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“Don’t forget the Field is Green” guidelines for interdisciplinary art

I’ve had a remarkably full month of neato arts experiences: 3 weeks ago I was at Rite of Spring and Firebird by the Nashville Ballet, last weekend was a sound installation and studio hop at SeedSpace/Chestnut street artists group, and … Continue reading

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Southeastern College Art Conference, pt. 2!

    Well, I heard back from the folks at SECAC, and I’ve been invited to speak! My abstract was called: 1,000 True Fans: Has the Internet replace Patronage?  The event is October 17-20, 2012 and is in the gorgeous down … Continue reading

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Southeastern College Art Conference, pt. 2!

    Well, I heard back from the folks at SECAC, and I’ve been invited to speak! My abstract was called: 1,000 True Fans: Has the Internet replace Patronage?  The event is October 17-20, 2012 and is in the gorgeous down … Continue reading

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The making of an Impresario

I had a great time at Killer Tribes in March, and came away with the realization that my vision of being a “public intellectual” is not foolish, but in order to work online, it also has to be more personal. … Continue reading

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and a sly smile crosses his face…

I’ve learned recently that I have to pursue what terrifies me.  It’s kind of exhilarating.   All of a sudden I realize that this project, if successful, would redefine my identity.  It would actually “move the ball” so to speak. Here’s … Continue reading

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Excellence to the point of Profanity:

Dave Matthews Band – Tripping Billies – Live At Wrigley Field I get it. Dave Matthews is either a genius, or a sly pseudo-artist con-man.  That’s fine, believe what you want.  In working with Daniel, I’m rediscovering Dave on Spotify, … Continue reading

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I’ve made a new friend named…

Daniel. Funnily enough (only in Nashville!) we met in the laundry room at our apartment complex. He and his wife live in one of the other buildings with their adorable son.  He’s a songwriter with addiction to Chicago style horns. … Continue reading

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Dream Year thoughts

1) I’m living life about 10 years ahead of myself.  The people I wish were my peers, the gigs I think I should be getting, the people who’s success and exposure frustrate me are all at least seven years older than … Continue reading

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If we’re honest..

most of us have more or less the life we’ve chosen for ourselves. I often tell myself otherwise, and to be honest the stakes to choose differently are higher than I’d ever imagined them, but really, when it comes down … Continue reading

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Monday predictions

McDONALD’S will buy Subway. If subway continues its trajectory of being the ubiquitous discount sandwich place, and McDONALD’S continues to try and reinvent itself as an American quick-service mainstay, I think the marriage is inevitable. UHaul will go bankrupt. Possibly … Continue reading

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