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The Opening Act

Ah yes. You’re opening the show. First up. The warm-up for the “real thing.”

The audience is thinking they might as well show up late and spare themselves the second-rate talent. After all, an opener can’t be any good, can they? The only reason people are here this early is to get a good seat… right?

Honestly, this is a lot of peoples’ perception of an opening act. Just someone to get the crowd warmed up and ready to hear the headliner.

I loved being the opening act because I knew we were a good band with great songs. It’s a golden opportunity to shine! Think about it. The audience usually has low expectations for what they’ll hear. There’s no pressure to live up to anything. Unless you’ve got a major buzz going about you in that town, … Read More, Watch, Comment – Backstage Pass Required