Category: Shop Talk
To Write Love On Her Arms Helps Music Fans Fight Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
by Tim Wenger To Write Love On Her Arms is, according to the organization’s Facebook page, “ is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope & finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, & suicide.” Basically, the group is there to spread the message that they will be present with open arms to help […]
The Manager’s Corner- October
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years and I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. All that’s nice, but today’s music business is changing at light-speed and you have to be more engaged in the ‘biz’ than ever. Some things have not changed, careers are still built on some tried […]
DJ Corner w/ DJ COLA
by DJ Cola Tangle (AKA Evan Dackerman) may be spending a lot more time at DIA after the experiences he’s had this past August. Denver’s own Tangle, a Trance DJ and producer, has been to Ibiza, Spain and back playing alongside some of the industry’s top DJ names including Judge Jules, Sydney Blu and Micky […]
Guitar Center to Add Lessons, Rentals to Denver Store
by Tim Wenger Guitar Center is no stranger to musicians, as they have been a leader in retail instrument and gear sales since being founded in California in 1959. What many musicians in Colorado might not know, however, is the full spectrum of services that the stores offer. Here in this new monthly column, CMB […]
The Manager’s Corner
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years and I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. While all that’s nice, today’s music business is changing at light-speed and you have to know what’s going on. Careers are still built on some tried and true elements: great music, performance and timing. But […]
SCHECTER Guitars Interviews Drum City Guitarland Ownership
courtesy of Schecter Guitars and Drum City Guitarland The 4000 sq foot ‘mecca’ to electric guitars has been the winner of our ‘Independent Dealer of the Year’ for eighteen consecutive years. Founded in 1965 by the late Ronny Kae, the store is now owned and operated by his two sons, Tim and Jason Kae. This Wheat Ridge, Colorado […]
The Manager’s Corner- August
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years and I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. While all that’s nice, today’s music business is changing at light-speed and you have to know what’s going on. Careers are still built on some tried and true elements: great music, performance and timing. But […]
DJ COLA Offers Advice for New DJs
by DJ COLA If you want to get hired as a bar or club DJ you are eventually going to have to put together a bio/resume with your DJ Mix. You may be thinking, “I haven’t had any gigs. I’m just starting out.” This is totally okay and if this is you I am going to give you […]
The Manager’s Corner- July 2014
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years and I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. While all that’s nice, today’s music business is changing at light-speed and you have to know what’s going on. Careers are still built on some tried and true elements: great music, performance and timing. But […]
Drum City Guitarland Product Reviews: Zildjian Kerope
Past Reborn As drummers we’re always looking for that sound! Finding a cymbal has to be one of the most complex/tedious adventures for a drummer. Avedis Zildjian has brought a sound back in the metals we hit that are reminiscent of the 50’s and 60’s sounds but, with a relevant modern music tonality. “KEROPE SERIES” […]
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