Making things simpler is a good goal. 

For instance, in my dreamy brain, I imagine a situation where a performer who simply wants to perform their songs doesn’t also have to become: 

A social media guru. 

A (self) promoter. 

A secretary. 

A computer whizz.

A personal organiser. 

A travel agent. 

An advertising executive. 

An accountant. 

And, um, a roady. Actually, I'm sure we can live with that one! 

I’m a great admirer, though, of the artists I know who do all of that, and still manage to create great music. It’s quite an achievement. 

But I really don't think it has to be that way. 

That’s why, on this Saturday morning,  my dreamy brain continues to imagine a growing grassroots network of small home gigs, where the hosts and artists can  connect with each other easily and where there are opportunities everywhere to play. And where music loving, community minded hosts build a local  audience  on behalf of the artists. 

At the moment that’s a far off country. 

But it’s worth working towards in small steps. Together.