If you live in Austin you are heading out of town this week or at least wishing you were out of town. The city has officially been taken over by SXSW (South By Southwest) fans, attendees, musicians, crazies! The streets … Continue reading
Walked the entire floor layout today of NAMM as they were getting all the booths set up. All I can say is WOW! The space is huge, the amounts of toys (errrr, gear) were a sea of eye candy, and … Continue reading
Pomegranates are such a vibrant fruit and they could help your body tremendously. The seeds could be juiced or eaten whole. Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that fight off cancer and decrease cell damage. Another great benefit is it reduces the “bad cholesterol” … Continue reading
Going abroad anytime soon? The Euro scene loves to have Americans overseas to share in the musical bliss. But before you cross the Atlantic here are some helpful food tips to help your trip be an enjoyable food journey & … Continue reading
Okay, it’s clear that I am a fan of the Mediterranean Diet…it’s more than just a diet, it’s a lifestyle approach, and one that I can support. Yes, I even co-authored the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Dummies. Thus, it’s always … Continue reading
One week, 3 weeks, or will it be 5 weeks this go around? If you are loading up and packing out it’s time to think about road fuel! Good nutrition on the road can take your performances from good to … Continue reading
On the road, grocery shopping isn’t much of a priority, but every once in a while we have to stop and stock up on the essentials. If you’re like me, your roadie food of choice is peanut butter. Peanut butter … Continue reading
Everyone knows we need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you also know that most Americans only eat 2 servings (~2 cups) per day…and the recommendations are now beyond 5-a-day. Curious about the most popular vegetables for Americans? Not … Continue reading
Photo (from left): Katie Fabish, Nicole Sanders, Mindy Gross, Mae Hynes, Dana Corriere, David Farber, Holly Hull competing in the 2010 Collegiate Triathlon, Collegiate National Championship located in Lubbock, Texas. 1. Always eat breakfast. It is important to eat … Continue reading
Being out on the road makes it challenging to get a quality workout in. However, improving your fitness improves your stage performance. Enthusiasm from the crowd can carry you through a set, BUT do you find yourself being tired the … Continue reading