RTP-area local music and culture

[Bryon Settle <ployntabs AT embarqmail.com>]

So okay, I think you're missing the point. Most folks have jobs to go to 
in the morning, kids to raise, and if they're over thirty they might be 
a little sleepy by the time the band they wanted see cranks up at 1:30 
AM because the first of five bands wanted to wait for whatever reason. 
That experience does not foment relaxation. It makes me cranky. I love 
the CCB square thing that starts at 5:30 on Friday. I will definitely be 
there. All I'm saying is; start the shows on time,  if there's five 
bands; start early. Maybe even publish a schedule of who's playing when.
Also, I think The Cave needs a bar in the back for the smokers. One like 
you might find in someone's house in the seventies. Preferably staffed 
with local politicians so I can ask them inane questions. Or maybe 
members of local bands.

carlos wrote:
> On Sep 10, 12:08=A0pm, trob... AT nc.rr.com wrote:
>   
> > I guess it would depend on the area... most venues are in locations that =
> >     
> offer alternatives for killing time. =A0I rarely "suck it up" and hang at a=
>  venue if I find the openers less-than-appealing. It depends on if people I=
>  know are there and want to try to have a conversation over the noise. =A0I=
> n most cases I'll listen to all the bands online before I go to a show so I=
>  know who I'd like to hear or not hear... then decide on the best time to s=
> how up to the club.
>   
> > ---- Kevin Slater <saulec... AT gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >     
> > > I dunno... I've shown up to more than one show where the opening band =
> > >       
> =A0
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> > > (IMO) blew donkeys and I basically sat at the bar drinking beers =A0
> > > waiting for them to go away. =A0My thinking is that if anything it =A0
> > > would INCREASE bar sales. =A0Isn't there some famous saying about "just=
> > >       
>  =A0
>   
> > > get them in the door"?
> > >       
> > > k.
> > >       
> > > On Sep 9, 2008, at 8:47 PM, local... AT gmail.com wrote:
> > >       
> > > > Although I think some interesting ideas have come up, I'm more in
> > > > agreement with Ross - people are choosing to NOT see opening bands,
> > > > not showing up late AND hoping to catch the entire first act. =A0So a=
> > > >         
> s
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> > > > much as I think a financial reward could entice more folks to PAY
> > > > early, I could also see those very people paying early AND going
> > > > elsewhere to wait for the second or third act to play. =A0Basically, =
> > > >         
> I
>   
> > > > don't think a financial reward is going to get people to come out and
> > > > see something they are not interested in seeing - heck, if that were
> > > > the case, all of our free shows would be sell-outs...glenn
> > > > -- ch-scene: the list that mirrors alt.music.chapel-hill --
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> I dont understand why its so important that everything runs so
> regimented.  I understand people have things to do, i've got a
> millions things to do.  but when i go to shows, i dont expect fast
> food drive-thru type service.  I want a laid back experience.  It
> doesnt have to be just about running in, watching the music and
> running out.  that would be too much like a job, and I would miss so
> much if that was all i did. And with most bands its not imperative you
> see every minute they play, not like you're going to miss a plot point
> or something. And if you have to wait for the band to start (a
> moderate delay so everyone who plans to play gets to play) then even
> better. I say let the bands take their time, let the crowd gather and
> get restless, meanwhile, talk to the bartender, talk to a stranger,
> have a drink, buy someone a drink, talk about music with someone, make
> a new friend.  it's supposed to be a fun and social experience.  And
> the music is just one part of the whole.  People seem confused about
> this and that may be why most think staying at home and watching live
> music on their holographic projector running over their true to life
> sound system (or whatever technology is the latest nowadays) is the
> same as seeing music at a venue.  Just my 2 cents.  The venue and its
> patrons deserve attention too.
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