This is a quote from our drummer, John Marnie:
"I always have this idea in the back of my head that if bands in the same area could get together and support each other at gigs, then we could up the attendance and get a repeat gig. Good way to support each other!


As I have tried this with several bands in our area, NONE of them, (friends in the bands too), has taken us up on the offer, or for us to be added. They all seem to want to take it all, I guess. But as John Marnie points out, there would be a bigger audience, from which could crossover to help the other bands out. Not loosing fans, as we see it, but joining forces to create a powerhouse concert feel to a gig, instead of the usual two or three sets. (Yawn).

As we put on a concert of sorts, I think it would be cool for bands in the same area to present that type of atmosphere at the usual clubs and bars. If us and another band got known for that, I bet the word would spread more than us doing the usual by ourselves. Could even jam with some of the members joining in and vice versa with their show,,(if all wants that of course).

Just like here, or anywhere else, (human nature I guess), and with bands, it seems not everybody is willing to be in this together. Goes with the odds of what some will or won't do, I guess. But you'd think there would be some bands that want the joining up for a more powerful night, at least!

Bands are like solo acts I guess, unless forced by labels to have other bands play. ????

Do band members here have any experience with this?

I don't mean where each band gets five songs. I mean where they share the whole night. Two bands,,,concert style. Just about non stop.

John

Actually a Member Since 1996 or 97 (Number One Hundred Something).
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