Comments on: More 2010 Awards

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:33:10 +0000

EZ – Worth noting that we can give it to both sides of the spectrum that comments there. Gad zooks.

I almost did give it to them, but the level of shamelessness shown at the Crime Confidential blog in light of the sensitive nature of some of the topics edged them out.

By: KARE

KARE — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:03:23 +0000

Wow, the great Kevy knows all. Have fun at the Tea Party blog EZ.

By: EZ

EZ — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:45:03 +0000

Worst readers/commenters should also go to the Tea Party blog.

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:37:24 +0000

Yes, it is a fact that ANTI- is a larger label with a wider scope and more exposure than Funzola. Sorry, but that’s just the reality of the situation.

And I didn’t assume. I knew.

By: Kare

Kare — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:35:14 +0000

.” But Sean Rowe’s signing is much, much bigger news in the grand scheme of things and will bring him much more notoriety in both mainstream exposure and creative legitimacy.” This is not fact…it’s an assumption. An irresponsible one at that.
Funny how you can assume anyone who defends Sirsy is a friend of the band
but you get your underoos in a wad when I suggest Sean is your friend.

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:50:24 +0000

I never said it was the band’s fault. That’s you being overly defensive and putting words in my mouth. And trust me, I know all about them. I’ve seen them live many times.

Your guesses, like your assumptions and mis-readings, are completely off the mark. I’ve never met nor do I know Sean Rowe. Unlike others, I’m calling this from a neutral point of view, and from this standpoint, I can tell you that the coverage is inequitable whether it’s Tom Keyser with the Times Union or anybody else that covers the local music scene.

How is this blog, or the point I made, irresponsible? To point out that Sirsy got more coverage than Sean Rowe for signing to a lesser label? Or would you prefer that I do the responsible thing and ignore things like facts and logistics and instead turn a blind eye to the fact that, once again, coverage is being concentrated in the wrong areas?

By: Kare

Kare — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:15:57 +0000

So it’s the band’s fault that they are getting this coverage? It seems that since you couldn’t find Funzalo on Wikipedia it was obviously too much work for you to find out more about them. My guess is you didn’t even look past Funzalo’s home page.
Look, it’s nice that you are “friends” with Sean Rowe and you are giving him recognition in your blog. Bravo. He deserves more recognition. He’s a great musician. Tearing down Sirsy’s record deal, label, and hard work is weak. Sirsy deserves the recognition they get. They are very talented and are one of the hardest working bands in the area. Have you even seen them? I normally enjoy your blogs. It’s irresponsible blogs like this that undermine the potential in this area’s music scene. Call Tom Keyser about your gripes.

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:13:54 +0000

Kare – The statement wasn’t about Sirsy, but about the inordinate amount of coverage given to them over Sean Rowe. For websites to continue to have and feature them on their big year-end splashes and then throw in only a passive mention to Sean Rowe is ridiculous.

Look, it’s nice that you and others are friends with them, but all the exaggerated coverage they got and continue to get over this record deal in light of what other people in the area are and/or already have accomplished is misleading at best and, at worse, shameless nepotism and ass-kissing that undermines the potential in this area’s music scene.

By: Bethani McCauslin

Bethani McCauslin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:51:03 +0000

The award to Delmar is SO TRUE. I’m a former Delmar resident and can vouch completely for them getting worked up over mundane crap…But the biggest music news should be the Beatles music finally being available on iTunes!!!!

By: Kare

Kare — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:50:53 +0000

Sirsy has been offered and has declined record deals in the past. They chose Funzalo for many reasons. Reasons that are clearly stated on their website and communicated to their fans. Congrats to Sirsy on their record deal and for staying true to themselves, their music, and their fans.
Also, a big congrats to Sean Rowe AND Phantogram. There is a lot of great music in this area and we should be celebrating it. You could have brought attention to Sean’s record deal without disrespecting Sirsy. Shame on you. Ever hear of Jules Shear? Perhaps it’s you that is out of touch.