David Farland is the author of young adult adventure novel “Nightingale” which received top honors at the 2012 Hollywood Book Festival.
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Greg Attonito of The Bouncing Souls – Keynote – DIY Convention ’04
Since 1987, The Bouncing Souls have been making an uncompromising brand of punk rock. At the 2004 DIY Convention@CMJ, Jersey Beat’s Jim Testa asked lead singer Greg Attonito to explain the secrets of the band’s long-lived success in the event’s keynote one-on-one conversation….
GA: Greg Attonito
JM: Jim Testa
JT: I give you our keynote speaker now, who probably needs no introduction. This gentleman, who I’ve known for a long time, and his band have produced eight full length albums, six EP’s, three split EP’s, and more 7 inches and compilation cuts that either one of us could keep track of. They just played last night at BB King’s, a sold out show. Ladies and gentlemen, Greg Attonito from the Bouncing Souls. (applause)
Sikander
M. Salahuddin Khan’s “Sikander” is an epic story centered in Afghanistan and Pakistan, detailing a young man’s coming-of-age against a backdrop of multiple conflicts.
The winner of the Paris and Los Angeles book festivals, M. Salahuddin Khan has since gained traction with major publishers. We asked author Khan to update us on his activities.
DIY Convention: You started your author career at a later age that a lot of writers. What finally motivated you?
Frank Black Interview – DIY Convention Los Angeles ’04
He’s been there and back…and we’re not just talking about his decision to reunite the Pixies. Frank Black has been on the cutting-edge of DIY innovation for the last decade as one of the first artists to take advantage of Internet distribution.
At the 2004 DIY Convention in Los Angeles, he discussed his past, his future and the why/how of his career before a packed crowd. What he said may surprise those who think great careers only happen in certain ways….. Read More...
John Waite Keynote – DIY Convention ’05
He’s the songwriter behind one of the biggest hits of rock radio, “Missing You.” But John Waite has decided that going the DIY route is right for him, and he revealed the reasons why at the 2005 DIY Convention during an interview with writer Melinda Newman……
JW: John Waite
MN: Melinda Newman
MN: Hi I am Melinda Newman, West Coast Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine. I know he needs no introduction, but I want to give him one anyway because he just got in from Kentucky and I want to give him a few more minutes to collect his thoughts.
JW: It’s too late
Derek Sivers Keynote Address – DIY Convention Los Angeles ’06
One of the DIY Convention’s staples, CDBaby founder Derek Sivers is one of the gurus of the independent music scene. His 2006 keynote address….
D.I.Y Convention Los Angeles 2006
BH: Our first speaker is someone you all know. He is one of the great human beings in the music business. He is the reason a lot of you are here today, and he always shares a lot of interesting insights. Please welcome with me Derek Sivers of CD Baby.
DS: I am going to do all the really good stuff first, since you guys are here early and there are still some people rubbing their eyes and walking in.
My name is Derek Sivers from CD Baby. Read More...