The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #119179   Message #2584034
Posted By: Ian Fyvie
08-Mar-09 - 03:50 PM
Thread Name: Performance Ability does it matter?
Subject: RE: Performance Ability does it matter?
At North Brighton Singarounds we welcome people of all abilities including 'perpetual beginners'. Our term for who we welcome is "anyone of good intent, regarless of well they sing".

The ones we DON'T want are those who are disruptive or are of BAD intent.   This can include quite competent and accomplishes musicians!!

We do however discourage people who haven't bothered to tune their instrument, habitually read from cribsheets (ok on odd accasions) and people who are not ready for thier song (or mobile phone still on!).

Attitude is what we really consider important rather than ability - and welcome any Mudcat contributor to come along - regardless how how "good" they are in the eyes of the ones who would outlaw anyone who hasn't practiced for two years in front of the mirror before stepping onto the stage.

North Brighton Singarounds - Crown and Anchor pub, Preston Village (main A23 London Road) - Wednesdays (tradish slightly) or Sundays (more general).   Average numbers - about 8/9 rarely more than "magic 14" - so were quite a small session and have chatting time between songs (everyone normally has three songs regardless of numbers) - come and see us!

Ian Fyvie