Dave's Directive. #1.

Do you have to be a terrible person to be successful in the music world?

I’ve been playing shows in a band now for 8 years. During those times I’ve met quite an array of characters.

It seems that other musicians are either really nice or total d-bags. I’ve met people from other cities that traveled 10 hours, got to a unpacked club, and were nice beyond belief. If you have ever played a show in Nashville or anywhere else, you really have to appreciate that statement.

Then you meet the band that lives 5 minutes from the club. They arrive, unpack their equipment, play the show, and leave the minute they are done. If they do ask any questions, they usually involve how much they are getting paid, when do they go on stage, or how many people will be there. They don’t care about the other bands and don’t even make an effort to act like they do.

That is what is wrong with Nashville’s music scene. There is no cohesiveness. The formula for operating in the Nashville band scene seems to be, “I’ll get mine and that’s it.”

I honestly feel bad when I have to leave a band’s show. Let me go on record as saying , I feel bad when I leave a band’s show that I think I might enjoy. If I’m booked on a Metal Headbangers Ball Show, I’m probably not going to be feeling that vibe. That’s another problem I could go onto but that would just digress the point, if there even is a point.

It’s a letdown when you see a band leave after playing, especially when you stuck around for their performance. I’ve been in gigs until 3 am waiting for the last band to play. I always thought it was the right thing to do.

So here is what I’m saying to the musicians and bands in Nashville. Have a bit of manners about yourself. Say hello to the other bands you are playing with at a club. I’m not saying you have to invite them over for dinner with your family and name your first child after the lead singer. Let’s cut the bad attitudes that exist and make it fun and friendly.

Your band is probably as good as any other band you share the stage with. Lighten up and let’s all just get along.

Upcoming Shows.

A few quick updates about the Pop Stars.

We have two shows coming up really soon. On May 29th 2010 we are playing a show to help the people affected by the flood in Nashville. This event will be at Forever Yours Tattoo @ 3610 Old Hickory Blvd Old Hickory,TN. It's for all ages and will have events for kids along with donation places. Bring clothes, shoes, food, etc and listen to us play for free.

Then June 4th we want everyone to come join us for our Album Release show. We will be playing with the bands Old and Remedial. Two of our favorite and best bands in the Nashville area. This show will be 21 and up but is free. At the show we will be selling our CD. This will be held at Rock Bar located at 306 3rd Avenue South in Downtown Nashville.

Well, tell all of your friends. If you can't make the shows our album is now for sale on Itunes and Amazon.com

Itunes!

Our EP is now available on Itunes.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-about-girls/id372473442

New EP available at Amazon

New album, Songs About Girls available at Amazon.com

Link for Amazon

It's less than $7 for 7 great songs.

We also have CD's for sale. Email us: tokyopopstars@gmail.com if you are interested in buying one.

Tokyo Pop Stars

Tokyo Pop Stars feature members from bands on both the West and East Coast. The group came together for the first time in 2007 with one purpose in mind; make music that people would enjoy. The group’s raw sound favors a hard rock attitude with pop sensibilities. The band has been influenced and even compared to Weezer, The Ramones, The Clash, White Stripes, The Cars and many others.