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If you haven’t seen this documentary yet, watch it. I’ve never been a die-hard Springsteen fan but this is an incredible tale of artistry and it’s hard to imagine anyone who is eithe …
Running With Friends
I’m training for the LA Marathon and have been writing a few blog posts along the way, with “few” being the operative word as of late. Around the holidays I tried to spend more time …
Join Me Online or In Person at MIDEM’s Visionary Monday Tomorrow
Watch live streaming video from midem at livestream.com MIDEM asked me to host “Visionary Monday” this year, a day of talks and panels focused on engaging artists in the new music business …
How About This Instead of SOPA? My Proposal for Legislation to Proactively Combat Piracy While Encouraging an Open and Innovative Internet
Last week’s Internet-wide SOPA/PIPA protests divided the Internet between content owners looking for stronger anti-piracy tools and technologists who believed the proposed legislation was an ove …
Intestines Revolt! 10 Biggest Fitness Myths! Marathon Training Week 5
[Reminder: I'm attempting to blog weekly as a put one foot in front of the other en route to the LA Marathon in March. Thanks to readers like you I've raised nearly $900 thus far. My goal is ...

This Week's Top Day in Rock Stories
A Look back at the top stories from this past week
Black Sabbath Reunion in Jeopardy Recap
Black Sabbath's reunion featuring the original lineup has hit yet another roadblock which puts the new album and tour in jeopardy
Unreleased Pantera Song Coming Recap
According to drummer Vinnie Paul the final unheard piece of music recorded by Pantera will be released
It's Motley Crue Day in Las Vegas Recap
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has proclaimed today Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 as "Motley Crue" Day
Paul McCartney To Get Walk of Fame Star Recap
Paul McCartney will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week
Bruce Springsteen Performing At The Grammy Awards Recap
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have been added to the list of performers appearing on the 2012 Grammy telecast
Dave Grohl Sitcom Coming Recap
Nirvana drummer/Foo Fighters frontman/funny video star/Muppets cameo actor Dave Grohl is about to add sitcom co-creator to his resume

Seth Godin’s riffs on marketing, respect, and the ways ideas spread.

Introducing the McNally Smith Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree
We are proud to announce a new Bachelor of Arts in Music degree program here on campus. Starting in Fall 2012, music students can benefit from a flexible curriculum that is a perfect blend of contempo …

Rule #2: Know Your Audience
The most important piece of career advice I can give you is that your work has to be of supreme high quality to succeed. Quality rules! See my blog post from August 2nd for more on Rule #1. But let’s …

Tradition in India and Indianapolis
If well-intentioned people tell you a music education is a bad choice because it won’t lead to a real job or has no secure future, remember this: The future is constantly changing and being created an …

Interview with Mystery Palace and 89.3 The Current’s David Campbell
Interview (Q&A) with Twin Cities band Mystery Palace with Dave Campbell (from 89.3 The Current) following their Sound Bite Concert Series performance at McNally Smith College of Music on 10.27.201 …

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