Another thing that bothers me about the local music scene around here, is the way fans support local music. It seems that most people only support the music they like and they completely ignore the local bands they don’t like. Which is understandable. It also seemed like that the only time I got to play in front of a huge crowd at a gig, is when I open for a band with a large following. When I play a gig by myself, I don’t get much of a crowd. Some people just support your gig, just to be nice and friendly, when in reality they don’t actually like your music.

Yes, I did have actual fans that came out to see my set, so that was better than nothing. I will admit that sometimes it is hurting and disappointing being a struggling musician. Other people supporting other bands more than my music, is a little weird and strange.

I just wish fans would support all local music, ya know? Not just supporting the bands and musicians that they like. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried my very best to promote my past gigs and too many people ignored my show invites. Yet, they accept other invites from other bands that they like. Only very few people actually accepted my show invite and they actually came to the gig.

Yeah, I do have loyal fans of my music, and would like a lot more, but if people don’t like my stuff, like I said before, I’m fine with it.

So this is why I thought I would step up and try and become a better songwriter and musician. Become a better guitar player and singer. I’m working hard at both trying to improve.

I guess writing good songs is the only way to be accepted as a musician. It is tough being a struggling musician trying to get recognized, I’ll admit it, but I’ll take it for what it is. All songwriters deserve to get supported and get heard. It doesn’t matter if they suck or not. In my opinion, it’s just rude and disrespectful to be opinionated at local musicians.

Kev