Loren Weisman said:

How to make it in entertainment quips & tips – Its ok to say no. Would you rather be known as the liar or the honest one? Don’t promise you are going to a show that you arent going to. Don’t tell someone you are going to do something you have no intention to do. Don’t tell some one you will call or be in touch if you have no desire to. Just be honest. I have been told I am harsh and brash for telling someone I will not listen to their demo or I am not going to stay for their set. I am giving the respect of the truth, which in my book is much better than lying and pretending to be nice by making a promise that will never happen. Be real. Be Honest. it will put you a step up in this industry.

This blogger is right on the money again!

There is nothing wrong with being honest in music. As some of you know, I’ve been brutally honest in music over the years. Maybe a little bit too much, lol. Some hate me of my honesty and some love me for it. It’s all good.

Over the years, I wasn’t afraid to call out people that acted unprofessional and I wasn’t afraid to say which bands are crap that I had no interest in. I’ve also been honest with my own talent as well.

There are too many people in the music industry who pretend to be nice when in reality they don’t even like you. Pathetic. I don’t want to be that kind of person. I want to be the real and honest one.

If you don’t like a band’s music and think they suck, don’t be afraid to say it. If they’re acting like ego-maniacs or being assholes, don’t be afraid to say it. If you want to turn down a gig that you don’t agree with, don’t be afraid to turn it down. I’ve turned down gigs, you don’t have to say yes to everything like a lot of bands seemed to be doing out there.

You don’t have to be nice, all the time. Do what’s best for your music and that’s where I come from.

I just found out that Loren Weisman is a guy by the way, not a woman, my bad. It’s just that the name Loren is most popular with women, lol. Keep up the good work, man. Love the blog! A lot of truth on it!

Kev