The Medici Effect

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com I ended last week’s entry by talking about courage. In music, as it is with everything, you have to have the courage to put yourself out there if you want to accomplish anything. Obviously, this is very difficult for some to do. If you are of a … Read more

Man vs. Music Business

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Everybody loves a survivor. No one wants to watch a movie about the dude who gave up. Unless, of course, you enjoy eating two bags of salt and vinegar potato chips and crying for a whole afternoon. If that’s the case, you’ll have to visit a different … Read more

Song Power

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com This week’s blog is a bit of an extention of last week’s entry. But it is my favorite subject. So here goes…… Believe it or not, I just found all the “Classic Albums” series on Netflix, I was navigating on Netflix because I usually like to watch … Read more

Sing a Simple Song

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Since it is Mother’s Day weekend, I want to tell a quick story about my parents’ role in my musical development. It was the 1970s, I don’t remember how old I was but I know I was under 10. While my parents were off shopping for whatever … Read more

It Comes With the Job

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com When The Allman Brothers were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I will always remember what drummer Butch Trucks said in his acceptance speech. It was short and sweet. He said, “There have been some high highs and some low low… But it has … Read more

The Hooters Appreciation Day

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The Hooters at PA State Capitol

This article by Karyn Albano was originally published on Keystone Rock Review   A couple of weeks ago, the Pennsylvania State Senate voted on a resolution to declare April 30th “Hooters Music Appreciation Day” in the state. The resolution, sponsored by Senator Daylin Leach, passed unanimously and The Hooters have cemented their place in the … Read more

The Last Great Classless Occupation

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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