Chicago Music

Sure, a killer t-shirt is a fantastic walking advertisement. But the overhead, the merch girl/guy and the design are a pain.

The point is, you need friends in this business. There will always be some bands that are ahead of you in the game, and some behind you, but it pays to be friends with EVERYONE. Don’t get cocky.

Growing up just outside of Chicago was always an amazing bit of luck for me. Not only lucky because I love that city, but because as I got older, I’d begin realizing that I’d want to be working there as much as possible. Music and a place like Chicago do go hand-in-hand and I wasn’t about to let that opportunity slip by. A few things could, and did, get in the way though. In the end however, nothing is as powerful as a dream.

When I first moved to Chicago, I didn’t know anybody. I take that
back, I think I had one friend. But I didn’t know any musicians, and I
certainly didn’t know any venues or talent buyer

Stay Focused Chicago, IL By Ryan Powers It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the endless…

So I’m faced with what is a common question for aspiring musicians: when and how can I find the time and energy to be creative?