The daily norm of the music business has its fair share of side effects-- whether in the form of blocking out some stained glass windows or excessive offices work. Catch up on the latest as documented via Twitter and instagram below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Cray Side Effects
@BartMillard: Wow I just woke up in a panic wondering what would happen if I hit the cray button. #rwrs13 (March 3)
Side effects to touring with Family Force 5 may include constantly wondering about this question.
#2 - Unavoidable Administration
@jrmeadkutless: It bothers me that "work" for me, nowadays, is mostly emails and phone calls. I hate emails. #foryourwork (March 4)
Even if you’re a rockstar, the administrative duties are inescapable.
#3 - Comedy for a Cause
Mat Kearney is trying his hand at writing songs for sports again-- this time for a cause. Watch the project he did with 4 pro golfers at the link above.
#4 - Southern Conundrums
@rhettwalkerband” Simple question really...frog legs or chicken wings? (March 4)
This may be one of those questions that is only valid if you live in the deep south.
#5 - Finders Keepers
@nicholenordeman: Free iPhone charger can be yours! Ask housekeeping to let you in any hotel room I just checked out of. 100% guaranteed, 100% of the time. (March 6)
Nichole Nordeman is one of many people who illustrates well that phone chargers should most likely come complete with a tracking device. In the meantime, if you’ve lost your charger, feel free to follow her for a day to replace yours.
#6 - Digital Dance Party
@CapitalKingsUSA: Check out our music video for #YNBA // favorite and retweet to spread the word! http://youtu.be/klf_k_pxWoE (March 7)
Rising Gotee Records duo Capital Kings released a new music video this week to their upbeat tune “You’ll Never Be Alone.” Check it out for an upbeat dance party brought straight to your screen.
#7 - Function Over Fashion
@jonnydiaz: Just did a TV appearance wearing $12 jeans from Costco and $4 Henley shirt from target. I'm not cool enough to be a musician :) (March 7)
Jonny Diaz likes to keep it real. On the plus side, this method of prioritizing is definitely easier on the wallet.
#8 - Dressed in White
In case you missed it, this week Esterlyn’s latest video premiered here on NewReleaseTuesday, complete with some stunning visuals.
#9 - Above the Competition
@shealeenlouise: The Walmart by my house has free valet parking. #fancy (March 9)
Shealeen from Poema tweeted evidence to prove that there might be such a thing as a classy Wal-mart... or at least a classy Wal-mart parking lot.
#10 - Favorite Fans
@coltondixon: Just had a pick thrown to me by @macpowell during the @thirdday set. #lifemade (March 9)
This Third Day fan was happy tonight... even though tour mate Colton Dixon technically could have just walked backstage and stolen at guitar pick, it’s more rewarding this way.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Face Off
It might be that Third Day’s Scotty Wilbanks is just getting facial hair advice?
#2 - Signs of the City
@RachaelLampa: You know you're in a Nashville Gym when 90% of the people are wearing their in-ears while working out.… http://instagr.am/p/Wc6aA5Nk0a/ (March 4)
Every town has their own particular culture. Due to the over abundance of musicians, Nashville’s just involves perhaps a few more quirks than normal.
#3 - Sights to See
@joshwilson: Me and @coltondixon in front of Steven King's house in Bangor. Yes, it's appropriately creepy. pic.twitter.com/x9XbeNzyom (March 4)
Touring can lead artists to some unusual places... such as the house of famous horror and sci-fi writer Stephen King.
#4 - Back to the Woods
Family Force 5 spent the week in a redwood forest filming a video for their song “Chainsaw” in collaboration with NGENradio (
http://www.ngenradio.com/).
#5 - Recognition
This week held the Christian music branch of the SESAC awards, which featured some heavy recognition in particular for Centricity Music artists such as Remedy Drive’s David Zach.
#6 - Throwbacks
The recent Twitter/instagram trend of posting old school pictures on Thursdays is yielding some interesting results-- such as this glimpse of a 15-year-old KJ-52.
#7 - Drawbacks
@paulbaloche: It seems a pity to put a lyric screen in front of such beautiful windows.#lctour2013 #france @ Église… http://instagr.am/p/WpMmmdDxny/ (March 9)
Paul Baloche is continuing to bring his worship songs worldwide. Unfortunately, the usual setup is an occasional disadvantage in some of the venues he’s playing.
#8 - Funny Faces
@matthammitt: It’s Amazing how much of someone’s personality you can see in how they respond to,“Silly face!” Miss these guys… pic.twitter.com/dbaXrdAQRU (March 9)
Matt Hammit of Sanctus Real has a lot to miss while out on the road.
#9 - Another Day
Just another day in the office for Anthony of Red... where “office” means “sold out arena full of rock and roll fans.”
#10 - Rain or Shine
If you’re Sidewalk Prophets, a little rain can’t stop the party.
