Comments on: Not So Enchanted Fairy Tale: If At First You Don’t Succeed, Kill Yourself Trying!

By: Cheryl-Young-Mauro

Cheryl-Young-Mauro — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:39:24 +0000

Ryan,great job on the article.I still remember the wonderful IBB shows,and still enjoy the cd’s. I like to think the story is’nt over yet. Cheryl

By: Leah C

Leah C — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:15:02 +0000

Ryan, I’ve heard bits and pieces of this story over the years. It’s interesting to finally read it from beginning to…well, I don’t think it has ended. I agree with Sue and Michelle, keep doing what you do. Your passion is obvious when you’re doing the things you love.

By: Michelle B

Michelle B — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:11:23 +0000

This story isn’t over yet.

By: murphy

murphy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:01:41 +0000

while i know this story all too well and have been through the first stage or two of it a few times, it always feels good to hear that i am not alone.

By: ben w

ben w — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:53:45 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experience Ryan. I never had the courage to follow through and achieve what you did. My bands never got too far from the garage. Great read. Thanks again.

By: Susan B

Susan B — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:26:43 +0000

For every label looking for the next proven product or teen sensation, there is someone out there looking for something interesting, intelligent, and challenging to listen to. Although it’s unfortunate that the artists who most advance the cause of American music are largely marginalized, the profession relies on people like you, toiling in obscurity. Keep going. There’s an audience out here.

By: Ryan D

Ryan D — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:59:25 +0000

Great read Ryan. Wish the ending was a little different, but you never know.