Here we are in the middle of a lull for the band and some much needed down time for me. You don't realize the fast pace that life gives you when it's full of a 40+ hour a week job and then the Stage life consuming every weekend and more. I haven't written or produced anything in just about a year. But the ideas keep coming, and that is a plus.
I think this year I'm going to tackle things a bit differently though. I want to perform more in the Erie, Monroe, & Genesee Counties. I have been here in Niagara for almost ten years. It's nice being a top local Country band but my dreams of getting one of my songs out there in the world takes travel. I see other bands prosper while mine fades away from stagnent waters. Don't get me wrong, I love my circut here in niagara while venturing once or twice out to other areas in other counties. I just feel like there is more that I can contribute to the music world.
I would love to have an agent out there booking the band, or just booking me. There's always someone somewhere doing something they love to do. I never thought of myself as egotistical, but, I do get green when I see others that are good get further when I know I should be there. I feel my time is slipping away from the entertainment world. I hope I can do this for another ten years. And whynot? I see lots of 65-70 year old people out performing all the time. It's in our blood, our persona, to entertain and be the best.
Oh yea, back to a little down time. I still have two gigs left this year, and I'm starting to book next. If there is an agent out there that can help or wants to take over, let me know. I am willing and able to work with you.
MIKE