Cover Bands and The Joys of Live Music
Though we may not be playing or own original material (though there are plenty waiting in the arsenal), playing cover songs is still an admirable service and definitely appreciated by those who come out to see us.
As a cover band, we love to play music for others. We were once those who admired others who were on stage doing exactly what we are doing now. Back in the day, we thought it was so cool and we have always wanted to do this ourselves. We now are the ones who get people singing along, dancing, having fun and for a few hours forgetting anything that may be troubling them. That is a huge reward.
Even though it doesn’t feel like work and a job, it is. Not only do we meet weekly to rehearse but we individually practice daily in order to perfect our craft. It’s gratifying to be able to get paid for what we love to do after all of the hard work that we put into it.
When we entertain, not only to we get to be creative and self-expressive, but so does our audience. While we put our own spin on cover songs and make them our own with each of our individual styles and gifts, we hope to ignite a spark within others to sing along, dance and be self-expressive themselves.
It’s always gratifying when we are playing out and the crowd is completely into our music. We play songs that most people know and we have many well-known unexpected songs that are always a huge hit. It’s truly joyful to see the expressions on people’s faces when we start playing those blast-from-the-past songs. Nostalgia is extremely powerful and it really is a gift to witness others remembering a song from decades past while at the same time creating new memories. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Another cool thing about being in a cover band is that we get tagged in posts on Facebook as we are performing. We are on Facebook Live often as well. Not only is it cool, but it’s a feeling of joy and accomplishment to know that our efforts have paid off and are now being captured and enjoyed by others both locally and far away.
We meet new people. We not only met each other and have become close friends and family, but we meet new people every time we play out. It’s always nice to connect with others and form new relationships. Music connects people are we are fortunate to experience that every time we are out playing a gig.
Not only do we meet new people, but those who come out to see us meet new people. Live music is a connector. It is a catalyst for forming connections and building friendships. It has always transcended barriers and it has the ability to bring people together as they share the same experience. In today’s disconnected world due to technology, the power of music is more valuable than it has ever been. People don’t feel isolated and alone when they are out in the company of others enjoying music.
For those few hours that we play, we help with stress management while offering a communal experience. We can improve moods, while offering a lively experience. We evoke memories while offering a nostalgic experience. We offer socialization by offering a social connection experience. We even help burn calories and exercise with movement!
Plato once said “Music gives soil to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
The experience of live music enriches our lives. It creates lasting memories, forms new connections, inspires self-expression and simply touches our souls.
Come out and see us and experience and embrace this power because there is nothing like the thrill and vitality of live music.