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Meet
Dave Jackson
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Mission:
To create a music community where musicians of all genre's can come
together and exchange ideas on music, marketing, in an effort to mentor
each other so we can avoid each other's mistakes.
To provide tools and resources for musicians to promote their band,
their music, their web site. To help bands be more efficient, and
successful, in an environment where egos are non existent.
Q: What's a Cyber Cooler?
A: People usually gather around the water cooler to catch up with
each other in different businesses. Thanks to the magic of the Internet,
we are able to globally communicate with each other. Hence a cyber
cooler. Pick up a glass.
Q: Can I submit an Article?
A: Absolutely? If two heads are better than one than 600 must be
fantastic! While all things are subject to review, I am pretty flexible.
The only stipulation is have to be a subscriber. Drop
Me a Line
Q: How often does it come out?
A: We publish a bi-weekly newsletter that comes out on Monday.
Q: Does it cost anything to join?
A: Nope. (But donations are deeply appreciated).
Q: What type of topics do you talk about?
A: We focus on communication (band arguments), marketing (CD, gigs,
etc.), building a fan base, cool Internet sites, the music business,
and tips for those who are building their own sites. If it's music
related, send it our way.
Q: Can I trade links with you?
A: Yes please do. Click here to find
the links. Once the link has been added to your site, please let
me know and I will add a link back to your site. This enables you
to be a spotlight artist.
Q: How can I be the spotlight site/artist?
A: When you win two back to back "battle of the bands"
you are placed in line to be the spotlight artist. For more info
click here.
Q: What's with the "Jammin Dave" URL?
A: It's an old nickname of the mine (Dave Jackson). I worked in
a grocery store when I was 16. I had an hour for lunch and would
get bored. I started bringing my guitar to work, and would play
on my lunch in the break room, and in the warehouse. A co-worker
started calling me "Jammin Dave Jackson." I originally
started this site to promote a CD I was recording. It has since
shifted focus to the Cooler.
Q: How long have you been around?
A: This site started in March of 2002 as a site for my CD,
and in researching where to sell my CD, I started networking and
sharing insights with different people. As my CD wasn't finished,
I started posting articles and ideas. Little did I know it would
grow so quickly (had I known I would've registered a better URL,
and come up with a catchier name - ha).
Q: How are you getting the word out?
A: I work an hour a day surfing the Internet for bands, message
boards, resources, etc. When I see band I invite them to join. I
promote trading links alot. I was amazed that we had 10,000 visitors
our first 8 months.
Q: What's in it for you Dave?
A: Well its not the money! (for the first 2 years the site lost
money on a monthly basis, and now barely breaks even). So why do
it? I have passion for music. I had signed up for every "Music
Community" online and they all seemed like email after email
of "Come check out my mp3," or a list of gigs in a state
2000 miles away. There had to be a way to organize a newsletter
with content that would benefit its readers. Oddly enough I fill
it with articles that interest me, and apparently it interests everyone
else too. If you want people to listen to your mp3, enter it in
the battle of the bands (thus those that are looking for free music,
still have a place for it).
Dave's Bio
Born 2/8/1965 Dave Jackson picked up his first guitar when he was
5. His fingers were too small, so he had to put it down. Over the
years he tried again, and again, but kept encountering hurtles (he
was left-handed at the time). When he was 12 He picked it up, switched
hands, and hasn't put it down since.
As the youngest of his family, Dave listened to the music of his
older brother and sister (The Beatles, Monkeys, etc.). When Hendrix
died, Dave was the only kid in his elementary school that probably
knew about it.
Dave played his first gig in a band called "Direct Drive"
(named after a type of turntable) when he was 15. During his Jr/Sr
high school years the guitar players in Heavy Metal mesmerized him.
These included Angus Young (AC/DC), Randy Rhoads (Ozzy), George
Lynch (Dokken), Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker (UFO), and Ted
Nugent. Not only did Dave learn every Nugent lick note for note,
but he also adopted Ted's drug free lifestyle. Dave was in numerous
Metal bands growing up.
After high school Dave attended a state college. While getting
his degree in Electronics, he also got heavily into computers, and
writing (acting as the Editor of the Student Newsletter for two
years, and a writer for four). It was here Dave learned how to work
with a team. Upon graduating Dave has worked as a computer training
specialist, as well as other areas specializing in training and
communications.
In 1995 Dave joined a country band called "Six Shooter".
The new style of country (boogie with a twang) gave Dave a chance
to explore a new style of guitar playing. When Six Shooter folded
up camp in 1997, Dave knew he wanted to be in a Blues based group.
In 1998 Dave joined forces with Bobby Jackson to form "The
Sugar Daddies."
Dave's passion for guitar has lead him into many different styles.
He plays regularly at his church, he enjoys his time with the Sugar
Daddies, and in June of 2002, he went back to his metal roots released
his first "solo" CD Recess
on Independent records.
In addition to recording music, Dave has also used his skills as
an instructor to publish music related items. His book "How
to Get Your Band Out of the Basement (And Keep them out of the Asylum)"
helps both new musicians and veterans through tips and entertaining
stories.
In October of 2003 Dave launched www.marketingmusician.com
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