http://welcometodave.com Welcome To Dave Wed, 26 May 2010 18:29:21 +0000 http://welcometodave.com en http://welcometodave.com/Videos http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Videos Wed, 26 May 2010 18:29:21 +0000 Welcome To Dave 432526 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432526/video-screenshot.jpg" width="626" height="573" width_o="626" height_o="573" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432526/video-screenshot_o.jpg" data-mid="2587562" border="0" align="left"/> For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated with movies. Telling a great story or documenting a compelling person or idea - there's nothing quite like it and in the past decade I've had the pleasure of working on several feature-length films (MOOG, Boxers and Ballerinas, Frontier Life, Billabong Odyssey) creating my own documentary films (The Album Leaf recording in Iceland, Five Minutes With Kumar) and a number of short-form exclusives for Holiday Matinee, Ford and Roxy. The Album Leaf Documentary MOOG I Swear To Good You Are God At This Book Trailer Behind The Scenes w/ Joel P. West and The Tree Ring This is Charlotte King Roxy + Fiesta Five Minutes With Kumar For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated with movies. Telling a great story or documenting a compelling person or idea - there's nothing quite like it... http://welcometodave.com/Contact http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Contact Wed, 26 May 2010 15:54:24 +0000 Welcome To Dave 432279 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/twittericon.jpg" width="135" height="54" width_o="135" height_o="54" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/twittericon_o.jpg" data-mid="1923612" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/facebookicon.jpg" width="135" height="54" width_o="135" height_o="54" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/facebookicon_o.jpg" data-mid="1923613" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/tumblricon.jpg" width="135" height="54" width_o="135" height_o="54" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/tumblricon_o.jpg" data-mid="2587672" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/email_icon.jpg" width="210" height="54" width_o="210" height_o="54" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432279/email_icon_o.jpg" data-mid="1923649" border="0" align="left"/> Running on Cargo © 2010 Dave Brown Running on Cargo © 2010 Dave Brown http://welcometodave.com/About http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/About Wed, 26 May 2010 15:54:24 +0000 Welcome To Dave 432276 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432276/about-dave_640.jpg" width="640" height="428" width_o="640" height_o="428" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/432276/about-dave_640_o.jpg" data-mid="1923300" border="0" align="left"/> Dave Brown is committed to making this world more awesome. He’s an expert in creative marketing, innovative digital campaigns, social media strategy, trends consulting and public speaking. In 1999, he coined the motto, "Love your work and work your love.” Life changes the minute you start doing what you love. Or at least that’s how I feel about Holiday Matinee. I’d like to think it’s true for everyone. I realize it might not be. But that’s what Holiday Matinee’s all about. We help people do what they love. It started with Jimmy Eat World in 1999. I ran a pop culture fanzine called Muddle, and I thought they were hot shit. People who run ’zines aren’t rich people. But they’re happy people. Because they get sent records and they get to meet bands like Jimmy Eat World. Figuring my friends would dig them, I helped the band land gigs in San Diego. We’d usually end up at my apartment after shows for bad beer and good times. We’d scheme new ideas, goof off, talk some dreams. One night, lead singer Jim Adkins showed me some photos he’d shot. They were good. So I downloaded ‘em onto my computer and tinkered. By 3am we had a healthy buzz and an album cover. Capitol Records called a few days later to say they liked it. Now all they needed was a good publicist who’d work the crap out of the record. “Yeah,” I heard myself say into the phone, “I do that too.” I’d have to learn on the run. How would I become a good PR company? One that wouldn’t totally muck up the major label debut by my friends’ band? Driven by the desire to succeed and not screw my friends, I spent entire days in Borders Books. I read every scrap they had on PR and running a small business. I built a database from their magazine rack, jotting down writers who covered cool bands or artists. Holiday Matinee was “founded” that day with a laptop, a landline and a shit-ton of motivation. I got an intern (he worked at my kitchen table). Our offices consisted of two guys with boxer shorts, graphic t-shirts and bad beards. I came up with a two-part business philosophy. The first part was inspired by Wes Anderson: find what you love and do it for the rest of your life. The second part was inspired by my gut: that giving is viral, and it tends to boomerang. Never under-give. Always over-give. Whether it’s time, creativity, money, whatever. That day I decided only to take on clients that I really, truly believed in—and give ‘em everything I had. Jimmy Eat world sold a bazillion records. It wasn’t because of me. But I was a part of it. And it helped. From there I partnered with other bands I was passionate