We just found out we’re doing our third arena tour of the last three years (first two being Def Leppard and Judas Priest). We’ll be touring western Canada with Shinedown!! Dates to be posted soon. STOKED
My First Drum Clinic!
I never attended drum clinics when I was starting out, probably because I was too shy or scared or didn’t have the money. So that’s why this – my first ever drum clinic – is aimed at every kid in Saskatoon, no matter what your level, and if you don’t have experience you can take drum lessons melbourne to increase … Read More
Three Billboards Gets Seven Oscar Nominations!
Absolutely HONOURED to be involved in this film in a SMALL way, negotiating the placement of my good friend Colter Wall’s song in the official trailer. Seven Oscar nominations!!! Best of the year for me, go see this film
Music Contracts 101 – Free Presentation
I’m providing a free presentation to SaskMusic members in Sask and Regina this week! Jan 30 in Saskatoon, Jan 31 in Regina. Come and learn about the 5 main agreements you will see as a musician, and what to look out for.
The Lana Del Rey and Radiohead Plagiarism Case: What You Need To Know
Your newsfeeds might be buzzing with the news that Radiohead are suing Lana Del Rey over her song “Get Free,” which they say plagiarizes their 1993 hit “Creep.” Lana Del Rey tweeted yesterday: “It’s true about the lawsuit. Although I know my song wasn’t inspired by “Creep,” Radiohead feel it was and want 100% of the publishing – I offered … Read More
KD Custom Drumsticks
Words I never thought I’d say: I now have my very own line of signature custom drumsticks!!! thank you to my friends at Pro Mark for believing in me all these years. Celebration time!!
Do Musicians Need a Record Label in 2017?
I get asked this all the time. Do I need a record label to help my career? It used to be that a record deal was the holy grail of the music industry; the brass ring that all artists worked towards. This is no longer the case. While record deals are still a vital part of the music industry, their … Read More
Should You Sign a Music Publishing Deal?
If you write your own songs, at some point in your career you will want to consider whether signing with a music publishing company makes sense. Music publishers are sort of like record labels, but for your compositions rather than your master recordings which embody your compositions. The right music publisher can take your career (and your earnings) to the … Read More
Should Musicians Self-Publish?
As a songwriter, you have likely heard talk of self-publishing your compositions. You’ve likely noticed, while perusing the fine print in the liner notes of your favorite albums, that nearly all major artists have created their own publishing company. This means that they’ve incorporated a publishing company, through which the publisher’s share of income flows. The other half of publishing revenue, … Read More
16 Things Every Touring Musician Should Ask Before Going on Tour
Whether you’re a seasoned touring musician or about to embark on your first tour, there are many things to take into consideration before hitting the highway. Here are the 16 questions a touring musician should ask before loading up the van: 1) Are Your Gigs Confirmed & Contracts Signed? This might seem like an obvious starting point, but I know numerous touring … Read More