The Music Gardener - Artist Manager, Music Marketer

My wife and I spent the last couple of weeks enjoying the Olympics on TV. We enjoy seeing how people of various countries from around the world carry and express themselves in victory and defeat. Two moments will stick in my mind forever when I think back on the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. The first is the arrogant, rude Russian figure skater, Plushenko. Enough said. The second was watching Shaun White on the gold medal podium as the American National Anthem was being played. Shaun couldn’t stop himself from pulling out a little air guitar expressing his simultaneous love for his country and rock music. No matter what we Americans do, we feel the need to rock. This year’s American Olympians have rocked harder than ever. I would like to borrow a lyric from AC/DC (we Americans love Australians!) to send a message out to all of the incredible American Olympians participating this week in Vancouver. “For those About to Rock…We Salute You!”

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Brandon Bee cre:ate 2010

The Music Gardener had the opportunity to attend the cre:ate 2010 conference in Franklin, TN last week. WOW! What an incredible week. The conference led by musician/artist/author, Randy Elrod, was loaded with incredible music and encouraging speakers. Music highlights of the week were Audry Assad, Brandon Bee, Leeland and Gunger. All four artists had two things in common - Incredible songs and unique artistry that stands out above the rest! Conference attendees had the privilege of hearing Chick-fil-A’s President/CEO Dan Cathy talk about how they create such a unique experience and rabid fan base for their restaurants. The message of creating culture with excellence and passion was the conference “take away” for me. The artists and speakers that appeared at the conference blaze their own trails while shaping culture with their unique brand of excellent art. Capping the week off was the release of cre:ate founder Randy Elrod’s new book Sex, Lies & Religion . The book promises to shake up some conservative thinking which fit in perfectly with the conference!

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Byron "Mr Talkbox" Chambers

The Music Gardener’s “Pick of The Month” for February is Byron “Mr Talkbox” Chambers. Byron began his music career touring as keyboardist for NSYNC, Britney Spears and O-Town. He co-wrote and performed on “Diverse City” , one of Tobymac’s biggest hits to date. Byron has also written and produced hits for Group 1 Crew, Martha Munizzi and he did the arrangements for Danny Gokey’s performances on American Idol. Byron “Mr Talkbox” Chambers now brings his own music to the world with “My Time”. This Talkbox thing that colors Byron’s music is something new and fresh that I think you are going to enjoy. You can see Byron live on tour with Tobymac.  Please visit my “Pick of The Month” page to hear songs from “My Time”

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I am the President of Artist Garden Entertainment, the company that was hired to market this record. Regardless, I only recommend music that I personally believe is exceptional and would be enjoyed by my readers. I am not compensated in any way for reviewing this record or for the “Pick of The Month” with the exception of receiving free music for review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”