Forget about acquiring new people. If you service your audience they will get you new fans.
Artists are tuning forks. Their goal is to create resonance in the audience.
You can't fight hearts and minds with money.
Opportunities are abundant, but most people are afraid to do the work
It's a privilege to play music fora living. Even more, it's a privilege to have an audience. Respect that.
People say they want shorter, but really want something that rivets them. They've got endless time for great.