I realize I risk critique from writers everywhere with this blog, in that it goes in many different directions and doesn’t have one specific subject. But, I don’t care. Fact is, there were so many things touring artists need to be reminded of, that came up in a recent week of rehearsals, that I felt I needed to just put them out there. So, the blog and the video are an amalgam of thoughts and reminders for your vision for your show (in [*] form).
I had the privilege again, of working with my friends Sidewalk Prophets, to prepare them for their upcoming headline tour. These guys are no strangers to the stage, as they’ve been together for 10+ years.
The band recently took a much needed 2 months off, plus added two new members to the band, along with some new crew. These changes have re-energized them and I knew rehearsals were going to go well. [*KNOW WHEN TO TAKE TIME OFF]
One thing I always wanted to do was add instrumental interludes to my vocal songs. It used to be when I played an instrumental it was an instrumental and a vocal was a vocal. I still do this sometimes.
But other times I add the instrumental interludes. I wanted to try some different things this summer, so I worked on this and I liked the result!
I had a vision to change how I present certain songs to the audience and so far, it seems to be working well!
Like you said it is a process and I feel like little steps are eventually how one changes their whole approach to playing live!
Glad to hear you remain committed to continually making your show better Keith!
I wish that classical musicians thought this way! And you are absolutely right, there are so many things that touring musicians have to think about… you covered it very well and I know you have much more to tell us!
Thanks Nadina! There’s always more 🙂 and I learn new things all the time from the artists I work with as well!
Love it!!