Quick Thoughts.. http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm Tue, 01 May 2012 04:23:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com April 30/Being a judge for a karaoke contest.. http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=2034968 Hi!&nbsp; Today is April 30.Not any real signaficance to this day, other than this is the day I chose to send out this blog.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; The last few weeks have been a blur (well they ALL are but that's another blog...) I've had 5 performances (one band show and 4 solo) and I've also had the pleasure of being a judge for a local (CDA Night Out Karoake contest) karaoke contest.&nbsp; Now I watch American Idol, The Voice, and the like and I'm always conversing with the family about the performances and giving my opinion.&nbsp; So it was very interesting to be asked to judge a karaoke contest.&nbsp; Granted it's not like American Idol, etc., we don't sit there and give advice after the performance.&nbsp; In our contest we (the judges) analyze the performance and give our thoughts via a private tally/judging sheet (we're not there to humiliate anyone - the contest is actually for anyone who DOESN'T get paid to perform) based on timing, pitch, crowd participation, stage presence, etc.&nbsp; It's actually been pretty cool to see so many talented people of all ages get up and sing their heart out.&nbsp; It's fun to watch the different "personalities" of the performers.&nbsp; The "rocker chic" rocking out, throwing her head back and forth as she belts out her tunes.&nbsp; The "cool dude" just chilling, drinking his beer while singing (quite well) his tunes.&nbsp; All of the Adele clones.&nbsp; It has been fun and it also has been a learning experience.&nbsp; In one venue, the karoake dj was quite adament about the judges showing their undivided attention to the contestants.&nbsp; Now don't get me wrong - we do need to pay attention (and we actually were) but as a performer I almost felt obliged to tell this person that even at concerts where the performer IS the main attraction, people converse and talk about things.&nbsp; Yes we want to engage you as we perform but in this time of short attention spans you aren't going to catch everyone's attention for 100% of the time.&nbsp; Having said that, I do want to make it clear that I would watch the performer, make my mental notes and then once the song was done start writing.&nbsp; Anyway... other than that slight annoyance, the judging has been fun and, like I said, it's been cool seeing so many talented people.&nbsp; So if you LOVE to sing (and have never been paid to do so) you should join the competition!!&nbsp; Check out <a href="http://www.cdanightout.com/blog/53327/a-singers-nightout-karaoke-contest" target="_blank">THIS&nbsp;for more info.&nbsp; ($5 entry fee - but semifinalist for each venue&nbsp;make between $50 to $150 and grand finals 1st - 3rd receive between $1000 - $400)Hope you're having a great day.... just realized that starting this weekend (Saturday at Tito Macaroni's in Coeur d'Alene) I'll be performing somewhere every weekend until September!!!&nbsp; So please check my <a href="http://www.rongreenetunes.com/" target="_blank">SCHEDULE&nbsp;and I hope to see you soon!
Not any real signaficance to this day, other than this is the day I chose to send out this blog.  :)  The last few weeks have been a blur (well they ALL are but that's another blog...) I've had 5 performances (one band show and 4 solo) and I've also had the pleasure of being a judge for a local (CDA Night Out Karoake contest) karaoke contest. 

Now I watch American Idol, The Voice, and the like and I'm always conversing with the family about the performances and giving my opinion.  So it was very interesting to be asked to judge a karaoke contest.  Granted it's not like American Idol, etc., we don't sit there and give advice after the performance.  In our contest we (the judges) analyze the performance and give our thoughts via a private tally/judging sheet (we're not there to humiliate anyone - the contest is actually for anyone who DOESN'T get paid to perform) based on timing, pitch, crowd participation, stage presence, etc.  It's actually been pretty cool to see so many talented people of all ages get up and sing their heart out.  It's fun to watch the different "personalities" of the performers.  The "rocker chic" rocking out, throwing her head back and forth as she belts out her tunes.  The "cool dude" just chilling, drinking his beer while singing (quite well) his tunes.  All of the Adele clones.  It has been fun and it also has been a learning experience.  In one venue, the karoake dj was quite adament about the judges showing their undivided attention to the contestants.  Now don't get me wrong - we do need to pay attention (and we actually were) but as a performer I almost felt obliged to tell this person that even at concerts where the performer IS the main attraction, people converse and talk about things.  Yes we want to engage you as we perform but in this time of short attention spans you aren't going to catch everyone's attention for 100% of the time.  Having said that, I do want to make it clear that I would watch the performer, make my mental notes and then once the song was done start writing.  Anyway... other than that slight annoyance, the judging has been fun and, like I said, it's been cool seeing so many talented people.  So if you LOVE to sing (and have never been paid to do so) you should join the competition!!  Check out THIS for more info.  ($5 entry fee - but semifinalist for each venue make between $50 to $150 and grand finals 1st - 3rd receive between $1000 - $400)

