Backstage Snapshot...

On a different note,

Well friends, it's Friday!! Typically one could stop right there and have said a mouthful! It has been a week of rest & recovery for me after a very busy performance schedule last week at Bikeweek in Daytona. BIG Love to my family for being supportive & graceful in those trying times. It is a group effort no doubt, and I do not forget what they put into my music career. Couldn't do it without them... wouldn't want to!
It becomes evident at times that the world might have a perception of the music world, or at least the "Show" side of it. It's a pretty incredible thing to see what goes on before, during & after a show from a mechanical, emotional, and organizational perspective. There are so many small aspects that have such an impact on the show the world sees from the front of the stage! I can honestly laugh at myself thinking of how frustrated we can be literally moments before rocking out for a few hours! Let's be honest that it's a bunch of type A guys, so the fact there is strife at times would be par for the course!
You hear the term Chemistry when it comes to bands and music in general. I believe it refers to various areas of the union. Musically all must be lock step and on the same note... literally! But to withstand the trials that come with a Group of people, there must be a lot of grace, love, forgiveness and short term memory! Let me give You a few examples of the little things that could throw off a show... Set List: Someone has to create a list of songs, in order, and factoring in style, tempo, key and such. Batteries: Have the equipment we use is run off batteries, and must be changed each show. Ergo, if we forget batteries, we have a problem Houston!
Those were just a couple examples... minute details that go into us getting onstage and have a Great time with You! I'll say this too... Once that curtain drops, most of the frustration, issues, and whatever fade immediately! Seeing those smiling faces and getting into the music takes us to another place! The little stuff doesn't matter... and we can smile, laugh, and feel Amazing after the show... The lessons this has taught me...
Yes, small issues can have a large impact... Yes, it's Ok to get fired up and concerned about your Product and the things that have an affect on your life... Yes, we MUST give Grace in order to co-exist as we ALL have our Moments! And Yes, have short term memory as it will serve you well to Not carry the weight of this world very long!
I am beyond blessed & thankful to be performing, singing and writing music!! Not a day goes by that I don't that the Lord for this incredible gift & opportunity! Hopefully for some of You this was at least informational.. maybe even comical! Trust me, it is funny at times!! We take ourselves WAY to seriously! HEHEHE

Good day & God Bless,
Chris