My Final Word

 

I'm sure by now everyone has heard the news from our Boss Mr. Tom Bland! 

From what Tom has told me the Indy Rock Network is just over 10 years in the making. I remember back when I was playing with Tyrants Of Chaos. We were a band like all of you trying to get our music played on the radio and any other streaming platform that would support us. We had pitched our tunes to many stations and did get air play but ! Things changed when I pitched a few tunes to a small station called The Indy Rock Network. Tom can correct me on this, but I believe we may have had only about 10 bands at that time. Fast forward to the current time and we were able to connect with bands from around the world. Just think about this, your music is now available to everyone world wide coming from a small station and one man's dream. This was not just a radio station but a community of musicians sharing music and advice.

 

Here are a few things that I personally enjoyed:

1 ) The featured musician. An honor to be chosen.

2) The Q & A. This was great to hear your view on how it all began.

3) Daily Picks. Featuring bands and helping to promote.

4) Monthly Blogs. Our view on what was happening.

 

Let us not forget the end of year countdown. A favorite for me, but could it get even better, you bet your arse. 

How about The Band Of The Year Award. 

For the bands that were honored with this I hope you keep them close to your heart. This was definitely a highlight for me being able to hand this out to

W.T.F. A great band from Edmonton. 

 

Do I have any regrets:

I think it would have been cool to meet Les Mitchel (18 Rabbit) and to see Tom's band Dream Sanctuary.

 

Gratitude's :

Meeting Johnny Fast (D.T.R.) Such a great band.

Having dinner with Tom & Sandra Bland

The honor to play a small part for an amazing Network.

 

My final word:

To all the bands stay true, stay strong and hoping you reach your goals.

 

10+ years one person had a vision. A musician helping musicians.

I tip my hat to Mr. Tom Bland and Company. It was an amazing ride.

 

Too the future

 

Paul Denton

The Indy Rock Network