Every Drop Counts: The Making Of A Haiti Benefit Concert

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In the last few weeks, one of the ways the global live music community has shown their support for Haiti earthquake victims is by putting on benefit concerts. But how exactly does a community pull together in such a short span of time? And how does a live music community unite for a common cause [...]

How To Destroy the Concert Industry

  Sounds drastic I know. But I only say it like that because I want to ask you a question that’s very important to you and me. Do you think we need to ”destroy” the corporate live music industry from the top down and start over? I’ll be honest and tell you that I’m not sure.  But I do know that [...]

Interview with Chicago's FM Supreme

    As promised here’s my interview with Chicago emcee/poet/activist FM Supreme. A link to the full interview on Popmatters is below. A chilly drizzle begins to fall and soak the sidewalk as I speak with Chicago emcee Jessica Disu—aka FM Supreme—outside and under awning at the Wicker Well on Chicago’s North Side. It’s an hour [...]