Every night in your town, in coffeehouses and clubs, there are talented and hardworking singer/songwriter/musicians who are performing their songs live, on stage, many times to tiny or non-existent audiences.

Independent local musicians deserve your support. We are working our butts off writing songs, studying our craft, recording and promoting our music, schelpping to clubs to perform, paying our dues.

Last night I performed at a showcase about a mile down the road from where American Idol is taped. There were 6 great singer/songwriters performing to a crowd of about 10 people. What a waste of great talent missed by the people who sat home watching that glorified karaoke crap that is American Idol.

Please consider going out tonight, or one night soon, and checking out some of the local talent in your area.

Just because someone's music isn't played in the radio doesn't mean they aren't worth hearing.