Three best things I learned at the Rally

[Casey H]

Quote:Quote:JamesHi!! Welcome to the forum... It was a pleasure meeting you at the rally! I thought your writing and performances were awesome at the open mic! Warmest, CaseyThanks, Casey! It was great to meet you, too. That's another thing I learned: Open Mics won't actually kill me; it just seems that way. I was really overwhelmed by the loving reception at the Open Mic and the incredible variety of songs, from "Porn Queen" to a son going off to Iraq to Markeesha and Sterling playing beautifully together with no rehearsal on one of Markeesha's songs. I wish every Open Mic night was like that.Same here regarding open mics not being death. I was signed up with Vikki and Rachel as around #8... After I saw the level of talent by the first few performers I wanted to run away. I was scared sh*tless when I played my song... Glad it's not on video... I was staring down at my guitar the whole time with this horrific look on my face... Thank God Vikki and Rachel did such a great job on the vocals... Casey

[aubreyz]

Quote:Quote:1. Always go to the Rally.2. There is no substitute for face-to-face interaction.3. Don't slam tequila shots the night before an early flight. Freddy!So glad you came to the Forum. Hope you'll stick around a while As for the 'tequila shots' - have no idea what you're talking about Welcome to the forum Freddy, of course I have no idea what you are talking about either, but somehow a CD with your name on it ended up in my bag Killer stuff. This guy's got the goods. It will be great to have your input around here.Aub

[tedsingingfox]

Quote:Quote:JamesHi!! Welcome to the forum... It was a pleasure meeting you at the rally! I thought your writing and performances were awesome at the open mic! Warmest, CaseyThanks, Casey! It was great to meet you, too. That's another thing I learned: Open Mics won't actually kill me; it just seems that way. I was really overwhelmed by the loving reception at the Open Mic and the incredible variety of songs, from "Porn Queen" to a son going off to Iraq to Markeesha and Sterling playing beautifully together with no rehearsal on one of Markeesha's songs. I wish every Open Mic night was like that.James!Very cool to put a face to the username. Welcome to the boards and big KUDOS on your decision to join TAXI. I can guarantee you won't regret it. Great to meet you (Rachel, too) in LA.Don't be a stranger.Ted

[freddy]

Quote:Quote:Freddy!So glad you came to the Forum. Hope you'll stick around a while As for the 'tequila shots' - have no idea what you're talking about Welcome to the forum Freddy, of course I have no idea what you are talking about either, but somehow a CD with your name on it ended up in my bag Killer stuff. This guy's got the goods. It will be great to have your input around here.AubNobody seems to know anything about those tequila shots... Ah, well, thanks for the warm welcome, fellas. And Aub, thanks for the endorsement! I hope to contribute to the forum as well as learn.

[meeohmy]

1. It's ok to make mistakes...that's how you learn. The bigger the mistake the bigger the lesson 2. Ask...ask again and ask some more... 3. Never pretend to know something when you really don't, people will respect more when you ask

[dbhaddock]

New around here. Glad to see so much positive energy.Three things, aside from remembering how great good singing is.1. Be honest with yourself about your work.2. Be specific. 3. Be better prepared for the next Road Rally.

[robertpopa]

I'm a TAXI member and appreciate the opportunity to post my views.1. The Open Mic at the Road Rally was amateur hour at best. I was never called to perform. I can't believe that the same names were called on several times, night after night, and those lucky members never showed to perform. I attended all 3 nights ready to perform, and never got a fair chance. I think the Open Mic was rigged, pay to play type thing. 2. Not one hit song was played all convention long, and hundreds of songs were played to industry experts and audience members. I HAVE HIT SONGS (read below for proof)3. In the music biz, it's all who you know as my lawyer puts it.The highlight for me was getting to shake Michael Lloyd's hand. I won several Los Angeles Music Awards (in addition to being nominated for 2007 Folk/Acousitc Male Vocal of the Year) and was extended a special invitation to attend Mike Curb's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony this past July.... courtesy of LAMA. At the panel discussion, I found out they are biz partners and friends, which I had no clue about.If TAXI wants hit songs, check out my music. Former LAMA winners include the Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, System of a Down, Sugar Ray, etc... and those two gentlemen named above have ties to the organization, so I'm not bullshitting you. I recorded my EP in 24 hours, if I had a budget like a record label, then I could go back into the studio and tweek certain parts to perfect the songs.www.myspace.com/robertpopaThanks,Robert

[Casey H]

Quote:1. The Open Mic at the Road Rally was amateur hour at best.... I think the Open Mic was rigged, pay to play type thing. 2. ... I HAVE HIT SONGS (read below for proof)If TAXI wants hit songs, check out my music. Way to go Robert... You certainly know how to win friends and influence people. Trust me, the number of people reading your post who will now listen to your music are VERY few.Casey

[kg]

Quote:Way to go Robert... You certainly know how to win friends and influence people. Trust me, the number of people reading your post who will now listen to your music are VERY few.CaseyI don't know why, but I'm cracking up. Struck me funny I guess. I guess the warning would've been "I'm a TAXI member and appreciate the opportunity to post my views ."

[liamkelly]

Hello RobertWelcome to the Taxi boards - hope you'll stick around a while.A few things:Quote: I think the Open Mic was rigged, pay to play type thing. This is a a stupid statement.Quote: I HAVE HIT SONGS (read below for proof) This is a stoopider statement (if 'Heaven' is anything to go by). Average, at best.Quote: 3. In the music biz, it's all who you know as my lawyer puts it. Delighted you have a lawyer.Quote:Former LAMA winners include the Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, System of a Down, Sugar Ray, etc... All talented folkQuote:I recorded my EP in 24 hours, That much is clear.