I am gonna be straight up. I have a healthy fear of “AI”- Artificial Intelligence! First hand experience of AI’s mistake on transcribed Medical records- Mr. Wiles is a 72 year old female! But, it seems to have some good, still mostly evil in my learned opinion. I could let “AI” write this article and it would not have such a limited vocabulary of Lum and Abner. “AI” wouldn’t have to have 6 cups of coffee to git all fuzzed up to be creative. No, Sir! It would always be on time or Lawdy-Lawdy, the article wouldn’t need to be edited. But where’s the fun in that? “AI” generated music has been around for a long while. There’s programs out there that with just a lil’ input compose lyrics and music for Top Ten hits. Kinda like cheatin’. So may there always be Live Music! But I have some friends that are using this tool to create music around their lyrics to get an idea if the song flows, the passion can still be felt and in common terms- “If ya throw it on the wall, it sticks”. David Love , Randy Fennell and Dave Abbott, all talented musicians and Wordsmiths, have taken to using their lyrics and letting AI help them lay out arrangements, instrumentation and tempo. They can do in a couple hours what would take days, many overdubs and a lotta coffee to achieve. They have produced several awesome tunes. Their tunes come alive just by a Human putting pen to paper and sitting down at a keyboard. What a tool for songwriters. Songs can quickly be composed, shared and marketed(as AI Gen songs) to any Music producers, working band or singers from the comfort of home. There are samples of their songs on fb, heard on a couple of radio stations and other streaming media platforms. Some of the songs are quickly written to follow current topical subjects, songs of faith and patriotism and, of course, songs about Love(lost or found), too. These guys copyright their lyrics and are honest about the AI connection. I ain’t sure how it would work to sell this music. Or how the “Artist” would receive Royalties. The only negative element to the creative process is that it sounds too perfect, a lil’ dry. I really only noticed it in the vocals. The Nuances of personal style, S fingers like Willie or Merle- Sting or Prince. I suspect that we hear more of this canned AI Gen music than we realize. There will never be anything like Live Music. The teamwork, energy and efforts on a 5 pc. Band on stage is priceless. And the reward is the sound of polite applause to the roaring of a crowd. Thanks for Supporting Local Live Music.
One of the longest running Country Music Shows, The Big Bear’s 1st & 3rd. Monday Night’s Open Mic Show has relocated to The Front Porch Theatre, just North of Alma. The excellence in entertainment remains as many Talented folks on both sides of the Ark./Okla. Are invited to be a part of the House band or to sing a few Country Favorites. The next show is Monday Oct 20th at 6:16pm on the dot. Awesome venue- NS/ND kinda place, plenty of room to dance and lots of seating. This show will feature Rodney Smith from Bokoshe. Rodney is the lead singer for the “Wildhorse Band so expect Ricky Ward to be helping on lead guitar. It will be a great show. See ya there.
Live Music this week- “Sierra Bravo”at The Vault in Van Buren on Tuesday night the 21st at 7 pm and then at Ava’s at Fianna on Friday the 24th at 7 pm. Crocky’s Cafe/Hackett will have “Bourbon Rain” on Friday 24th. Lots of great music from this bunch. Then, on Sat. 25th, it’s Oklahoma 59 South” playing songs of Country and Rock with an Open Mic portion, too. Both nites the music starts at 6pm.
“The Libby Starkes Band” will be playing at The Vault 1905 Sports Bar in Van Buren on Friday 24th. A great venue in Historic Downtown Van Buren and Libby will light up the room. Music starts at 8pm. “Sidekicks Duo” have a gig at Zapata’s Mexican Grill in Ft. Smith on Friday 24th. David Love and Floyd Adams can play more music and sing harmony like a coupla of songbirds. Music from 6-9 pm.
There is a Friday Nite Dance at the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on the 24th with one of the best shows in town. “The Richard Rouch Band” are some talented folks but what stands out is their passion for entertaining a crowd. The involvement with an audience is highly commendable, heck, they take their instruments and serenade on the dance floor and at your table. Cool band and awesome show. Dance starts at 7pm sharp.
Muldrow City Limits will bring “Dusty Holster” to their over 100 dancers on Sat. 25th. Newly formed with Roland Stephens, Larry Hight, Billy Wilson and James Zackary, they cover everything from Elvis to Haggard to Bob Seagar. Awesome NS/ND venue, easy to find and the dance starts at 7pm.
“Rhythm Coalition” will take the stage and move the groove at Hero’s Irish Pub on Friday 24th. One of my favorite bands, ck out the videos on fb, and you will hear why. This 6 pc. Combo has no limits to music. That got class and they got style. Catch their show. Music starts at 8 pm.
I have had several requests to hush and I am taking it into consideration. Thank both of ya for your input. BUT if anybody has something positive to say contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Thanks for Supporting Local Live Music.
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