Gene Pitney

           Well it has been a year since we lost the Rockville Rocket.  Gene Pitney was IS the son of Rockville Conn and Gene made it to the big times as a recording artist.  Just type in the word “Gene Pitney”, with quotes, at www.Google.com & over 417,000 personalized results are returned. Or  check www.GenePitney.com or www.GenePitney.org . Not only [...]

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Do You YouTube ?

              You must have heard about the multi-billion dollar Google offshoot designed to make everyone a film star. Oh yes, YouTube,  www.YouTube.com,  is sweeping the nation, and I’m going to tell you how to capitalize on its popularity.
              I saw a video today on YouTube that had been viewed 3,642,927 times since November 26, 2006. And it [...]

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Climb Ev’ry Mountain

               They call it “ Music Mountain.”  Many have braved its peaks, but still it holds that old
New England charm and mystery.  Nestled in Falls Village, CT, Music Mountain is home to some of the best chamber music available. See www.MusicMountain.org . With guest ensembles littering their spring and summer schedule, it’s easy to find an event [...]

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Coffee House Expierence

       By: Bizzy Bender
 
 
      I have been playing coffeehouses in and around New England since 1996 and I would like to share a bit about my experiences. Some have been awesome and some not so awesome. I will not name names or point fingers but if you are about to start this adventure you should [...]

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The Kid Who Was Never In Class

                So I have this Music History class every Tuesday and Thursday.  That’s not exactly very often, I’d say, even with a lot else on my plate.  So I really have no trouble making it to class every week.  And I’ve got to admit, I’m greatly puzzled when the seemingly smartest kid in class is [...]

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What To Do When You’re Better Than Your Booking Agent

            I can’t speak from experience because I’ve never had a booking agent, so I’ve never had a chance to be better than one.  But my husband Erik, member of the acoustic duo E.T.A., has.  And this is his story.
             Erik & Tom Acoustic.  That’s the ETA part.  They’re just a two-piece guitar and djembe cover [...]

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A Too-Unfrequently-Tapped Resource For Parents

     Moms!  Dads!  Legal Guardians!  This message is for you, so listen up!  I know you’ve been taking my advice so far and you’ve significantly broadened your musical horizons, eh?  So now I have to ask: while you’re off at work or attending those extra music classes I recommended a few blogs ago, what exactly are [...]

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J.A.M Part Two – Jazz Appreciation Month Part Deux

         Have you heard any good jazz yet this month?  If not, and especially if you don’t even know what I’m talking about, you should be checking this blog from April 5th.  Pronto.  Okay, you can take your time, but just be sure to check it before April’s over because you don’t want [...]

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Top 10 Tips For Sucessful Booking

      Submitted by Dawn Jones. Dawn is a professional Booking Expert for performers, speakers & business. You can find a GREAT link at www.bookingworkshop.com/EventDetails.html and has details on various prices that are musicians charge for events. Read more at: www.DawnJones.net or www.BookingWorkShop.com .      
  
By Dawn Jones:  

     Do you have a burning desire to use your gifts and talents [...]

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