Comments on: 5 Most Common Mistakes Bands Make Live

By: devo

devo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Hey, I agree with you 100%. My very first blog was about the fans: http://torontoima.com/new/music-blog/succeeding-in-music-the-people-you-need-to-know/. I think that’s actually the most obvious point of all. The reality is 99% of a band’s success is propelled by fans. Any band that doesn’t understand that concept isn’t a band really – they’re a bunch of people who play for their own self-gratification. Which is fine – if that’s your goal. I’ve seen some absolutely horrible band-fan interaction including spitting on fans at a gig, refusing to sign autographs or ignoring their existence… I don’t get it.

Thanks for your comment,

-Daniela Oliva
Exec. Producer, TIMA

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

Yet another article talking about what bands shouldn’t be doing, and not one single word about NOT being a dick to THEIR FANS. Seriously, what is it with the Canadian music industry? You folks DO know there’s an industry because of the people showing up to see the bands play, right? So, going by this, the ONLY people you need to be courteous and professional with are the other folks in the industry, but not the people who are PAYING TO SEE YOU.

Once, just once, I’d like someone to say, “Hey, be grateful there are people who want to give you money for things like CDs and merch, and sign autographs and pose for photos with a smile and a handshake. They deserve that.” Just once.

By: Peter Linseman

devo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment,

-Daniela Oliva
Exec. Producer, TIMA

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

By: Peter Linseman

devo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment,

-Daniela Oliva
Exec. Producer, TIMA

Comments on: 5 Most Common Mistakes Bands Make Live

devo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment,

-Daniela Oliva
Exec. Producer, TIMA

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

By: Peter Linseman

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

Comments on: 5 Most Common Mistakes Bands Make Live

devo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment,

-Daniela Oliva
Exec. Producer, TIMA

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

By: Peter Linseman

Peter Linseman — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:27:06 +0000

Thanks for spelling this out so clearly and for your firm but fair approach! I will share this in my workshops and with my artists, by quoting the great Daniela Oliva!
Happy Holidays and may the New Year bring joy to your heart, love to your home and peace to your world.
With Love Peter