Show night

I didn't think I missed the music industry. I didn’t think I missed working shows.

But I don’t know what to think anymore.

The UG Club Director contacted me a couple weeks ago and asked if I could work merch for the (national) show this past Friday.  I honestly didn’t want to, but I have so much respect and love for the people at the UG, I felt like I should. So I did.

I got there on Friday and was kind of unsure how things would go… didn’t know if it would be awkward since, after all, I did leave them not even midway through the internship.

I walked in the door and a girl that I didn’t recognize exclaimed, “I know you!” The only thing I could think was People Loving Nashville. And sure enough… homeless ministry in Nashville was the connection. She was one of the founders of the ministry and is now on tour as Merch Manager for Fireflight. Connection established. *Blessing #1

Side note: Speaking of connections… I sure know enough people. My friend is managing Jeremy Camp for goodness sake. 4 of 5 other CMC friends have been off touring with bands either doing tech or production stuff….

Anyway, they placed me with an acoustic duo from Australia. They’re a small, still unknown, band. The brother of one of the guys (also their manager/booking agent/photographer/media guy) was really cool. I got to talk to him for a bit and what I loved the most (aside from the accent) was the sincerity and faithfulness that encompasses their every move.  *Blessing #2

But all the music talk really got to me. It’s like even when I try to escape from the biz, I can’t.  I know more than average person about how things in the industry work. I’ve had the experience of management and booking and promotions and everything in between…obviously I’m going to make the connections with others who are in the same boat I was in. I can’t ignore it and pretend like it never happened... And I still get a kick out of the people who come up and talk to me like I’m with the band and have the connections.

The Club Director stopped by to chat a few times throughout the night. I’ve always liked that man and I am so appreciative of him (and the others) welcoming me back in.  He’s a good guy and I very much respect and value our conversations.  There was something about the way he looked at me when we talked that seemed like he doesn’t buy the whole “giving up the music industry” thing.  He’s patient though and seems to understand me during this I-have-no-clue-what-I’m-doing-phase.  *Blessing #3


So in conclusion… I may or may not have given up the industry completely. It just depends what day it is.  ;)

But in all seriousness… I don’t think I’m going to go chasing after the music dream and I’m definitely not doing any more internships…. But if a connection somewhere down the line happens to work out, you better believe I'll take it.