Play for the people in front of you. And if there isn't anyone in front of you...play for yourself. It's a simple premise. But it's one of the best things I learned while playing in a band in Chicago. When you think of a music concert, it's easy to think of the last Lollapalooza or arena show you went to. Thousands and thousands of adoring fans packed in and singing along. Or maybe it was a street festival with the popular cover band that packs them in. But when you are starting out, it's hard to get anyone to pay attention to you, much less come to a show. It doesn't matter how good you are or how hard you practice. … [Read more...]