Bret Alexander NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Interesting week this was for me. I went to two shows in 3 days, which at this point in my highly responsible and scheduled existence is a rarity. The first show was a club show at The Electric Factory in Philly. I took my daughter and her … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Yesterday, my band The Badlees put an announcement out there that we would be doing a few arena shows in the coming weeks with Bob Seger. We did a little research and realized that it was 17 years ago to the day that we were on stage … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com When navigating the long and winding road to rock and roll success, you will encounter many, varied species. Some friendly, some not. I always thought it would be helpful to have a field guide, a survival guide if you will, to assist the weary rocker on his … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Last weekend, I took the wife out on a date. Fittingly, we went to see a band (poor girl). Specifically, we went to see the band “Kix” at a club about 1.5 hours away. Kix is from Hagerstown, Maryland. I’d estimate that they have been a band … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com I am part Native American, so I have always been very interested in Native American culture and philosophies. That being said, I am going to start this week’s blog with one of my favorite Cherokee stories. Fittingly, I learned of this one from perhaps the most famous … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com When I sit down to write these blogs, I usually have somewhat of a solid plan. I put a basic outline together in my head then I make some time Friday morning and write it out. This week I realized that I have about 6 topics brewing … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com This week I thought I would compile a few of my favorite pieces of advice. Some of these I read and some I was told directly. But I think of them all regularly. As some point down the line, I may do a part 2 as more … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Last week, I was reminded of a story that, ironically, fits nicely into this week’s topic. I’ve told this one before, but since I’m getting older I figure I should start telling the same stories over and over again. Who am I to change the rules? It … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com You wanna hear a couple jokes? I do. Q: What do you call a musician without a girlfriend? A: Homeless Q: What is the difference between a drummer and a pizza? A: A pizza can feed a family of 4. Today, I want to talk about one … Read more