The Maverick's Show

I'm dumping some pictures here for you guys.  This was of our show at Maverick's in Santa Rosa this weekend.  Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Kayla Bell!

I don't have that much time today since we're getting ready for our show on Sunday at Maverick's in Santa Rose (we play at 7pm!).  But, in the meantime, I wanted to wish our favorite singer, Kayla Bell, a  happy 23rd birthday!  Playing with you has been fantastic not only for my musical knowledge but for my ego too.  You're always upbeat, always positive and always find a way to compliment those around you.  You're great to work with.  Couldn't have asked for a better friend.

Stay safe and be well!  We love ya Kayla Bell!

From your fans and your band
-Lindy D.

30 Pieces of Advice from 30 Music Industry Entrepreneurs

I read this blog post this morning between making french toast and starting up the fire (it went down to 40 last night in Northern California in May!  Can you believe that?!)  It certainly got me thinking about goals I want for this band.  Perhaps it'll inspire you like it did for me.  Here's a small preview of some of the pieces of advice.

“Business is not about money. It’s about making dreams come true for others and for yourself. Making a company is a great way to improve the world while improving yourself.”
- Derek Sivers, Founder, CD Baby

“Don’t let your perception of who you think you are limit who you can become. Your biggest challenges aren’t those within the industry, they’re the walls you build in front of yourself with limiting beliefs, lack of confidence, fear of the unknown, and having the wrong priorities. Fill your days with an endless pursuit of chasing your passion, taking tiny steps each day to push you progress further, and your persistence will pay its rewards. Exceed expectations, be remarkable… and people will notice.”
- Brian Thompson, Founder, Thorny Bleeder & The DIY Daily 

Check out the full article here.

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Till next time,
Lindy D.

Why Music Gives Us Chills

My sister and I were talking awhile ago about music and how it gives some people chills.  I recently stumbled over this article about the scientific description behind our brains and how they react to art, specifically- music.

Has anyone else ever experienced the 'chills' you get from music, also called ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response?  It's a scientific phenomenon and no one really knows what it is or how to trigger it.  Each person experiences it differently, but in my case, if inspiration could be turned into a physical sensation, it would take form through ASMR.  It's like my soul is too big for my body and I feel like my emotions are 10x more powerful than they've ever been.  I feel elated.  

Strangely enough, I don't get ASMR from rock music.  When I played alto sax in big band jazz I'd get ASMR all the time, almost to the point where I thought it was normal.  I searched around for some more information on ASMR and found this interesting quote:

"Our results suggest that chills depend very much on our ability to interpret the music," said Oliver Grewe, a biologist and musicologist at the institute. "Music is a recreative activity. Even if it is relaxing to listen to, the listener has to recreate its meaning, the feelings it expresses. It is the listener who gives life to the emotions in music." [emphasis mine]

So while big band jazz might not give you chills or goosebumps, I'm over here in the corner feeling elated.  Perhaps Pink Floyd does it for you, or maybe it's Chopin.  It's all different based on our interpretation of the music. 

What songs leave you with goosebumps?  Tell us below in the comments!

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-Lindy D