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Between The Lines: Cowboys and Indies by Gareth Murphy
by Tim Wenger Gareth Murphy is not a writer who cuts corners. His new book, Cowboys and Indies, is a blazingly descriptive documentary of the record industry’s epoch. At times, I found myself wondering how Murphy was able to uncover the details that he presents (which are often down to direct, behind-the-scenes dialogue between record […]
The Manager’s Corner-“I’m not in it for my Health” (Levon Helm)
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band since the 1980s, and despite the amazing change in technology, success in the music business is built around four tried and true elements: great music, really hard work, and timing (often mistaken for luck). The other key element is getting the help you need to make that […]
Barry Fey- Rock in Peace!
Barry, this is the article I never wanted to write, but due to the circumstances I wouldn’t want anyone else to write it. The Internet is on fire with loving comments, there’s talk of erecting a statue to you at Red Rocks (I think you would have liked that one), and people have kept and […]
Backstage Past- Barry Fey
by Torch Local hero and legend Barry Fey wrote a no-holds-barred book on his experience of one of the first rock-and-roll concert promoters. He not only stood with the greatest rock stars of all time, but he helped them get there. If Barry noticed your band, you had a chance. He brought us U2, […]
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