It’s always interesting to read another perspective on home music gigs. For instance, I wouldn’t have thought to start an article on the subject like this:

The audience at home concerts is usually not as drunk as in clubs.

But it is true. At least, with one exception, for the Homesongs I’ve hosted or performed at.

For those who have tried to play original music in a pub, club or bar setting, there are lots of extra obstacles to overcome in order to get the intention of the audience. It’s always harder. And for some kinds of music it’s almost impossible.

We don’t have to make life so difficult for ourselves.

There’s a lot to be said for a focussed, fairly sober audience, who are intentionally there for the music.