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The importance of shit gigs
For all the musicians out there, this is a cool blog post about the wonders of gigging. We’ve all played many a shit gig and I know I’m guilty of over considering whether or not to play a gig when offered. This blog makes a good point for shutting up and getting on with it. I’ve played many seemingly terrible gigs that were salvaged by something I couldn’t have predicted. In many ways that’s what makes gigging/touring fun.
The importance of shit gigs – by Sami Fischer
It also reminded me of a blog by Frank Turner from ages ago about Black Flag, which you should read if you haven’t already, not least because Black Flag were a truly amazing band:
Well done internet…
Ah, so much fun to be had on the interwebs. Go on, do your bit to send Justin Bieber to North Korea:
Soft Focus – Ian Svenonius
Another cool link courtesy of Major Matt Mason USA. I really enjoy reading his blog and I really respect what he’s doing with his label, Olive Juice Music.
This is a link to a programme called ‘Soft Focus’,where Ian Svenonius (from Nation of Ulysses) interviews seminal indie musicians. I’m working my way through them, but the Ian Mackaye, Henry Rollins and Steve Albini interviews are ace. Well worth a watch:
Band Vs Promoter
Courtesy of Major Matt Mason USA. Sadly, often very true…
Why you should all love Sky Larkin
I already loved Sky Larkin, but now I love them even more… You should too.
The Forbidden Corner is ace!