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Next Step… Don’t be a B*tch

Posted on by Jaimee T

Here’s the real trick to the industry. Getting in, is the toughest part. I feel being a woman who has blonde hair and blue eyes, it’s extremely tough. Luckily for me, there are so many people who I’ve worked with, that really respect me. Thank. God.

Alright, when you make it past that point, what’s next. Sure it’s the college text book “You’ve got to have skills”, right …. Well maybe not necessarily. I will never sit here and say I know everything about merch, artist hospitality, production, transportation, you know it, I’m not sure about every aspect. Why, because I’m still learning. I need to. I don’t have all the skills I need. Not yet at least!

Someone once told me, half of the job is the job itself the other half is to be able to hang. I want to throw my input in there and saying “fake it til you make it” really has come a long way for me. Because sometimes having confidence is the key to success.Just don’t be a b*tch about it.

If there’s one thing I got from working Pilgrimage this weekend, I’ve really stepped up my game!

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Festivals on Festivals on Festivals

Posted on by Jaimee T

For people that think that throwing on an event is easy, you are so wrong.
I know people who have a hard time planning their own birthday party, imagine throwing a birthday party for 10,000 people. Then think about food, parking, sponsors, the artists and most importantly budget. Just think about that and plus more for 10,000-50,000 of your closest friends. Do you think you could pull it off?

I’m not saying my job is rocket science, but it’s definitely not a cake walk either. I hope people appreciate the amount of work, sweat and tears it takes to put on a good show. And if it’s a damn good show, you the know the price is right.

This will be my second year working Rock the Green. To say the least I’m really excited about it. I’m excited to see everyone I worked with again, I’m excited about working another festival but more importantly, I’m excited to be home.

If you are in Milwaukee, come on by and say hi!

http://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/09/14/rock-green-makes-unlikely-return/90298078/

 

 

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“Road Less Traveled”

Posted on by Jaimee T

I was thinking really hard… Wait a minute… When am I not thinking.

I was thinking about my career and where I want it to go. And to be completely honest, I’m not sure where I want it to go or where the hell I’m going. Hopefully it’s up! I just want to continue to make progress!

Because like everyone else in the world, I want to conquer it and do everything possible!
I truly believe in the artist I work for. She has a great voice and she really stands for all the good things in music.

Not only do I want to help her career, but I want to help her conquer of her dreams as well. Now tell me, how is it possible to do all things? Maybe it is, you just have to keep your focus and go for the gold!

If you are an early bird (Which I’m not), check out Lauren Alaina on the Today show tomorrow!

 

 

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“What’s Left of Me”

Posted on by Jaimee T

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I really want out of my career. Like, what is it that I really want,what I’m trying to aim for and where I’m going.

Because the truth is, now I want even more than what I have now. That is probably extremely selfish of me because some people won’t make it at all or won’t come close to what they want out of their career. But hey, I think it’s extremely selfish when people have kids and they call them “minnie me”. Because they are just people, not you.

I really want to push my limits to see what I can do with my career in music. How I can help my fellow musicians, producers, event managers because at the end of the day, it takes a team to make everything happen.

If you follow my blog, you know I’ve worked really hard to get to where I am. I will be the first to say, I am really ready to take the next step in my career. Have more responsibilities and to be in charge of more decisions.

We all have to go somewhere…

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Is Summer the Worst Time of Year for BNA?

Posted on by Jaimee T

So here’s a little tid bit about what’s going on in Nashville… not much at all. Ironically, my home state is killing it with country and rock festivals left and right. Nashville right now is primarily dead. Sure you have local festivals and get togethers, but besides tourism, that’s pretty much it.

Why?

This is the time of year where everyone is out of town working.We are all traveling to different states and venues to put on a show. I should say, if you are in the production world or are a musician, you are like me, who is traveling a lot at the moment.

Not to say it’s a bad thing if you are still in town working. Remember, we have a lot of agencies, management and crew companies in town. So there are people who still work a lot. Also, if you are trying to make it on stage, remember, you have to start somewhere.

In other words, I thought about this really hard. I think Nashville is a great town, except in the winter and summer. Summer everyone is traveling and working and winter sucks because no one is working.

