Global Boombox.. WTF is that???

So once again im talking about traveling, something i am passionate about! For years i have wanted to have my own show on Travel channel, or discovery channel but just recently i realized that i would be much more suited for VH1 or something along those lines. My show i want to propose to a major television network would just be me to different countries to experience their music, the culture around the music and to learn some of it myself. Interesting? i think so. Theres really only a few things that rival my passion for music... those would be travel, adventure, and fun!
 Imagine me, in spain.. learning more about flamenco, yes it should come natural to me..since i can play a little flamenco and mariachi style guitar.. but to experience it the way its ment to be.. to live amongst the people and musicians for a bit and really get a feel for what drives the music!
 Music has always reflected to me the struggles of people.. without the struggle music really has no meaning. Look at Punk.. through disorder and rebellion came a form of music that was so angry, violent, and hell overly political at times. Or take a look at swing... highly popular throughout the great depression.. and it has a sound of joy, fun and a sense of wellbeing. Even though the times were the hardest for most americans, the music was a release. a way to forget about the daily hardships and be free for just even 5 minutes.. That is what music is to me!
 Music has always been there for me, thats why i am going to school right now to get my degree in Music Business. Time for  me to give back a little of what i have taken so much of. I think alot of people take for granted all the music they hear, i know sometimes i do. Im really, really not a fan of commercialized forms of music, but it does have its place. Im more of a fan of raw, original, and underground music. To me, its more Real.. and genuine.
 Traveling to experience music would definately be my dream job!! combining the two aspects of my life into one career.. now thats how i want to live! It would be the most rewarding career for myself! I think to me that im more fascinated by seeing how music is effecting other countries. As for an example, take Isreal and a lot of the middle east ; Punk Rock is just really starting to take of there! and not just a little bit.. im talking HUGE!!! Isreal, Iraq, Iran, and Egypt are pumping out tons of punk bands.. why? becuase of the struggle! They finally have a chance to really voice their opinions and views since their governments are going through such radical changes. I honestly wish i could have been there to see it just break through and grab hold of the youth, just to see raw energy and mayhem of music unleashed! I can only imagine what those first few gigs would be like!! must have been one of the greatest experiences.. yes i can romanticize punk rock shows.. being the first few to really unleash pent up aggression and raw emotions.  a lot like early New York at CBGB's or in London watching the Clash really bring it down!

the man, the myth, the legand!! Joe!

 Im not too sure what i would call my show.. perhaps something like " World Beat" or something generic like that... maybe something else.. like Global Boombox.. yeah i like that better! So if you know anyone in the "BIZ" that would wanna make my dream a reality.. send em my way... im available to sit down with some big wigs.. talk music and travel.. plot out a few places to go to experience culture, music, and the people who inspire us everyday!  I think i got alot of my attitudes and thinking of music from an old friend who is no longer with us, talking with him about global music and what it really can offer us as people was the greatest thing, I learned alot from Joe and i carry that with me everyday.. Sometimes finding some of the weirdest music to listen to can be surprisingly good for your soul.. so today go out and find something weird.. and really listen to it.. dont just hear it, LISTEN!! it may actually open your eyes and soul up to a new place..