I spent the afternoon at a coffee shop in East Nashville talking to Derek Webb about a million different things. Mostly consisting of the future of the music industry, the need for an online presence, blogging, things that are free, and things that are stolen. Not in that order. Derek and I had met several times before, but never had the chance to sit and actually communicate about things that are obviously important to us.
Almost eight years ago now, Kristin and I were married and for our first dance as a married couple we danced to one of Derek’s songs called “Somewhere North”. I have been a massive fan of his music for as long as I can remember paying attention to music so it was great to be able to hang out as peers and discuss things together. And at least I don’t remember saying anything stupid. I think I might have cussed a few times, but it was on accident.
I feel like a lot of the things that I believe about the music industry and what Derek believes are very similar. It’s not like we are the only two people thinking this stuff but it’s fun to hash out ideas with someone and know that they aren’t going to take those ideas and stab you in the back with them later. I like talking to people like that and there aren’t many. I also like being a person that can hear ideas and know that I would never use those ideas to do any stabbing myself.
Anyway. It’s still up in the air whether Derek will hop on the blog-wagon, but if (and when) he does, you can bet to hear about it.
Hope everyone had a great Sunday.











