Thoughts as a songwriter/musician: I think for me
personally, the thing I perhaps enjoy most through
playing/going to various local gig
nights/sessions/jam nights/whatever... I've seen a
HUGE pool of talent in the West Midlands, and every
now and then I'll see someone who's maybe a great
songwriter or an awesome guitarist and it's pretty
humbling, and without sounding cliched, kinda
inspires me to play more and write more. I guess
one negative is, from what I've seen personally,
gigs and gig nights seem to have kinda decreased in
volume and quality recently. I think we've all
probably come across some promotors who maybe don't
really do it for the enjoyment of music, and
likewise some amazing promotors/venues who have had
to close/cease music nights because of finances.
But I think local music nights like the Crossroads
nights/Rea River Roots nights or various nights
which are run by enthusiasts/song writers/musicians
for other enthusiastic songwriters/musicians are
the way to go. They're always welcoming to all
abilities, and you know you're going to get a good
night because everyone's on the same page.
Amit Dattani
Amit Dattani
