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Even the tightest bands can spend years fighting stagnation. In an industry that's so saturated, it's more difficult than ever to gain and retain an audience's attention. If your hard work is finally beginning to pay off, congratulations! You're probably starting to notice a lot of fun changes to the dynamic of your group, like these:
1. You start gigging more than you rehearse
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And all of your new songs get written at soundcheck.
2. And the crowd of people actually begins to grow
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Wow, people were honest about that accepted event invite this time!
3. You stop recognizing everybody at your shows
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And you secretly wonder if your friends are glad they don't have to come to every gig anymore.
4. Suddenly, strangers start engaging you on social media
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And you consider making a personal music page to avoid creepers.
5. You start traveling farther and longer to get to your gigs...
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Time to start looking into a band vehicle!
6. ...And writers review them for you, without you even being asked
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Wait, so we don't have to beg anymore? THIS IS AWESOME.
7. You start seeing your merch pop up everywhere
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The location of your stickers will tell you a lot about your fan demographic.
8. Talks of the "band house" become much more frequent
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It would just make life so much more convenient at this point.
9. People who need your music start to find it
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You actually start to have an impact on people and make a difference.
10. And you look around and realize how far you've come
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Congratulations! You've done what very few bands have been able to do!
Dylan Welsh, a native of Seattle, Washington, grew up cutting his teeth in various club bands around the Northwest. Seeking a more diverse and challenging environment, he attended Berklee College of Music with hopes of gaining new perspectives and finding his own voice. Though music is what he does best, writing and journalism are other passions that he has kindled throughout his academic life.
