Internet Weaves Web Of Spontaneity Nick Krewen GRAMMY.com September 2005 When Nathan Meckel wants to write a song with his musical partner Pam Reswick, he no longer hops on a plane to Los Angeles and drives to her home studio, guitar in hand. Instead, Meckel walks down the stairs to his own Nashville studio, flicks on his computer and turns on the camera. Then he and Reswick create beautiful…
GRAMMY Magazine – August 27, 2003 Music-themed voyages offer your favorite artists along with food, fun and…shuffleboard GRAMMY.com Nick Krewen If you’re thinking about booking your cabin for the inaugural Jam Cruise featuring Galactic, Keller Williams, the Supreme Beings Of Leisure and others, you’ve missed the boat. All 800 spots for the Jan. 6-10 sail to Nassau and Key West were snapped up in 45 minutes, prompting organizers Cloud 9…
Fan Fair Nick Krewen GRAMMY.COM Farewell Fan Fair. When it wound down June 8 with a rare reunion of The Judds, the door closed on a 32-year tradition. Upon its return in 2004, the annual Nashville country music festival – which encourages fans to mingle with its stars – will be sporting a different name: the CMA (Country Music Association) Music Festival. More troubling to hardcore country music fans,…
Tribute labels Nick Krewen Grammy.com May 2003 Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but some record companies are using it in a low-key manner to help pay the bills. Behold the tribute record, that seemingly unassuming piece of product that sits innocuously on record racks alongside the CD catalog of your favorite artist. Unlike some of their higher end brethren that include star-driven lineups and often make…
Casino Royale Nick Krewen GRAMMY.COM March 2003 As the concert business continues its uneven ebb and flow, the casino circuit is continuing to establish itself as an increasingly safe anchor for the touring performer. Not only is the $25.7 billion casino gaming industry on an upswing — with over 430 commercial establishments operating in the U.S. alone — but many locations outside the seasoned hubs of Las Vegas and Atlantic…
