MAB Q&A

RiDawn, when in Nov. is your "coming out" party? You know I'll be at FBISF from the 3rd to the 17th. I'm supposed to have a doctor appointment the 18th and 24th, but I can move those. The only thing is, I do HAVE to be home by the 26th for Thanksgiving. I can't promise I'll be there, but I sure would like to try. I KNOW you're gonna be GREAT!!

MAB, have a great time in Mississippi. Sorry I can't be there. Hope you get a chance to get on stage. THAT is your real calling and your true environment. The fact that you can also write killer songs is just an added bonus for you. Have a great time!!

phil g.

Phil, the show is Nov. 5th, 8pm at The Commodore Grille inside the Holiday Inn on West End.  I'll be at FB Festival the last 3 days -- it'll be great to see you again and catch up in person!  

MAB,

It's good to hear you and Tina are having a good time; although poor Tina has to work part of the time.  I have to give you credit for practicing what you preach.  Talk about getting out of the "Living Room".   You are always out there networking, meeting new people, creating opportunities with new artist's, keeping in touch with old friends, and supporting everyone's efforts.
To repeat the words of the great Jay Verne, "There is only 'one' MAB".

Hey RiDawn Raelette,  I really enjoyed reading your post and getting to know a little more about you and your journey.  I must comment again how much your possitive attitude comes out in your post's and how inspiring you must be to everyone that meets you.   Please tell the hubby not to get upset when the Old Dog finally get's that first hug from you, and I hold on a little longer than he might allow.   Ha!!!

Hey Kid,  the Old Dog has been pretty hard on you and most of the time I was just teasing, the rest of the time I was just drunk.
Hey,  you are like the male version of RiDawn Raelette,  you too are very possitive and enthusiastic about your musical journey.  
I'll have to call you Justin Raelette.  Ha!!!  You can come out now; from behind that backyard privacy fence, the Old Dog won't growl at you anymore (I hope).  The "Boot" MAB sent the Old Dog had nothing to do with my change in attitude.  Ha!!!

I hope you take The MAB up on his offer to post the lyrics of your last song up here on the Forum.  It will take some guts on your part, it will allow you and all of us a chance to learn something.  The craft so simple for a pro writer, yet somewhat difficult for us learning to follow without even thinking about it.  All the advise we have heard, the mistakes we constantly make, the number of songs we write trying to get better, trying to get to the point we have learned the craft and can write closer to the Nashville Bar.

We should all remember the wise words of a Pro Writer (name unknown) that said....... and I quote from him:
"Write every song you can to learn the craft, then when you have a great song idea you know what to do with it". 

Hey Philboy,  I must say how much of an inspiration you are for this Old Dog.  The fact that you are willing to push forward and stay active means more to this Old Dog than any "Ensure" senior citizens commercials I have seen.  While you were out polishing off your RV getting ready for your FB trip.  The Old Dog was polishing off another twelve pack getting ready for a nap.  While you're out volunteering to help at the FB festival, the Old Dog is looking for 'volunteers' to help out bringing in "meals on wheels" and clean up my house.  Ha!!!
(I'm watching you Ol Buddy). 

OD

 

OD, you are literally making me spit out my h2o as I'm reading your post -- you crack me up!!! I think YOU are a pretty bright light, and I learn from your words, look forward to many more OD posts, and that hug (hubby will survive He's a pretty cool cat & he plays bass so, there ya go LOL

RiDawn Raelette,

I don't mean to push the envelope with your hubby and his patience; but........ what if during my first hug,  I hold on too long,  drewel a little bit from the corner of my mouth,  sqeeze a little too tight, and accidentally unzip the back of your dress as I am forced (by the hubby, MAB, Tina, and several others in the crowd) to let go.  From one bass player to another, will he be okay with that???    Ha!!!   (just teasin).

OD

 

LOL!!! You are a hot mess, OD!

Well my new girlfriend RiDawn Raelette,

Just know OD truly may "Love You Best".   It's official.
(shuuuu!!!!....... don't tell Tina, Susie, Bonnie Lee, Alice, and the other girls) 

OD

 

I've been locked out for a few days, but the admin did their magic and I can get back in now.

