Just read the article from Tom Waits. While I admire his music and writings, I think this is a crock. Really, is it any different for someone to sell there music to an ad or to go on Leno, Letterman, Conan or whatever. Really they are playing a promo to a national audience to promote themselves and their music.

The people in the audience aren't there to seem them or experience intimacy in the artists music. The artists are trying to sell a product - same as if they sell a song to a commercial. And yes Ii've seen Mr. Waits on late night shows. Everyone needs to eat- that doesn't make you a sell out. Also seen buku adds for his two new albums.

Later-

Jason