Youngstown music scene; I come in peace. 3 ways to improve our scene and fight against our state of Ohios art/culture-void stigma. (in my rarely humble opinion) 1). Venues who want to be a venue Vs a bar with a stage, should make the financial leap of faith and invest in a good house sound system. A. No, the system u have in mind isnt powerful enough; its not about volume, its about sound-shape, achieving a comfortable equalized warm mix that can breath, with importance assigned to low end that ppl feel in their bones and maybe dance to. B. No, Spike from Blood Pistol does NOT know how to run sound..well. Trust No one almost no one. Retain 2 people who not only have live sound experience, but are mindful and empathetic towards patrons/attendees. Touring bands with management often stipulate sound standards be met as a pre-condition. The music should be relatively appropriate to your majority clientele demographic, Vs playing your favorite 80s metal cd. 2). Bands: Dont play for free unless in some instances you are the 1st act on a 3-4 band bill. On a 1 time exception basis, make that freebe your audition. A. Shake hands, exchange info, exchange compliments, network, and be humble and greatful. 3) Fans of music AND musicians alike should consistently be respectful of a band/artist on stage and pay attention. If u see people standing by the stage during a performance making more noise than the band, be crafty-ballsy and encourage them to Not be disrespectful. Nobody likes performing to the backs of peoples shouting-heads. ( David Byrns new band;) Force yourself and encourage friends to applaud and face the stage for at least a song. Be a supporter of the cover charge. Your time and talent is valuable. Venues should be using that cover to free up money to ensure good sounding house sound. Times are tough, but thats a choice that a fan of live music makes Vs a choice that Joe the wing-eating sports fan needs to make. Whos Joe? Hes the guy shouting with his back turned, right in front of the band. Im open to debate. My high horseyness only comes from seeing the inside of more club venues than a liquor agent, and my experience performing in dozens of venues and working in venue/clubs all across the country. I come in peace.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:30:13 +0000
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