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#498785 - 06/15/20 12:34 PM
Re: Annoying Things People Say to Musicians
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 10/20/09
Posts: 3208
Loc: Dallas, Texas
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I had my share of the same annoying people. As the years went by I matured and learned what they were trying to do. Some just wanted to be important. Yes, I'm sure we've all had to deal with annoying people, especially those that interrupt you to talk to you while you're playing/singing. As much as I hate it when people do that, I accept that i's going to happen, and I tend to think it just a way that some people actually show their appreciation and acknowledgement of your music. On another somewhat related point, that's one reason I prefer style play over pre recorded/sequenced tracks when performing live. When someone has the need to speak to you while you are performing, you can at least just kind of vamp and stop singing if necessary. Actually to most your a DJ in their eyes so coming up and talking no matter what your doing is normal to the majority of audiences in small gigs as you are on the floor at their level for easy access.......you'd have to be on a stage or in a concert venue to alleviate that...otherwise it's requests, chit chat, questions,drunks, drink spills, bumps, & annoyance all night long. So true Donny. Not much you can do about it and I just kind of roll with it the best I can. I even played at very professional venues places with stages and people will still come up on stage to make request and chit chat... Lately I've been thinking about putting some kind of rope like they use in the lines at movie theaters around the "stage" area. I don't like people getting in my face breathing on me these days!
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#498786 - 06/15/20 02:05 PM
Re: Annoying Things People Say to Musicians
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
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I've found that the higher priced the venue is, the more strict the requirements are. It's not a case of snobbery, because you can run into crabby people in any venue, but it seems the "higher ups" seem to have a more regulated lifestyle than many of us are used to. Every stage is different, and every region (location) as well. As a person in the service industry (and that's what show biz IS) we need to be ever mindful of the fact that we are actually servants. It's not demeaning in any way, in fact it's a privilege to serve others, and as soon as we forget that, we loose some connection to our clients. Most musicians seem to think that the customers owe us something because we're "so talented", or that "we don't NEED this gig". I remind myself at each show that my clients are ALLOWING me to pursue my dream, engage in my passion, and earn a living at the same time ... all while (hopefully) bringing joy to them along the way. We all had a pretty loud wake up call this year as we found out that we are NOT ESSENTIAL to the workforce, but we ARE essential to the well being of the soul, and the growth of the spirit. We need to be ever mindful of the role of the artist. We put our heart and soul on the line and ask ... "Please accept this?" ... when that offer is accepted, it's a thing of beauty.
Don't let the small percentage of crabby patrons spoil your mission. Bring the music to the masses, check your ego at the door and cash the check when you're done. Music Business 101.
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#498805 - 06/16/20 04:10 AM
Re: Annoying Things People Say to Musicians
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 10/29/07
Posts: 690
Loc: Sydney Australia
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I am sure this topic has been around before, but some of the recent replies are more than very interesting. I always remember the time when playing at a Christmas gathering, of being asked if I would like some finger food,(cheese, cabanosi,crackers, etc), (maybe to improve my dexterity) ??? Thankful, that I was not singing at the time!!!!! I would like to hear more. The rope idea has merit, but I am fortunate where I locate, which is behind an information desk, which gives me "some protection". Ray
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