​ As an avid lover of rock, blues, and jazz music I always enjoy seeing a good band whether they perform covers, originals, or a mix. Over time I’ve learned to appreciate what it takes to get on stage since I’ve also had the experience of being in a few bands. I realize performing takes a lot of cojones, skill, and hard work so when I see and hear musicians belting out some tunes I have instant respect for them. However, to hold my attention throughout the night takes a bit more effort. Bigger more popular bands will often have a manager that will provide them with feedback but most often the bands that you find in a bar or small club don’t have that luxury. So, for those bands I’m offering some advice. Here are a few ideas that can instantly boost a bands performance level.  

I check out Facebook more times than I care to admit. That’s right friends, I do check out Facebook even though I say I don’t but for the wrong reasons and no it’s not to stalk people. Honestly, most people are not that interesting. There are just so many selfies, photos of your dog, cat, chicken or whatever animal you have that I can take. No, I don’t go on Facebook for that. I go on Facebook for meaningful content, when someone has something of substance to say, or an announcement of a new baby in the family, new house they bought, and so on. I’ll pay attention to that. However, I also go on Facebook for a weird guilty pleasure of mine, something called the suggested post, the ones that start with 10 times this happened or 20 things you didn’t know about this thing. The post usually takes you to another website that features the article and it is here that something horrible, sinister, and downright evil lives.