A question that has been asked a bunch:  ASCAP or BMI?    Somebody is submitting a little 30 second ditty to their publisher and they need my PRO and CAE#.  I guess I should have done it awhile back, but I never really needed it.

EDIT:  Never mind -- ASCAP wasn't free!   I joined BMI.

KevMo Ol Buddy,

The MAB can answer this better than me; but I'll give you my take on the subject.

Before I signed up with a Pro (that I didn't need to do),  an artist/songwriter friend of mine from Nashville gave her opinion to me. She was with ASCAP and once had a publishers songwriting deal (that publisher is no longer in business);  but she had heard BMI tried a little harder and paid more of a return to the songwriter.  Now realize, she was well known around town; but not a major artist that would sell a lot of CD's or have any songs played on radio, movies, or on the juke box in bars or restaraunts.  However, she was way ahead of you and me in the music business.

So with her sharing her opinion, I signed up with BMI.  A few months later during a group tour with the MAB in 09,  the MAB took us to ASCAP to meet with their vice-president Ralph Murphy.  After listening to Ralph and liking him a lot, I had wished I had signed up with ASCAP.  

To be honest, at our level of songwriting I don't think it makes any difference at all.  Kind of like a toss of a coin.

Don't listen to me though, I'm sure the MAB will have a much better thought to share.

OD

PS........ KevMo Ol Buddy.   I haven't given up on renting a Condo for the FB festival yet.  Would you be interested in visiting for a few days???   I hear the Philboy will be willing to buy our drinks and meals if we hang out with him for awhile.
I also hear The MAB is going to have some lovely ladies join him; but they may not be buying drinks and meals; only performing good songs at the shows.  

Anyway, the Old Dog is pretty close to committing to the FB experience.   What say you???

 

 

 

 

 

Yea I am in the same frame of mind.  I probably will never earn anything so joining BMI for free made more sense.  ASCAP is only $50 to join, but $50 is five bottles of decent wine.

I haven't given up on the Frank Brown dream yet.  If the gold market continues to crash, I should be able to afford it!   When do you need to know by?

KevMo,

Here is the deal.  The Old Dog is trying to come out of this grumpy old man's stage I have fallen into.

I have lashed out at you and the Kid and I don't like that about myself.

I blame the fact I don't have a 'conscience' (that would be a woman) to slap me upside the head and get me off the couch and keep me out of the refridgerator.  However, I'm not ready to give up and recluse into pure boredom yet.

 I don't need an answer from you; nor a time line you can visit.  If I make the arrangements, you would be welcome to stay for however long you would like.  I would only ask a $50 dollar charge per day for as many days as you would like ; if your gold market moves in the wrong direction, you would be welcome to stay for free.  I will consider the cost to be part of a vacation for me, and not worry about what the trip will amount to.

I would also ask for you to bring your favorite guitar and offer it as a gift to the Old Dog's guitar collection.  
Ha!!! (just teasin).

OD

 

Stop being so tough on yourself.  You are a well respected (did I just say that) member of the community.  Your opinions are well thought out (drunk or not) and helpful.   I may not agree with what you are saying sometimes, but I certiainly understand where you are coming from.    

I really hope to make it this year and I should know in 4 or 5 weeks from now.

KevMo,

Here is where I am at.  I was on the fence about FB a few weeks ago and had myself talked out of going.

Since then I have reconcidered and feel I need to get off my a** and out of my lazyboy recliner.

 I truly love the MAB, Tina, and all the artist's he has mentioned working with that will join him.

I called Pam, the gal at the Regatta MAB told us about, for the about the third time, and I was ready to book a two bedroom Condo.
She was out of the office and suggested we make arragenments via email.   She gave me her email address but the phone connection was not the greatest as I tried to explain I was kind of hard of hearing.  She took her time in giving me her email address and I wrote it down.

I later emailed her but got an 'invalid' email address from my email account.  I didn't want to bother her again but I had to call her back to get the information and possibly make arrangements.

I learned her email address was not:    pam@starfishgolfcoast.com;   but pam@starfishgulfcoast.com.

