It almost seems to be like real life..
There is good people and there is bad people, in general enjoying the good people while ignoring the bad people works for me on a daily base.. And if i have to deal with the bad people, i keep it strictly functional and stay away from emotions..
That statement was so good I had to emphasis it again. THAT is the key to dealing with difficult situations both in and out of music. I used to do it years ago (don't "
emotionalize" things that are upsetting) but I forgot all about that magic formula. Thanks for reminding me.
BUT......in this scenario, it was partly the bad manners, but MOSTLY it was her upsetting my audience. I work my butt off to put them in the right mood to relax and enjoy the music and this misfit comes along and blows the whole deal. I could play through an earthquake, but it's my audience I'm always concerned about, not the earthquake!
Mama Leone (restaurant in NY) had a great line back in the 70's. "Give them good food and plenty of it and they'll always come back." I changed the word "food" to "music" and have been following that slogan ever since.
But it's becoming increasingly harder in a setting where ill-mannered people show up on your doorstep!
MARK
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