Being in a Band Sucks + That's Why I'm in Two | Local Music Shapes Culture

Watch all episodes of Local Music Shapes Culture here: alisonchristoff.substack.comThere’s a lot of work that comes with Being In A Band. It ain’t all goofing off at practice and experiencing the thrill of playing shows. In this week’s episode of Local Music Shapes Culture, I explore the difficult aspects that come with being in a band.TOPICS DISCUSSED:[0:01:28 - 0:03:34] Challenges of finding the right band members and aligning on vision/vibe [0:03:34 - 0:05:23] Significant time and logistical demands of managing a band [0:06:48 - 0:08:31] Performance anxiety and pressure of being the front person [0:09:10 - 0:10:54] Difficulties with consistency, scheduling, and maintaining band momentum [0:11:55 - 0:13:40] The emotional impact of scene drama [0:15:23 - 0:17:08] Financial and practical challenges of running a band [0:17:12 - 0:18:26] The joy and personal growth that can come from performing [0:22:22 - 0:25:33] Balancing making art with living life and inspirationUPCOMING CONTENT:* New podcast episodes of Local Music Shapes Culture drop every Sunday at 8 PM on Substack and YouTube.Keep up-to-date:* Watch: youtube.com/@alisonchristoff* Follow: @ronstadtdad on Instagram* Join the community: alisonchristoff.substack.com* Email: [email protected] photo by Facu RosalesWhat are some of the lesser known time consuming aspects of being in a band for you? I love it all regardless, but I for sure struggle to keep up with band obligations when life gets busy.This reader-supported publication celebrates life in the local music scenes, insights, and resources on building community and having fun. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to receive new posts and support my work here—thank you :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com