I have a bit of some sad news to report on a good friend of Mydenrocks, The Classic Metal Show, and Rhythm, Art, and Groove magazine - Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans is dealing with stage 3 cancer. The Mississippi Kid benefit was held down in Columbus, MS this past weekend to help him and his family deal with the high costs associated with fighting cancer. Head on over to www.thesilvertongueonline.com for a review of the show and more in depth information on Ean's condition. Keep that fighting spirit alive Ean and God bless!
If you would like to make a donation or send good wishes/cards to the Evan’s family the information is as follows:
Donations:
Make checks/money orders payable to:
Mississippi Kid Benefit / Sydney Altizer
Mail to:
Mississippi Kid Benefit
c/o Sydney Altizer
Cadence Bank
PO Box 631
Columbus, MS 39703
Cards/Letters of encouragement:
P.O. Box 5551
Columbus, MS 39704
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
MyDenRocks Tip Of The Day.....
Here's a tip of the day for anyone associated with the music business - whether you're a musician, journalist, or even just a fan. We all know it's pretty hard to make a buck in the biz but it really bothers me when I see a lot of people (friends included), who just don't do their homework or know where to look to find new ways of generating extra income.
Wouldn't you like to put a little extra change in your pocket for doing something you already do? You have a Myspace site and you interact with it pretty much daily right? Does Myspace share any of their ad revenue with you? NO! So when you upload your song, or are listening to a song, blogging, messaging friends, etc. over at Myspace they are making money by piggybacking on something you do. They provide the platform, but without your interaction on the site - they make no cashola. They need YOU to support their ad network and generate income for THEM. However, from a musican standpoint, it's a double edged sword over there...if you're in a band you still need to reach out to new fans and Myspace is a corporate monster that you still need because the sheep continue to flock over there. BAAAAAA!
People are like sheep and will flock to whatever is hip. I don't follow the herd - never have. Never will. With that, I give you a social networking site where you can earn extra money - Gather. www.gather.com (Let me say up front that I get absolutely nothing in return for steering you over to that website. So, there's nothing in it for me to get you to head on over there.)
You accumulate points for posting and commenting on other posts, pictures, songs, and videos posted by your friends and/or other Gather members. In return, you can cash out for gift cards for stores like Target, Amazon.com, Borders, and Home Depot. If cash is your thing, you have the option of cashing out for Paypal payments. Now you're not going to get rich over there, but like I said...if you want a little extra income for doing something you already do, then you would be foolish for not taking advantage of that social networking website. If you sign up over there, look me up and add me a friend, you can find me at www.ragmag.gather.com To give you an example of what you can do over there....last year I pulled down $1,400 in cash and gift cards from over there for doing something that I would have done anyhow (and last year was a really, really slow year for me on the music side of things)- and on top of that I've reached out to new music fans and friends. If you're in a band and you get a few thousand page views a month...imagine how much extra cash you could bring in? Even if you're just a fan or "average joe" you could probably pull down what I made last year - for literally doing something you already do....so it's not like you're going out of your way or spending extra time to create extra income. Utilize Gather and put some extra coin in your pocket.
.......Now if you can only find about 30 other avenues where you can pull down $1,400 a pop you could quit your day job!!! Anyone need a band or personal manager? I'll find ways to brand your band name and generate income for you. lol. ...... think outside the box. There's ways to make money out there....be hungry, know where to look and then go grab that cash.
Wouldn't you like to put a little extra change in your pocket for doing something you already do? You have a Myspace site and you interact with it pretty much daily right? Does Myspace share any of their ad revenue with you? NO! So when you upload your song, or are listening to a song, blogging, messaging friends, etc. over at Myspace they are making money by piggybacking on something you do. They provide the platform, but without your interaction on the site - they make no cashola. They need YOU to support their ad network and generate income for THEM. However, from a musican standpoint, it's a double edged sword over there...if you're in a band you still need to reach out to new fans and Myspace is a corporate monster that you still need because the sheep continue to flock over there. BAAAAAA!
