what american idol taught

I know American Idol is probably on its way out. A good run and all of that. There is most likely not enough room in the space for it and The Voice. That tells me the target audience isn't big enough for both shows.

 However, I picked up on something from Noisey, Music by Vice that I liked and feel is profound for musicians in bands.

In the article by Maura Johnston, a Kiss tribute band is auditioning for the Gene Simmons role. A distraction was created by the guy jumping around while playing. Yes, a distraction. He was told just to play. The connection with the band was lost.

All bands need to focus on this. Play. Don't create any distractions that keeps your band from connecting with the audience. Connect with your band and you'll connect with your audience.  

coldplay: fix you

I really like the organ at the beginning of this one. The song takes its own journey and is soulful and soothing. Good guitar too.

redbox better

Seems that a competition is going and going strong..... or is there? Redbox is outpacing iTunes and Netflix. Location, location, location. That's what is keeping Redbox in the game. Nice pricing is helping too.

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE STORY:

Redbox Better Than iTunes, Netflix - Business Insider

pearl jam: fall tour

Pearl Jam has announced recently new dates for their Fall tour which gets under way on October 1st in Cincinnati. They will be at the iWireless Center in Moline on October 17th, with ticket sales starting on Friday, May 30th.

Tickets are also available through TicketMaster.

More info on the Pearl Jam Tour.