Hope you're having a great day.... just realized that starting this weekend (Saturday at Tito Macaroni's in Coeur d'Alene) I'll be performing somewhere every weekend until September!!!  So please check my SCHEDULE and I hope to see you soon!
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 04:23:00 GMT 7F74739B0217BD111A92B42FF247843F Friday the 13th & Questions for you!! http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=1975313 Well it's been a few weeks since my last post.... so I'd thought I write a quick note.&nbsp; Tomorrow is Friday the 13th (queue scary music)!!!!&nbsp; While I've never had anything particularly bad happen on Friday the 13th - I do remember the slew of movies that would come out.&nbsp; It makes one wonder.&nbsp; I've never been one to worry about luck or superstition... it's just another day.&nbsp; So, this year I scheduled a performance for my band on the 13th.&nbsp; We'll see how it turns out.&nbsp; I suspect that since it's at a bar - I'm sure there'll be something funny or weird or cray that happens.&nbsp; I'm sure someone in the crowd will be superstitious and who knows what will happen from there, but I'm looking forward to the fun!&nbsp; Other than that, life is has been good.&nbsp; Very busy - preparing for a very busy summer.&nbsp; Kids, music, family, work, recording, and summer time fun.&nbsp; Do me a favor - if you're reading this tell me a couple of things.&nbsp; Are you afraid of Friday the 13th and why (or why not) and two... what are you big plans for summer of 2012!&nbsp; Talk to me people!!!&nbsp; Till next time - RG
I've never been one to worry about luck or superstition... it's just another day.  So, this year I scheduled a performance for my band on the 13th.  We'll see how it turns out.  I suspect that since it's at a bar - I'm sure there'll be something funny or weird or cray that happens.  I'm sure someone in the crowd will be superstitious and who knows what will happen from there, but I'm looking forward to the fun! 

Other than that, life is has been good.  Very busy - preparing for a very busy summer.  Kids, music, family, work, recording, and summer time fun.  Do me a favor - if you're reading this tell me a couple of things.  Are you afraid of Friday the 13th and why (or why not) and two... what are you big plans for summer of 2012!  Talk to me people!!! 

Till next time - RG
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:25:00 GMT 274B7EC87105912078D1399D7492E534 He's baaaaack....... http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=1869157 Hello friends.... it's been awhile.&nbsp; Months and months.&nbsp; Sorry, not sure why I stopped writing but I suppose I figured people were reading up on Facebook (which I'm on less and less now too)... so I'm attempting to reconnect with you again.&nbsp; Please send me feedback - as this won't be very "social" if there's no feedback from you.&nbsp; What's been happening??&nbsp; Hmmmmm... well, basically took December &amp; January off from shows just to sort of recoup.&nbsp; I did more shows in 2011 then ever (yay).&nbsp; So balancing family, music and sanity was a struggle.&nbsp; As the months roll by in 2012, the shows are starting to increase.&nbsp; I'm making an effort to get more band gigs this year as well, because I LOVE playing with the band.&nbsp; I'll play 5 show this month (2 left - March 23 @ Tito Macaroni's and March 24 @ The Grail) and I have 3 confirmed shows and 2 tentative gigs for April.&nbsp; Lots of shows planned in the summer so stay tuned!&nbsp; I have finally started using ProTools and I'll have some demo's up for ya'll soon.&nbsp; I'll also start using my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/rongreenetunes" target="_blank">YouTube channel to post video's of acoustic versions of songs/cover's sooo check that out as well.&nbsp; Ok... so that's the music side in a nutshell.&nbsp; Obviously I'll go more in depth in the future - but I just wanted to give a quick hello to you out there who are reading.For gig info go to my <a href="http://www.rongreenetunes.com/" target="_blank">website&nbsp;also if you're a Facebook person - check out my page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rongreenetunes" target="_blank">here.&nbsp; Until next time... keep groovin my friends.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I3--Mx8mgR0/T1_P13EMRaI/AAAAAAAAABM/M6Axs1r4ytI/s1600/IMG+(21).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
What's been happening??  Hmmmmm... well, basically took December & January off from shows just to sort of recoup.  I did more shows in 2011 then ever (yay).  So balancing family, music and sanity was a struggle.  As the months roll by in 2012, the shows are starting to increase.  I'm making an effort to get more band gigs this year as well, because I LOVE playing with the band.  I'll play 5 show this month (2 left - March 23 @ Tito Macaroni's and March 24 @ The Grail) and I have 3 confirmed shows and 2 tentative gigs for April.  Lots of shows planned in the summer so stay tuned! 

