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| From | "John L. Micek" <jlmicek@mindspring.com> |
| Subject | Re: American Hi-Fi VS Fountains of Wayne |
| Date | Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:03:46 -0400 |
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> So basically, yeah. It's their job to play a show. The >contract doesn't
say anything about "You have to go >talk to the fanboys after," and if they
don't want to, it's rude of *you* to think that they should. After you eat
> in a restaurant, do you get pissed if the chef doesn't come out and talk
about your lasagna?
With all due respect, I think that's an apples and oranges kind of argument.
I've always felt that, when I'm playing a show, it's my job to try to
establish a connection with the audience, to draw them in and make them feel
as if they're a part of what's going on. That's how you build new fans and
solidify the fanbase you already have.
I try to do the same thing after shows -- obviously my band is not on the
scale that FoW is on, but it's the same principle.
Frankly, there's no percentage in alienating people. They've paid, in most
cases, a fairly goodly amount to see you play, and have often driven a long
time to see you. You OWE them a good show, and shouldn't alienate them from
the stage. And yes, you are, I think, obligated to interact with them later
on on some level.
I can't tell you how many fond memories I have of chatting with Glenn
Tilbrook and Chris Difford after Squeeze shows.
Almost for that reason alone, I'll remain a loyal fan until the end.
John.
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