See the difference; I spelled it 'golf' and not 'gulf' coast.  I will hear back from her soon and make the arrangements.
The Old Dog is going to the Gulf Coast and attending the Frank Brown Festival.  I will be out of my living room for a change.

I also hope to attend the RiDawn Raelette show at the Commodor on the 5th of November and hope I don't embarrass her by jumping on stage for my first hug.  RiDawn Raelette Love,  if the Old Dog shows up at the Commodore for your show without pants, sweats, only in his jocky briefs,  will you still welcome me with open arms???   If that is not enough of a description, you will recognize me by my bare, beer belly with a nicotine patch stuck on for everyone to see.

So that is the plan, I hope it all works out.

OD

 

 

 

Kevmo,

I'm with BMI they are very easy to work with.

Anymore comparisons between BMI and ASCAP?

OD, I really am sorry I bailed on you with FBISF, but I pay a boatload of money each month just to park that RV in my yard, and I just want to get some use out of it. I promise you, even though my 2 week stay at the RV park was just over $150.00, after counting the gas cost and monthly payments, my stay per night will be a hellofalot more than what you (and maybe Kevin) will pay for your condo. LOL

Kevin, I do hope you come down. It sounds like OD will be there? Also, don't forget Eddie R. will be there also. I don't know what days you guys are coming, but hopefully we can all get together one day/night. OD, bring your base. Kevin, bring your guitar. Maybe if we do all show up together we can do an open mic at Florbama? And, maybe we can even write a new song! I know Eddie R. is bringing his guitar and plans to do some shows/open mic's.

RiDawn, again I KNOW you will be GREAT at your coming out (to SING OD, to SING)! But, I will be at FBISF. I'll just have to catch up with you there. BTW, don't listen to OD; [I ] love you best!! LOL

phil g.

OMG, are there only old folks going?   Ha, ha.  If I drive there, I will bring some kind of instrument.   Off to college today for a parents weekend type of thing.  Haven't seen the daughter in 4 weeks!  It will be fun.

Oh no Kevin! There are some gorgeous "young" women that show up there! (Young being the operative word there) Unfortunately though, that time of year the clothing atire is usually jeans and jackets, so no bikini contests (that I know of) Sorry OD! BUT, there will be lots of new girl friends for you to check out. LOL

phil g.

OD, yay!!! So glad you're going to FB & my show at Commodore!!!!! I'm certain there will be no mistaking the infamous OD!!

 

 Here is a link to the unfolding video /movie story that Ive been writing to  for some time .At various times Ive had a  story board  up  on my wall .

 when I write a regular song,I usually have a video  in my head of how it unfolds

Here is the  link if you are interested with  links in  it  to  a couple of songs and one backing track idea .

Comments welcome. You cant hurt my feelings. Robyn says I dont have any 

https://www.songramp.net/forum/thread/153/sagebrush-heroes-saga-outline-for-a-western-movie-with-some-sound/

Hi Everyone!

We are in Biloxi at the Mississippi Songwriters Festival. Marc is playing a few shows and doing an AWESOME job...of course! He even played Black Jack with me last night at the Golden Nugget and did GREAT! He beat me. Not bad for his first time playing.

Glad to have a little break from work & catch up here. ߘ

Hi Everyone!

We are in Biloxi at the Mississippi Songwriters Festival. Marc is playing a few shows and doing an AWESOME job...of course! He even played Black Jack with me last night at the Golden Nugget and did GREAT! He beat me. Not bad for his first time playing.

Glad to have a little break from work & catch up here. ߘ

That's awesome, Tina!! Tom & I love playing Black Jack! So glad you got some Tina-time, AND got MAB to join our casino club (if even for a moment

 

 

MAB, I assume Tina's post means you actually won? At Blackjack? I sure hope your addiction to songwriting is more powerfull than any future addiction to gambling might be. TRUST ME, you will, in the long run, loose a lot more money at Blackjack than you will ever make up from songwriting! LOL

phil g.

Phil, no worries needed for MAB (though I'm sure he appreciates your concern) - He told me, when I left for Vegas, "casinos are evil"!!!!!!!  I'm certain he only played to be with his Sweetie!!  I'm actually proud of him for that