Kendall: "First, you must be one of a kind. If all you do is imitations of famous people who made it, better get a day job."

Amen to that!!!...That includes your run of the mill protest/political 'statements' and any and everything that puts you into some worn out fad of yesteryear. You can say more as a 'social commentator' than a quasi-'political activist'....but FIRST you HAVE TO DO YOUR MUSICAL HOMEWORK!!...and play to and from the heart...not just another 'fill your head' trip!!..then practice, practice, practice!!

Playing 'benefits' is great for exposure, but not for money...so use them wisely, and don't get hung up is playing them all the time. You can reach a greater audience, using one to promote the other, while still doing beneficial work for others...BUT, DON'T get hung up in playing 'political events'....when you do, even though you may 'self impress yourself' that certain people may like you, you also lose half your audience, by those who may disagree with your politics, no matter what the song sounds like, or how much time you put into it.

Remember, if you're a musician get an instrument...if you're a wannabe activist, get a soapbox!!

People will listen IF your music is not just 'good' but great...besides, if you're out to make political statements, but play shitty, then nobody is interested in either....and it reflects on the shallow benefits, of which you think you're trying to promote!


You might not get rich, but that's my two cents in your pocket!!

GfS