Here's a thought...
...when was the last time you went to see a band or musician you'd never heard of?
I think sometimes we get a bit too caught up in only going to see artists we already know.
Some of the best gigs I've been to have been when I've had absolutely no idea who was playing. You turn up, hear some brilliant music, have a chat with the musicians afterwards and maybe even go home with a CD or two!
It's one of the reasons Paul and I wanted to start our Acoustic Showcase & Open Mic nights.
We want to give original artists somewhere to play their music, but we also want to encourage people to come along and actually listen. Discover someone new, support a local musician and enjoy a bit of live music.
Our first night is Wednesday 18th November at The Chequers in Barley, with Tabitha Lily as our featured artist.
It's completely free to come along, and you don't have to be a musician or get up and perform.
In fact, we'd absolutely love it if you came just to listen!
After all, live music needs an audience just as much as it needs performers.
Our first night is Wednesday 18th November!!