Issue 2... From The Gnome

New Year's Resolutions - Can you believe it? It's almost the end of 2004! The end of one year and the beginning of another is a great time to reflect on how freakin' fast this life of ours goes by. To keep the music in you, The Metro Gnome has some suggestions….

• Set a goal to see a certain number of new original acts each month
• Set a personal music goal – maybe to practice once a week – or to learn to sing harmonies - or to write a song – or to join a band – or to learn a new instrument – whatever it is… challenge yourself to do it, figure out what it’ll take, and then GET OUT THERE!
• Sign up for a few lessons –no matter what level you are you’ll get inspired - hint: ask someone to get you a few lessons as a holiday present
• Re-discover a poor, neglected instrument - one you haven’t touched in a long, long time - get it serviced and play it again
• Tell other musicians about The Metro Gnome! (You can't blame is for putting in one shameless plug.)

This month we bring you some fantastic and inspiring information. The cover story is our exclusive interview with Ian Moss! Guitar players - you will love this interview! Songwriters - you will, too. Our Australian audience will undoubtedly support me in saying that Ian is one of the greatest guitar players in the world. For those of you who don't know who he is - have a read - and then ask your local music shop to order in some Cold Chisel CDs and Ian Moss Matchbook. Become a fan!

We have a play by play of The Eagles Farewell I Tour and a review of some great Sydney blues talent in Rynsaardt. All About Guitars has a couple of really good articles that will motivate you to GET OUT THERE! Our Gnome Recording article will teach beginners how to record themselves. And there's so much more....

The Metro Gnome strives to make a difference in our world and contributes by participating in and promoting musical events that raise money to fight all forms of cancer. We learned about a Christmas concert raising money to support victims of breast cancer - click here for details, and please, give generously.

Next month we will have a special section on Women in Country music. We were inspired by the work of a newcomer to the Country music scene, Stacey Morris. If you have any contributions, story ideas, or artists that you want to see featured - send them in ASAP so that we can work them into the issue.

Enjoy this month's issue of The Metro Gnome! And please tell other people about The Metro Gnome. And have a happy holiday season. Make live music a part of your festivities. And make your own music, too!

GET OUT THERE!

~ The Metro Gnome

Coming in January....

* A Tribute to Country Girls
* How to... Vocal Performance!
* Product Range Review - Effects Pedals
* Weekend Warriors – Before the Jam....
* The Fabulous Bob Spencer!