Fuelin' Roadie

Great day getting to know the layout of NAMM and seeing the set up for the big trade show.  Even better evening getting to finally meet up with Mike Veny and Jeremy Koff from the Fender Music Foundation. Mike and I have been connecting and sharing a passion for entrepreneurial wisdom for musicians.  Those of [...]

Walked the entire floor layout today of NAMM as they were getting all the booths set up.  All I can say is WOW!  The space is huge, the amounts of toys (errrr, gear) were a sea of eye candy, and the music was already getting loud.  So, if you haven’t realized this yet you need [...]

One of the toughest things about eating on the road is choosing the “right” fuel over what is tempting and making your salivary glands come alive.  Certain foods just make us want them…sugary, fatty foods do just that and it’s not a joke, it’s science.   Not everyone has the same reaction, but for many of [...]

Fuelin’ Roadie is heading out to Anaheim, CA this week for NAMM!  If you are not familiar with NAMM: NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization’s popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our [...]

Copious amounts of liquid libations can definitely do a number on your body, specifically your liver.  Needless to say, after a week in Steamboat Springs, CO at the MusicFest even my liver is starting to yell.  Large amounts of alcohol, on a regular basis lowers your immune system, causes brain damage, can lead to depression, [...]

It’s that time again….I’m off to Steamboat Springs, CO for the annual party, aka MusicFest!  Who doesn’t love a week full of skiing, live music, and friends???  I have to admit I’m behind the 8 ball this year in getting things pulled together! Last year this time I had my menu & grocery list already [...]

Have you heard of MTD4LYFE yet?  If not take a peak at their website. Mission Statement: Can you imagine if you were to become unable to pay your medical bills, need help for a personal tragedy, or were to lose some (or all) of your hearing? As a musician, those are devastating and it happens [...]

Two years ago I made the decision to further explore the nutrition & health demands of musicians. Needless to say it has been an exciting two years, full of new reasons why this is the path I’m meant to be on.  Nutrition can impact the lives of musicians. First off, many musicians are on the [...]

You’ve spent the night with friends and might’ve had a drink or two too many.  It’s the morning after, and you’re positive you started time traveling at some point in the night.  You’re feeling like crap and swear off alcohol! I think it’s safe to say that, for most of us, this vow never lasts [...]

A large percentage of musicians have health problems that relate to using incorrect posture when playing their instruments , nonergonomic technique, excessive forces on the body and insufficient rest, which may in turn result in musculoskeletal injury. These injuries can be devastating and lead to chronic pain which can be artistically and professionally limiting, or even career ending.  These [...]