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Written by Steve Rapson
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
 "...When the room is noisy, smoky, uninterested in your act, and you
still get in the zone where you are 100% focused on the music, are
thinking of nothing else, and get transported to the place where it all
feels right, sounds good... that's the hardest and the best thing you
can do. Anonymous."
Gig-tough performers are most likely to connect with a crowd. This
is because they have developed the ability to do their best in any
situation. Part of that is the vibe they give off apart from the words
and music. The audience is smart. They detect how an artist feels from
the subtlest clues. There is no place to hide.
Entertainers are there to give. Whether they get back what they
want, or expect, or deserve is not under their control. Who would stand
in front of a stove and promise it wood as soon at it gives some heat?
Being gig-tough is a way of thinking. Attaining this mind-set is
simple, but not easy.
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Written by Mark Baxter
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Thursday, 24 May 2007 |
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Which
came first, the audience or the performer? Was the first performance of
all time inspired by a random group of people in need of entertainment?
Or, were the caves and forests of yesteryear filled with lone singers
belting out their hearts without ever intending to present their
talents to others? These aren't silly questions if you're passionate
about performing. Because the answer to this "chicken or the egg"
paradox provides the key for connecting with modern-day audiences. And
while I'm not quiet old enough to have been there at the beginning,
there is a lot of evidence as to how the first gig must have
transpired.
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Written by Trish and Phil Knudsen
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Wednesday, 23 May 2007 |
 Here is an article that was written by Trish and Phil Knudsen regarding our reason for attending open mics, and posted on their homepage www.trishandphil-music.com. I'm using it here with their permission.
"We are
now into our fourth month of hosting the TCAN open mike. We felt the
time was right to tell you something about our philosophy of the open
mike- here at TCAN and in general.
We see
the open mike as a community event - not necessarily a performance
event. It's a time to hear, and really listen to, other people who
share their gifts with us. The performers are at various stages in
their musical development. Some may see the open mike as their only
musical or spoken word outlet, some may use the open mike to test new
musical
collaborations and musical styles. Some people may use the open mike to
showcase their talent in the hope of being offered a feature, or an
opening slot at some venue. All of these are valid reasons for
involvement. The key thing holding all these ideas together is that we
are here for each other. We shouldn't get involved in the open mike for
ourselves only - although performance may also feed our own souls as we
sing, express ourselves and receive appreciation from others...
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