As you may or may not have noticed I have been migrating
away from showcase performances. For whatever reason that may be I see it as a
kick in the ass to get on with my own thing. With the exception of trying out
new material closer to the time of my new show I will be bowing out of many
showcases, meaning I will politely say yes or no to specific gigs and times etc...The
audiences play a very specific role in this direction as well. In other words I
am ready for the pictures to get bigger. I will continue to do engagements but I
will be far more discerning of the environment of set gigs and the audiences
that tend to attend. I for one am tired of the clanging dishes, chit chats,
cell phones, etc…I could go on and on about the restaurant stuff and bars are
even worse. I do not need an attorney or even a manager to set standards for
myself. I have been living in NYC now for 12 years and much has changed. What I
have noticed most is a change in it’s audiences vs establishments. I have
brought this to the attention of the host of some shows, at times to be called amateur,
arrogant, or a snob and of “not caring” because I somehow exude a certain air
of dignity for myself and those in my company. I have even caught myself doing
this, and it is not a vibration I want to encourage or encounter. That’s not to
say I can’t get down with the dirtiest of them as well but I can safely say
that many times I bring a lighter air with me due to my own reservations. I am
raising my own bar so to speak. I am a show man and before I ever set foot on a
stage I was a showman. There are certain things that will require a much higher
level of my own attention of which I’m still gathering as a mental list. The
attention for this is mostly on my own part but I wanted to let you know first.
I consider you an intricate part of my transformation, we are instruments in
the same orchestra, and I appreciate your patience. Together we will make
extraordinary art.
Sincerely,
~David
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