July 1, 2014
I’ve been hearing from a lot of bands who’ve had it with Facebook. These groups have spent years (and lots of money) using the platform to build a community of 1,000 or 10,000 or 50,000 Facebook followers. Now Facebook wants them to pay more money in order to reach the very same people that’ve already liked their band […]
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June 30, 2014
“I’ve been teaching and researching marketing for a couple of decades,” says music marketing expert Bob Baker, “and there’s one thing I know with certainty: Most creative people are uncomfortable, confused or downright disdainful about marketing.“ In the video clip above, Bob shows you how to break that pattern, reframe the concept, and get on […]
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June 27, 2014
As Spinal Tap reminds us, it’s a fine line between stupid and clever. This is particularly true in the world of popular music, where one bad move can kill an otherwise great tune. Here’s a list of ways to sabotage your next song during the writing or recording process 1. Long intros — Ever heard the saying, “Don’t bore […]
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June 26, 2014
Wisdome Speeks Band & Show CHECK OUT VIDEO CLIP BELOW:
June 26, 2014
The Go-G- Slide Song and video is a tribute to the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, and features many of his friends, associates and bandmates, including: DJ Kool; Sugar Bear; Tony P; KK Brown; Kim Scott; Bryan Mills; Brad Clements;… Continue Reading…
June 25, 2014
Marc Cary came up playing in go-go bands in DC during the 1980s, when he was a founding member of the Hi Integrity Band. He played alongside leading lights of the city, people like Iceberg Slim and Meshell Ndegeocello. Meanwhile,… Continue Reading…
June 25, 2014
Marc Cary came up playing in go-go bands in DC during the 1980s, when he was a founding member of the Hi Integrity Band. He played alongside leading lights of the city, people like Iceberg Slim and Meshell Ndegeocello. Meanwhile,… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2014
In his new book, Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry Jr., Barry details his fall into cocaine and what the drugs cost him, plus the legacy he wishes he had. By: Stephen A. Crockett Jr. It’s the 1980s… Continue Reading…
June 18, 2014
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled six federal trademark registrations for the name of the Washington Redskins, ruling that the name is “disparaging to Native Americans” and thus cannot be trademarked under federal law that prohibits the… Continue Reading…
June 17, 2014
By Michael Neibauer Prince George’s and MGM have negotiated a community benefits agreement tied to the $950 million MGM National Harbor project that guarantees millions of dollars for the county, the promise of thousands of jobs for residents and significant… Continue Reading…
June 13, 2014
The U Street Movie Series will kick off next (June 18) Wednesday with the 2012 documentary “Marley”. The once-monthly film series “meant to honor the musical and culturally diverse roots of the Greater U Street Corridor” takes place at the… Continue Reading…
June 25, 2014
As we continue to usher in new generations of this Go-Go culture, one of the biggest things that I am finding the need of is maintaining historical facts of the beginning to now, but also the beginnings of the beginning. … Continue Reading…
June 11, 2014
On May 15, 2014, five residents of Prince George’s County filed a $10 million lawsuit against PGC Country for the Bill which amended dance hall regulations in 2011.
June 11, 2014
Jason Mitchell, the man believed to be the mastermind of the botched burglary that resulted in the death of Sean Taylor, was convicted of first-degree felony murder and armed burglary and was sentenced to life in prison. Mitchell is the second man convicted in connection with the shooting death of the former Redskins safety. His conviction comes …