Every Gig Matters

Sounds like a profound grasp of the obvious, doesn't it?  It is definitely true, though.  Whether you're playing the main stage at Rocklahoma or the small, intimate stage of the Blowout Club in Guthrie, every time your band is out in public, it matters.  It sounds cliche' to say, but word of mouth spreads quickly and if you show up to a gig hammered and unable to play, for example, it won't be long until the music community in Oklahoma starts bitch-slapping you with bad reviews and then, no one wants to hire you.

Another problem that is often difficult to overcome is when your front person (man or woman) is a bitch.  Stuffy, attitude-filled, pains in the ass are everywhere and this too can become a severe problem  We've been around and played in a bunch of bands who had a front person who was not only difficult to work with, but whose attitude spilled over into dealings with the public.

We musicians have a responsibility to each other to go out there and leave it all on the stage.  When we do that, when we make every gig count, we set the stage for the next band to come along.  The better our reputations for quality performances and great attitudes, maybe we can get more of these clubs to entertain the thought of hiring live performers to draw in a crowd.

In Oklahoma City, there is a group of people who are busting their asses to make it happen for local talent.  OKC Music Movement warrants your time and you truly should check them out as soon as possible.  We can do this.