-Was in a cover band
-Had a residency gig with them, but we were playing the same songs to the same 12-15 regulars at the same bar
-Left to branch out, play with different people, different music, etc.
-Done a total of 8 gigs this year (last year did 48, 56 the year before that)
-I’ve filled in with other local bands before
-Been a part of the local scene for the past 15 years, it’s not like I’m a total stranger…but am 30 years younger than the average gigging musician in these parts.
I’ll admit, I gotta get out more and network come next year…but it’s still…kind of disheartening.
Anyone else experience this?