about: Bright Eyes, Tristeza, No Knife, The Jealous Sound, Death Cab For Cutie, Wheat, Braid, The Album Leaf. I went on tour with the bands, slept under pool tables or didn’t sleep at all. I contacted local, regional and national media for coverage, met with writers face to face. I got to know radio DJs and promoters; they got to know me. I wanted to be more than a name on the other end of a press release. Sharing a burrito or driving an extra 100 miles in a van goes a long way toward doing that. Helping someone succeed is its own success. I landed Superdrag on Conan O’Brien; got Mark Kozelek a feature in Rolling Stone and Bob Moog a 4-page spread in Entertainment Weekly; I made a movie of The Album Leaf’s recording in Iceland and had it placed on the front page of YouTube; got Anya Marina’s music on the soundtrack to Grey’s Anatomy. I filmed a documentary about actor/comedian/plate-spinner Kumar Pallana that's now a web-series. In other words, I found creative people with cool dreams and helped make them happen. Maybe it was because I was as comfortable talking music with a guy with a guitar as I was talking business with the CEO of a multinational corporation. It wasn’t easy. I made mistakes. But the holyshit moments made it worth it. Like when I sat barefoot on my living room floor watching Death Cab for Cutie play an acoustic version of Bjork’s "All Is Full Of Love.” Or a couple of years later, when I wound up dancing with Bjork at a party in Iceland. Awesomeness came full circle. In 2006, Holiday Matinee was hired to help out a San Diego-based tech startup, VMIX. They had an interesting product, but needed a complete rebrand. So I did that. They liked it, and it helped secure $21 Million in funding. So they offered me a job. I realized saying yes would entail putting Holiday Matinee on hold. But I knew the experience would eventually make Holiday Matinee better. So I said yes. VMIX was a whole different world—a world of venture capital, meetings with media big wigs and campaigns with millions on the line. Soon after, VMIX was named one of OnHollywood’s “100 Best Up-And-Coming Companies” for digital media and entertainment. Then the recession hit. I was gainfully employed at a great, young company. I felt safe. But “safe” isn’t a word you see on an autobiography or a tombstone. I also felt a revolution starting. Thousands of creative people were blogging, tweeting and connecting on Facebook. A creative, DIY community was thriving on social media and I couldn't resist. It was the same spirit that made me start Holiday Matinee in the first place. Back when I started Holiday Matinee, major media had a firm grip. It was hard for a young PR company to break in. But now the game had changed. It was time to get back to it. So I quit my corporate job in one of the most dangerous and exciting times the country’s ever seen. I needed to give Holiday Matinee the same sort of over-giving I’d done for the people and things I believed in. So there I was. Taking a risk. Working dreams. I rebranded Holiday Matinee with a simple mission - spread
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awesome. The Holiday Matinee blog took center stage and quickly generated a loyal community of over 100k+ visitors a month from all around the world. The blog focused on inspiring creativity - in short form content around categories such as design, technology, music, art, film and philanthropy. I purposely kept the tone light and conversational, while adding a few great writer-friends to share in HM's philosophy and aesthetic. Hosting events in support of the blog was an effective way to personalize the Holiday Matinee experience. I began organizing and hosting happy hours, charitable events, concerts and creative meetups. There's truly something amazing that happens when creative people get together. The recession was still looming and I was frustrated with all the negativity in the world - so I decided to lock myself in a hotel room for 3 days and write a book. The book, titled, "I Swear To Good You Are God At This" is 72-pages of creative inspiration and features 25 people, projects and ideas from around the world that will inspire those who might need an extra push to invest in themselves or do what they love. In wanting to marry three of my favorite things (art, fashion and being a decent person) I built an online store offering 15 products focused on positive messaging and promoting creativity - from books and apparel to art and stationary. Several products were a part of our artist series. It's a simple concept, we partner with an up-and-coming artist to create a t-shirt we'd all want to wear, and donate 100% of the profits to charity. Two of those charities have included Plant-It 2020 (planting, maintaining and protecting trees) and High Tech High (a non-profit charter school in San Diego that supports arts education). Looking to tap into a creative demographic, Ford Motor Company handpicked me to market, promote and create exclusive content for their soon to be released new vehicle, the Ford Fiesta. Four months into it, I leveraged the auto maker's financial muscle to successfully promoted multiple independent businesses, added art to our local neighborhood, threw a massive concert for an unsigned band, designed a clothing line for pro athletes, made a short film and used the vehicle to hand out clothes to homeless. The content Ford received led to the highest pre-orders of any Ford vehicle, ever. San Diego