1/22/07, 12:00 pm EST
The “I’m From Rolling Stone” Writing Competition: Assignment Three

CONTEST CLOSED: Thanks for your entries! Stay tuned for the 20 finalists…
Last night’s episode of “I’m From Rolling Stone” followed Russell, Tika and Pete as they struggled to meet their deadlines. (Didn’t catch it? Read our episode guide!) Russell was to turn in an interview with quirky songstress Nellie McKay; Tika wrote about the Roots’ new album; Pete tackled a profile and live review of indie-rockers Band of Horses.
Assignment Three: Write 300 words or less about a concert you’ve seen this year (on or after January 1st, 2007). Click here for the official online entry form. Note that submissions over 315 words will be automatically disqualified.
Those of you off the beaten path of touring bands, fear not: Any live musical performance is game, be it a bar band or a chamber orchestra. The main idea is to describe the scene (the space, the smells, the crowd), the performer(s) and the music’s sound, using as much detail as you can (song titles, onstage banter, etc.). Be creative and don’t shy away from criticism.
You’ve got until this Friday at noon EST to submit your entry. We’ll announce the finalists Friday evening and a winner the following Wednesday. The champ will receive a brand new First Act SFA Edition Lola CE120 guitar and a Rhapsody Sansa MP3 player.
And remember to check back here THIS Wednesday to see who among our twenty finalists won last week’s assignment number two.
Comments
Gpifptfv | 7/13/2009, 6:31 pm EST
kbImno
Henry Rychlicki | 11/15/2007, 9:24 am EST
not nessesairly stoned
…………..but beautiful
Jimi Hendrix
Henry Rychlicki | 11/15/2007, 9:22 am EST
…not necessarily stoned
……………. but beautiful
Jimi Hendrix
months | 8/15/2007, 10:55 pm EST
cool regularly! its nice updated site ,
months | 8/15/2007, 10:55 pm EST
cool regularly! its nice updated site ,
Bob Huston | 1/25/2007, 12:49 pm EST
I caught a show from a band called your majesty in some small ass town in PA. I was totally impressed, you should check them out, if your interested in new bands. http://www.myspace.com/yourmaj estypa
Henry Rychlicki | 1/25/2007, 7:17 am EST
Henry Rychlicki | 1/25/2007, 7:16 am EST
Tom Petty Hiyway Companion Great Show Toronto
Bob Dylan Modern Times Great Show
Sean Lennnon The Best show did all 10 songs off Friendly Fire C.D.Perfectly…….. All 3 Great Shows. In Toronto Canada..
Lv Henry Joseph Rychlicki Author Fragments Of My Life A Sex Fiction x0o
joshhartnettlovestheladies | 1/25/2007, 12:49 am EST
lalala I am stoned.
Chrys | 1/24/2007, 9:18 pm EST
I was sort of hoping that it was 2006 as well, but I do believe it’s 2007.
Let me tell ya, that limits my choices, a lot. That’s what I get for living on a freakin’ island.
Adam | 1/24/2007, 7:09 pm EST
Question…
Is it permissable to submit something for this weeks contast as well as submit something to next weeks contest, and so forth?
Marta | 1/24/2007, 3:36 pm EST
Re: Contest #3 rules–Is this a typo?
Or
Do you mean review a concert you’ve seen on or before Jan. 1, 2006 (which would cover just over a year) OR do you mean in the past three weeks (since Jan. 1, 2007, as your rules indicate?) PLEASE ADVISE. Thanks
Scampstress | 1/24/2007, 1:21 pm EST
SirLoin, you hit the nail on the head. Brilliant.
SirLoin | 1/24/2007, 11:47 am EST
here are some tips for all you aspiring hopefuls who want to become part of the Rolling Stone blog:
- Find a random news headline on Yahoo.com. Then find a bunch of random song titles on the iTunes store that only vaguely correspond to that headline, and make a Playlist of the Day. Don’t bother including MP3s, as nobody expects a music website to actually provide music.
- Make sure your writing frequently uses words such as “totally,” “really,” and “excellent,” and be sure to end every third sentence with “[artist/album/news event] rocks!”
- Be sure that Rolling Stone (the blog) maintains its edgy, outsiders-looking-in vibe by constantly referring to Rolling Stone (the magazine).
- During staff meetings, never, ever ask questions like this: “It seems like you guys are making the mistake so many old-media outlets make when going digital: You copy a format that’s been done better elsewhere, and arrogantly assume that the brand name will attract the few people who don’t know any better. But won’t your blatant fear of irking advertisers cause even those readers to flee eventually? And when will magazines learn that their true advantage over blogs is reporting and writing, and that they have to start incorporating those elements into the web, instead of trying to play catch-up with a bunch of work-from-home cranks who hijacked your cultural momentum with one-tenth of the resources? And finally, is your site aimed toward fifteen-year-olds who think Bob Dylan is ‘totally awesome!’, or does it just read that way?”
Anonymous | 1/24/2007, 10:14 am EST
Jennifer Hsu- Do you frown upon concert reviews written in the first person?
Anonymous | 1/23/2007, 10:06 pm EST
I want to ask alex if i can have his email,because i like to talk with him i’m his number1 fan tanks
Eric | 1/23/2007, 8:42 pm EST
WHITE STRIPES
ONE FAG & ONE FAT COW BEATING A DEAD HORSE.PURE SHIT!RAPE!KILL!
Sr.Stan G.
jenniferhsu | 1/23/2007, 6:43 pm EST
you can’t submit a previously published review
Sam | 1/23/2007, 5:03 pm EST
Question, can I submit a previously published review?
yeah | 1/23/2007, 10:52 am EST
I agree
awesome idea
Jen from Texas | 1/23/2007, 10:35 am EST
Rolling Stone Magazine is amazing however,I didn’t like the picture of James Brown’s funeral. I thought it was a bit disrespectful to display pictures of it like it was some big show. Thanks.
FARKING JOURNO | 1/23/2007, 7:06 am EST
he’s a brain wave, how bout the people who post comments check a dictionary before posting them? oh that and remove head anus before commenting at all!!!!
Justin | 1/22/2007, 11:43 pm EST
probably so they don’t get swamped with crap reviews and have to wade thru them all.
duh.
duhmass
Idea... | 1/22/2007, 6:42 pm EST
How about you impose the 315 word-limit on your reviewers?
that’d be great.
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