Blog Followers

Writing a blog to an anonymous audience is a challenge for sure. Who is reading what I write? What would people like to see? Is anyone reading at all?

I've found through so many years of performing that some of the most difficult gigs are those with little or no crowd reaction. I enjoy a small vibrant table of four in an otherwise empty room to a full house who seem to care less about my music. Of course, generally speakng, a large crowd offers a better chance that someone is listening and makes the manager happy - no crowds, no gigs. For those who have been somewhere that I've been playing, you know how much I try to honor requests if possible and usually as soon as I can (I don't want to forget the request). I feel my job is to provide entertainment for the people who are present, not so much for the manager or the hired help, though they are important, too. The best way for me to know how I can best accomplish that is to receive feedback. Otherwise, I keep experimenting until I get a reaction. The evening is about you, not me and I hope to help you escape whatever your day to day life hands you or help you celebrate a positive experience.

Your feedback on my blog works the same way. It lets me know what your interests are and lets me answer any questions you might have. Some of them might very well be shared by others. Also, by clicking on the "Follow this Blog" gives me an idea who my readers are, especially those who may not comment as readily. So, the comment is sort of the request line, but the followers are the rest of the crowd who are present at the gig.

I hope you enjoy this blog and share it with all your friends.

Thank you,

Jim
www.jimmeck.com
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