Originally posted by cgiles:
I loved it. A very talented dude, even if you don't agree with his idealogy. I like thinking outside the box if you've got the talent to back it up.
chas
I disagree with some of the stuff, but he got talent and the desire to do something with it...........
FROM HIS BLOG:
About FRO
"I'm here to change the world. How about you?
I'm here to turn St. Louis into a city which is known around the globe for its incredible range of musical style and its multitude of undiscovered local talent. How about you?
I'm here to help bands find fans and fans find bands. How about you?
I'm here to help the venues/musicians/studios/photographers/management/anyone who lives and dies by the local music scene. How about you?
I'm here to remind everyone to think outside the box, and focus on the greater good of the whole. Regardless of what band/company you're a part of, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
After witnessing first hand so many incredible bands fall through the cracks of the corporate greed machine that is the "music industry", I am taking it upon myself to help rebuild our local scene and provide a solid foundation that allows bands to acquire the things they so desperately need to survive.
In the depths of a city so glorious that it can be seen from space, it's not too surprising that we have such difficulty finding the people we need to fulfill our purpose in this eternal musical adventure of ours.
If any of the following words represent a part of your life that you are involved in and passionate about, please contact me and let me know who you are and what you do so that i can help you find the people that will complete and fulfill your ambitions.
Bands
Venues
Promoters
Indie Labels
Merch companies
Management
Marketing
Instrument rental/repair
Booking agents
Pole dancers
CD duplication
Record studios
Live/studio sound engineers
Photographers
Magazines
Local Television
Art Design
I am currently booking the Local Music Marathon at Harrah's Voodoo Lounge. If you are a hard working, self motivated band.... please contact me so i can find a way to include you in this wonderful event. All musical genres are welcome!!
If you are involved with the news/media.... PLEASE come witness first-hand what an incredible music scene we have here. It's something that people everywhere need to see and hear .... and goddamn it would be nice to have your help.
To all the musicians still struggling to survive:
......please never give up and never forget that the greatest part of being a musician is NOT the flashy lights, NOT the cheap fame or the cheaper whiskey, NOT the rush of self importance, NOT the dream of the illusive record deal or the huge house in the hils....... but rather.... the greatest part of being a musician is the opportunity to impact another human beings life....forever........ the opportunity to bring a smile to someones face who desperately needs it........ to simply be able to relate with someone through nothing but noises and frequencies.......music is the ultimate cure for lonliness..... and the sense of family that is manifested from all these deeds is as irreplaceable as it is absolutely priceless. =)
To all the bands who struggled to survive but were forced to resign:
... thankyou for all the wonderful music. Thankyou for following your heart, taking the chance and following your dreams. You made it much easier for all of us to gather the courage and take that ginormous first step. These deeds have inspired us all, and regardless of anything, you will always be part of the St. Louis music scene. Nobody can ever take that away from you......and it's never too late for a reunion show. =D"
Cheers!
FRO
MySpace
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
http://www.myspace.com/frotosynthesis [This message has been edited by ViLo (edited 02-14-2010).]