I got a lot of great ones in response to the Things Artists Like from last week.
So here we go…
Monitors and/in-ears that sound great
Stereo in-ear mix, not mono
When your record label actually knows who you are
When you get along with the people at the label
When your A&R doesn’t switch jobs right after you get signed
When the label doesn’t get bought by another label
Playing significant/historic venues
When your next song comes and it’s a good one
Royalty checks
Backstage life at festivals when the weather is good
Clean bathrooms at festivals
Golf carts at festivals
Finding out your song inspired someone else to write a song
A day off
When the manager calls and says, ‘I have good news…’
When the money lands in your personal account
Bandmates who are willing to re-energize
A trusty bus driver
Meeting your heroes even if they’re not that nice
When everything is running on time
Selling out the venue
When you tell the crowd to put their hands in the air and then they put their hands in the air.
If you’re a musician or an artist or on the business side of things, you understand this list. You know the feeling and relief of everything here.
Here’s to recognizing and celebrating the joys of the life we’ve chosen.