People are like sheep and will flock to whatever is hip. I don't follow the herd - never have. Never will. With that, I give you a social networking site where you can earn extra money - Gather. www.gather.com (Let me say up front that I get absolutely nothing in return for steering you over to that website. So, there's nothing in it for me to get you to head on over there.)
You accumulate points for posting and commenting on other posts, pictures, songs, and videos posted by your friends and/or other Gather members. In return, you can cash out for gift cards for stores like Target, Amazon.com, Borders, and Home Depot. If cash is your thing, you have the option of cashing out for Paypal payments. Now you're not going to get rich over there, but like I said...if you want a little extra income for doing something you already do, then you would be foolish for not taking advantage of that social networking website. If you sign up over there, look me up and add me a friend, you can find me at www.ragmag.gather.com To give you an example of what you can do over there....last year I pulled down $1,400 in cash and gift cards from over there for doing something that I would have done anyhow (and last year was a really, really slow year for me on the music side of things)- and on top of that I've reached out to new music fans and friends. If you're in a band and you get a few thousand page views a month...imagine how much extra cash you could bring in? Even if you're just a fan or "average joe" you could probably pull down what I made last year - for literally doing something you already do....so it's not like you're going out of your way or spending extra time to create extra income. Utilize Gather and put some extra coin in your pocket.
.......Now if you can only find about 30 other avenues where you can pull down $1,400 a pop you could quit your day job!!! Anyone need a band or personal manager? I'll find ways to brand your band name and generate income for you. lol. ...... think outside the box. There's ways to make money out there....be hungry, know where to look and then go grab that cash.
American Dog - All Over the Road Vol. One DVD
Sir-Loin-O-Beef. He's angry. He's mad. He's pissed...and he's a cummin' to guide you through the fine art of quenching your thirst and the bowels of rock and roll debauchery. What has made Sir-Loin-O-Beef's tampon string light up like a firecracker on the 4th of July? Why it's that good old "little band that could" out of Columbus, OH called American Dog. That's who! As always, they've delivered the goods ... lifted their leg and gave us another Golden spray upon our ears and eyes to mark their ever solid territory!
Sir-Loin-O-Beef serves as your host as he guides you through a 2 hour visual journey through the world of American Dog. Rose colored glasses be damned. In his eyes, he doesn't like the Dog and he tries his best to steer you clear of any danger the band might provoke.
So what doesn't he like about the band? It's more like...what is there to NOT like about the band? What you get here is a pretty comprehensive visual history of the band including rare live performances, videos, outtakes, and good times all around. All the hits are here from "Shitkicker", "Drank Too Much" to some more rarely performed songs like "Bullshit Goddammit" and "Be a Man" - the latter performed in the early days of the band at the legendary Alrosa-Villa in Columbus, Ohio. You also get a performance from a television appearance the band did in Paris, France as well as some live songs from across the big pond. Eric Moore of the Godz and Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys stop by for a couple of cameo appearances on the dvd and you also get 3 videos the band has shot - "Workin' Man", "Rock-N-Roll Dog", and "Sometimes You Eat The Pussy". Keep yours eyes open for that last video as things aren't always what they seem. Great video! Meow.
If you want some bang for your buck, grab yourself a cold one and settle in for a 2 hour ride of non stop high octane entertainment from one of the most underrated bands in the world. This is way better than a night out at the movies or buying that new dvd movie that just came out. Well worth your hard earned cash and it goes to support a great band. Even Sir-Loin-O-Beef can't be denied the good times that emit from an American Dog experience. In the end, Sir-Loin-O-Beef is sporting yellow colored glasses and is gleefully dancing in the Golden rain of American Dog!
10 Golden puddles out of 10!
I've said it before and I'll say it again...American Dog is one of my favorite bands out there. Southern Blues Beer soaked Hard Rock at it's finest. If you never heard of the band, I highly recommend any of their cd releases as well as their new dvd ALL OVER THE ROAD VOL. 1. Head on over to www.americandog.us and pick up the new dvd and/or a cd or two and support real (and most importantly) good rock and roll! I promise you will not be disappointed.
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