They don't make it like they used to ...
On Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 8:02:39 PM UTC-4, Bob Olhsson wrote:
Recording is cheaper but my point is that where people got really good was playing on stage and doing that has become unaffordable for most.
The article was about pop musicians not seeming as good as they once were and my point is that there is a good reason for people to observe that.
I used to be asked by friends to join them at Open Mics. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting seven or more open mics here.
"Hey, let's drive to Frederick and play at the XX place!! It'll be GREAT!!!!"
Hmm, so let me get this right. We four get in a car around 6pm. Wade our way through the afternoon traffic up to Frederick fro an hour and a half, find a parking spot on Market Street. Pay to eat and drink. Play three songs each for the fun of it and get back home around midnight. Is that it?
YEAH!!
um, no thanks!. Good for the venue owner. Not so good for me. We have Open Mics a lot closer to me, but personally I'm just not that enthused about playing out.
And that was 10 years ago.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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