Megan

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:47:57 -0500

Totally agree that people should be supporting more local music - and all arts - rather than hiding behind their ipods all the time. BUT, as a musician, I can say that you've gotta play your best despite the audience size. I know how it can be discouraging to play to a small crowd, and we've ALL had bad shows, but the bands I've been in always tried to give a good show, if not for a huge crowd, then at least for our own satisfaction. I often wonder if performing live music will become a dead art form due to lack of interest and musician burnout.

Spencer

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:01:43 -0500

I was really hesitant to check out smaller bands but I have heard some amazing stuff. In the last couple of months I have seen, Abra Moore, Headlights, Matthew Ryan, The Graduate and others that have had only a handful of people in their audience. Everyone of them I could have (and some I did) talked to the artists and had a real conversation with them. It's worth it.

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Megan

Spencer