Ahh, yes, the wonder of the Internet. It seems like doors are opening faster and faster because of the web. It definitely expands the boundaries for bands. That's how you found us, right?
There are so many facets to the Internet, I don't know if I could do justice in explaining all the ways musicians, and fans, benefit.
So, what's next on the Bluesers' list of goals?
One of the goals is to find our way to the "big stage" and open for B.B. King or Buddy Guy or Joe Bonamassa. In order for us to get there, though, we're going to keep working on our act. We'll keep having fun, keep smoothing out the rough spots, and see where it takes us.
Also on the list is getting our music on a movie or TV soundtrack. We had our CD evaluated by a guy out in Hollywood. He liked what we had, but he pointed out all the things we need to do differently: the arrangements could have been a little stronger, the mix a bit better. He suggested we hook up with a blues producer next time around, and said we were a hair's breadth away from something truly special.
Sad to say, it all comes down to money. For us to get in the studio again takes money and nobody with common sense gets into music for the money. Until we have enough, we're working on everything else and telling ourselves it's not about the flash, it's what's inside that matters.
From the music I heard and this conversation, I've come to the conclusion The Bluesers are grounded by strong work ethics, imbued with talent, brave enough to dream, and have placed them confidently on my "Top Ten Blues Bands To Watch" list.
Article comments
1 - Connie Phillips
Congratulations! This article was an Editor's Pick this week.
2 - John Cotton
Great write up, Thank you,
We consider it a honour to be listed as "One of The Top Ten Blues Bands To Watch"
The only thing I forgot to mention when we were talking on the phone was a big part of our "Shut The Front Door" recording session involved our engineer D'Arcy McGilligan he is on the Berklee College of Music advisary board for recording and has worked with Rick Derringer and George Wallace Jr (Lt Gov of Alabama) and we were both written up in the Berklee newsletter, Here is a link to that newsletter.
Also the "A Guy Out In Hollywood" is Skip Adams of Global Graffiti Music here is the link to his website Global Graffiti Music
John Cotton (The Bluesers)