright, her parents, Clarence and Ruth Somersett Cardwell, and sisters Ruby Law and Lorraine Harris. She is survived by her son John Jinright, daughter-in-law, Penny, and their children, Jessica and Tessa, all of Troy, a sister, Hilda Wininger (Tucson, AZ), a niece, Gail Liston, (Jefferson, MA), a brother, Clarence Cardwell, Jr., (Midland, TX), nephews Bob Cardwell (Austin, TX) and Bill Cardwell, a niece, Jimmie Sue Cummins (Princeton, IN), a nephew, Ed Harris (Arab, AL) and their respective families.
The family especially wishes to thank Dr. Pink Folmar, Mrs. Jane Denison, Mrs. Shirley Brabham, Mrs. Billie Anne McCloud, Mrs. Betty Powell, Mrs. Elizabeth Dansby, Mrs. Rebecca Shipman, Mrs. Pauladene Edwards, Mrs. Jeri Redmon and Mrs. Lois Byrd for their kindness and love over the years. The family also expresses gratitude to the nurses, doctors and aides of Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Troy Regional Medical Center. Memorials can be made to the Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1331 Troy, AL 36081.
This Blog is Green
Here at the Control Room, I understand that there is an emissions footprint associated with my business operation. That’s why I decided to take a leadership role in calculating and offsetting 100% of the total calculated carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with my blog’s annual electricity, natural gas use, employee commuting, corporate air travel and corporate owned vehicles. I am taking further steps to be green by using LED and compact fluorescents where possible, biodegradable cleaning products, recycled office supplies, and taking my own lunch to work.This year my commitment probably offsets a couple of metric tons of CO2. What’s a metric ton of CO2 weigh,anyway? A ton? Did I mention I own a farm planted in trees?. Every time you ask me to do something, you are supporting renewable energy projects that reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
P.S. If you are associated with the studio I’m poking fun at, just remember: I really do own a farm with thousands of trees!
Peace,
-
j
I’ve written a new article for Jemsite, the ultra-cool Ibanez guitar blog. Check it out at http://www.jemsite.com/blog/43-general/804-diy-festival-101.html
What else is going on?
Mom is out of the hospital and is getting physical therapy at the rehab hospital in town. We hope that she’ll be able to walk again!
I tackle a tough arts council meeting tonight and try to get 3-4 more contracts signed. For an organization whose sole purpose is to bring in great performers, these folks certainly resist spending money! I’ll give you an update on who we’ve booked when the dust settles.
The film festival is on, but the local press is confusing folks by making up their own start times. It’s tough to get these folks to correct their errors, too. I’m sending out a new press release later this week to announce the addition of two films, so hopefully we can get the correct times posted before festival day.
Guess that’s about it for today.
Peace,
J
| TicketWeb | WizTix | TicketMaster | |
| Setup | 3 days $795 | $100-$350(for reserved seats) | $up to $3000 |
| Editing | Online | Online | Online, but limited access 10 days prior to event |
| Data Collection | Surveys possible | Yes | Yes |
| Reserved Seats | No, but you could just hide a section and not make them available | Not at $100 price, but yes at $350 price | Yes |
| Credit card fee | 2.75 | 3.25 | 4.5 |
| Payday | Thursdays | Instantly transfered to your checking account | Thursdays |
| Convenience fee | $3.5 | $1.5 | $10+ |
| Advertising | National | None - links to your website | National |
| Ticket print charge | .20 | .25 | .35-.7 |
| Retail outlets | No, but you can print your own tix | No, but you can print your own tix | Nationwide |
| Print at home? | No, either mail or will call | yes | yes |
| www.ticketweb.com | www.wiztix.com | www.ticketmaster.com
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If I have any details wrong, please correct me!
Therefore, the best song at the moment is obviously (In the truest imitation of Jack Pribek’s world-wide blogtrend):
A message from www.musicFIRSTcoalition.org
On March 31, 2009, we are going to launch the first musicFIRST Phone Bank Day. What this means is that we want all of our supporters across the country to pick up the phone and call their House and Senate Representatives. We want label groups, music unions, recording studios, and every individual to pick up the phone, call Capitol Hill, and express their support for the Performance Rights Act (HR. 848 and S. 379).
To locate your Representatives, you may go to www.house.gov and www.senate.gov.
Recommendations:
Host a calling party and invite colleagues and friends to stop by for 5 minutes to call their Representatives.
E-mail 15 of your contacts across the country and set a time for all of you to call your respective Representatives on March 31st.
Hang flyers around your office reminding everyone to call their Member of Congress on March 31st in support of this important legislation.
Send an Action Alert email to your membership lists encouraging them to call Capitol Hill on March 31st.
Host a breakfast or lunch at your office and invite local musicians to come and call their Representative.
We all know how much support musicFIRST has across the country. It is time to demonstrate that to Capitol Hill.
Talking Points for Phone Calls
The Basics:
STEP 1: Call the Capitol Switch board at 202-225-3121 and ask to be connected with your Senator or Member of Congress.
- To find this information go to www.musicfirstcoalition.org and click on TAKE ACTION. Enter your zip code and the site will give you your Representatives names and contact information.
STEP 2: Ask to speak with the aide that handles Judiciary Committee issues or music issues. You are calling in support of The Performance Rights Act.
- Telephone calls are usually taken by a staff member, not the Member of Congress or the Senator.
- When calling your Member of Congress the bill number is HR. 848. For the Senate, the bill number is S.379.
STEP 3: State the reasons for your support of the bill. Are you a musician or a person that works in the music industry? Share personal stories about why this legislation would make such a positive impact to the music community in your area.
- You may know more about this issue then the staffer does. Frequently staffers are looking for good resources to understand an issue, so use this as an opportunity to educate the staffer.
- If you must leave a voicemail, state your name and hometown, the bill number (HR. 848 and S. 379), and reasons to support the bill.
Main Points of the Performance Rights Act:
- Every time a song is played on AM/FM radio in the Unites States, the performer does not receive any money. For example, when you hear Aretha Franklin sing RESPECT over FM radio, Otis Redding’s estate gets paid (since he was the songwriter) but not Aretha.
- Aspiring performers, local musicians and well known artists deserve to be compensated for their work when it is played on the radio.
- Corporate radio is the only music platform that enjoys this exception: satellite, cable, and internet radio all compensate artists and performers for the use of their music.
Thank the Member or staffer for his/her time and leave your contact information if you would like follow up communication.
After 2 days of relentless rain, I’m glad to say that it’s stopped for now and the sun is shining. This means, of course that the best song at the moment (in true Jack Pribek fashion) is:
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