Reality talent TV shows. They are continually rising in popularity. Everyone has an opinion on them and I'm trying not to delve too deeply into my own take on them. (I will say, however, Dave Grohl has a famous quote floating out there about reality talent shows that is rather profoud). Now 4 winters ago, when I was pursuing a solo career as a singer/songwriter, I decided to fly out to Vegas and audition for the leading singing reality show. Signed my non-disclosure agre

When I turn on a rock/metal station, it seems like the exact same songs and bands I listened to when I graduated high school in the 90s. The same bands are going on tour, the same songs are being played. Hell...Testament is back on tour, Guns and roses are back on tour. Disturbed, Manson, Korn, etc, etc...The list goes on and on. The real question is why? Why hasn't there been any metal music created since generation X? I've heard it said that Gen-x was the last generatio

We all survived April fools (thus far). In my own case, it's because I'm sick with the flu. Sitting here at my desk, half dead, trying to coax my mind and fingers to form a coherent thought. Tonight's topic? Strippers and musicians. Presumably, since the beginning of civilization, strippers and musicians have always traveled in the same circles. Even Mozart had a famous reputation with "ladies of leisure". That pattern hasn't changed over the centuries since. So....wha