#makeitwork

 

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Farewell Tour

Posted on by Jaimee T

It’s not every day that I make an effort to actally go out of my way to go and see a band. Two main reasons:

1. I’m a spoiled brat and I can go to concerts for free or I either work them.

2. I know the band will come back around and I can see them another time (see reason number 1.)

This is a side note here * I know this sounds like a really bratty thing to say. I’ll be the first to admit it. Please don’t judge me. I promise I’m a semi decent person.* 

But I will say this, if you don’t go and see Motion City Soundtrack Farewell Tour, you are truly missing out. I’ve worked with them a couple times, the guys are so nice and extremely talented. Please do me a favor, if you read this please do see Motion City if they come to a city near you. It’s once a once in a lifetime punk rock band for sure. 

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“But I Can’t Go With Me Like This”

Posted on by Jaimee T

When life gets tough, sometimes it is OK to cry. Because let’s face it, we’ve all been through some roughness in our life, you don’t know if you’ll be able to face the real world again.

I wish there were more sad songs on the radio. I mean losing something or missing something so special to you. I think people would be able to relate to more songs because losing something (not in a heartbreak way) is such a strong feeling. Because sometimes, I can’t listen to music when I’m sad, because Pandora plays love songs… Not their fault, it’s just what is on the radio.

I’m in the process of losing my dog to cancer and it’s going to be a really tough process for me. She’s been so good to me as I’ve been traveling, moving and on my own adventures. She’s always there for me when I return. And because of everything I’ve been through since I moved down to Nashville, I’m going to start songwriting and playing piano again.

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Honesty is the Best Policy

Posted on by Jaimee T

It doesn’t matter what you are doing in life. It doesn’t matter what period you are in your life. There will always be people around who will always try to bring you down.

Whether it’s in your career or whether it’s in your personal life, boy or girl, chicken or cow, it will happen to you at some point in your life.

Now, when it comes to handling this, there’s a couple of ways to go about it:

The crazy road: Where you start swearing up a storm and start ripping peoples’ hair out.

The I’m better than this road: This is when you ignore everything and act like nothing is going wrong… because you are “better than this” AKA you are oblivious to everything to what is actually going on.

Or you can take this road…

Jaimee’s road: This is the way I do things. I’m not saying it’s right, I’m not saying it’s the holy grail. This is how I’ve learn to handle things. I like to go head on with things. I like to head straight  on with the problem, and just confront the person. Sure, words may be exchanged but honesty has always been the best policy for me.

 

 

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“Somewhere on the…” #whereami

Posted on by Jaimee T

I just finished my fifth season in the production office at Summerfest. Needless to say, I’ve come a long way since I first started. I put up with less bullsh** and I don’t have time for attitude. Which is great for me because more people respect me more for it.

And that’s all I really out of life. To have people respect me and to be happy.

Simple right… Not.

Currently at the moment, I’m somewhere in Minnesota. I say that because I was in Milwaukee for two weeks, Nashville for less than 24 hours, then up to Indiana and now I think I’m in Prior Lake. Great Lake Festival I think .

Am I exactly where I want to be in my career, no. But I’m getting to where I want to be and I’m working hard for it. It’s one of the best feelings in the world. People seeing and knowing you are working hard, and you are finally getting recognized for it.

 

#Bestfeelingever

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#RIPChristina

Posted on by Jaimee T

I’ve been working in the industry for about four to five years now. I’ve seen the good and the bad. The great and the worst. But this, I will never understand.

At the end of the day, if you make in the industry. You’ve earned because it is not easy to get into the industry.

Christina Grimmie was a very talented artist. I don’t recall her being on The Voice (because I really don’t watch the show) But I remember and still watch her YouTube videos. She was an incredibly gifted person and her life ended way too soon.

Why someone would do something like this? It is not just awful, it’s  despicable. I don’t care what happened, in the end, no one should die over it.

And because of recent events, now I’m on high alert with my artist. She too likes to sign after her performances… what if something were to happen… I can’t think about it.

We need to stop doing this to each other. We need to come together and be one. Because at the end of the day, we are all here for the same reason. To live our dreams.

And to Christina’s family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is not fair and I hope you get the respect and privacy you deserve.

 

This is one of my favorite videos of her. RIP Christina.