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Dear Rich: Can Band Leader Sign Contract for Band?
Only the leader of the band signed, not the rest of us. Is he the…
Streamlining My Gear
I downsized not because I’m grumpy about hauling gear, but because I learned over time…
Dead Can’t Dance, part 1
Why would someone who freely writes about the most private things in her life feel…
Sam Miller: Taking it to the Next Level
The assertively patient Miller is from the school of thought where you don’t allow yourself…
I Am a Writer Now
How does an artist pursue their dream while also paying rent? For me the answer…
Dear Rich: Want to Publish Letters from Sci-Fi Writer
Do I have the right to reproduce in my book a copy of the envelope…
I Am An Artist #1
From Edie Everette’s “I Am An Artist” series.
Lookin’ Sharp in Lo-Fi
People are too caught up with the quality of their image while forgetting the story…
Learning to Write at America’s Finest News Source
Take all that you learned in J school about inverted pyramid, ledes and sourcing, and…
Scarred, Happy and Proud
Like most people, I’ve got a number of scars, each with its own story. Each…
Talkin’ Trash on Chicago’s Art Scene with the Peanut Gallery
Immediacy is the new medium. Back when people didn’t have a million distractions, they had…
Dear Rich: Is Gallery Liable for Artist Infringement?
Clothing designs are not protected under copyright law and resale is permitted under the first…
Factory Work: A Plea to Musicians to Speak from the Heart on Stage
The real goal of a performance isn’t necessarily to be liked. For good or for…
Awesome People = Awesome Life
I just can’t get over how fucking enjoyable my life is. What happened was this:…
Add It Up
I sat there astounded by the motion of the sea and my mind was led…
Anyone Can Make a Music Video
Learning a video editing program had been on my to-do list for a while, but…
Love Is the Brand of the Future
In a time when we’re all so lonely and disconnected, the market moves in offering…
The Stage of Love: 3 Memories
In esteem for the nature of love this Valentine’s Day, I asked people to recall…
Filmmaking, Friends and Favors
I did my drummer a huge favor, I had a blast doing it and it…
Tripod Buying Advice, from Someone Who Overbought
If you are on a hobo filmmaker budget, here are some tips from someone who…