06/16/2026
Musicians aren’t background noise.
I know when you’re out with friends and family, you’re there to have a good time. And that’s totally okay. That’s what live music is all about.
But I wish more people realized what goes into the person standing on that stage.
Most musicians aren’t getting rich. They’re loading their own gear, driving hours to gigs, spending countless hours practicing, writing songs, promoting themselves, and chasing a dream that most people told them would probably never work.
Then they get on stage and pour their heart into a performance, only to compete with conversations happening louder than the music.
No one is asking for complete silence. But if you’re at a live music venue (and yes, there’s a difference between a live music venue and a venue that has live music), take a moment to listen. Put your conversation on pause between songs. Clap. Cheer. Show some support.
Because that artist isn’t just providing background noise for your night out.
They’re sharing a piece of themselves with a room full of strangers and hoping someone is listening.
And trust me, they can tell the difference.