Why you should #Follow these people

Rather than just send blind #FollowFriday or #FF recommendations, I thought I would take a tip from @sharonhayes and make a post about my favorite people.  This is my expanded Blog version of:

@concertreviewer #FollowFriday #FF @2tammytodd @metiche76 @joshuadenney @sharonhayes

Tammy Todd
First on my list is @2tammytodd

Tammy is a writer and reporter who writes for several online publications.  She can get away with this because she’s an expert in several topics.

She writes full time; it’s not only her passion, it’s her living.  Her most commonly read column is published in at examiner.com and is called NY Bargain Entertainment Examiner.  Tammy Todd is a freelance writer and comic who writes about the NYC scene. When it comes to bargain entertainment, Tammy can show you how to have fun in the Big Apple without the big price tag.

Quoting from her Twitter bio:  Writer/Reporter. My beat: NYC entertainment and Sports. Writing novel about being Native (Apache). Foodie, news/political junkie, into volunteering and music.

Why follow:  As a writer, Tammy expresses herself well.  She is talkative and is happy to engage her fans on Twitter.  She re-tweets interesting content.  As an expert on several topics, she is knowledgeable and can participate in diverse conversations.

Alycia Sevier-Johnson
Next on my list:  @metiche76

Alycia Sevier-Johnson (everyone calls her “Alice”) is a friend who goes to concerts with me and is fun to share music with on Twitter.

Passionate about music of all eras and of concerts, Alice is easy to talk to about your favorite band.

According to her Twitter bio, she is a “30 something blip-aholic and music fanatic.”

You can also find Alice on MySpace and Alice’s Blip.fm station, where you can listen to her music mix.

Why follow:  Alice is open and honest.  She re-tweets content about music and concerts, and will play music just for you on her music channel if you’re her friend!

Joshua Denney
Get to know @joshuadenney

Joshua does a lot of things online; and probably has the most diverse list of interests of any of my friends.  Despite this variety of interests, he still seems to be someone who needs a reason for everything he does.  So when he does something, it’s easy to trust that he has a true motive behind it.

He makes Web sites and knows a lot about online media.

From his Twitter bio:
I make music, manage talent, design things, write stuff, instill confidence, connect people and think a lot. I am also EXTREMELY funny.

Why follow:  Joshua is a willing-to-help kind of guy who wants to see other people succeed.  Unlike most Web developers you’ll meet on Twitter, he’ll remember your from day to day; that’s because he’s here for the community, not just himself.

Learn more about Joshua Denney here.

What did you think?
If you like the idea of posting a Blog article talking about why you should follow someone for #FollowFriday or #FF recommendations, instead of blindly listing them, post a comment and let me know!  If this is popular enough, I may do this every week.

Thank Sharon Hayes for this idea
Follow @sharonhayes for giving me the idea for this post.  It’s like a VAT - a Value Added Tweet.  Thanks Sharon Hayes!

Name Sharon Hayes
Location Canada
Web http://www.hayes.net
Bio Entrepreneur, Motivator, Domains Domainate.com, Email Marketing Listcast.com, @reply 4 follow ♥ music news tech fitness coffee green REI travel sushi smiles

Why follow:  Inspiring, real person.

 

Please follow me
If you are not already one of my followers, please follow me.  I am @concertreviewer

Why follow:
I write for examiner.com as a concert reviewer.  Find my professional column here.  I talk about music, concert events, and writing.  I help promote bands in the Los Angeles area.  I will Follow Back if you show me you’re a real person and not a spamming social marketer, and will re-tweet your content if I find it interesting or amusing.