Being a musician is both a rewarding and challenging life, and it's something that's difficult to understand for those who aren't involved in the music world. From rarely sleeping to running on coffee to waiting around forever during soundcheck, there are universal activities every musicians knows – and either loves or dreads. Here's to all the musicians out there living all the ups and downs.
This cup is almost big enough.
And dealing with a few backseat drivers.
Until you can pay someone to do it for you.
So much waiting...
Family reunions are the worst.
Handing out flyers and CDs is pretty much your day job.
Sean Bean isn't even a musician, and he knows how important rehearsal is.
At least your sleep-deprived delirium fuels your "creativity."
Kathleen Parrish is a singer and songwriter from Seattle, WA. While she specializes in lyrics, she enjoys writing short stories, poetry, and journalism. For more information, please visit www.kathleenparrish.com.