I don't care what kind of music you like, there are some artists that have an influence on many artists. Roy Clark was one of them. He passed away today at the age of 85.
Magic City Music Awards is open to the public and takes place Friday from 7:30 – 11 p.m. A $5 admission price goes back to Amp Camp, a rhythm section retreat hosted each summer at Rocky Mountain College that helps prepare emerging musicians for a career in music.
Tyler Cook, guitarist for Dead Presleys, will emcee the event. Performances by local bands, solo musicians, and collaborations of various groups include Deathwish, Cloudflowers, Daniel Kosel, Arterial Drive, The High Country String Band, The Hellroaring with Grant Allen Jones and Jessica Eve Lechner, and Alder Lights.
Three bands performing at the awards show are up for New Band of the Year, and one of them is the winner.
The median income for a U.S. musician is just $21,300 per year, according to a new survey.
The Music Industry Research Association published a report built from 1,227 responses, which showed that 61 percent of artists had to rely on other work to cover their living expenses...