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Berlin singer has a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical issues stemming from a never-ending erection

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Danny Polaris, GoFundMe

Let’s be very, very clear. As someone who has spent the better part of two years battling with urological issues

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An update on the GoFundMe project for terminally ill Big Wreck guitarist, Brian Doherty

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Big Wreck, Brian Doherty, GoFundMe

Brian Doherty, who was a member of Ian Thornley’s Big Wreck for years, has been battling a terminal case of

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Friends of Spirit of the West singer John Mann come together for a tribute song. You should buy a copy. Here’s why.

February 4, 2018February 3, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Benefit, GoFundMe, Home for a Rest, John Mann, Spirit of the West

As John Mann, the singer for Spirit of the West, continues to live with early-onset dementia, his friends have come

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Rapper B.o.B. has Started a GoFundMe Campaign to Prove That the World is Flat

September 26, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments B.o.B., Flat Earth, GoFundMe

Creationists. Anti-vaxxers. Donald Trump. How have we come to live in such a world of unreason? When did it become

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Texas Man Launched GoFundMe Campaign So He Can Buy Dave Grohl. You Heard Me.

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Dave Grohl, GoFundMe

Frank Pain of Abilene, Texas, is a major Foo Fighters/Nirvana fan. He loves them so much that he’s asking you

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A GoFundMe Campaign Has Been Launched for Merch Man Who Died in Paris Attacks

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bataclan, Eagles of Death Metal, GoFundMe, Nick Alexander, Paris

Everything I’ve read about Nick Alexander says he was a terrific guy. A British citizen, Nick handled merch sales for

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The Creators of the Most-Sampled Piece of Music EVER Are Finally Getting Paid

February 23, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amen Break, GoFundMe, Sample, Winstons

It’s called the “Amen Break.” It comes from a six-second drum break in a 1969 song by the Winstons called

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    It is a lot harder to become a paid speaker than you might imagine. While you may think that publishing a book is a surefire way to become sought after, there’s a lot more to it, actually! Sure, there are many authors, politicians and academics that companies pay big bucks to keynote events. There are […]
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  • Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
    The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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  • In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
    Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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