Categories: Take It From Me, Ed Lapple
Be a Hands-On Mixer
Take It From Me by Edward Lapple I just finished editing a music video for entry into a competition and I was struck by how much I missed some of the analog technology that used to be at our fingertips. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the new digital toys! I'd be… more »
Insiders Tip On Promoting Your Band
How does a band get a break these days? Where can you get the airplay that you need to get known? Sure, you're Internet hip, you can put it on YouTube. Of course, unless you have a secret plan for driving people to your video, it's pro… more »
Dream Lovers and the Missing Tapes
We have a new story concerning the items located in the spooky old warehouse. As I wandered through the boxes, I stumbled upon an old VHS tape from 1980. On it, among other things, was an absolutely sublime performance of “Dream Lover” by Tanya Tucker… more »
Serendipity Is In the Pocket
Take It From Me by Edward Lapple Mistakes can be the stuff that dreams are made of. A chance encounter in the night, an accidental phone call to the wrong person who turns out to be Mr. Right, call it serendipity. Serendipity is defined as "good luc… more »
A Chance Musical Encounter
As we each name-dropped to the other, searching for that facial illumination of recognition. We both realized that while we had not been acquaintances, we had both trod the same paths through the L. A. sound scene during the golden age of Rock... I just had a chance encounter and long conversation with a fellow that I met at the Saugus Swap Meet. It was hotter than a biscuit out there and we had both ducked under a vendor's EZ-Up which offered an oasis of coo… more »
Practice Makes Perfect
Band practice, boy that sounds like work, and they are. You're thinking, "I've got to get to practice, what a bore." You just want to get out on stage and be a star, right? But we al… more »
Chicago Blues Reunion Thrills at Live Oak Music Festival
by Edward Lapple. The beautiful Santa Yenz valley is nestled in the hills just north of Santa Barbara. It is the home of the annual Live Oak Music Festival. This was the festival's 22nd year and it promised to be a great one. Held on Father's Day week… more »
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