Archive | December 2013
December 10, 2013  

My piece ‘Dear Indie Band, Your Friends Are Not Your Fans’ was featured on the indie band gigging website, IndieOnTheMove.com

I’m honored that a third piece has been featured on the quintessential band gigging website, Indie on the Move. Check it out here: http://www.indieonthemove.com/blog/2013/12/dear-indie-band-your-friends-are-not-your-fans

December 4, 2013  

Looking Back: 10 Years Of Los Angeles…

BEFORE THE BIG MOVE, I had visited Los Angeles only twice. The first time was for orientation at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA). I had applied in summer 2003 after receiving notice that I was not accepted to my dream school, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I had never heard of Cal State LA until one of my best friends told me they were still accepting applicants. Immediately, I went online, applied, and was accepted. It was a desperate and hopeful attempt to go to college anywhere in Los Angeles so that I could be closer to Hollywood–the land of dreams.
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December 4, 2013  

10 Years In Los Angeles: The First Big Milestone

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Today is a very special day for me. Ten years ago today–December 4th, 2003–with a one-way ticket, $500, some clothes and a mission, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Although homeless and unemployed when I arrived, I hit the ground running towards the first few steps that have become an incredible journey of peaks and valleys. I’ve met some of the most amazing and douchiest people in the world, experienced some of the most awesome opportunities and depressing hardships, and have accomplished a few cool things along the way. It is far from over, far from peak, but this 10 year milestone is nothing short of awesome sauce!