Re: Peter Himmelman

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pkirman (at) gpu(dot)srv(dot)ualberta(dot)ca (P. Kirman) wrote:

>  I like quite a few
> songs on the album, and just can't figure out why he doesn't have
> more respect and more of a following.


Three possible (and unfortunate) reasons:

1. his previous record label(s) were all divisions of Sony Music. 
        Sony did almost nothing to promote Peter and his music.  He
        is currently searching for a new label after leaving Sony 550
        Music which released "Skin"

2. The fact that he is Religious and refuses to play concerts on
        Shabbat limits his touring ability and almost completely
        excludes him from being even an opening act for a major 
        performer.  That being said, however, let me add that I have
        nothing but the utmost respect for his devotion.  (There's
        something refreshing (and somewhat surreal) about being
        backstage after a rock concert and the star of the show is
        calling out for his kippah and tzitzis!)

3. Those that are in the music business may have written off
        Peter without ever giving him a chance (or a listen),figuring
        that the only reason he ever got a recording contract was
        that he's Bob Dylan's son-in-law (Sony is Bob's label).  This
        is completely shameful, and shows the narrowmindedness of 
        those in the Radio Programming business!


Shawn M. Fink
Producer
Judaic Broadcasting Radio Network