vanblah

So, the band and I were discussing this last night. What makes a good show? Specifically, at a small bar or club that doesn't have fancy lights and phenomenal sound. There are obviously bars with great sound systems and decent lighting ... but for the most part this is not true. Most places have underpowered PAs; untuned systems; and static Red/Yellow/Blue lights.

So, if you go see live, local music what keeps you coming back to see the same band again and again?

I'm not interested in mid-level (or national acts). Mostly I'm concerned with local music. Most people (not all) go see mid-level and national acts because of strategic marketing.

Me? I'm a musicians musician. The only thing that keeps me coming back is musicianship. I don't care if the performer looks good performing. If the music is "there" then I'll keep coming back. If the band screams and flails and makes cacophonous noise I won't stick around long. Again, that's just my taste in music. Some people love scream/flail/noise. More power to them.