Okay.............so my internets name has been dragged into the media spotlight by the local free weekly paper based upon a debate i was involved in on a local bar's message board........the issue at hand was the selection process for 12 BANDS OF CHRISTMAS which is a wildly popular Augusta charity recording and concert for the Children's Medical Center here...........i was beaten down at every turn during said debate even while i espoused views that i know for a FACT many other local musicians share..........they are afraid to speak them aloud...........and i just can't figure out who's getting the beat down in this article.......it seems to be written with an agenda.........but i can't prove that............it could be that it has simply succeeded in making me look small...........i'm not sure about that.........it CERTAINLY does not contain many key points that were brought up over the course of a few weeks of argument............you can read the article for yourself..........for now, i reserve further comment...........until the dust settles.........messages have been sent to the pertinent parties by myself and i need to wait a bit for their responses............but it's coming...........and hey GATDAMMIT, i'm blogging again..........
And heeeeeeere's the link!!!
Damn..........i've become famous for being a befouler of sacred lambs........COOL!..........
Stak
4 comments:
Hey, Stak, sorry about the article. I hope you know that you are welcome to write a letter to the editor detailing the points you feel were left out. I hope you will.
Or, you have the option to send an anonymous whine. Either way, if you feel a journalist missed the point of a story, most of us appreciate having it pointed out to us - however bitter a pill it is to swallow!
No one is perfect, though we all try our best, and feedback of any kind just helps us be better writers.
Stak, I came over from Rhian's post. I don't know you, or anything about your band, nor the "12 Bands" CD.
This is what I pick up from the article:
The "12 Bands" is supposed to bring attention to Agusta musicians.
The CD is put out to generate money for the charity.
This year, they're using:
Musicians they've already used, and out of town talent.
You questioned this (as you should).
The journalist attacked you for it. In fact, there was more than one unprofessional comment from the journalist that made me question her judgement and credibility.
I did not get the impression that you were out of line.
i appreciate your input Lisa........i think i'm in the pretty good zone here........and the reassurance is good........
oh and stacey.......i responded to Erika directly via e-mail......off the record of course......
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