On today’s show musician Phil Putnam plays live in our home studio songs from his new album “Casualties.”
Listen as Phil talks with us about living with Tourette’s Syndrome, a neural disorder characterized by physical and vocal tics. It’s often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.
How does music help his condition and how does he keep it under control?
A former publicist working in advertising Phil also shares with us some great insights into how musicians can harness the power of new media to grow their audience and make money from their music.
Los Angeles County announces it hopes for a cuss-free week. How does cussing keep us from expressing ourselves.
A British company unveils a spiral tube slide that allows employees to slide from the third floor to the ground in seven seconds. They call it Helter-Skelter. I hope the Manson Family is not waiting at the bottom!
Jim & Tammy Faye Bakers Video Library is up for sale. Will someone edit it into the ultimate reality TV show?
A big fire in the neighborhood brought helicopters and lots of sirens which you can hear in the background on today’s show and on the video we made. Our hearts go out to the unfortunate victims at 1040 W Hollywood Ave. Luckily, no one was seriously injured.
We taped the show on Casimir Pulaski Day, Happy CPD! I’m not sure if anyplace in the world other than Chicago celebrates this day honoring the Polish General who died a hero in the American Revolutionary War, but all the school kids and the city workers love him because they get they day off.
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Great show love Phil and his music not to mention how cute he is:-) Paris is a lovely song.
Helter-Skelter is an old name for one of those spiral wooden slides that you get at fun fairs.
Read the wikipedia entry here.
Great job on the Photos Fausto!
You have capture the spirit of this gorgeous looking guy.
That photo had become my phone’s wallpaper.
And I guess it doesn’t hurt that Phil is so talented in the field of music and that he come out from his Tourett a winner !
Wonderful show. Very interesting. It was fun to meet Phil briefly at the Steamworks show. And guys, he is even more cute in person!
Ooo man! How I wish I could be there to watch him perform…
You guys are so sweet! Thanks so much for your support and compliments. Fausto got my good side.
Hey guys,
Thanks for having someone on the show that proves some of us do love Jesus!
I can imagine that someone will sue the company after stubbing a finger riding down the Helter Skelter! Even the name sounds dangerous.
I liked all the tips about the music industry and new media. You have to keep on keeping us up to date with all this stuff as there are still loads of things that are not clear. Tagging? I get it now and what do tags do. Why blog there are too many, how do you choose? They make me sleepy.
The Helter Skelter is a tower usually with red stripes up the side and a parent and child would climb up the middle and slid down the outside on a mat. Its one the most orignal and tradional fair ground rides. Perfect for gay couples but I am sure the parents would pout!!
Read the blogs that interest you, that make you think, that challenge you and that keep you informed.
Some are not so good, some are great, just like books, newspapers, films and tv shows. Glad you enjoy ours!
Kieran…if you’re a musician or a public figure/artist of any kind, I definitely recommend having a blog on your website where you can get your thoughts out to your fans. It’s an excellent way to make you “3D” to your fans, a full person rather than someone who makes music/art they like. It’s also a great way to engage fans and keep them coming back to get more of you.
As for which blogs written by other people that you should pay attention to for the purpose of promoting your work, focus on blogs and podcasts that cover the topics you cover and feature the style of art you make. Most new media (blogs, podcasts) are highly topical, and this can be your greatest help in discerning where to put your time and attention.
Phil
For easy set up, wordpress.com (easier, hosted) or wordpress.org (requires a little work, self-hosted) is the way to go.
FYI this site is run on wordpress and the forums on bbpress.
Phil was a wonderful guest! I’m impressed with his knowledge about new media– a rarity when it comes to performers, it seems! I hope we will see and hear him back on the show again soon!
It was great to meet Phil at the Steamworks show. I caught just the end of his performance because I got there late, but we all really enjoyed him. Hopefully I’ll get to see him when he comes back around this way again.