The Lights & Buzz

You know it’s #summer around these parts when I actually...

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:09:46 -0600

You know it’s #summer around these parts when I actually have enough time to do my #nails. Cute new colors at #Target - can’t say no!
#essie #nailpolish

So you know that band I work for, @ifightdragonsrock ??...

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:55:52 -0600

So you know that band I work for, @ifightdragonsrock ?? They just made the most hilarious video about their kickstarter, and you all should go watch it right now because it is STUPIDLY funny. And then you should donate because their great!
LOVE THEM! #ifightdragons #ifd #kickstarter #rock #band

jimmyeatworldnews: Yuma AZ Bound my boys :) CANNOT wait till...

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:30:51 -0600

jimmyeatworldnews:

Yuma AZ Bound

my boys :)

CANNOT wait till that Van of theirs brings them to Denver. July 20.

airdubai: AD fans we want to keep you all in the loop and not...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:20:51 -0600

airdubai:

AD fans we want to keep you all in the loop and not cause any confusion so here goes…

May 21st we release the “WARNING EP.” This 5 song EP is just one small step to our full length release which, as most of you know is called “BE CALM.”

As we take this path we love you for taking these small steps with us. We thank you for watching us grow and we most of all want to give you the best of us, so that’s what we’re gonna do.

May 21st is Warning EP
Next up is Be Calm

Thank you for riding with us.

// Air Dubai

“Ive got bad habits, and bad luck but they couldn’t...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:46:23 -0700

“Ive got bad habits, and bad luck but they couldn’t touch you, no.”
Obligatory “I-wore-my-awesome-brim-hat-all-day” photo. Waiting to load the amps after a studio study night with the boys. #selfie #falloutboy #hat #blonde #dirtycollegestudent (at Auraria Campus)

myheartbeatsliketimpanidrums: I swear if any of you fuckers start complaining that the new FOB...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:09:53 -0700

myheartbeatsliketimpanidrums:

I swear if any of you fuckers start complaining that the new FOB music doesn’t sound like TTTYG,

I WILL PERSONALLY SHOVE A TTTYG VINYL DOWN YOUR THROAT.

Glad we’ve got that settled.

I Fight Dragons "cRaZie$" music video - AWESOME!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:03:55 -0700

I Fight Dragons "cRaZie$" music video - AWESOME!

Hey! I had talked to you like last year, mid December. Not sure if you remember me but I am interested in picking your brain a little. I am thinking about going into the music industry but more on the business side. What career options are available that would involve business and music/entertainment, that you know of? I am hoping to attend Johnson and Wales in Denver next year and be apart of the Event/Entertainment/Sports Management program. Also, if you know of any opportunities that (cont)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:42:01 -0700

Hello! Of course i remember, and i’m sooo happy the advice helped! OneRepublic throws an amazing holiday concert, i’m so happy you enjoyed it! :)

In terms of music business jobs, there are literally thousands of different ways you can be involved! What i recommend is to sit down and think about what part of a concert/what “music business” related things make YOU happy. What makes you tick?!?! What made you get interested in working in the music business in the first place??! Finding out what makes a crazy day of work all worth it to you is a great way to begin to narrow down what you’d like to do. Some people prefer the behind the scenes work, like: booking bands to play venues, organizing the shows and all the little things that make them happen, helping artists in the studio, working as business managers, entertainment lawyers, or maybe you like “discovering acts” and signing bands to labels. Other people get there fix from being more directly involved in the action, and those jobs can be: tour managers, general managers, merch people, venue managers/stage managers, sound/lighting engineers, a concert promoter or someone who works on major tours, and much much more.

There are TONS of different jobs, but a great way to help figure out what you might enjoy is to start by realizing if you’re more happy doing those behind the scene things that make concerts and careers happen, or if you prefer more direct contact with the musicians themselves. Once you figure that out, you can begin to figure out what jobs you’ll like the best, and start trying them out!

I thought that i’d love certain jobs, and after trying them out or talking with people that do them i’ve began to realize that some things don’t make me as happy as others. That’s the most important thing, because no matter how much money you make or how famous your act is, if you don’t find joy in what you do every day, then it’s all for nothing.

In terms of real world experience, I got started by going out on a limb and approaching a band in person, as well as searching for emails online (or Tumblr accounts like mine!) and just asking questions and trying to get involved. Once you figure out what kind of things you’d like to do, start researching bands that you like and find out who their team members are that do that job, and then if you can contact them, see if you can ask questions. Another great resource is finding a local band you like, and going to one of their shows and telling them you’d like to intern/help them if they need it. The local music scene here in Denver is unlike any other across the US - and it is rich with talented and kind people, up and coming acts, as well as a slew of different management companies, worldwide Promoters, and some of the most recognized radio stations and music venues in the world. Denver is a PERFECT city to live in if you want to learn and want to get involved in music, so feel lucky, and be sure to take advantage of it!!! Some bands have a system already in place, so don’t be upset if they tell you that they don’t need extra help, but many beginner bands might even just need extra hands to move things around or help them sell merchandise at shows, and some will surely say yes!