I have finally started using ProTools and I'll have some demo's up for ya'll soon.  I'll also start using my YouTube channel to post video's of acoustic versions of songs/cover's sooo check that out as well.  Ok... so that's the music side in a nutshell.  Obviously I'll go more in depth in the future - but I just wanted to give a quick hello to you out there who are reading.

For gig info go to my website also if you're a Facebook person - check out my page here.  Until next time... keep groovin my friends.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:53:00 GMT B2B51B15E2B4EBB2A7073FC108DE071C Music Success Challenge/Blog 2 (week 1) http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=537728 So..... in re-reading my challenges I see that I AM supposed to log some of the goals that I have setup as part of this challenge. &nbsp;Makes sense to me as you sort of need some accountability in regards to some of these things. &nbsp;Although the MSC is not for "rules/regulations" - it is setup to challenge us and encourage us to share with others (you) our journey. &nbsp;I am a person who is always setting goals - whether its at my "day" job, or with music, or with family life, etc. &nbsp;What I've noticed is that a lot of the times I set goals that are more general in scope. &nbsp;I had originally set some goals when going through chapter 1 - but after reading some of the comments on Ariel's website I decided it was time to go back and make some more specific goals. &nbsp;So without further ado here are some of my goals....&nbsp;I will by Oct 31 create a new bio and 15-second pitchI will complete 3 songs that I am working on by Nov 30I will will start exercising daily for at least 30 minutesI will increase e-mail readership by 10 people by Nov 30&nbsp;I will start reading my Quiet Moments book with Jeni dailyI will start using Pro Tools on my computer for songwriting ideas by Dec 30Yes.... these aren't all music related goals, and they shouldn't be. &nbsp;There is more to life than music. &nbsp;Part of the goal of this exercise, to me, is to start using my time more wisely - to create and keep in place an even distribution of life throughout my schedule. &nbsp;Obviously I have more goals than this as well - but I just decided to share these things - so that I have something I can look back on and check off and something that you can share with and enjoy. &nbsp;Thanks so much for reading - until next time. &nbsp;Peace AM supposed to log some of the goals that I have setup as part of this challenge.  Makes sense to me as you sort of need some accountability in regards to some of these things.  Although the MSC is not for "rules/regulations" - it is setup to challenge us and encourage us to share with others (you) our journey.  

I am a person who is always setting goals - whether its at my "day" job, or with music, or with family life, etc.  What I've noticed is that a lot of the times I set goals that are more general in scope.  I had originally set some goals when going through chapter 1 - but after reading some of the comments on Ariel's website I decided it was time to go back and make some more specific goals.  So without further ado here are some of my goals.... 

I will by Oct 31 create a new bio and 15-second pitch

I will complete 3 songs that I am working on by Nov 30

I will will start exercising daily for at least 30 minutes

I will increase e-mail readership by 10 people by Nov 30 

I will start reading my Quiet Moments book with Jeni daily

I will start using Pro Tools on my computer for songwriting ideas by Dec 30

Yes.... these aren't all music related goals, and they shouldn't be.  There is more to life than music.  Part of the goal of this exercise, to me, is to start using my time more wisely - to create and keep in place an even distribution of life throughout my schedule.  Obviously I have more goals than this as well - but I just decided to share these things - so that I have something I can look back on and check off and something that you can share with and enjoy.  

