A Cute and Vulgar Happy Gland Band Ode to Columbus Day
When I read an excellent book by Inga Muscio, I knew a cute and vulgar song had to be written—just in time for us to give Columbus Day a big Fuck You.
Sage Harrington
Sage Harrington is a musician and Managing Editor for Pyragraph. She writes songs on her ukulele and plays them with her duo, Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland Band. They make videos and post them on the internet, while tending to their flock of urban chickens, two tiny dogs, and other small creatures.
Burning Questions for John Dillon of the Standing ‘O’ Project
John Dillon and Vivian Nesbitt created the nationally syndicated radio show Art of the Song, and the new musician funding platform The Standing “O” Project.
Sage’s Show and Tell: A Chat with Meredith and Melinda Wilder
Meredith and Melinda Wilder sing in the park and chat about their new group Plain Jane Glory, and what it’s like to play in a band with your twin.
Burning Questions (Part 2!) for Joy Ike, Musician and Founder of Grassrootsy.com
Grassrootsy’s Joy Ike explains how to research venues, build your fan base, and make (and lose) money on tour.
Burning Questions for Joy Ike, Musician and Founder of Grassrootsy.com
Joy Ike shares her road-tested advice on touring: choosing the right venues, playing shows often or not as often, and working the PR hard.
You Don’t Know Jack Shit about Auditioning
I approached the “American Idol” audition as practice at managing audition anxiety. I don’t think I did that great a job.
Burning Questions for Hannah Kauffmann of Tricklock Company
With ABQ’s 24 Hours of Art festival imminent, I asked Hannah to catch me up on what Tricklock Company has been up to—both here and in Poland.
What’s Your Deal, Shannon Curtis?
This—building a series of house concert tours—isn’t how I thought my music career would look, and it’s not “the way” I was taught to promote a music career.
How to Sell Songs Online: A Beginner’s Guide to Licensing Cover Songs
So, we’ve talked about distributing your music online. But if you’re doing cover songs you gotta make it all legal and shit. So let’s talk licensing!
How to Sell Songs Online: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Distribution
I had never released a song online until just recently. This was a huge mental hurdle for me; I had no idea how to get it done.
The Joy of Taking Breaks and Learning Something New
I wanted to do real things with my real muscles, so I signed up for a circus intensive. I didn’t have any shows booked so it was perfect timing.
What’s Your Deal, Lauren O’Connell?
I first learned about Lauren O’Connell through her collaboration with another YouTube ninja: Pomplamoose’s Nataly Dawn.
Another Ranty Rant on How Music is Undervalued
So after writing a ranty rant on how music is undervalued I wanted to talk about good things, but really, I’m not in the mood yet.
What’s Your Deal, Ari Herstand?
Ari Herstand started his own practical, no-bullshit blog based on his own experiences taking over the music scenes in Minneapolis and L.A.
What’s Your Deal, BaBa?
BaBa is a duo of epic BanjoTuba proportions. They’ll be playing in Albuquerque at DUOPALOOZA! this Sunday, June 8 at Marble Brewery.
What’s Your Deal, Todd and the Fox?
Todd and the Fox is a badass bastion of Albuquerque’s Americana scene. They’ll be playing at DUOPALOOZA! this Sunday, June 8 at Marble Brewery.