There’s a certain band out there who has been well known to play a mix of originals and covers. They’re a pretty established band who should be nameless, at this time. They’re announcing that they are giving up cover song gigs, so they can focus on original material only. So they are having a final cover song gig, as a way of ending an era of cover songs. I look at this, and I’m like, really? If a band is going to give up cover songs, just give them up. Giving them up quietly is the best way to do it. They’re promoting themselves like they’re retiring from playing cover songs after years of doing it, just to give their fanboys something to love them up over. Giving up cover songs for originals, is not really that big of a deal. It’s not like they’re giving up music or anything. Giving up covers for originals, is fine and good. I think it’s great when bands do that, ’cause most original bands started off playing covers, anyway, but, they usually give up cover songs quietly. I’ve never seen any of them promote it as big news. Having a final cover song gig as a way to celebrate their final era of cover songs, is just lame, but that’s just my opinion.
You have to ask yourself these questions. Should I really give up cover songs completely? Will people really care about my original material, now that I’m not doing any covers? Will I still make a lot of money doing originals, just like I made some good cash playing covers? If you think you’re going to be as successful playing originals only and make a lot of money playing originals, then think again. Playing original music only around here, is a tough journey.
Nothing wrong with having a change of direction, in your careers, but man, leave your ego at the door when doing it. On top of this, bands shouldn’t give up cover songs completely, though. It’s always a good thing throw in a few covers in your original sets. I always do. It’s good to play a mix. If I’m going to give up cover songs (which I won’t), I’m not going to promote it heavily like it’s a big deal. Who cares. Bands and their crazy egos. Nothing new here. They just do it just so they can make their fans feel sorry for them and feel sad for them. It’s not like they’re going away, christ. They’ll always be around.
Kev
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I’m surprised I haven’t gotten any responses. Maybe you guys actually agree with me on something, local music related? If you’re wondering what band I’m referring to, they are female fronted, but I’m sure you’ve already figured out what band I’m talking about, anyway.
Kev
Wow talk about fishing for a response! TYV have always been heavy on the marketing, so why wouldn’t they market this too? It’s what got them this much success.
Sorry for the late reply on this comment, your comment went to the spam folder for some reason. I was never the one to criticize local bands & artists publicly, but I never liked that band, TYV. Still don’t! They’re pretty arrogant and pretentious, but that’s just my opinion. I think their singer is not good, as well. I never understood why they’re so big ’cause to me they’re nothing special. Just a pop band. See? There are bands around here I don’t care for and TYV is one of them.
Kev