Magazine featured me in their "Best of 2010" and "People To Watch in 2010" issues. It's high praise, especially when sharing the spotlight with Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers and the mayor of San Diego. As Holiday Matinee surpassed the decade mark, it's humbling to look back at all the amazing clients I've had the pleasure to work alongside - TOMS Shoes, Zappos, Apple, W Hotels, San Diego Padres, Threadless, Sigur Ros, UNICEF, Microsoft.... I continue to build a profitable independent record label, with a catalog of over 30 titles, selling 200,000 records worldwide. My record label partner (the amazing Paul "Opie" Fischer) and I secured distribution on four continents and licensed music to The OC, Grey's Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, Californication, Rockstar Games, Cadillac and Hummer commercials and countless action sports videos. In the summer of 2010, I decided it was time for me to move back east and be closer to my family. After twelve years of living in a city that forces you to get creative when choosing an entrepreneurial career path, I felt the itch to play in the big leagues. Thus, after years of living and learning on the job, traveling the globe with bands, writing books on creativity, making foolish mistakes, and never letting the lack of health insurance or a steady paycheck stand in my way, I decided to leave San Diego's perfect climate and perfect burrito for a city where creativity runs rampant and opportunity smacks you in the face. Hello New York City. You know those moments when you step outside yourself and realize you're not where you are anymore? That's the feeling I had on September 28th, 2010, my first day at Etsy. I woke on my brother's couch (thanks, Scott), walked across the Brooklyn Bridge (holy shit, talk about surreal) and made my way to a super-cool, totally beloved startup in DUMBO. It was an incredible atmosphere filled with crafty hipsters, yarn-bombed ceilings, ping pong tables, locally-sourced food, random visits from the likes of Ev Williams and Mayor Bloomberg, really smart and socially awkward engineers, awesome perks (headphones expense account, ski trips, custom lab coats and $100 for each new employee to spend on the site) and an infectious feeling of optimism that we were really doing something meaningful. I was brought on to set a vision for the company's social media strategy, from driving additional revenue and scaling internationally to integrating with future product releases and being able to manage crisis situations. Being the voice of Etsy's millions of fanatical social media fans was a real treat. I realized quickly that experimentation was a huge part of any social media wizard's DNA. On a whim, I bought a chalkboard speech bubble from Photojojo and started posting and responding using a physical medium that I would then photograph and publish online. Engagement went through the roof, but more than anything, it reinforced my fascination for blending online and offline worlds. Fast forward a few months and Etsy's social media was expanding to international markets (Japan, France, Germany, UK, Australia), contributing a few million dollars in sales per month and establishing itself as an effective customer service tool (especially during site outages). It was an exciting time and the company was growing its workforce at an alarming rate, mainly in product and engineering. I can't publicly say much on what led me to leave Etsy (I'm legally bound to never talk shit) and to be honest, there's nothing I could possibly say that would make me think otherwise. The board decided to make some bold changes and it became pretty clear it was time for me to move on. I mean, things stop being fun when people are brought in above you who know jack shit about what you do or how to treat people. It's a total bummer, especially when you're passion is more than power-hungry execs could ever relate to. All this made me realize just how incredible it is to surround yourself with super smart, creative people. My time at Etsy was filled with a lot of highs and lows, but the overall experience was epic and I learned a ton, made genuine friendships and developed a deep love affair with all things handmade. There is nothing about a journey that is more exciting or terrifying than those moments when you walk away from something (familiar, consistent, safe) to explore a whole new something (unknown, challenging, fun). This is the sound life makes when you're tired of waiting and ready to stare down any fears. Your hands are shaking, but you're ready to answer the call even when you haven't the slightest idea what that call is or where any of it might go. But let me tell you, the hairs standing up on the back of your neck don't lie. It's time to make it happen and it's that rush that makes the car drive faster, the music sound louder and the sex feel oh.so.incredible. My craving led me to MKG, an experiential marketing agency in the heart of SoHo. Just steps away from Broadway Lafayette's subway stop, the creative energy is so tremendous you can almost taste it. We're surrounded by startups, fashion brands, creative agencies, a shopping paradise, overpriced everything, epic architecture and the best pizza your lips will ever touch. This is what it's all about - the adrenaline pumping, mind racing and ideas flowing. We're building, designing, architecting and executing thoughtful consumer experiences for some of the