About school, i’ve heard some pretty cool things about Johnson and Whales’ program. I currently go to the University of Colorado Denver and can’t say enough about how happy i am with their Music Business program, although it is VERY specific to the music world, and i’d assume J&W’s program is more basic and generic - which isn’t bad! Although i’m personally studying to get a Music Business degree, just know that having such a specific degree isn’t going to really help or hurt your chances of working with music. Tons of people working in the music industry today have degrees in completely unrelated topics! (some don’t even have degrees! *gasp!*) It’s up to you to get the real world experience and learn the things you need to learn to be successful. Sometimes these schools will teach you the basics, but what i’ve noticed is that nothing i’ve learned in school has made sense until i’ve put it in perspective by seeing it/doing it in real life. So if you are interested in studying other things that aren’t so business/music focused, don’t be afraid to! You can always supplement your major with a minor in business, or by taking lots of elective business and entrepreneurship courses while interning with bands or venues. Those classes can help lay down the business basics you’ll need to understand any business or company, but your internships and real life experiences will help you almost more than any degree will. The music business is very unique and specific, and no other industry works quite the same, so it’s important to get your hands dirty and learn about music by working in music, that way you don’t have to re-learn things you thought you already knew about something else.

I hope all of this helps! I live in Denver and quite literally go to concerts weekly. if you’re ever going to a show, ask me on here if i’m going and maybe we can meet up and chat! I’m glad to keep answering any questions you have! :) Good luck!

So football season might be over, but MAMMOTH SEASON is just...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:41:03 -0700

So football season might be over, but MAMMOTH SEASON is just beginning!! Opening night with the usuals in club level(!!) seats thanks to @bailey933 and #channel933 ( #KTCL ) I’m so excited its just stupid.

Cc @MammothLax #mammoth #lacrosse #lax #colorado (at Pepsi Center)

“It’s the most wonderful dayyy of the...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:47:55 -0700

“It’s the most wonderful dayyy of the year….” MAMMOTH SEASON IS BACK, BABY!!!! So ready for tonight’s season opener! #mammoth #lacrosse #colorado #localsonly #lax

Falling asleep tonight thinking about how #grateful I am to the...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:35:01 -0700

Falling asleep tonight thinking about how #grateful I am to the rest of the @ultra5280 team ( @uhmanduuh and @castro ) for all the incredible opportunities this blog has brought me over the past year and a half. I’m so honored to be surrounded by this group of talented people! Can’t wait for another great year full of great shows, great fun, and great music. #ultra5280 #denver #ilovemyjob

Another New Years with my man :) Happy New Years from me to you...

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:55:23 -0700

Another New Years with my man :) Happy New Years from me to you and yours! Be safe tonight people. #newyears #boyfriend #danny #2013

Second box! Left some room to grow for the 7+ tickets I know are...

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:54:46 -0700

Second box! Left some room to grow for the 7+ tickets I know are at my moms house. Should finish tomorrow :) favorites from this box: @falloutboy playing KTCL’s Not So Silent Night in 2008, driving to Arizona to see @jimmyeatworld in their hometown(!!) (note: this is my only ticket from outside Colorado!), @incubus at Red Rocks in 2011, @imogenheap on my birthday, @amnthewilderness and Mat Nathanson together in concert (2 of my HS faves), and @takingbacksunday and @baysideband on the #TIYF10 tour this fall.

First box done!! 24 tickets. @samthebutcher my favorites from...

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:11:02 -0700

First box done!! 24 tickets. @samthebutcher my favorites from this case: @jimmyeatworld ‘s “Clarity” 10yr anniv. tour, @bopskizzum ‘s 1st Nerd Prom, @deathcabforcutie at Red Rocks, the first time I ever met @airdubai at a @chaingangof1974 show in 2009, @amnthewilderness ‘s “Dear Jack” promo solo tour, and my very first ever @warpedtour :)

Craft time tonight! Going to shadow box all of my #concert...

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:13:12 -0700

Craft time tonight! Going to shadow box all of my #concert #tickets :) sooo excited to see how this turns out…

home.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:13:51 -0700

home.

YES.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:12:11 -0700

YES.

Tried something new (and incredi-girly) tonight! Dipped my...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:01:36 -0700

Tried something new (and incredi-girly) tonight! Dipped my #nails in this awesome #glitter I found at #hobbylobby - I love it! #pink #glitter

pupfresh: Jack’s Mannequin - “The Lights and Buzz” my absolute...

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:40:59 -0700

pupfresh:

Jack’s Mannequin - “The Lights and Buzz”

my absolute favorite Jack’s Mannequin lyrics. “it’s good to be alive”. :)

Got my @ifightdragonsrock Christmas card today! (With a little...

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:05:29 -0700

Got my @ifightdragonsrock Christmas card today! (With a little added love on my address, hahaha) Thanks @bprokopow @brianmazzaferri @packylundholm Chad and Hari!! Love you guys, hope you have a great Christmas with family at home :) #ifightdragons #christmas #mybandrocks