http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/This is acey's column on the music world today, ranging from many music topics. Being a musician himself, acey has some pretty trustworthy opinions and musings.hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/94162Quick tip for songwriters today: Have you ever sat down with your piano, guitar, ect. and played until you were sick of it? For most of us musicians, this rarely happens. I know I can play for days on end without tiring at all. But once in a while, your creativity will run out. When this happens,...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/87593The super bowl has exchanged music, for stage shows....This is fine, but I wish they would call it something other than "music". Because very little music is involved. In an event so large, and so well funded, why is it we can't get hard working MUSICIANS to play at half time? Hell, to even sing...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/77298My band had a gig today. However, as we opened the door of the house, snow almost cam intruding in the door. So today I'm talking about when to cancel shows... First off, as we would have cancelled the show today anyway, the official word came from the venue who closed today due to weather. I...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/60982These are two elements in song writing, that I think have gone overlooked. A songwriter needs to write, and surround himself with things that help him do that. He/she also needs to write from the heart. However, in order to do that, you need to fill your heart with things to write about. That's...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/59107It's the dream of every band. To get signed, and go on tour. Well, I have news. You don't have to get signed to go on tour. There are many bands who make a living, going on tour, and selling independent CDs. In fact, the independent road is a good route to take, even if you want to get signed....http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/55972A quest, for life, forever. And some people never find them..........That's right, I'm talking about band members. It's hard enough to make it in a band...but putting a band together is an adventure in itself anyway. I'll talk about how hard it is, to find different members in a band, today....http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/54694Okay, we've been through the disco age, funk, grunge, and bubble gum even. Every decade, or year, has seemed to have it's own age. What the hell age are we in now? It seems that almost every kind of music is "in" anymore. It doesn't matter if it's rap, rock, blues, country, anything. Music today...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/54226Well, you have to pay for napster this time around. And I would review it in more detail, but I found the new napster wasn't for me yet. It requires a monthly fee, and though the interface is very nice, and easy to use. I'm just not sold on the fact that it's worth money just yet. If I do change...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/53382I was watching a ball game today, when, low and behold a NAPSTER commercial came on. My jaw dropped. I'm sure you all remember napster, they started the file sharing, and was shut down. Here they are back. Well I downloaded it, and haven't had it long. This time around, napster isn't free. But, I...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/acey/53088One simple tip that could save people hundreds of dollars. Why didn't we all think of it first? Almost everyone buys CDs... Where do you buy them from? I'll get right to the point. I have a Sam Goody near my home. And normally When I know a CD is coming out, I'll reserve it, and shell out the $18...