biggest brands in the world (Google, Delta, NBCU, evian, GQ, Coke, New Balance). The work is bold, beautiful and best of all, challenging. Not to mention I get to play at the intersection of digital and physical, a sandbox I'm having way too much fun in. It feels good, but none of this would be possible had I not taken that leap. Who knows what the future holds, but as confident Facebook is of Instagram, I sure as hell know the best is yet to come. Dave Brown is committed to making this world more awesome. He’s an expert in creative marketing, innovative digital campaigns, social media strategy, trends... http://welcometodave.com/TOMS-Shoes http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/TOMS-Shoes Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:39:53 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319394 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/cfd-flyer.jpg" width="400" height="585" width_o="400" height_o="585" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/cfd-flyer_o.jpg" data-mid="1544245" border="0" align="left"/>}<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="1279" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo_o.jpg" data-mid="1544292" border="0" align="left"/>{image 1}<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo2.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="1279" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo2_o.jpg" data-mid="1544220" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo3.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="1279" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo3_o.jpg" data-mid="1544221" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo4.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="1279" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/toms-shoes-photo4_o.jpg" data-mid="1544222" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-2.jpg" width="500" height="375" width_o="500" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-2_o.jpg" data-mid="1544358" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-3.jpg" width="500" height="375" width_o="500" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-3_o.jpg" data-mid="1544359" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-4.jpg" width="500" height="375" width_o="500" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-4_o.jpg" data-mid="1544360" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-5.jpg" width="375" height="500" width_o="375" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319394/hm-10-5_o.jpg" data-mid="1544361" border="0" align="left"/>{image 11} On August 19th 2009, Holiday Matinee turned 10. We were supposed to blow out candles, pat ourselves on the back and buy a foosball table. But that seemed selfish. So we decided to think bigger. It was our birthday and nothing made us happier than giving back. So we celebrated by throwing an event that combined doing good and having fun. The W Hotel’s rooftop was the spot and our philanthropic nature benefited Friends of TOMS, a non-profit arm of TOMS Shoes whose mission is to prevent a debilitating disease called Podoconosis. The event was packed and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the big 10. TOMS donated 10 pairs of blank canvas shoes in which we curated 10 local artists to design each pair. The installation currently hangs in San Diego's co-working space, The Hive. On August 19th 2009, Holiday Matinee turned 10. We were supposed to blow out candles, pat ourselves on the back and buy a foosball table. But that seemed selfish.... http://welcometodave.com/Ford-Motor-Company http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Ford-Motor-Company Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:20:27 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319370 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/FiestaSD_Wrap.png" width="640" height="285" width_o="697" height_o="310" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/FiestaSD_Wrap_o.png" data-mid="1447526" border="0" align="left"/>{image 1}{image 4}{image 6}<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/f2.jpg" width="600" height="450" width_o="600" height_o="450" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/f2_o.jpg" data-mid="1447667" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-joel-p.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="640" height_o="427" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-joel-p_o.jpg" data-mid="2564526" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-joel-p-2.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="640" height_o="427" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-joel-p-2_o.jpg" data-mid="2564524" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-party.