D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind: Thriving Spirit (April/May 2024) 🌱

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Bruce on the mend… ⏰

We haven’t shared widely, but Bruce is on the mend from a super scary health crisis. We will share more as the journey unfolds, but for now, know that we are keeping as much of our content going as possible (through classic clips on Sundays and a guest host–our daughter, Zandalee Indigo–for Gab & Jam). Thank you to all the folks who have checked in on him recently. We appreciate your kind words and prayers.

Knowing when to quit (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/328whentoquitblog

New season… 🌷

Even given current circumstances, we are moving forward with releasing the LONG overdue “Daylight” music video. After all, every day around here is a blessing and this idea is what the spirit of the message was meant to reflect. So, be sure to check THAT out as a lovely “start your day” song. Here’s our “Start Your Day” Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3Oajv8b

How much formal education is necessary (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/323howmuchedblog

“We don’t care to win awards.” 🎶

If you’re a former Prince fanatic–like us 🤪–you will recognize this lyric from the song, “Dance, Music, Sex, Romance” (1982). –And, yes, though we’re not in it to win awards, it has REALLY been nice to have been nominated for one recently. Our song,“So Restless,” was nominated for LMCB Awards 2023 in the Afrique category (https://bit.ly/lmcdawardnom23 ). We’re happy about that and the fact that received a magazine feature from Aldora Britain e-Zine feature on Bourgeoisie Paper Jam! https://bit.ly/bpjaldorabritblog And in a topper to this whole first part of this year has been that our song, “Merry Christmas to you, Baby” was used by Brandtrack as a “Business Overhead Radio”: https://bit.ly/merryprejippie We feel really blessed to have been acknowledged by anybody, so while getting accolades has never been the goal, we graciously celebrate all that we have received. 🙏🏽

How to get out of a creative rut (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/324outofrutblog

Thank you! 😊

And you KNOW how we do; if you made it THIS far, you’re a G.O.A.T.! You are a member of our vibe tribe and we want to tell you how much we appreciate you giving us your time and attention. We know you’re busy, but the fact that you stop to check in on us warms our hearts! 🌹

If you are LOVING supporting what we do, here are a few suggestions for how to do MORE:

Here's where to go next:

• New “retro flow” t-shirt: https://bit.ly/flowretroshirtaug23

• Exclusive “clouds” t-shirt: https://bit.ly/obtflwtshirt623

• Patreon: https://bit.ly/PMGPatreon

• Join the Bourgeoisie Paper Jam Street Team! https://bit.ly/BPJstreetteam

• BandCamp (music; most discography): http://bit.ly/BandCampPMG

• "Funkalicious" video: https://bit.ly/twebbfunkaliciousvid

• “Every Heartbeat”: https://bit.ly/everyheartbeatvid

• “It’s Gonna Be Alright: https://bit.ly/itsgonnabealrightmusicvid

Benefits of having a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/325diyrockblog

Here's what we're most thrilled about this month:

Aldora Britain e-Zine feature for Bourgeoisie Paper Jam! https://bit.ly/bpjaldorabritblog
“So Restless” was nominated for LMCB Awards 2023 in the Afrique category: https://bit.ly/lmcdawardnom23
Our song, “Merry Christmas to you, Baby” was used by Brandtrack as a “Business Overhead Radio”: https://bit.ly/merryprejippie
Thanks, Helen Teck, for helping us start the week with a bang! 💥 Join the Street Team! https://bit.ly/BPJstreetteam

7 Tips for running a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/326topblogtipsblogpost

Gab & Jam:

322. Awards aren’t everything for the D.I.Y. Rock Star (video: https://bit.ly/322awardsvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/322awardspod )

323. How much formal education is necessary (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/323howmuchedvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/323howmuchedpod )

324. How to get out of a creative rut (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/324outofrutvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/324outofrutpodcast )

325. Benefits of having a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/325diyrockblogvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/325diyrockpod )

326. 7 Tips for running a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/326topblogtipsvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/326topblogtipspod )

327. Using humor in your art (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/327humorinartvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/327humorinartpod )

328. Knowing when to quit (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) (video: https://bit.ly/328whentoquitvid and podcast: https://bit.ly/328whentoquitpod )

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“More Love Planted” Music Video: https://bit.ly/morelovevid

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Blog Posts:

Awards aren’t everything for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/322awardsblog
How much formal education is necessary (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/323howmuchedblog
How to get out of a creative rut (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/324outofrutblog
Benefits of having a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/325diyrockblog
7 Tips for running a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/326topblogtipsblogpost
Using humor in your art (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/326topblogtipsblog
Knowing when to quit (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/328whentoquitblog
In case you missed last month’s newsletter, here it is: https://bit.ly/mar2024diyrockstar

Listen to the latest album on your favorite streaming platform.

Song Clips:

161. Classic Clip “Velvet Growl” @Fender #Fender #bass

163. Classic Clip “Cosmic Yang” @Fodera #Fodera #bass

164. Classic Clip “Stoned” @Fender #Fender #telecaster #guitar

165. Classic Clip “Strong Enough to Lift You Up” | #Kala | #shorts

166. Classic Clip “Sunday Beckoning” | #Martin | #guitar #acoustic

167. Classic Clip “That’s What I Want” | #Fender | #guitar #telecaster

168. Classic Clip “That’s What I Want” - Part 2 | #Fender | #shorts

169. Classic Clip “Make it Work” #Sandberg #bass @Sandberg #shorts

170. Classic Clip “Butterfly Jump” @Fodera #Fodera #bass

Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book?

Charting the journey for creating, growing, and maintaining a musically creative empire from scratch. https://bit.ly/diybookorder

Playlists:

Underappreciated bands you STILL might not know Playlist: https://bit.ly/314bandsplaylist
“Hero” Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3NPfCoW
“Best ways to start your day” Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3Oajv8b