The Countdown Begins

As I write this, voting for the Music Awards is over. I’m kinda glad too. Never did I expect to get over 10,000 votes. That’s just insane. What really sucks is that most categories are really close and just like last year, will need to be recounted to make sure all the votes were counted. Only 3 categories have a true “run away” leader. Hopefully next year I’ll find a full proof system and have a computer count the votes instead of me.

Preparations for the Music Awards Ceremony to be held Nov. 15th at Dragonfly, are shaping up nicely. Should have most of the major details locked in over the weekend. Thanks to everyone that have purchased advance tickets to the show. I can’t stress enough to get advance tickets to the show. Yes the Dragonfly is a bigger venue, but our guest list will be larger as well. (Close to 200 peeps) So don’t be left in the cold, get your tickets now. I challenge you to find a better event for only $5.00 in advance. Serving the Industry, Herbie, Deja Vudoo, Until We Rise, The Lookies, Martini Bros. and the debut of Mega Machine, for only $5.00 bucks? If you thought last year’s event was a good time, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

I’m sure most of you know Anthrophobia, after 22 years, is calling it quits on Nov. 24th. Frank has put together a killer event at the Silo for the final show. I’ve known Frank for most of the 8 years this website has been around. If my Jager destroyed memory is correct, we first met at Fat Daddy’s, during one of those Unsung Hero events. I was there to see Wolfpac, but Anthro caught me ear. (Although Wolfpac caught my eyes with their strippers on stage) Since that time I’ve had the pleasure of working together with Frank on several occasions. While most in this business are the here today, gone tomorrow, sleaze bag types, Frank is not. I think of all the shows we did, only 1 required a contract. Frank, like myself is a man of his word. He has nothing to prove and does what he does for the love of the industry. He has done what most can only dream about accomplishing. Frank is one of the few people I do respect in this business and I appreciate the help he provided me in those early days. I’m so glad I took his advise instead of everyone else’s who I don’t even know were they are today.

I encourage everyone that can, to make the trip to Reading for the final Anthrophobia show. Especially all you bands that have gotten gigs because of Frank’s efforts.

Another person I respect is Robin Noll, publisher of PA Musician, which celebrates 25 years on Nov. 9th at Gullifty’s. In this cut throat world of the music business, Robin has stayed the course. They have a business plan that works and they stick to it. Through the years this website was responsible for a lot of PA Musician bashing on the Message Boards. In fact Rachael Rocks got a pretty harsh “welcome” into the local scene courtesy of the Message Board last year. I’m just glad that Robin has thick skin and understands although it is my website, the Message Board is a clusterfuck of opinions and like assholes every one has them. We don’t run into each other as often as we used to in the past, but it’s still a pleasure to talk to Robin. She always has a smile on her face and loves to talk about the changing times of the music scene.

Robin’s not the best at keeping up with today’s technology to promote events, so I’ll be happy to help her with this one. Check out our News Section on the Home Page for more details on The PA Musician 25th Anniversary Bash to be held at Gullifty’s on Nov. 9th. If your not doing anything, stop out. I’ll be there.

OK that’s all for now folks. I’ll try to have On My Mind updates posted more often. Things have been really crazy around here lately, but I do see light at the end of the tunnel.

Lator Gators – BigJim

Ps Don’t forget to purchase your Music Awards Ceremony tickets!!!!