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="640" height_o="427" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/ford-party_o.jpg" data-mid="2564549" border="0" align="left"/>{image 9}<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/roxtoc.jpg" width="640" height="427" width_o="640" height_o="427" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319370/roxtoc_o.jpg" data-mid="2587268" border="0" align="left"/>{image 12} Looking to tap into a marketing savvy, creative demographic, Ford Motor Company gave me a 2011 Ford Fiesta, a gas card, fully loaded MacBook Pro and a Canon SLR. The only catch was I had to spend Ford's money on a variety of creative missions and do so in a way that complimented my local community. Four months later, I successfully promoted multiple independent businesses, added art to a local neighborhood, threw a massive concert for an unsigned band, designed a clothing line for pro athletes, made a short film and used the vehicle to hand out clothes to homeless. The content and exposure led to the highest pre-orders of any Ford vehicle ever. Fiesta Movement Looking to tap into a marketing savvy, creative demographic, Ford Motor Company gave me a 2011 Ford Fiesta, a gas card, fully loaded MacBook Pro and a Canon SLR.... http://welcometodave.com/MOOG http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/MOOG Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:19:39 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319367 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319367/moog-dvd.jpg" width="294" height="417" width_o="294" height_o="417" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319367/moog-dvd_o.jpg" data-mid="1386151" border="0" align="left"/> MOOG is a documentary film on the legendary figure in music and technology, Bob Moog, and his ideas about creativity, design, interactivity, spirituality. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob while doing PR for this film and it was truly an honor. More info + trailer here. MOOG is a documentary film on the legendary figure in music and technology, Bob Moog, and his ideas about creativity, design, interactivity, spirituality. I had... http://welcometodave.com/Callinblue-Music http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Callinblue-Music Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:16:18 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319358 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-greys.jpg" width="425" height="434" width_o="425" height_o="434" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-greys_o.jpg" data-mid="1386120" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-niptuck.jpg" width="600" height="479" width_o="600" height_o="479" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-niptuck_o.jpg" data-mid="1386121" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-theoc.jpg" width="495" height="488" width_o="495" height_o="488" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-theoc_o.jpg" data-mid="1386123" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-csi.jpg" width="373" height="500" width_o="373" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-csi_o.jpg" data-mid="1386124" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-bh.jpg" width="400" height="500" width_o="400" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-bh_o.jpg" data-mid="1386125" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-hummer.jpg" width="600" height="450" width_o="600" height_o="450" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-hummer_o.jpg" data-mid="1386126" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-sbc.jpg" width="600" height="400" width_o="600" height_o="400" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/cb-sbc_o.jpg" data-mid="1386127" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/chuck-promo.jpg" width="400" height="518" width_o="400" height_o="518" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/chuck-promo_o.jpg" data-mid="2564175" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/calif-promo.jpg" width="274" height="400" width_o="274" height_o="400" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319358/calif-promo_o.jpg" data-mid="2564219" border="0" align="left"/> Callinblue is our answer to the question, "How do musicians make money now that old revenue streams don't cut it?" Put simply, we find musicians money. And we make sure it's from sources they believe in. Callinblue is a publishing administration company. I co-founded the company in 2003 after working with too many bands who were great at playing music but didn't have a clue as to how publishing worked. By handling administration for an artist's publishing, we ensure copyright protection, collection efforts and easily enable our client's music for licensing on television, film, radio, online or commercial advertisements. If a filmmaker or music supervisor needs the perfect song for a scene or commercial, we play them our client's music. Utilizing our extensive global network of resources, we've partnered with clients such as Starbucks, Cadillac, CSI, The OC, Showtime, Grey's Anatomy, Hummer, MTV, Warner Brothers, Nip/Tuck, Chuck, Rockstar Games, Fox Television and various action sports lifestyle brands. Callinblue is our answer to the question, "How do musicians make money now that old revenue streams don't cut it?" Put simply, we find musicians money. And we... http://welcometodave.com/Kumar-Web-Series http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Kumar-Web-Series Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:53:50 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319334 