RSSMake noise onstage, not off of it
Apr 15
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I’m sure we all have stories from one show or another about this person or that group of people who just wouldn’t stop talking. Whether or not it was about the show or what their co-worker said or did last weekend, it didn’t matter, they were ruining a moment that would have been great.
Now, how many of you are guilty for doing the same thing either at a show you were a part of or one you were simply attending? I don’t think I can state enough times how disappointing it is to go to a quieter show, or to book a quiet show, with musicians I love only to have one or two of them spend their time at the show talking with their friends or others in attendance while someone else was onstage.
So, here’s the question: would you prefer a pin drop to be heard when you’re pouring your heart out on stage or would you prefer to hear the headlining act talking about their new album at a table two feet away from you?
I’d like to think you would go for the former, so here’s a suggested rule of thumb: if there is no mic in front of you, shut up.
Sure, if you’re at a big show and people are chatting in the back and the music can still be heard by those who want to listen, don’t ignore your friends and fans, but if you’re sitting in a quiet cafe politely make it clear to the people you’re with that you prefer to listen to the artist and you can talk after their set.
After all, if artists don’t fight for their fellow musicians onstage, who will?
my lips are sealed,
Ryan
