Music!

I have been accused of caring too much about things, people, politics and what not, so what follows isn't surprising.

I was having a coffee with an acquaintance today, and some where in our conversation the subject of live music came up, and what I heard was completely shocking.

I had brought up the subject of a show that is scheduled for this evening, and how I hoped that there would be a good crowd. My friendo looked me straight in the eye and said “why would I pay ten bucks to see them when I can just listen to them on Soundcloud?”  My friend was serious and I wanted to deliver a Bruce Lee chop to their neck.

My friends comment has left me reeling, so I guess that I do care too much. I care that good live music keeps coming to my little town, I care that there is a public pottery studio, I even care that there is a movie theatre where I can buy popcorn. It makes me smile know that there are other people out there who care like I do. It makes me smile because without support for our arts, they will fail and we will be stuck with Jersey Shore and YouTube for entertainment.

So to my friendo from this afternoon, I hope your bon bon’s and Hill’s reruns are fun. Oh and here is the Souncloud link for you too, Shake it!