Thanks so much for reading - until next time.  Peace
]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:05:00 GMT 52955428142CE2BFD9C4605C04F30946 It's been a week.... http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=521470 Ok so I'm getting off to a little slow start with the blogging!!! &nbsp;Sorry... Had a really crazy week last week with music... Practice monday evening with band, tuesday had work at home to do, wednesday I practiced for the church service I was playing in, Thursday I had rehearsal with the church band, Friday was the Friday evening church service, Saturday had my bands show, Sunday back at church for two more services playing in the worship band!! &nbsp;So yeah... last week was kind of lost to me. This week has really been me playing catch up with family things - and it's been a doozy of a week!!! &nbsp;Now here it is Thursday and I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a show in Union, OR. &nbsp;This has been a real test in prioritizing and trying to get things done. &nbsp;I've been slowly thinking about my goals and I will be sharing a few in the next blog. &nbsp; This is really a quick blog....... so much going on in my brain, thinking about my goals and getting them more focused, thinking about the band and where and how I want to go with that, thinking about booking agents or manager and trying to figure what's best with that, thinking about my "day" job and the two interviews I had today for different positions and which is going to work best or if I'll be hired or what!! &nbsp;So yeah it's been crazy.... bare with me as I cross all these hurdles - and share my thoughts and heart with you. &nbsp;You're comments are always welcome - good or bad - thanks so much for "listening" and reading. RG
This week has really been me playing catch up with family things - and it's been a doozy of a week!!!  Now here it is Thursday and I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a show in Union, OR.  This has been a real test in prioritizing and trying to get things done.  I've been slowly thinking about my goals and I will be sharing a few in the next blog.   This is really a quick blog....... so much going on in my brain, thinking about my goals and getting them more focused, thinking about the band and where and how I want to go with that, thinking about booking agents or manager and trying to figure what's best with that, thinking about my "day" job and the two interviews I had today for different positions and which is going to work best or if I'll be hired or what!!  So yeah it's been crazy.... bare with me as I cross all these hurdles - and share my thoughts and heart with you.  You're comments are always welcome - good or bad - thanks so much for "listening" and reading.

RG
]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:24:00 GMT A9A4A39B728D980E82AE106B5A5AF420 1st Blog/Music Success Challenge http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=498803 I recently purchased a book,&nbsp;Music Success in 9 weeks, and signed up to do a challenge. &nbsp;There's a fantastic prize package for the winner, but in all honesty that's not the reason I'm doing this. &nbsp;I've been a musician for &nbsp;a while now, and actively pursued this solo/band thing for the last 3 years. &nbsp;I've read many articles and online help guides, even jotted down a few notes along the way. &nbsp;But this current book, has fueled a commitment, a focus, a zeal that I have been lacking. &nbsp;I'll be blogging along the way for the next 9 weeks (and actually longer) about this challenge and things that are happening in my life, my career, and my heart. &nbsp; I hope you come along for the journey. The first order of business for me was to clear my mind of all the clutter, and sit down and focus and THINK and WRITE about my goals. &nbsp;Not just with music, but for my life, financially, for my family. &nbsp;It opened the door for some great conversations with my wife, about things we want to accomplish. &nbsp;Goals we want to pursue. &nbsp;These conversations actually helped me see some of the financial burdens our family has and to help plan a course of action to free us of some debt. &nbsp;It was really a neat experience. &nbsp;I've always had a white board in my office for some goals that I've had, but in looking at the goals they've seemed more general. &nbsp;With the help of the book, I've actually sat down and focused and created some realistic short term (and long term) goals. &nbsp;Some with figures, some with just a statement. &nbsp;Some regarding music, some regarding my family, some regarding my own personal health. &nbsp; Things that I feel are important for the overall health of my marriage, my family, and my career. &nbsp; I look forward to sharing my thoughts, joys, struggles, passions, and failures with you. &nbsp;Hope you enjoy the ride!RG Music Success in 9 weeks, and signed up to do a challenge.  There's a fantastic prize package for the winner, but in all honesty that's not the reason I'm doing this.  I've been a musician for  a while now, and actively pursued this solo/band thing for the last 3 years.  I've read many articles and online help guides, even jotted down a few notes along the way.  But this current book, has fueled a commitment, a focus, a zeal that I have been lacking.  I'll be blogging along the way for the next 9 weeks (and actually longer) about this challenge and things that are happening in my life, my career, and my heart.   I hope you come along for the journey.

