Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
December 30, 2011
Sam Moore – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: Sam, what advice would you give to new artists? Sam Moore: Stay away from pornographic material when you’re writing. Take the time to write about love, peace and happiness, no more hatred or bullying. Put your energy into something that makes us want to listen. People don’t write that way anymore, but hopefully, […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Cousin Brucie by Mike
Cousin Brucie – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Cousin Brucie: The very first thing I would say is never give up. There’s an Elvis Presley song that was one of my favorites that says, “Go follow that dream,” and I believe you should. There are times when it’s gonna be tempting to give up and […]
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December 30, 2011
Southside Johnny – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Southside Johnny: Use the internet. The internet saves you from going through a record company, it gives you instant access to your fans and vice-versa, and it lets you put out your product without anyone telling you what to do. The internet is the biggest blessing to […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Garth Brooks by Mike
Garth Brooks – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice to new artists? Garth Brooks: Well, support your songwriter for sure, and bust your ass whenever you can. For new artists, it’s hard to say. Songwriters these days are finding new ways to make their money and stay above water. It used to all depend on record sales, and […]
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December 30, 2011
Jimmy Jam – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Jimmy Jam: I’m a big fan of collaboration. I’ve been with my writing partner Terry Lewis for 30 years. I really like the idea of having someone to bounce ideas off of and having someone there to inspire you. I would strongly suggest finding people […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Dwight Yoakum by Mike
Dwight Yoakum – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice that you would give to new artists? Dwight Yoakum: I don’t know what the rules are, I don’t think anybody does, so you have to make them up as you go.
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December 29, 2011
Great American Taxi’s Vince Herman – HuffPost 12.29.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice to you have for new artists? Vince Herman: Man, tell the truth. Sing what’s deep in your brain and in your heart. Sing it loud. We need you.
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December 29, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Todd Snider by Mike
Todd Snider – HuffPost 12.29.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Todd Snider: My blanket answer for that is don’t ask me for any advice. (laughs) First of all, don’t ask Todd Snider because he don’t know s**t all. (laughs) To be kind of serious though, that’s kind of a tough one. Part of me wants […]
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