Brian,

Once again, you are picking something with me that there is no need for. I have never trashed Taxi. I have met Michael Laskow in DC, and have given his answer to me about using his service.
Which is that they are "based in LA, so they have better success in Film and television and that it is totally incumbant on the quality of songs and the demos. I have applauded the Taxi Road Rally and their other events and processes. I have said that Micheal and his entire company have done very good in their intentions and results. They instill discipline as well as set up a bar and networking opportunities. I have said this over and over again.

The "Buy me a Rose" story is one they use which is fine, I also say they did pitch the song. I was told it came from a different source to get to Kenny by his manager. This happens where a song will be pitched from a variety of angles, and everyone claims some part of it's success but I don't think there is one source on anyone's success. Sometimes the writers don't even know the total story.

I also say that you have to check out each individual resource and that professionals use a variety of them, from private song pluggers, publishers, personal contact, and frankly any way you can get them out there. I maintain that the farther you get away from the source, the artists themselves, the managers, producers, etc. you are taking shots in the dark.

Any service or activity be it TAXI, Broadjam, workshops, trips to a music center, writing with any of the above people, even my own services are only one part of the journey and nothing is an end all. I have said this over and over again.

As far as what business I get here, frankly there really isn't any. That is fine. That is not the main reason I come here or have ever come here. Over several years I have worked with many people who have frequented this site as well as doing workshops (FOR FREE) for JPF members in Orange County CA. I do it to keep in contact with people I know and provide a particular point view.

This is my view on Taxi. A fine orgainization I have no problem with, but not a be all to end all. None of us are.

MAB