SteveEds Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 We had a residency a couple of years back and I'm sitting here reflecting on how it all went then my thoughts focused on the one guy who thought I was some sort of God. I didn't see it at first but through the break he'd come up to me and tell me how the guitar sounded in each of the PF songs I did, he just wanted to be around me (even my wife doesn't like to be around me). A nice guy and he would be there each week, he didn't want to be my friend as such and was always there to encourage, I'm one of those "all back of the buss" players so it was always a surprise as he talked to and with me. There is something about being in a band when you don't have an ego or care about anything apart from what your playing, that all changes when you play to real life people Just an observation that still fascinates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I play in local band, mostly covers with a few originals thrown in. I've often wondered "Why do people come out to shows?". I mean they could play the jukebox and hear most for what I play, in a more polished format as well. So why come out? This is even true of nationally successful acts. You can buy the CD a lot cheaper than concert tickets. I don't think as musicians we can base our own reasons for going to show either. We go to learn, observe, be inspired and to support other musicians. We are too close to the music to be objective about our reasons. The only conclusion I've ever drawn is that Humans are social creatures and like to be "a part of something" even in small way. To experience the band and music if you will. For us smaller acts we are much more approachable than big names. No back stage pass or security in the way. I've made friends or maybe acquaintances out of several of my fans. Maybe I only see them around town when I see other bands but I sit down and have drink with them and find out how they are. I love these people, they afford me the ability to get out and do one of the things I love, even if just as a weekend warrior. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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