The first order of business for me was to clear my mind of all the clutter, and sit down and focus and THINK and WRITE about my goals.  Not just with music, but for my life, financially, for my family.  It opened the door for some great conversations with my wife, about things we want to accomplish.  Goals we want to pursue.  These conversations actually helped me see some of the financial burdens our family has and to help plan a course of action to free us of some debt.  It was really a neat experience.  I've always had a white board in my office for some goals that I've had, but in looking at the goals they've seemed more general.  With the help of the book, I've actually sat down and focused and created some realistic short term (and long term) goals.  Some with figures, some with just a statement.  Some regarding music, some regarding my family, some regarding my own personal health.   Things that I feel are important for the overall health of my marriage, my family, and my career.   I look forward to sharing my thoughts, joys, struggles, passions, and failures with you.  Hope you enjoy the ride!

RG
]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:12:00 GMT 68B1EE98C307AB764C5ACD4D2672BCB2 First Blog via Blogger!! http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=498804 Hey everyone -Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the Ron Greene (&amp; The Right) blogger page. &nbsp;In the upcoming days, weeks, months, years.... return here to see what's going on in the life and times of the band (and I). &nbsp;Please if you're a blogger leave me your address and I'll subscribe and check out your blogs!! Thanks for reading!Ronwww.rongreenetunes.comwww.facebook.com/rongreenetunes
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the Ron Greene (& The Right) blogger page.  In the upcoming days, weeks, months, years.... return here to see what's going on in the life and times of the band (and I).  Please if you're a blogger leave me your address and I'll subscribe and check out your blogs!!

Thanks for reading!

Ron


www.rongreenetunes.com
www.facebook.com/rongreenetunes
]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:20:00 GMT D1C1ABEAB50314968435E944BE62FC7B Rocket Market - Aug 17, 2010 http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=406417 &nbsp;Just played a show at the Rocket Market. &nbsp; Great place to play on a summer evening. &nbsp;I had played this venue before in the winter and honestly.... it was kind of dead... so I wasn't really sure what to expect this time around. &nbsp;When I pulled up to the venue, there were people already sitting outside on the patio. &nbsp;I quickly began setting up my equipment and getting my sound check completed. &nbsp;Show time quickly came upon me, and as I gazed out - the patio was full. &nbsp;I quickly launched into my set and perfomed a mixture of songs from Sketches, songs not yet recorded and covers. &nbsp;The crowd was very appreciative and responded nicely - it was a pleasant venue and a great experience... I look forward to performing at The Rocket (hopefully with the band or with Justyn) again. &nbsp;Till next time..... peace!!! RG
Great place to play on a summer evening.  I had played this venue before in the winter and honestly.... it was kind of dead... so I wasn't really sure what to expect this time around.  When I pulled up to the venue, there were people already sitting outside on the patio.  I quickly began setting up my equipment and getting my sound check completed.  Show time quickly came upon me, and as I gazed out - the patio was full.  I quickly launched into my set and perfomed a mixture of songs from Sketches, songs not yet recorded and covers.  The crowd was very appreciative and responded nicely - it was a pleasant venue and a great experience... I look forward to performing at The Rocket (hopefully with the band or with Justyn) again.  Till next time..... peace!!!

RG
]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:26:27 GMT 89BDBB785E24A82CE9493B4739B512A3 New York.... http://rongreenetunes.com/interact.cfm?feature=1640002&postid=391070 &nbsp;So it's been a few weeks since I've gotten back from New York and I just wanted to write down a few quick thoughts! &nbsp; First - New York is amazing!!!! &nbsp;The hustle and bustle, the people, the fast pace - I've heard a lot of negative comments about New Yorkers but everyone that I dealt with was incredibly nice! &nbsp;I really only had one day to be a &quot;tourist&quot; but just the whole experience - driving past the Twin Towers memorial, walking through Central Park, seeing the area where John Lennon used to walk and Yuko Ono's building, taking a ride in a subway, experiencing the taxi drivers. &nbsp;It is something I'll never forget and something that I soon hope to enjoy again. &nbsp;New York you've found a place in my heart and I'll be coming back soon. &nbsp; Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:40 GMT C98F45609ECD3379BBAB94E7651D8E27