RiDawn, I drive almost an hour to Gainesville to play two open mic's there. She lives in Gainesville, less than 30 min. from both venues. I've invited her to both. She went to one of them, but had to sit through (really bad) comedians, poets, and music "she didn't like", and decided those venues were not for her. Does that say anything about her personality? I don't like the comedians or poets or most of the music either. But I DO like the invaluable feedback I get. You can tell when an applause is "polite" and when someone tells you they liked one of your songs, you can tell if it's sincere. Oh yes. And [I do] feel "out of place" most nights. The musicians are much better than me, and like I said, most of the music isn't my style. But I just gotta keep doin it and gettin better so I DON'T SUCK when I go to Nashville LOL.
Thanks for your input! And I totally agree with you.
phil g.