Just got back from a video shoot for a TV spot to be aired next week. No big whoop, I've done this thing before, but it's always kind of...a letdown. You never really play your best in a sterile TV studio- that's for sure.
We used to have a thing here called Austin Music Network. It was devoted solely to Austin and Texas artists. A few years ago, it got the axe in some obscure Time/Warner deal, and has since been replaced by the ultra-bland "ME-TV"..which has NOTHING to do with local music and looks and feels very much like...any boring corporate TV station.
So, today was the first time I did a spot at the 'new' local music TV station. It's located in an old porno movie theater (honest!)that's been completely refurbished into a shiny, yuppie-friendly environment. The old AMN walls were plastered with posters for local bands..the 'new' place has autographed pics of major label stars on it's walls. The 'old' station was very low-tech, but it worked. The 'new' place is super high-tech...so of course when I plugged in my amp, it buzzed like a tattoo gun. Geez.
The only reason they even had us is because next week is the kickoff for a new musician's health organization, and they will be showing local artists ALL DAY next Tuesday. Then it's back to major label junk.
So we played, it was okay. Probably won't see it, since I don't have cable TV.
Now if you'll excuse me...I must be on my way. The Ramifications start our weekly spot tonight! Whoopee!! LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!
