featured artists

featured artists…

i’ll be starting a new feature shortly where fans will have the opportunity to talk about their favorite artists from a personal perspective and hopefully introduce them to a larger audience here. for me, it’s always been interesting to see how passionately and deeply people are attracted to music and most times, particularly to one artist or band so much more than any other.

obviously there is something much deeper than just “words and music,” the connection between some of these artist and their fans is deeply personal, something different. but, what is it?

well, what is it for you… tell us what it was that first “hooked” you, and why/what is it that keeps you coming back for more. is it the live performance, the lyrics, the music, the personality, or all of the above? what is it that connects with you on a different level than any other band or artist.

and who knows, this little exercise may help you recognize or realize something that you weren’t consciously aware of. it may help introduce others to your favorites, help them connect with someone new and help “your band” expand them expand their reach and find a new audience. while this isn’t “rolling stone” or “paste,” we are getting in excess of a couple of hundred unique hits per day, and we are brand new. and in my opinion, we are not your “casual or average fans,” we are people who love music. we are willing to expand our universe and open to seeking something new to us.

there are no “rules” but, i’d ask that you share a “personal” type of introduction, some basic information relating to the band, maybe touch on their recorded music, their live shows, again whatever it is the “connects.” also share the names, instruments played, and links (websites, myspace, etc) to access the band and their music for more info (like bios, tour dates, etc). i hope you’ll participate and share your thoughts.

it will be my goal to feature one or two bands/artists a month (depending on your submissions). i’ll be starting this off in a day or two with a feature on my personal favorite, “over the rhine.”

please send your submissions to: bivester@gmail.com

thanks.

bill