Jul 02 2009

104 – What a Difference 10 Hours Make

Recorded 30 June 2009

On this episode of With A Voice Like This the topics include:

4-AM

Recording with 4-AM and in a new way for better quality demos
Some of the songs we’ll be recording

At Any Rate
This is my quick take on a Hypebot article about Amanda Palmer, solo artist and member of the Dresden Dolls, who grossed $19,000 in 10 (non-consecutive) hours on Twitter. A cautionary tale of what inspiration, frustration, great self-promotion, a good sense of humor and some pre-existing fame can accomplish.

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Jun 27 2009

103 – Beer Tents, Grace and X Marx the Spot

Recorded 23 June 2009

On this episode of With A Voice Like This:

4-AM

We’ve been booked for Buffalo Grove Days on September 5 in the Beer Tent
I play 30 seconds of my latest arrangement for the group But for the Grace of God by Keith Urban
talk about a few of the other arrangements 4-AM has been working on

News You Can Use

An update a month (to the day) after his death on the cause of death for Jay Bennett, former member of Wilco

At Any Rate

A story about a class act, Richard Marx and his reaction to the $1.92 million dollar judgment against Jammie Thomas-Rasset. Let’s hope we see a trend of people speaking out.

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