Jordan Patrick

I like the sunflowers...

Since so many of you ladies n' gents were born on the fine month of May (fine so far...), it inspired me from memories of previous b-day bashes to start a thread devoted to sharing stories. My craziest birthday I can remember, was one we threw for my brother which involved a theme; army commandos. My parents were retarded enough to agree for the babe of the fam to have over 8 rented paintball guns to a bunch of pre-pubescent 12 year olds. Being the older brother, and only member of the family with actual firing experience, I had to oversee these pimple-faced kids go awol on each other. Needless to say, a few people were hurt. No eye fatalities, thank god.

I appreciate the effort, and you have a good point Alabama Man. Artists do need to adapt to current times; I recorded an album with my father, and I have to admit he's still in the basement in alot of ways. Including his adaptation to the internet. He had a Myspace addiction for a bit, just going crazy on adding friends (I swear there's got to be an automated way of adding friends). Neil Young is an excellent example, I don't know why that didn't click in when I was browsing his site awhile back. Not enough artists are adapting to this new net-industry. But one thing I think we're trying to do is put our name out on Itunes, and sell the tracks for a buck or two a piece. Because you're essentially right when it comes for new musicians to get they're name out- do whatever it takes. I agree with you on the giving part to make money Jonyak, but I suppose that depends on the artist. Most people won't justify buying a CD unless they really feel for the artist. IF that. There's no key to sucess in this industry, unfortunately. You just have to hope you played your cards right. But I think we've got a few essentials down pat, let me know where I'm going wrong here for the 'Live with Album' types: 1) Give people a few demo tracks (or complete album) to get hooked on. 2) Get out and play routinely. 3) Promote your shows using word-o-mouth, posters, the internet, and maybe the papers. 4) Enjoy yourself.

Some very serious thinkers here, though. Some good points too. It's hard for an indie artist, who's put at least a few pennies into the production of his album, to just give it out. When it comes to promoting music, it seems justifyable to write them off to radio stations, producers, and web developers ; ). But I think because of how easy music is access, you need to play it the economic way; supply and demand. It's a tough call, because you can do 1 of 2 things. 1) make your music hard to obtain, selling hard copies only at live shows, and hope that it doesn't leak on the internet, or 2) Sell your live performances, and hope that your fans like the music enough to check those out. I mean, unless your album goes platinum, an aspiring musician can only hope to rack in money from doing live shows. That's alot of eggs in one basket. I myself, find it daunting when trying to imagine a career in music. Either it happens, or it doesn't. I know one thing for sure, though. It's not the money that brings me out to do a show, but a love of performing and sharing my energy through music.

Yea I saw Jim Bryson randomly at BSI's Cancer Charity event. haha you wouldn't believe what this guy does to improvise- without his drummer, who took a sick spell that dya, he used a variety of effects, percussion instruments, and just natural humour to make his show one I'll never forget. The music wasn't bad either XD

One more for ya here, and I'll admit I'm a little biased haha: www.myspace.com/marcvictor1/ (Indie Folk/Rock)

Saw King Sunshine last Saturday @ Jello Bar in Montreal. What a show, I'm still jivin' to that disco funk!

An amazing show, truly some wicked musicians. Be sure to check out their Mavericks show here on the 20th (I'll be at the Mayer show, fortunately) =) CD is great too, $15

didn't need one ^^ I ended up finding one, I gave up after TOrrent spy and Nova, but google fixed me up good. Thanks tho larry

That sounds like a fun show, man I might just check that out. I'm actually settling on a gig there at some point! Checking out that 9 Piece Funk group in montreal Saturday though; wouldn't mind checking out The Hammerheads too because they've rock'd that place every saturday for awhile now.

This is kind of random, but i want to install the Japanese language pack on my computer @ work and I can't due to lack of a Windows 2000 CD. I was hoping some kind person out there could possibly lend me, or send me a URL to get my hands on an image of it for these purposes only. I"ll mention that I work in the Minto Place (Suites) building, as I know some of you who strut about the premises. Thanks a buncha, J.P.

Thanks again guys, I love having good resources on this. My and my pal Shaun (from the Semantics) made a silent vow together (guess it wouldn't be silent then...) to see at least unknown (to us) group /month. Great way to stay on top of it.

I'd be flattered with the chance to stay on top of the music scene here in O-town. Besides, this way I'll get a feel for where I'll want to do my own gigs XD Thanks guys, Xpress isn't half bad with their calendar either.

We all advertise our favs, or talented musicians, for whatever reason. But does anyone know of a good website (sort of like XVI.com for rockers) that advertises/promotes local or Ontario venues? I will always check this site (because I trust most of you guys) however!

unless there's already a well-used thread to advertise this...