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About me - Christopher Scum

I sing in a Southern Punk Band called the DIRTY WORKS. Ive been in bands since the age of 14. Also spent 10years working as a local stagehand here in Knoxville TN.
Right now however my attention is solely on my music. The DIRTY WORKS and my acoustical project

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Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 13 of 76
The Dirty Works emerging from the South are one of your more chaotic bands of today. With heavy pounding drums, distorted twangy guitar, solid but experimental bass and horse, raspy, rage filled vocals the music has an obvious effect on the listeners. After an onstage brawl and near riot in Memphis TN, a spokesperson for the... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Tips for touring in a band: 2 of 5
Hello musicians and music lovers, I am going to attempt to give advice on touring in a band. It certainly seems like the life, huh? Rock out every night, stay up all night partying with the groupies you met. Playing packed houses every night and signing autographs until your hand is sore. Maybe if you join a band that is alr... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes A sad time for Rock-n-Roll: 2 of 4

What's next? Is there any hope for music? I heard someone the other day talking about Emo being the next Grunge. That it has the potential to be a new original sound, a movement. My feelings we're this person was a little predated because where I'm from the Emo/ Screamo stuff is already bellied up. What is it that's ... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Great websites for promoting your independent band: 10 of 16
Does your Band really need a Label to make it in the music business? Tips for being in an independent band. Just a heads up I'm writing to competent musicians. If you are just starting out in your first band take all the time limits I give and triple them. In the 60's 70's, 80's and even the 90's bands looked at getting sign... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 162 of 219
The Dirty Works are a high energy Southern Punk bandwhich emerged from the sewers of Knoxville, TN inthe summer of 2004. Unlike many Scum Punk bands they don't write lyrics glorifying rapepedophilia and bestiality. Actually they have songs condemning Spousal Abuse, Police Brutality, and Governmental abuse of power. It's the ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What happened to music in today's world: 33 of 36
I'll never forget rushing through K-Mart to buy Kiss Alive II. So damn excited I could scarcely count my rumbled bills out to the cashier. I had mowed two or three yards for that and Darn it I wanted to go home and listen. Unfortunately for me, my mother had a full day of shopping planned. Finally to quiet me she gave me a c... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Image tips: How to have a successful career in the music business: 13 of 13
Sub-Title How to make yourself a valuable asset in the music business. If you have made the resolution to make music a chief part of your life, then you probably already have realized that this is not a one hit game. Not if you want to be your best while maybe even supplementing your income. By supplementing your income I mea... More..