Email is Dead...

Ok a little pondering while the open mic has been put on hold for a few weeks. Email is dead. I know that it is early to call it but i have seen the future and because you cannot control spam email and the email tool is not smart or flexible it is going to be pushed to the side as a last resort communication device. SMS is already easier for the quick hey and if you want to update people have the subcribe to your blog/ private or public... If you are sharing photos there is a better way to send via email (many photo sharing/video sharing sites for that integrated into your blog)

It is about control and it is about being smart. Ideally when you log on to the net you have a simple page that says... where/what/how do you want to do. You then do things. You have a page where your friends blogs are updated through RSS or some other feed. So you know if there is anything new. If you are working to go to your basecamphq or some other project management site where new files are stored and version controlled, where you can edit online or download (if that is necessary)

The point is communication will be controlled through permission based apps that you will give access to your central nerve page where you have access to fees updates calendars of friend work and other things that interest you. Netvibes is one site that allows this now with limited content. But I see it as something that will be the norm in the future. Forget about email. Feed me what I want to know about.

Email will certainly carry on because the cost is low but increasing people will focus on communicating where they control access and timing of updates completely. Eventually email will be like the news flyers that come in the mail that get use for the cat or dog or bottom of the bird cage. Something to clean up with or clean out on a regular basis....

whysteria cottage

wc_chromed
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

All hail from Brooklyn.. that is Brooklyn, MD ... Ok I have been a little crazy with the photoshop here but if you had heard the band you would understand... Death metal was their trade... Most of the woman moved a little closer to the exit when they started to play... They had a hard sound and true to DM you could not understand 90% of the words but the emotion was there and that is what stood out for me... After the second song I overheard a young girl exclaimed " I like died, twice"
Passion is missing from a lot of music and I give this band props for putting theirs out there for us to hear...

vinnyvegas

vinnyvegas
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

Free CD!!!! Not all are worth it but because VinnyVegas was good I was happy to hang out after and get a copy. The most interesting thing about their music is the blending of style... you can see him but there is a piano player in the middle far right... These guys can play and their songs would shift mid stream to something unexpected which made listening a joy. I hope they come back...

flyingeyes w/o alison

flyingeyes w/o alison
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

Ok, so now you know that I am playing around with my photoshop. You can't really tell from the photos but a bandmate is missing. Alison could not make it down from PA to be with the band tonight. It is hard on members when they are split out like that... saucybills knows what I am talking about... especially Pat... they had a stand in singer that is quite good but Alison's sound is what we were use to for the last four weeks so not to have her was a let down. I look forward to seeing them more as they have graduated to the 5 for 5 shows at the 8x10. Check them out when you are in town...

sonic-bloom or whoever

sonic-bloom or whoever
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

Another standout tonight... Their name is going to change and because it sort of belongs to another band... These guys impressed the house so they will be coming back as a feature in March. Now what you see here is the band and it is rumoured that they have a lead signer (woman/girl) who could not make it. Lots of effects on the guitar which hints at a U2 nod but only a slight one as they tore through three well practiced songs. I can't wait to hear what a vocal add can do... Props go out as always to the parents the bassist father was in the house and lets them play at his house...

bensugar ****

bensugar
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

Four stars for Ben. He was the outstanding act tonight. Blues acoustic with a lot of feeling. He was great. 2 covers and then one original "pavement" which ended with a "bring our solders home" war murmur. A nice touch and you felt he believed it. He works and goes to school so does not have time to play much but if you hear he is out - get your ticket. He does not have a myspace page and is looking for a band so if you are interested... post it.

aljumps

aljumps
Originally uploaded by akkdio.

Al really just sat but delivered a good acoustic set and worth a mention. See him on myspace just search for aljumps...