by Coda on 26 Feb 2008, 16:31
Thanks, Bud. Very informative. Did you see the CD and framed picture of Diana from WILIYE on the wall behind his desk?
For artists, a few words of advice from Sam: "Critics are critics because they couldn't be you" and "You just have to do what feels right to yourself and stick with it." He also said not to accept no as an answer...only as a declaration of war. He said he looks for one (or more) of three things for new talent: A voice, a level of musicianship "far beyond anything" he's ever heard before, or new lyrics or music "that will move you or change something."