Last year it was clear to me that the local scene - at least where I live - is coming to a standstill. Venues have been closing left and right because there simply are not enough people coming out to support large and local bands alike.
Does this make the scene dead? No, not necessarily. However, it does mean that it makes it hard for any small musicians or bands to get their names out there because the local music family simply isn't going out anymore.
Because of the scene slowing down I've noticed many bands breaking up, and musicians giving up on their hopes and dreams simply because they know they won't find the support they need in their town.
So what can you do to save your own local music scene if yours is also dying?
It's pretty simple, go to any local shows that you can. - Even big shows. As the picture above states, don't say "I'll catch the next show" because the venue may be closed by then!
I do understand that in many states it's hard to support your local bands if you're under the age of 18, since so many bands have taken to playing in clubs and bars - hell it's hard to see shows some places if you're under 21. But when you can, just try and support the scene, support the musicians.
Does this make the scene dead? No, not necessarily. However, it does mean that it makes it hard for any small musicians or bands to get their names out there because the local music family simply isn't going out anymore.
Because of the scene slowing down I've noticed many bands breaking up, and musicians giving up on their hopes and dreams simply because they know they won't find the support they need in their town.
So what can you do to save your own local music scene if yours is also dying?
It's pretty simple, go to any local shows that you can. - Even big shows. As the picture above states, don't say "I'll catch the next show" because the venue may be closed by then!
I do understand that in many states it's hard to support your local bands if you're under the age of 18, since so many bands have taken to playing in clubs and bars - hell it's hard to see shows some places if you're under 21. But when you can, just try and support the scene, support the musicians.