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar.png" width="640" height="360" width_o="640" height_o="360" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar_o.png" data-mid="2657574" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar2.png" width="640" height="360" width_o="641" height_o="361" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar2_o.png" data-mid="2657575" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-flyer.jpg" width="576" height="746" width_o="576" height_o="746" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-flyer_o.jpg" data-mid="1385936" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-collage.jpg" width="500" height="647" width_o="500" height_o="647" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-collage_o.jpg" data-mid="2587534" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-3.jpg" width="382" height="500" width_o="382" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/kumar-3_o.jpg" data-mid="1544367" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/darjeeling.jpg" width="540" height="285" width_o="540" height_o="285" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319334/darjeeling_o.jpg" data-mid="2587523" border="0" align="left"/> Five Minutes With Kumar is a web-series about my good friend, Kumar Pallana. He’s an eccentric dude with a back-story that is equal parts compelling and inspiring. With Kumar, one minute you are laughing out loud and the next you feel your heart beating on par with Kumar’s wisdom. Many believe Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson “discovered” Kumar when they cast him in their classic debut comedy “Bottle Rocket”, but Kumar’s hardly new to show business. In fact, he’s actually a world renowned vaudevillian entertainer who once shared a stage with the Rat Pack and performed on classic television shows like Captain Kangaroo, The Ed Sullivan Show and The Mickey Mouse Club. But just as Kumar was at the height of his fame – he gave up the only life he had ever wanted or known — to begin a new life with his family. Now, forty years after he retired his gravity defying plate-spinning routine from the road –I grabbed some cameras and booked him an unconventional comeback tour — performing in dive bars, comedy clubs and senior centers. My relationship with Kumar transcends age and stereotypes. We are two vastly different individuals on entirely different paths…yet one freakishly similar destination. I hope you enjoy the ride. Watch all episodes of "Five Minutes with Kumar" along with the trailer here."  And have it link to:  http://www.holidaymatinee.com/work/kumar Five Minutes With Kumar is a web-series about my good friend, Kumar Pallana. He’s an eccentric dude with a back-story that is equal parts compelling and... http://welcometodave.com/I-Swear-to-Good-You-Are-God-at-This http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/I-Swear-to-Good-You-Are-God-at-This Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:42:46 +0000 Welcome To Dave 319319 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-cover.png" width="472" height="472" width_o="472" height_o="472" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-cover_o.png" data-mid="1385920" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/iswtg-rgb.jpg" width="540" height="361" width_o="540" height_o="361" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/iswtg-rgb_o.jpg" data-mid="1385921" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-fred.jpg" width="540" height="361" width_o="540" height_o="361" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-fred_o.jpg" data-mid="1385922" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-good.jpg" width="540" height="361" width_o="540" height_o="361" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/istg-good_o.jpg" data-mid="1385923" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/isweartogood-1.jpg" width="500" height="500" width_o="500" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/319319/isweartogood-1_o.jpg" data-mid="1563018" border="0" align="left"/> I was frustrated with all the negativity in the world and decided to lock myself in a hotel room for 3 days and write a book. Titled, "I Swear To Good You Are God At This" the book is 72-pages of creative inspiration and features 25 people, projects and ideas from around the world. My goal is that it will inspire those who might need an extra push to invest in themselves or do what they love. I even made a trailer which you can watch here. You can purchase the book here. I was frustrated with all the negativity in the world and decided to lock myself in a hotel room for 3 days and write a book. Titled, "I Swear To Good You Are God... http://welcometodave.com/Death-Cab-For-Cutie http://welcometodave.com/following/welcometodave.com/Death-Cab-For-Cutie Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:58:00 +0000 Welcome To Dave 316200 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/316200/dcfc-cover.jpg" width="500" height="500" width_o="500" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/316200/dcfc-cover_o.jpg" data-mid="1372142" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/316200/deathcab.jpg" width="500" height="506" width_o="500" height_o="506" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/16179/316200/deathcab_o.jpg" data-mid="2645805" border="0" align="left"/> It was the year 2000 and it was my job to tell the world this band was amazing. I was hired on to handle PR for the band's album, EP and tours. By 2001, I not only accomplished the mission but went on a US-tour with the band that sold out every show from coast to coast. There's even a special acoustic performance of the Death Cab performing live in my living room. One of the best night's of my life. It was the year 2000 and it was my job to tell the world this band was amazing. I was hired on to handle PR for the band's album, EP and tours. By 2001, I not only...